fw 190 005photofw 190 0051 LikeWings Over Houston 2011 B-25 MitchellphotoWings Over Houston 2011 B-25 Mitchell1 LikeA selection of my latest custom Models and some of the best and faverates of mine.
Iv always loved Classic British Aircraft especially Fighters and Test Development Aircraft. Ever since I saw the "Vampire and Venom" display pair (Vampire and Meteor) I always wanted models…
BlogA selection of my latest custom Models and some of the best and faverates of mine.3 LikesHobby Master B5N2 Kate (Zuiho 1942) behind v…photoHobby Master B5N2 Kate (Zuiho 1942) behind v…1 LikeHobby Master B5N2 Kate (Zuiho) front view 1photoHobby Master B5N2 Kate (Zuiho) front view 11 LikeHobby Master B5N2 Kate (Zuiho 1942)photoHobby Master B5N2 Kate (Zuiho 1942)2 LikesHobby Master B5N2 Kate (Zuiho 1942) side viewphotoHobby Master B5N2 Kate (Zuiho 1942) side view1 LikeThe Sunken ShipphotoThe Sunken Ship1 Like
December 2012
Russian design bureaus and their foundersWe all know that Soviet/Russian aircraft are named after their designers. In fact, most Russian weaponry share the same characteristic. Beriev, Ilyushin, Sukhoi, MiG (Mikoyan and Gurevich), Tupolev,…DiscussionRussian design bureaus and their founders2 LikesThe Soviet T-64 MBTThe T-64 was a Soviet MBT that was introduced in 1963. It came into existence only 2 years after its predecessor the T-62. New tanks are usually introduced shortly after the introduction of older mod…DiscussionThe Soviet T-64 MBT2 LikesThe first operational jet fightersWWII saw the entry of the first operational jet fighters by both the Allies and the Nazis. The British introduced the Gloster Meteor (the world’s first production jet fighter) while the Nazis introdu…DiscussionThe first operational jet fighters1 LikeHistory of MiG Aircraft (Part 1) – Birth of…The term “MiG” is well known to all fighter jet enthusiasts around the world. The Soviet/Russian planes have become the standard foe in any military conflict since the Korean War. MiG aircraft have g…DiscussionHistory of MiG Aircraft (Part 1) – Birth of…2 LikesHistory of MiG Aircraft (Part 2) – MiG-9 Far…The MiG-3 was certainly not successful as its designers hoped it would be. But lucky for MiG OKB (OKB is a transliteration of the Russian acronym for "Опытное конструкторское бюро" - Opytnoe Konstruc…DiscussionHistory of MiG Aircraft (Part 2) – MiG-9 Far…1 LikeTiger I + Panther = Tiger II Tank!!The Tiger II tank, also known as the King Tiger, was an impressive piece of German equipment during WWII. Personally, I believe it was a stepping stone from the old prehistoric tank designs of early…DiscussionTiger I + Panther = Tiger II Tank!!1 LikeThe Soviet Buran SpacecraftNot many people on MAC are interested in collecting models of space vehicles. However, some people own models of spacecraft mounted on top of aircraft such as the Boeing 747 or An-225. The main inten…DiscussionThe Soviet Buran Spacecraft1 LikeHistory of MiG Aircraft (Part 3) – MiG-15, T…In the previous post, we saw how the MiG-9 was not so successful just like its predecessor the MiG-3. It was certainly not a very successful entry for the Soviet Union to the jet age. It was plagued…DiscussionHistory of MiG Aircraft (Part 3) – MiG-15, T…2 LikesHistory of MiG Aircraft (Part 4) – MiG-17 /M…The MiG-15 was Mikoyan’s true entry to the fighter jet race. It now had to compete with the very best in the west’s arsenal. The world was racing towards developing jets that could fly higher and fas…DiscussionHistory of MiG Aircraft (Part 4) – MiG-17 /M…1 LikeForward-swept wing aircraftI was at Hallmark toy shop in Cairo when I came across these interesting looking models by Match Box. One of those models was called "Stealth Launch" which looked very similar to the fictional F/A-37…DiscussionForward-swept wing aircraft2 LikesHistory of MiG Aircraft (Part 5) – MiG-21, T…In the fall of 1953, the Soviet government issued a requirement for a lightweight Mach 2-capable interceptor fighter for its Frontal Aviation branch of the Soviet Air Force. The interceptor would hav…DiscussionHistory of MiG Aircraft (Part 5) – MiG-21, T…2 LikesEat sleep breath aviationMemberEat sleep breath aviation1 LikeWW2 SEA PLANE JAP AIRPLANEphotoWW2 SEA PLANE JAP AIRPLANE1 Like