Features

Jean Barby (MS406C) has sent us some fantastic photos of his Fiat CR.42 model. It is the Italeri 1/48 scale kit finished in the camouflage of Lt Mario Visentini's aircraft.

Here is the second part of Jérôme Engel's (son-altesse) serie of Luft'46 collection of models. This time he presents to us weird Luftwaffe designs from H to S.

Bronson Bendicion (vaz333) has sent some great photos, of his 1/48th Ki-43 lll Koh Oscar in the markings of a Kamikazi aircraft.

Lars Qvarfordt has sent us photos of his immaculate Roden 1/32 scale Nieuport 28.

Here's a build feature by Terri Werner (thegirl) of Eduard's 1/48 scale Hanriot H.D.2 floatplane in the markings of Lt. Bamberry's aircraft. In the article, Terri explains how she achieved such a nice finish on her model.

John Pradarelli (john17) sent us some pictures of his fantastic Douglas Bader Diorama. If you want to know how he achieved such a realistic groundwork, just read the text which accompanies the article.

Lars Qvarfordt describes his beautiful Roden 1/48 scale D.H.4 as mostly OOB, but he's added extensive rigging, while the Foster gun-ring and wicker seat are etched items from Part. The PC10 is mixed from Humbrol enamels and the figure is by Eduard.

Lars Qvarfordt presents his stunning Eduard ProfiPack 1/48 scale D.H.2, superdetailed with a new wicker seat, detailed engine, wrinkled sidepanels, and fully rigged with Lycra and Q-tips as turnbuckles. The Pc 10 is an homemix from Humbrol enamels.

Mark Hamrick (guitarlute101) made a beautiful model out of Dragon's 1/48 scale Ju 188 kit. The build was spiced up with Eduard photo etch, bulged resin tires and many details made from scratch. And the camouflage painting is a must see too!

Jan Klarbæk (MrMox) has sent us some pictures of his Tamiya 1/48 scale Dornier Do 335 A-0. The model was build from the box but looks very impressive. It's hard to believe that Jan isn't actually an aircraft specialist.

Here are some picture of Howard Barrett's (_H_Dori) Revell Do 217 E-5 model in 1/48 scale. Howard added a Verlinden update set to the kit and used Mal Mayfield's Miracle Masks to airbrush the markings. The end result is quite appealing.

Here are some more pictures of Allen Berry's (Tomcat31) Aeroscale Model Of the Month August winner. Allen chose a sexy nose artwork to decorate his beautiful P-51D Mustang model.

Eduard's Hellcat doesn't only look good in U.S. markings, but also when the model wears a Royal Navy camouflage. Not convinced? Then take a look at the model built by Martin Ramsden (brandydoguk).

Steffen Arndt (alpha-tango) sent us picture of his small, but very nice, Me 163 model. Steffen finished the 1/48 Flashback kit so to represent the first aircraft to break the 1000 km/h barrier in October 1941. The V4 prototype was flown by Heini Dittmar.

If you like superlative builds, you will like this feature. I think I am not exaggerating when I say that Joël Ducasse (Tichot) built the ultimate Bloch MB.152 model in 1/48 scale. Check it out for yourself!

Aeroscale is very happy to present the work of Jérôme Engel (son-altesse), an enthusiastic Luftwaffe 1946 model builder. Here is Part 1 of his collection and I think many others will follow...

Here's the second photo feature of Jean Barby (MS406C). This time he built the 1/32 scale Special Hobby Hawk H-75 kit in Finnish markings. Well done again Jean!

In his first submission to Aeroscale, Zafer Yilmaz brings us his Fujimi MiG 21Bis in Croatian markings after being hijacked from the Serbians in 1992. It is built OOB and painted with Gunze Light grey, Revell Seegrün and Modelmaster Russian Blue-Green.

Proof, if ever it was needed, that not only big is beautiful, here's Dragon's little 1/144 scale EA-6B superdetailed by Vietnamese modeller Huy Hoang.

Fascinating, The New Mexico Museum of Space History is a portal to the beginning of America's space program, and into the present. Current and retired astronauts host presentations. Immense numbers of displays and information--a must see!

Ayhan Toplu brings us photos of his superb Revell 1/72 scale F-4E Phantom II.

Andy Brazier continues his look at America's Century Fighters series - this time with the legendary F-105 Thunderchief

Here are some pictures of Nigel Julian's (lampie) fantastic P-47M model finished in the colourful camouflage of the 56th FG. What better way to celebrate the success of the P-47 SIG thread.

Stephen Lawson (JackFlash) is back with another fantastic Portfolio. This time he presents to us no more than 52 pictures of 22 different Fokker D.VII models.

If you had some doubts about the quality of Eduard's Bf 110 kit, then take a look at Steffen Arndt's (alpha_tango) superb model. Steffen chose to depict it as the mount of Maj. Erich Groth.

The subject of this article is the Blue Max Limited Edition kit in 1/48 scale. This kit first appeared in 1998 but because of its limited production run of 1500, it's no longer available from most hobby venues. However, examples can still be found. . .

Peter Allen takes a look at more German WW2 paper projects with another set of superb colour profiles.

Here is the second photo feature sent to us by Lars-Owe Paetzold. This time it's not a what if? racer but a real WW2 aircraft. It's still a Fw 190 though...

Oliver Peissl (ERLAWERKE) is back with some fantastic pictures of his latest build: Tamiya's 1/48 scale F-16 CJ Falcon. Oliver chose to apply Hellenic Air Force colours to his model.

A Dio depicting the state most CG-4's wound up in.

Nigel Julian (Lampie) gives us an article explaining how he goes about painting a model with a metal finish.

Ok, it's another Fw 190D model. But I'm sure you never saw it in this configuration and paint scheme. Thanks to Lars-Owe Paetzold (ButcherBird) for sharing such an unusual build on Aeroscale. Let's hope there will be many more!

Aeroscale is pleased to show you the first photo feature of Jean Barby, a well known french modeler. He presents to us some pictures of his build of Eduard's new Fairey Fulmar Mk.II kit in 1/48 scale. The aircraft wears Operation Torch markings.

Here is a little diorama by Jean-Luc Formery featuring Gavia's 1/48 scale La-7 in Kozhedub's markings. The scene also includes Tarmac's Zis-5 Fuel Truck, Tamiya's Gaz-67 Field Vehicle and some figures from ICM.

Tod Tyler has sent us some photos of the Italeri 1/48th A-10 Warthog.

Peter Allen returns with a great new set of Luft '46 profiles.

Magnus Fridsell's superdetailed Xtrakit Canberra PR9 was well-deserved winner of the March 2008 Dragon MOM competition.

Dave O'Meara brings us an extensive photo report on some of the aircraft highlights of this year's MosquitoCon.

Brad Cancian describes how he built Hasegawa's 1/48 scale Hayabusa and replaced the kit national markings with home-made painting masks.

A Little Diorama in 1/72nd, inspired by a photo from my friend (Merlin). Shows one of the beat up aircraft used to take Vets home from the ETO.

Nigel Julian (Lampie) has sent us some great pics of his B-17F Assembly Ship in the markings of the 384th BG. The plane was nicknamed "The Spotted Cow".

This Feature is not a “How to”, but rather a discussion for those who have perhaps considered building a Short Run kit. It is more of a discussion in an attempt to help in managing expectations.

Here's a look at Matthew Quiroz's impressive build of Hasegawa's big Bf 109K.

Andy Brazier continues his look at America's Century Fighters series - this time with the incredible Lockheed Starfighter.

"The War Eagles Air Museum is located at the Doña Ana County Airport at Santa Teresa, New Mexico." It began as the personal collection of the late Mr. John MacGuire. Many of the aircraft are kept in airworthy condition. The museum is conveniently open

After all the 'drier' News Reports on Nuremberg, with this, I want to cover the manufacturers who didn't get a full report. It's also an opportunity to cover some areas i'm NOT particularly confident with (Aviation and Warships to name but two). Finally,

Olliver Peissl (Erlawerke) shows us his stunning superdetailed Ta 154 built from the Dragon kit.

Here's a very nice build report by Andrew Beard (CMOT70) of Eduard's Bf 110E kit. The model is finished in a white winter camouflage with the famous Wespe markings. The feature is full-packed with useful advices for anyone wanting to tackle this kit in th

Here's a timely reminder of one of the most dramatic aviation dioramas I've seen - Gino Quintiliani's Vietnam Medevac rescue.