article F6F-5 Hellcat “White 115” by Eduard – Carrier Killer in 1/48 Historical Background – The Hellcat That Dominated the PacificThe Grumman F6F Hellcat was the United States Navy’s answer to the highly maneuverable Japanese Mitsubishi …
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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article Curtiss-Wright XSB2C-1 Helldiver: From Prototype to Glory and Tears1. General IntroductionThe Curtiss SB2C Helldiver was the successor to the popular SBD Dauntless in the US Navy, tasked with heavy dive attacks from aircraft carriers …
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F3R Rafale HAF The Ultimate Guide to the Greek Rafale in Scale – Colors, Improvements & Conversions
article Rafale F3R HAF – The Complete Guide to Modeling the Greek RafaleThe Dassault Rafale F3R is the crown jewel of the Hellenic Air Force’s modern arsenal. For scale modelers, it represents not only a …
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article Tamiya 1/48 P-38G Lightning – Rex Barber’s “Yamamoto Interceptor”Modeler: Chris WauchopAssembly: Brett GreenKit: Tamiya 1/48 P-38G LightningHistorical Aircraft: Lt. Rex Barber’s P-38G Lightning, 339th FS / 347th FG, Guadalcanal, 1943A Model with a Legendary …
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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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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 …