article Sukhoi Su-33 Russian Navy Fighter – Complete Painting and Weathering GuideThe Sukhoi Su-33 is one of the most recognizable carrier-based fighters ever developed in Russia. Operating from the aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov, the aircraft …
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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 …
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XF4u-3B Corsair – Chance Vought’s High-Altitude Turbocharged Prototype (Tamiya 1/48 Build)
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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 …
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US Navy Blue Gray / Light Gray Camouflage (1941–1943): History, Aircraft & Paint Guide
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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, …
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article RF-5A Abandoned-NATO Airbase Diorama Base (Part 2)After completing the concept and story of the RF-5A abandoned aircraft in Part 1, the realism of the scene now depends entirely on the base. A strong, believable …
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