#histscalemodels #scalemodels #A6M2 Here is my build of Eduards A6M2 Tora Tora Tora Zero! It depicts the A6M of Lt. Fusata Lida, IJN Soryu, second attack wave, December 7th 1941. It crashed on Kaneohe killing Lt Lida. ❤ building this kit & I'm pleased with the overall accuracy of the build & color!🙂

Evening All,the first Scale model that I built some 5 years ago, an Airfix starter set, paints, brushes, all hand painted how time flies. 👍😃👍 #HistScaleModels #ScaleModels #Airfix

After far too long I finally have my very own Warden Mi-8 Helicopter from my favorite game Stalker 2! 😁 #histscalemodels

The Revell '37 Ford Pickup, quite enjoyed this one, it's a good kit and went together pretty well. I made some mistakes and had real problems with the paint but overall it's not too bad.

#potd from the MartinPhotos collection: Spitfire flies past at an air display martinwilkinson.redbubble.com martinphotos.picfair.com 🛩️⚔️📷

Started mocking up, there's still stuff to do, little details here and there. #histscalemodels

A racing Spitfire Mk. XIV from 1947. Fujimi 1/72 kit, with Thunderbird decals. #HistScaleModels #ScaleModels

This Past Weekend in The Hangar 1/10: HeritageCon 18 at CWHM in Hamilton. A few of the 1/48th aircraft submitted for competition to prove we actually build as well as buy 😄 (Apologies to those that build other scales and types 🙏 …I never got to those tables) #ModelAircraft

#histscalemodels #scalemodels #A6M2 The Scale Gods were with me! The Eduard Blue was a NO so its Aeromaster to the rescue! I have a Tora set from 1995 worked perfectly! Hinomarus also were to light. Ok for a worn bird but these Tora A6M2s were all fresh. The Ed decals went on PERFECTLY! Very Tough!

My first model of the year, Dora Wings' 1/72 Vultee Vanguard. A not-very-successful fighter that saw some action with the Chinese Nationalist Air Force. This one was based in An-Su in October 1943. The cat is...just there. From Mantis Miniatures. #histscalemodels #scalemodelaircraft #minifigures

#histscalemodels hive mind activated. I need some help in finding out some more information on the following Scammell Pioneer. It's for a potential future project but I can only find two photos of it. Anybody seen it about or know where it is based. Cheers.👍👍

This Weekend in The Hangar: HeritageCon 18 at CWHM in Hamilton was the highlight. Model show at one of the best Hangars around. Picked up these three aircraft for future builds. Hope you had a good weekend as well 🙂 #ModelAircraft

#histscalemodels #scalemodels #A6M2 Ugh. Let mission models paint dry a day. Slower than Tamiya & not as tough so I let it harden then AK Gauzy clear. Good so far. BUT, decals not very Blue Mr Eduard!😡 I really wanted the Hiryu Blue but what do ya'all think?🤔 I'm off to No Kings these criminals!🇺🇲😎

Something’s missing here as I finish this build …. Oh, wait, I found it. Bud Anderson’s WW2 fighters were - famously - named for the cheapest whiskey available. It’s still cheap, and comes with a pitying look from the woman at the liquor store who thought I knew better. #histscalemodels

That is impressive, so much so I had to try it myself.

Been playing around with Gemini, #histscalemodels

These are my models, I merely asked for the backgrounds #histscalemodels

Slowly working out the seam imperfections on the F-4E to F Phantom II project. Needed non-slotted tail for the F so scavenged one from Academy kit (Not the best but it’ll do.) Upgraded to a slot fit although that took a couple of attempts to get them even.) #ModelAircraft #HistScaleModels

Assembly mainly done. Slowly working out the seam imperfections on the T-38C Talon project this week. Moving along now to check the fit and condition of the glass, which appears good at this point (Very fine centre seam that you could almost ignore). #ModelAircraft #HistScaleModels

#potd from the MartinPhotos collection: Hawker Hind on the grass at Old Warden martinwilkinson.redbubble.com martinphotos.picfair.com 🛩️⚔️📷

Is dazzle camouflage making a comeback? In any event, I like this razzle-dazzle colour scheme. Spotted this sunny Sunday afternoon at Springbank Airport near Calgary, Alberta, Canada. | 🛩️ 🚁 📍 🇨🇦

Erickson Aircraft Collection Chance Vought F4U-7 Corsair Reg. N1337U Red Deer Regional Airshow 2023 July 29, 2023 🛩️⚔️📸

#potd from the MartinPhotos collection: Hawker Hurricane takes off at Old Warden martinwilkinson.redbubble.com martinphotos.picfair.com 🛩️⚔️📷

So far so good, pretty sure the matt varnish helped with no paint lifting and seepage under the masking tape. #HistScaleModels

Getting decals on the Canberra TT.18! #histscalemodels

I can't join in on some bargains but some of you #histscalemodels guys may like to indulge. 😁 www.jumbliesmodels.com/sale

Progress on Constitution and the P-51B Mustang tonight. C got two more deck guns and some paintwork as well as work on the new transom. Mustang assembly done and gloss coat down - decals start tomorrow. #histscalemodels

#histscalemodels #scalemodels #A6M2 Deep breath... It's time for Eduard 'new' decals. I love the Dual Combo kits! Specifically the load of markings you get! I read recently that Ed new decals work best w/ room temp H2O. Peeling the film is nerve wracking though😬 So I made a Spice Cake w/ raisins🥳

#histscalemodels #scalemodels #A6M2 Color! Ok, loads o research & close exam on museum restorations I went with the mission models Zero Amber & lightened it w/ about 20% white. I went towards the shade of USAF museum A6M2, pic of tail below. The 2nd, an A6M3 may be darker than Pearl Harbor A6Ms.

1/72 Gloster Meteor F. Mk.III, version is No. 616 Squadron, Melsbroek (Belgium), March '45. #histscalemodels

A little shameless advertising for anyone who is in the UK. My club will be holding a model show this July. There are club exhibits, traders and a competition. Parking on site and nearby. Also, the best burgers and bacon rolls. #histscalemodel #scalemodel #scalemodelling #romsey #uk

Second colour on. Turns out the glossy yellow X3 is a lot more durable than the flat red XF7 which is going to need a protective coat before applying the black #HistScaleModels

#histscalemodels #scalemodeling #scalemodels Airfix 1:72 Bf109 in Royal Bulgarian Airforce 1942. All brush painted with mix of lifecolour, vallejo & airfix acrylics. Weathered with oils and pigments.

Meteor Day4: Lower back is fine again so I am back in the basement, aka the happy place. 😀 #histscalemodels

#HistScaleModels Day 2 of posting some builds before I joined this site. Tamiya Spitfire 1/48. I rarely do planes as I can't blame mistakes on battle damage.

It's time for some pastels and I may be a while. 😁 #histscalemodels #buildthestash

Did a bunch of mistakes on this one and it took waaay longer than it should have but I've finally finished my red arrows BAe Hawk! #histscalemodels #scalemodels #planemodels #RAF #RedArrows

T-38C Talon and F-4E to F Phantom II projects getting some attention this weekend. Wells painted. Component assembly progressing to move to the seam check stage. #ModelAircraft #HistScaleModels

Paying a visit to Technikmuseum Berlin. Does anyone know of any WW2 image showing a Ju88 in this camo pattern? 🤔 #avgeek #histscalemodels

Meteor Day1: My dear wife granted me 45 min. in her cozy home office and voilà, the admittedly basic all black interior is done. #histscalemodels

Sea King progress has slowed, this assembly was almost a kit in itself. #histscalemodels

Whilst I can't sit on the bench until a couple more days, the doc didn't explicitly state I can't prepare it for when I can. 🫣 #histscalemodels

I found the decals. I'd put them for safe keeping in a book. 🤷😂 Nice and colourful. #histscalemodels #BastilleBuild

I finished my first build of the kits I picked up at Rivercon in Shreveport last weekend with a colorful little 1/72 Boeing F4B prewar fighter. putteringinthestudy.com/2026/03/20/1... #HistScaleModels Hats off to Yellow-Wings Decals for a terrific decal set. (It's still technically #BuildtheStash )

#histscalemodels #scalemodels #A6M2 And here more on how sweet the fit is on Eduards 48th A6M, this is the wing just clicked into place, no glue! Almost no gap. The wing set with Tamiya thin cement & finger pressure, no clamps! I've been impressed with the other new Eduard kits but this is better🤠

#histscalemodels #scalemodels #A6M2 We have an A6M2 cockpit! This Eduard kit is FABULOUS! I've done the Wildcat & P-40E, both were awesome, near perfect. But this kit just clicks together! I didn't even do all the possible PE. I don't usually do much tiny detail in 1/48 but it was so easy🙂

It has an engine! I tried to go for a weathered look on the metal ring, but the metallic basecoat is so relentlessly shiny the effect is mostly lost 🫠 Falling in love with the Fairey though, what an impressive machine #histscalemodels

Another one done. Airfix 1/48 Gloster Meteor, Evergreen Display Team, College of Air Warfare, 1963-64. Overall a nice build, some shaving needed doing to get the two halves together around the cockpit. #histscalemodels #scalemodels

A couple more shots of the meteor. Airfix in 1/48. #histscalemodels #scalemodels