article US Navy Glossy Sea Blue ANA 623 (1947–1955)Following the end of World War II, the United States Navy continued using the famous Glossy Sea Blue ANA 623 camouflage across nearly all frontline naval aircraft.Although …
Latest in ACTUAL OBJECTS
-
-
article US Navy & Marine Corps WW II Camouflage (1942–1944) – Early War Paint GuideThe early years of World War II forced the US Navy and Marine Corps to abandon pre-war visibility-focused finishes and move …
- AeroplaneACTUAL OBJECTS
B-26 Marauder Model Kit Guide: Widowmaker Myth, Paint & Weathering Techniques
article B-26 Marauder: The Most Misunderstood Bomber of World War IIThe B-26 Marauder is one of those aircraft whose reputation is more than its true worth. With nicknames like “Widowmaker” and “Flying Coffin,” it entered …
-
article US Navy & Marine Corps WWII Camouflage – First Period Colors (1931–1941)Introduction to US Color Standards (1931–1941)Between 1931 and 1941, US military aviation operated under multiple evolving color standards, long before the unified systems …
-
article F6F Hellcat: The Second Life After World War II and the Dawn of DronesAt the end of World War II, the Grumman F6F Hellcat transitioned from one of the most dominant carrier-based fighters in …
-
article XF4u-3B Corsair – Development of the High-Altitude Turbocharged CorsairDuring the later stages of World War II, the United States Navy explored several methods to improve the high-altitude performance of its carrier-based fighters. Although the …
-
article R-2800 Pratt & Whitney Double Wasp: Complete ModelingThe Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp is one of the most famous radial aircraft engines ever produced. Introduced in the late 1930s, this powerful air-cooled engine …
- ACTUAL OBJECTSAeroplane
P-51XR Precious Metal: Complete History, Reno Racer Modifications and 1/48 Scale Modeling Guide
article P-51XR “Precious Metal”: The Most Radical Mustang Reno RacerThe P-51XR Precious Metal is one of the most unusual aircraft ever derived from the legendary North American P-51 Mustang. While many Mustangs were converted into …
- ACTUAL OBJECTSAeroplane
US Navy Blue Gray / Light Gray Camouflage (1941–1943): History, Aircraft & Paint Guide
article US Navy Blue Gray / Light Gray Camouflage (1941–1943): Origins, Aircraft and Real-World ApplicationIntroductionThe Blue Gray over Light Gray camouflage scheme used by the United States Navy during the early years of World War …
-
article P-51 Mustang NX1204 “Latin American” – Bendix Trophy EraHistory, Racing Modifications and LegacyThe North American P-51 Mustang is widely regarded as one of the most successful fighter aircraft of the Second World War. However, …