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  1. XXIX- convention plastic model kits - GPPSD in São Paulo - Brazil

    Hi mates, follow the last convention was here in São Paulo, 05 and 6 december. This is cool because is in base from Brazilian air force. Follow pics in link XXIX Convenção de Plastimodelismo GPPSD - IPMS BRAZIL - Blog Spruemaster Modelismo
  2. 1/72 Scale Aircraft Hangar

    I am building (and with any luck will finish :lol:) a 1/72 scale aircraft hangar and I though you would all like to come along. The kit is from the Polish company GPM available in 1/48, 1/50, 1/87, 1/72 and 1/144 scales. Basically it's laser cut thin and, for some parts, corregated cardboard...
  3. Hamilton Standard Propeller Info

    Hey guys, We just purchased a propeller blade from the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, and it arrived today. I'm wondering if someone here can help me out with some info on the blade. The markings on the blade are as follows: DWG. No. 7035A-9 Serial Number: N730916 LOW...
  4. **** FINISHED: 1/48 Brewster Buffalo - Allied Manufactured Aircraft

    User Name: Ohm-men Name : Jerry Category : Intermediate Kit : Tamiya Brewster Bufallo Scale : 1/48 Accessories : Eduard Cockpit set, Decal set. (5/31)I've now includedthe correct set of required of pics for this entry This was a fun build, I trully enjoyed my first group build!
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    Me 262 squiggle paint scheme W. Nr. 110506 interpretation

    I found two photos of a fascinating Me 262a painted in a very distinctive "squiggle" scheme. These photos are featured in "Stormbirds" by Brett Green and Benjamin Evans on Pg. 29. While this sort of scheme is typical of recon birds, it is unusual to see on the fighter version. I would love to...
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    Me 262 squiggle paint scheme W. Nr. 110506 interpretation

    I found two photos of a fascinating Me 262a painted in a very distinctive "squiggle" scheme. These photos are featured in "Stormbirds" by Brett Green and Benjamin Evans on Pg. 29. While this sort of scheme is typical of recon birds, it is unusual to see on the fighter version. I would love to...
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    Hs123/9 and Schlactflugzeuge were WW2 equivalent to helicopters?

    Given their short range and CAS function the Hs123 and 129 seem like they filled the role of modern helicopter gunships. Am I off base on that or not? Both are low and slow and heavily armed/armored and fit the role of direct support for ground forces Attack helicopter - Wikipedia, the free...
  8. Navy jet crashes - kills pilot

    :( Jet on Navy training mission crashes, kills pilot - Yahoo News PORT HUENEME, Calif. (AP) — A jet on a military training exercise crashed into an agricultural field near a Southern California Navy base Wednesday, killing the pilot, authorities said. The plane disintegrated when it hit...