# Vought-Sikorsky XF4u-1 CORSAIR Bu.No.1443 PrototypeIn February 1938 the US Naval Aeronautical Bureau issued two requests for proposals for twin and single engine fighters. For the single-engine fighter, the Navy requested maximum speed and the …
Yiannis Mitzas
Yiannis Mitzas
Yiannis Mitzas – Founder & Scale Modeling Researcher | Yiannis Mitzas is the founder of GModel Art, an international scale modeling marketplace and content platform built to connect modelers, artists, and hobbyists worldwide. His work is driven by a clear vision: to unify the global modeling community through knowledge, craftsmanship, and direct access to With extensive experience in scale modeling and editorial work, Yiannis has contributed to and edited modeling magazines, producing in-depth articles on aircraft modeling, aviation history, and technical research. His approach goes beyond simple model building—he focuses on accuracy, context, and the story behind each aircraft. His research is centered on historical aviation, with particular emphasis on prototype fighter aircraft, World War II aviation, and technological evolution in aircraft design. He has dedicated years to studying and collecting rare archival photographic material, using it as a foundation for precise and historical As a collector of aviation photography and historical archives, he integrates research directly into modeling practice, helping to elevate the standard of authenticity within the hobby. His work bridges the gap between historical documentation and scale reproduction. Through GModel Art, Yiannis is building more than a marketplace—he is developing Modeling & Research Scale aircraft modeling Prototype fAviatiWorldHistoryPl Modeling & Research Scale aircraft modelling Prototype f Aviati World History Pl
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F4u-1 Corsair BirdcageVF-17 Tamiya’s 1:48I’ve started working on one of my next builds on the list, and with all this disruption to my normal busy work schedule, I’m thinking I might just be able to …
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F-4E super Phantom II SRA 68-424In 1990 the USA as part of its reduction in defense spending, the USAF proceeded to reduce its aircraft fleet. Thus, 28 F-4E aircraft of the Indiana National Guard were …
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F-4E super Phantom II SRA 68-424In 1990 the USA as part of its reduction in defense spending, the USAF proceeded to reduce its aircraft fleet. Thus, 28 F-4E aircraft of the Indiana National Guard were …
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A-7E Corsair OLYMPOS 336 S.Q.Bu.No. 160616 · LTV A-7E Corsair II · US Navy VA-93 “Ravens” As on 30/09/1990 in California. with the colors of the U.S. NAVYThe A-7H has proven extremely reliable and popular …
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VF-17 F4u-1 Birdcage Corsair NAVYVF-17 ‘Jolly Rogerts’ The squadron participates with a small number of F4u-1 Corsairs at Bunker Hill (CV-17) during July 1943. Looking at the plans, from the TAMIYA kit instructions. I noticed …
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SBD Dauntless SBD Dauntless SBD Dauntless SBD Dauntless SBD Dauntless SBD Dauntless SBD Dauntless SBD Dauntless SBD Dauntless SBD Dauntless SBD Dauntless SBD Dauntless SBD Dauntless SBD Dauntless “White C 46” The Douglas SBD Dauntless is …
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SBD Dauntless ‘White C 46’ 1/48During World War II, a large number of aircraft were transferred by naval service from an aircraft carrier to a land base. One of these was the C 46. Particularly …
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F-4E Phantom II AUP Aegean GhostThe Phantom entered service with the HAF in 1974 as part of the “Peace Icarus” weapons program. Although this is a second generation aircraft, 36 Hellenic Phantoms have been upgraded …
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Mirage 2000EG / EGM, BG / BGM, -5EG, -5BG “Hellenic Air Force”.The Hellenic Air Force flies the Mirage 2000 since 1988, except the French air force, it’s the only air force in Europe to use …