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7th April 2024: Aerotech 1/32 DH 88 Comet
Right, back to real world aviation after that brief visit to a galaxy far, far away. And this is a serious lump of resin from Marsh Models, designed to recreate the famous DH88 air racer originally built for the 1934 England - Australia air race. The resin looks well moulded but the proof will be in the building, these things are never quite as straightforward as one hopes. So let's get racing!
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Latest creation...
Bandai 1/48 Incom Corporation T-65 X-Wing Fighter
Yes, I've finally succumbed to the dark side, and here is Bandai's rather excellent X-Wing in it's "movable" version. It's brought back some wonderful childhood memories of the cinematic event of the 1970s but more importantly this is a seriously good kit from Bandai, engineered to perfection. But the pre-coloured plastic just had to be painted over and it was also a great opportunity to go to town on the weathering!
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Featured Build: Liberator for the RAF
Revell 1/48 B-24D (built as a Liberator II)
When I was asked if I could build a 1/48 RAF Liberator II my initial reaction was "no" because no such kit exists. However a little research revealed that if you start with a B-24D it is just about doable with a little courage with the scalpels, saws and putty.
The Revell 1/48 B-24D is a 1970s mould but still good and with a little care and attention still holds its own. Even after having been butchered into an RAF variant!