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Attached photos of my recently completed Takom AH-64E Apache.
Very detailed kit. Many, many parts, 900+.
I added Quinta Studios cockpit & Reskit Chain gun, otherwise mostly OOB
Painted with MRP & Model Master paints.
Weathered using washes & pastels.
I don't have a camera or stage, so crappy photos from phone. The flash has washed out a photo or 2.
I know nothing about the Apache, so I may have the incorrect antenna or sensor installed, used the instructions.
Thanks for looking!
Larry










 

Attached for your review are photos of my recently completed 1/32 Zoukei-Mura Ta152H-0.  Although Z-M has offered a H-0 in the past, that kit was not available and so I had to backdate the Ta152H-1 kit into a H-0.  To make matters more complicated, the only Z-M Ta152H kit available was the Special Edition H-1 based on The Cockpit anime and molded in black plastic.  I added the following items to the build...
 
1. Henri Daehne Ta 152H-1 Resin Prop and Spinner
2. RB Productions Ta 152H Photoetch Cockpit set
3. Synthetic Ordnance Works Ta 152H Landing Gear
 
In addition to the extensive re-scribing I had to do on the wings, the kit fought me once I started gluing the major components together.  Lots of fit issues, especially on the wings and around the fuselage/wing joints.  But I stuck with it and came out with this...
 







 
 




 
 






 
 



 
 


 
The complete build log can be found at the following link:
 

Hey everyone!
So, for a change, here's a Bf 109 G-6 in 1/35 scale from Border Model.
Honestly, I think it’s the nicest large-scale version of this plane out there, I couldn’t get my hands on a 1/32 kit, no shop had any in stock.
This Border Model kit is really great: it’s got the right shape, very accurate, packed with details, and super easy to build.
The only real issue is the decal sheet, it's mostly incorrect and doesn't even include decals for the instrument panel.
So I picked up an IP and some pilot harnesses from Eduard.
As for the decals, I tried an aftermarket sheet, but it turned out to be even worse than the one from Border Model…
Thankfully, my Silhouette Cameo saved the day.
The only decals I actually used are the yellow "87" triangle on the left, the stencil under the exhausts, and the round stencil in front of the "1" on the right.
Everything else was done with masks: the 8 crosses, the '1', the "-", the JG53 emblems, the victory marks on the rudder, the little red triangle on the left just behind the spinner, the manufacturer’s plate behind the supercharger intake on the left side, and of course the spiral on the spinner.
 
Here’s the link to the WIP: Bf 109 G-6/U2 - 6./JG 53 - Border Model 1/35 - Works in Progress - Large Scale Planes
 
This kit was a real pleasure to build, and I’m looking forward to hearing your thoughts and feedback on it.
Denis.
 
Now, on to the pics!
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And I've finished the build at last. After starting in December 2023 it's rewarding to see this one across the finish line. I really enjoyed the kit a lot, from cutting the first parts off the sprue to positioning the landing gear indicator rods today. Like all Zoukei Mura kits that I've built (this is number five) I've learned a lot about how the actual airframe came together. This kit isn't without its challenges but with careful planning and dryfitting I can recommend it highly. Here's a few photos before the RFI post.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cheers,  Tom

I recently finished the very nice CSM Nieuport XVII (Late) kit and thought I would share some photos of the completed build.  I used Aviattic Linen Effect Decals which were very nice and do an excellent job replicating the look of the fabric areas under the aluminium dope color that I mixed.  I also used some 1/32 Gaspatch eyelet and 1/48 Gaspatch turnbuckles.  I did some very minor scratchbuilding on the engine, cockpit area and control lines.  The rigging and control lines are elastic thread.  The napping figure is also a CSM offering.  If you are interested in seeing shots of the build from start to finish there is a complete build thread in the "Works in Progress" section.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Thank you for looking!
 
Ernest

The aircraft represents, "Butch the Falcon" flown by 402 Squadron. As the title sez, the model is based on the Revell kit with a little Eduard in the cockpit, 3D printed bomb pylons and 250 pound bombs, custom stencils (the AE Q) and custom decals (the serial number and nose art) which complement the kit decals. Camouflage paints are all Xtracolor enamels with Tamiya acrylics for detail parts and Alclad II for the matte finish. An excellent kit.
 
 

Started this a few weeks ago and finally finished her today. Beautiful kit and goes together like one of Tamiya's best should. No after market items, all OOB. Has moveable flaps, retractable landing gear and the cockpit detail is excellent.
Paints used:
Tamiya XF12 J.N. Grey for underside
Mr Color Super Metallic 2 Super Matt Aluminum for upper surface
Tamiya XF70 IJN Green for all upper surfaces.
I put to use many techniques I've been learning over the past few years and I'm happy with the result. I've tried being restrained on the weathering but its hard to not go nuts on this one. This is just one of those kits that goes together with no hassle you wish other manufacturers would take note.









 
cheers
BT

Here is my recently finished Nieuport XI, painted as Georges Pelletier d‘Oisy‘s N.552, spring 1916 on the Verdun front. Pelletier d‘Oisy was a friend of Charles Nugesser, also N69, who was also photographed sitting in this machine.
The kit went together perfectly. The figure is a Kellerkind resin figure.
 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 
The new Copper State Models kit from 2025 on the left, on the right the old Special Hobby kit that I built in 2018.
 
Best regards,
Andreas
 
 

Hello, everyone!  Long time, no post.  After completing the "panzer of the river" dio back in February, I've started a few things but struggled to get anything across the finish line.  Happy (very) to report that this one is done.  It fought me most of the way, but by the time I'd gotten really frustrated with it, I was too far along to pitch it.  That said, I'm more or less happy with the result.  The decals have me fits and you'll see quite a bit of silvering which is just super frustrating.  I opted for decals as I wasn't confident that I would be able to get masks to lay down in the wing corrugations.  Turns out the decals didn't feel like doing it either.  Oh well.
 
I was really geeked about the Devastator kit when it came out, but in my opinion, Trumpeter managed to put out an aggressively mediocre kit.  In that regard, I guess Trumpeter managed to capture not only the form of the real airplane, but it's whole vibe too.  So, kudos to them on that front, I guess. (?)
 
Anyway, the fit was okay in general, but I had it in my head to really detail up the interior, only to find that it's really really spartan.  The whole bomb aimer's area is just pure fantasy and doesn't line up with any of the reference photos in @Dana Bell's recent book.  So, it made it a real challenge to want to try to do any extra detail work on the interior.  I suppose in the end absolutely none of it would be seen anyway, especially with the wings folded, but I would have known.   
 
That said, I did use @airscale's PE and 3D printed products to add detail where I could.  I can't recommend these highly enough and they're almost a requirement in my opinion.  Off the top of my head, I used the interior set, the prop, wheels, gunsight, wing fold, and twin .30 mount.  All fit pretty well without having to do much fiddling with adjacent parts and the added detail was/is lovely.  Thanks @airscale!
 
I ordered the ASK stencil set as the kit-provided stencils are ridiculous.  However, I would also suggest that the ASK set is only slightly less ridiculous as they are rife with spelling errors and their instructions seemingly have you placing them randomly around the airplane.  Weird.  I used the Gold Medal decals for the aircraft markings and, fortunately, they came with stencils and much more plausible placement instructions.  Any issues with them laying down on the model are mine, not theirs.  Highly recommend the Gold Medal set.  
 
Also, if you don't have Dana's recent TBD reference book, just buy it.  It's a fascinating walk through a really weird, esoteric, and utterly mid aircraft.
 
I digress.  This is my rendition of T-14, George Gay's aircraft from VT-8 on the day he became the sole survivor of his group's attack on the Japanese carrier fleet at Midway.  If anyone's not familiar with it, here's a short primer on the whole thing.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VT-8  Enjoy!  
 





























 
 
 
 

Hi all,
Here's the Wingnut Wings 1:32nd scale model of the Rumpler C.IV.
The figures and refuelling cart are from 'Aviattic', but are no longer available.
 
Rumpler C.IV, Serial No.8518/16 of Flieger-Abteilung (FA) 209 during 1917.
 
The forum build log is here:
 
https://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?/topic/102743-132nd-scale-rumpler-civ/
 
 
My PDF build log can be downloaded from the Build Logs page on my web site:
 
https://mikesww1aircraftmodels.com/]https://mikesww1aircraftmodels.com/
 
Mike
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Good evening, I finally could finish this model after many time.
I was a difficult final assembly as mainly it was painted in separate parts but it is a good model so it could be done with few trouble.
I wanted to recreate a recently landed aircraft on a dirt airfield so wheels and lower side is a bit to dirty and there is a oil stain on the wheels wing.
Hope you like in spite of the quality of the pics.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 

Here are the finished model of the Wingnut Wings DH.9a Ninak.

I went with the boxart version. This would have me change a few things I haven't tried before - like moving the stitching and using the PE version + making the cutout for the observer.
This was also the first 2 seat biplane I have built.

Apart from a few mistakes, Im very happy with it   😄

Thank you all for the motivation along the way!
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

John,
Well done!
Love the paintwork & weathering.
Had been following the build.
Thanks for sharing.
Larry

some more photos and video about the build
 








 
 
 

These aircraft were quite colourful and with those Dominican national insignia, they look like a flying target marker 😀
 
 
I used Tamiya lacquer LP-11 Silver over a base of Tamiya X-1 black. Various panels were masked and painted with varying mixes of LP-11 / X-1. Undercarriage bays were painted in Mr. Colour Interior Green. All markings were masked and airbrushed on with the exception of the squadron badge which was printed onto clear decal film - not sure if the pink is correct but colour images are washed out / too dark.... I also added a mottle over the silver using a mix of LP-11/X-1 and a mottle template.
 
I added a wash using MiG starship wash was added and sealed with Tamiya X-22 gloss varnish. Some added weathering using black pastel dust and another coat of X-22 to seal everything in.
 
 
 

I only added photo etch seatbelts and engine ingintion harnesses. The plastic gun barrels were replaced with hollow brass tubing.
 

 

 
 
 

Hi everyone.
 
Here is my WnW Sopwith F.1 Camel in USAS service.
I decided to build #18 option, because it had a Camel in V letter, so it's like to have camel on Camel.
The build is mostly OOB, I added some wires in the cockpit and engine, as well as rigging.
Wood was painted with oil paints.
 
Hope you will like it
 










 

Hello!  This is my recently completed build of the Hasegawa 1/32 Bf109K-4 kit.  I've had this kit + a bunch of aftermarket goodies on the shelf for a while and thought that I should crank it out before the new Kotare K-4 kit hits the market. Some of the add-ons I used on this build are:
 
Eagle Editions Bf109K-4 Cockpit Set RB Productions Bf109K-4 Wheel Wells AMUR Reaver Bf109K Airscrew Barracuda Bf109G/K Main Wheels Quickboost Bf109G/K Exhausts Eagle Cal Bf109K Decal Sheet #32074 1ManArmy Bf109G-6 Stencil Masks  
The aircraft I tried to depict is this K-4 flown by Uffz. Martin Deskau, III./JG3.

 
 
Most of the markings are painted, either with custom cut masks produced at home using the Silhouette Portrait 2 craft cutter and few of the 1ManArmy maintenance stencils. AK Real Colors (first generation)paints were used for the main camo scheme.
 
The full build can be found at... 
Finished Photos taken with Canon 5D Mark IV with EF 24-105 F/4L IS
 







 



 









 





 











 

 

 

 

Geoff,
I have a completed build on here.
Nice kit overall. Detail is good, not exceptional. Short run kit, so no locator pins. Trailing edges are thick & needed thinned down. Extra sanding, filling is required. I had some fit issues to correct at lower eing to fuse joint, everywhere else was good.Many parts in the cockpit. All I added were HGW belts, spark plugs & wires and antenna wire. The rivet detail & stressed skin may not be for everyone. 
Larry 

Special Hobby kit. Not the easiest build but I like the subject so I kept at it. For sure follow the directions…and at the same time don’t. Test fit a few times then glue. 
 
Cheers
Collin

This is my latest build. I used Eduards Big Ed sit for this build. This was a mixed bag as usual with Kitty Hawk. In the end it came together but I'm not really happy with it. It could have been better but I didn't have the energy to put more effort into it. Just happy it didn't end on the shelve of dome.
 





































 
Eric

Hello,
Photos of my last completed model, Infinity Aichi Val.
Very nice kit, short run so some extra work is required.
I built it mostly OOB. Replaced kits photo etch seatbelts with HGW belts, added spark plug wires to the engine & added antenna wire.
Only issue I had was with the engine, the parts stack up did not fit well.
Painted with MRP paints. National markings & all the stripes are painted.
Very minimal weathering applied.
Thanks for looking.
Larry

Just finished my WNW Halberstadt CL.II. Used Aviattic decals for the lozenge & 'Stipple' camouflage.
Added Taurus spark plugs & valve springs & arms and some piping to the engine.
Replaced the kit photo etch seat belts with Kits World belts. Added rigging.
Weathered using oils & pastels. 
I have a prop on order for this build from Proper Props, but will use this one until it comes in.
Thanks for looking & all comments welcome.