Saturday, 24 May 2014

The "What if " gallery has been updated. To see more click here

Thursday, 22 May 2014

Review: Caracal Models Air National Guard F-4C/D Phantom Pt.3 1/48 decals



Title: Caracal Models Air National Guard F-4C/D Phantom Pt.3


Product code: A48038

Available for purchase from the website : PRESS

Description: This decal sheet from Caracal Models contains markings for F-4C/D's from various ANG units.
Stencilling for one camouflaged ANG Phantom is included. The second page also contains a full set of serial number digits to allow you to build almost any camouflaged F-4C from the units featured.


ANG F-4C/D series features no fewer than 9 camouflaged Phantoms from several Air National Guard units.

Decal options for:
    F-4C 63-7556, Louisiana ANG (SEA camouflage)
    F-4C 64-0726, Arkansas ANG (SEA camouflage)
    F-4C 63-7411, Arkansas ANG (Euro1 camouflage)
    F-4C 64-0905, Missouri ANG (SEA camouflage)
    F-4C 64-0780, Indiana ANG (Euro1 camouflage)
    F-4C 63-7497, California ANG (SEA camouflage)
    F-4C 63-7644, California ANG (Euro1 camouflage)
    F-4C 64-0918, Texas ANG (SEA camouflage)
    F-4C 64-0829, Texas ANG (Euro1 camouflage)









Friday, 16 May 2014

Review: Rising Decals Yankee Spitfires in the MTO 1/48

Title: Rising Decals "Yankee Spitfires in the MTO" 1/48

Product code: RD48017

Available for purchase from the website : PRESS

Description:This decal sheet from Rising Decals contains markings for five US Spitfires in the M.T.O during WWII. Included are art work, slogans, serial numbers, basic data, national markings.

Decal options for:

Spitfire Mk.Vc Trop. from the 4th FS 52nd FG, based in North Africa. Aicraft flown by 1st Lt.John Blythe.
Spitfire Mk.IXc from the 5th FS 52nd FG, based in  Madna, Italy.
Spitfire Mk.Vc from the 5th FS 52nd FG, based in Corsica. Aicraft flown by Lt.John Anderson.
Spitfire Mk.IXc  from the 4th FS 52nd FG, based in Corsica. Aicraft flown by F/O Bob Hoover.
Spitfire Mk.IX  from the 2nd FS 52nd FG, based in Bocca di Falco. Aicraft flown by Maj.George Williams.


A close up view of two options available in Rising DecalsYankee Spitfires in the MTO.




Wednesday, 14 May 2014

Review: Rising Decals "Under New Management Pt.2" 1/72



Title: Rising Decals "Under New Management Pt.2" 1/72

Description: As with the previous release, Under New Management Pt.2 contains markings for captured German aircraft in Allied service during WWII. Included in this decal set are national markings , serial codes, squadron codes, full colour profiles  with basic notes of the aircraft featured.

Decal options for the following captured aircraft: 

BF 109 G-4
BF 109 G-10

BF 109 G
-14
Ju-88 A-4
Ju-88 D-1
Me 163 Komet
 

A close up view of two options available in Rising Decals Under New Management Pt.2. 

Above : Ju 88A-4

Above: Bf 109G-14

Monday, 29 April 2013

What If Gallery: JASDF F/A-18C's

What if Gallery: Added new colour profiles of two F/A-18C's in JASDF  service.  To see more click here



Thursday, 29 March 2012

What If Gallery: JASDF F-5E'S


What if Gallery: Added new colour profiles of two F-5E's in JASDF  service.  To see more click here




Tuesday, 20 March 2012

What If Gallery: RAAF Su-27's

What if Gallery: Added two new colour profiles of Su-27's in RAAF service.  To see more click here

Thursday, 15 March 2012

What If Gallery

Just added a "What If" gallery to the blog. The first submissions are a few J-10A's in RAAF colours. To see the rest , click here




Thursday, 23 February 2012

Completed: Trumpeter M1A1 Abrams with Mine Plow 1/35



Completed: Finally completed Trumpeter's M1A1 Abrams in 1/35 scale. More images can be seen in the "Built Kits" section. Click Here

Wednesday, 19 October 2011

Review: Rising Decals "Under New Management" 1/72




Title: Rising Decals "Under New Management" 1/72

Description: This new decal sheet from Rising Decals contains markings for captured Luftwaffe aircraft,  used/tested by the British and American forces during WW II.


Included in this decal set are national markings , serial codes, squadron codes, full colour profiles   with basic notes of the aircraft featured.

Decal options for the following captured aircraft: 


Bf-109E-3
Bf-109F-4
Bf-109G-2
 

Bf-109G-14
Fw-190A-3

 Fw-190A-5
Fw-190D-9
Ta-152 H-1








Thursday, 22 September 2011

Coming Soon:Rising Decals " Under New Management"




 Coming Soon: Rising Decals have just released two new decal sheets, titled "Under New Management". This decal sheet is available in 1/72 and 1/48 scales and focuses on captured Luftwaffe aircraft tested by US and British forces during WWII.  More details to follow once in stock.


                                                Images courtesy of Rising Decals

Thursday, 25 August 2011

Review: Rising Decals "Mediterranean Spitfires" 1/48







Title: Rising Decals "Mediterranean Spitfires" 1/48

Description:
Rising Decals latest offering is dedicated to  a variety of Spitfires that operated in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations during WWII.


Included in this decal set are national markings , kill marks, pennants, serial codes, squadron codes, full colour profiles   with basic notes of the aircraft featured. In addition there is a paint mask of the squadron codes for Plt.Off. George Beurling's Spitfire Mk.Vb.


Decal options for:

Spitfire Mk.Vb , No.249 Sqn (RCAF),  pilot Sqr.Ldr. J.J Lynch, based in Malta
Spitfire Mk.Vb Trop.  No.249 Sqn,  pilot Plt.Off. G. Beurling, based in Malta
Spitfire Mk.Vc, flown by Wg Cdr P.P Hanks, based in Malta
Spitfire Mk.VIII, flown by  Air Vice Marshall W.F Dickson, based in Italy
Spitfire Mk.IX, No 451 Sqn RAAF, based in Corsica








                     Above: Spitfire Mk.IX, No 451 Sqn RAAF, based in Corsica

Tuesday, 16 August 2011

Completed: Italeri's JAS-39 Gripen 1/48




Completed: Just completed Italeri's JAS-39 Gripen in 1/48 scale. More images can be seen in the "Built Kits" section. Click Here

Friday, 12 August 2011

In the Box : Revell T-72B with EDZ 1/35




Subject : T-72B with EDZ
Manufacturer :Revell
Scale : 1/35
Kit Number :03077
Media : Styrene
Decals : four options(Russian x4)







 






Above: Colour profiles of the four options available.
 


 Above: Detail view of the upper hull.