article WWII Pacific Theater Pilot Gear & Uniforms: A Modeling GuideThe Pacific Theater of World War II featured some of the most iconic U.S. aircraft, such as the F4U Corsair, P-47N Thunderbolt, F6F Hellcat, and …
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Republic P-47D-30 to P-47N Thunderbolt – The Final Evolution of the Thunderbolt
article Republic P-47D-30 to P-47N Thunderbolt – The Final Evolution of the ThunderboltThe Final Version – P-47N ThunderboltThe final and most advanced version of the P-47 was the P-47N, designed to escort long-range bombers in …
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article Mitsubishi A6M Zero – The Ultimate History & Modeling GuideThe Mitsubishi A6M Zero was the main fighter of the Japanese Navy in World War II. It successfully resisted in the early years of the …
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P-51D Mustang at Iwo Jima – The colors and insignia of the 45th, 47th & 78th Fighter Squadrons of the 15th Fighter Group
article P-51D Mustang at Iwo JimaP-51D Mustangs at Iwo Jima – The Colors and Markings of the 45th, 47th & 78th Fighter Squadrons of the 15th Fighter GroupThe deployment of the P-51D Mustang to Iwo …
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article Vought OS2U Kingfisher: The Tireless “Observer” of World War IIThe Vought OS2U Kingfisher is one of the most recognizable American observation aircraft of World War II. It was designed in the late 1930s by …
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article Messerschmitt Me 163 KometA unique rocket-powered fighter of the JG400 seriesThe Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet was the first and only operational rocket-powered fighter aircraft of World War II. In this article I present the …
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article Curtiss SC-1 Seahawk By:Gary WickhamI am happy to share with you my latest completed work: The Curtiss SC-1 Seahawk by Halberd Models, in 1/48 scale.This is my first full resin kit and honestly, it …
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article F4u-1A Corsair “Sally” Espiritu Santos , VMF 122The “Sally” was no ordinary Corsair. It was literally created from the scraps of war: five damaged F4U-1As were pieced together by the engineers of SS-11, a …
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article F4U-1 Corsair BuNo. 02386 “Ramblin’ Wreck” – VMF-121, Espiritu Santo, May 8, 1944IntroductionThe F4U-1 Corsair BuNo. 02386, famously known as “Ramblin’ Wreck,” served with Marine Fighter Squadron VMF-121 in Espiritu Santo. This specific aircraft …
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article Ultimate Weathering Guide for WWII Model Aircraft Bring History to Life with Realistic Weathering EffectsIntroductionWeathering your WWII model aircraft is where your craftsmanship meets storytelling. It’s not just about dirt and wear – it’s about …