Features

Nuttapong Suannarut (Oishi) finished his 1/48 scale Hasegawa McDonnell-Douglas A-4E Skyhawk model in a very interesting Agressor paintsheme. Make sure not to miss this one!

Never heard about a german WW2 Sägezahn camouflage pattern? Then take a look at this Bf 109 G-6 model by Ramao Alves (Gaucho). It's the 1/32 Hasegawa kit with Eagle Cals decals to depict a plane flown by Hermann Graf.

Goran Kovacic has sent us photos of his impressive prize-winning WW2 diorama of a P-47 in Luftwaffe hands.

Here's Eduard's 1/48 scale Albatros D.Va in the colours of Gerhard Hubrich. His personal emblem was a chick hatching from its egg. Hubrich survived the war and scored a total of 12 victories.

Peter Allen returns to familiar territory with a great new series of Luft '46 profiles.

A lot of modellers have an F-16 in their collections - but Ayhan Toplu presents a Fighting Falcon with a difference... in Pakistan Airforce markings.

Fonderie Miniature's 1/48 scale Henschel Hs 126 isn't probably the best kit in the world and a lot of work is needed to make something decent out of it. But this is the price to pay if you want to add this rare plane to your collection.

Ramao Alves (Gaucho) has sent us some pictures of a beautiful Trop model (sorry, I couldn't resist). It's the 1/32 scale Hasegawa Bf 109 G-4 kit finished in tropicalized version and desert scheme.

If you like superlatives, make sure not to miss this diorama feature by Stephen T. Lawson (JackFlash). Centerpiece of it is a huge model of a Zeppelin Staaken R.VI in 1/72 scale, but there is a lot more to see!

Nigel Julian (Lampie) takes a look at a busy flying season ahead on the UK airshow circuit.

We have a lot helicopter lovers here and it's always a great pleasure to see some of their work. This time it's a fully detailled 1/35 scale HH-60G by Gino P. Quintiliani (HeavyArty).

I'm very happy to present Steve Beasley's first plastic model after 30 years: Revell's 1/32 scale EC 145 helicopter. It's also nice to have civilian subjects from time to time on Aeroscale. Thanks a lot Steve!

Peter Allen looks at some of Japan's late-war projects in the first of a new series of profiles.

Here is ICM's new 1/48 scale Bf 109 F-2 kit built by Jean-Luc Formery (TedMamere). The model was photographed in front of a background picture to increase realism.

A lot of aircraft modelers have built at least one Focke Wulf Fw 190 D of the famous JV 44 "Papagei Staffel". But Ayhan Toplu (Atoplu) has almost built the entire collection. This Photo Feature is a real Dora Fest!

Voting was difficult but the decision was nevertheless unanimous: Roger Fabrocini's P-51 D Mustang is our winner of the Dragon Mustang Challenge! Congratulations Roger and thanks a lot for the additional infos and pictures.

Nigel Julian found a fantastic Pub for aviation enthusiasts. It's called the Dambusters Inn and is for sure a place to visit! Wouldn't it make the perfect meeting place for Aeroscale members?

Another Messerschmitt 109... but this model by Ayhan Toplu (atoplu) represents the lesser known late war G-10 variant of the famous German WW2 fighter. That's a fine looking Gustave Ayhan!

Never heard of Hans Von Hammer? Well, then take a look at Stephen T. Lawson's (JackFlash) article about this famous German WW1 Comic character created... by the Americans!

Stephen T. Lawson (JackFlash) is back with another stunning Portfolio. This time he presents to us an extraordinary collection of Fokker Dr.I Triplanes. More than 20 different models can be seen in this feature, including prototypes and movie replicas!

Gino P. Quintiliani's latest model is something out of the ordinary: an USAF Special Operations Command Pilatus PC-6. It's the 1/72 scale High Planes Models kit and Gino composed a nice display base to go with it.

Peter Allen continues his series examining RAF postwar paper projects with another great set of profiles.

Building a kit out of the box is certainly the most relaxing way to build a model because one doesn't have to worry about accuracy and detail. This is the method I chose for this review build of Dragon's new and very discussed 1/32 scale P-51 D Mustang.

Whichever way you look at it, Dragon's new 1/32 scale Mustang is undeniably one of the most talked about kits in years! Now's your chance to see what's got the modelling world buzzing, because Dragon have kindly donated their P-51D Mustang for this contes

Eetu Tahvonen and Fred Rick Boucher have written a very interesting historical text about the combats of the Suomen Ilmavoimat and the VVS during WW2. It is accompanied by pictures of models built during the FUMS Group Build.

Ayhan Toplu (atoplu) presents to us another superb model of an aircraft used by the Turkish Air Force and this time it's a jet: the North American F-100 Super Sabre.

Fred Rick Boucher (JPTRR) is back with a complete build review of the Classic Airframes Brewster Typ 239 Buffalo kit. Fred applied some of his spectacular salt weathering techniques on this model.

This new serie of Aircraft in Comics features will concentrate on a serie of French comics adapted from the famous Biggles novels by W. E. Jones. Part 8 will show you some pictures taken from the Battle of Britain episodes, so expect to see many Spitfires

Michael Wolfe's models are always a treat to look at! Here are photos of his superbly built 1/48 scale Tamiya Skyraider.

Rick Brownlee continues the saga of his epic build, transforming the 1970's 1/32 scale Revell Fw 190D into a superdetailed stunner.

This month's Portfolio comes from Canada and shows models made by Frank Portela (Clanky44), member of the famous Guelph Plastic Modellers Group. Be prepared to see some stunning models in it!

For those who like spiced models, our chief cook Fred Rick Boucher (JPTRR) has prepared a very special menu today. If you want to make Haute Cuisine, just follow the recipe...

Lee Jackson begins an important new series offering essential advice to newcomers to aircraft modelling.

Ayhan Toplu (Atoplu) sent us another superb collection of pictures. Again the subject is the well know Fw 190, but this time in the form Tamiya's 1/48 scale A-3 kit with a very interesting and original Turkish paintsheme!

Peter Allen kicks off 2007 with a second installment of spectacular British paper projects from WW2.

Ayhan Toplu sent us some pictures of his nicely built and weathered 1/48 scale Fw 190 A-8 from Tamiya. We are always happy to see such fantastic models from the Turkish community.

In part 7 of the "Aircraft in Comics" serie, I wanted to show you Spitfires and Messerschmitts. But since this is a WWI week-end, I thought 14-18 illustrations would suit better... So instead you'll get Camels and Fokkers!!!

Stephen Lawson (JackFlash) has send us a great Portfolio for December. Since it represents only a small excerpt of is huge WW1 model collection, you can expect more to come in the future. Part one of the forthcoming serie focuses on the Albatros.

This is an official announcement for the "Early Birds" contest. Along with some pictures of the winning entries, there is also a list of the prizes kindly donated by Eduard. Many thanks to the Czech manufacturer for it's sponsorship!

Here is a build review of Eduard's Nieuport 17 kit by Lars Qvarfordt (Repainted). The kit won the Early Birds contest so you can expect some high quality building in this feature!

Tamiya's 1/72 scale P-47D Razorback has great detail in the box, a very nice cockpit, and builds up very well. Leon Storla (newtothegame) would highly recommend it to any level of builder who wants a nice, enjoyable 1/72 build.

Leon Storla's 1/48 Tamiya MK.I Spitfire build allowed him to try out quite a few new techniques. While the kit is great as is, he added the Cutting Edge Spitfire I/II Super detailed cockpit and found out it was really worth the extra money.

Proving that the Luftwaffe didn't have a monopoly on spectacular aircraft designs in WW2, Flitzer takes a look at some of the RAF projects that might have seen service if things had worked out differently.

Armando Jorge Soares totally transforms Airfix's classic 1960s kit of the Fiat G50 - scratchbuilding much of the detail to produce an absolute gem in 1/72 scale!

This is Part 6 of the Aircraft in Comics serie, the last one to feature pictures taken from the Buck Danny albums. As always, planes of different origins and eras are represented...

The Me 309 should have been the replacement of the famous Messerschmitt Bf 109. But in this build story I will tell you how everything happened... differently!

This month's Portfolio shows the fantastic work of Chuck Shanley (CRS). Make sure not to miss the two pages (!?) of this photo feature. There are aircraft models displayed I'm sure you never heard of!

Turning his sights away from paper projects, Peter Allen focuses his artistic talents to the first generation of post-war jets.

According to Stefan Ericson (Phantom2), the new 1/48 scale Westland Wyvern from Trumpeter is a high-scoring quality kit. Check out his detailed build report for more informations!

We just can't have enough of Nigel Julian's (Lampie) Dazzle Camel! If you add to it a splendid Harricature by Harri Harrison (jetprovost), you'll get a very cute Photo Feature.