This is Monogram's 1/48 scale PT-17 Stearman. A dainty quarter scale kit that Monogram finally released not long ago. It has fine detail and construction was fairly straight forward. Wing alignment and rigging was a test in patience. A fun build and a great trainer in WWII aviation history...
Here is a great link to a movie on YouTube that demonstrates what the Russian airman went through with the IL-3 (the snubby nose version) right before the IL-4 that I have built. A very great movie produced in Russia with GREAT English vocals and great accurate surroundings ! ...
Hey Catch...... you are correct! I just went on to view it.....same plane. The model looked like a German color scheme though. Ebay- $68.00!!! My build was to represent an early Spring 1946 version.... when the cherry trees started to bloom in Japan.
In response to your Godzilla movie..... Here is another J7W1 Shinden animation movie....
"The Sky Crawlers" a interesting animated movie show casing excellent J7W1 images and other aircraft! "Oriental movie" with strangely illustrated characters and very detailed hardware. And, a good plot...
Hello again you guys!
I thought you all might like to see my Kyushu J7W2 Shinden that I finished. An engaging build that turned out great.
Please look over my notes and photos on this build and please leave a comment!
I have always loved the look of this aircraft. What a unique design for...
Hello everyone. I thought I would post my C-47 Skytrain build for you to ponder. An engaging build that turned out great.
Please look over my notes on this build!
What a great aircraft. Tough and enduring through out the years. Reesche
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