F-16C Falcon (Tamiya 1/48)

It has been a long time since my last post , but life is sometimes just too hectic to build models. But I've managed to finish this one off in under 7 months. Tamiya F-16C block 25/32 kit, with some extras: Aires F-16C/D wheel bays (4439), F-16C  cockpit set (4364) and exhaust nozzle. Wheels are resin ones from Wheeliant, missiles, bombs and airbrakes  are from Brassin. HGW RBF tags were used to finish the armament. Model was painted with MRP paints, weathered with Ammo products. Base is from Uschi and the APU unit is from Hasegawa.

Markings are from Elite decals, representing F-16 named "Death Dealer" from 17th TFS/363rd operating in Desert Storm in 1991

F-14A (Tamiya 1/48)

I finally managed to publish something again on my blog. This time it's in my opinion one of the best kits ever produced. Tamiya F-14A (kit no. 61114). I used quite a lot of the aftermarket items (see picture below), and some scratchbuilding was done, especially in the wheelbay areas. Resin and photoetched upgrades from Eduard (Brassin), fantastic HGW wet transfers and Furball decals were used for this build. Model was painted with MRP paints and weathered with Ammo weathering products. Markings portray an airplane from VF-143, based on USS America in 1976.

Me BF-109G-6 (Eduard 1/48)

My latest build, this time Eduard's Bf-109G, flown by uufz. Georg Amon, 7./JG 53, Torazzo airfield Sicily, 1943. Probably one of the best kits ever produced, level of detail is just incredible as is the fit - no filler needed anywhere. Some details in the cockpit were scratchbuilt, the only aftermarket items are Brassin wheels and exhausts. Markings are mostly painted with airbrush using masks, stencils are HGW affair. Model was painted with MRP paints and weathered with Ammo products.

He-162A-2 Salamander (1/48 Tamiya)

Latest addition to my collection is this tiny He-162A-2 Salamander from Tamiya. I used some additional details, Aires cockpit and wheelbays replaced the kit parts and some photoetched parts from Eduard were also used. 

A lot of extra work went into engine detailing, Lead wires and Albion alloys brass tubes were used to enhance the beautiful BMW-002 jet engine. Model was painted with MRP Paints and subtile weathered with Ammo weathering products. Engine latches came from Yahu models. Luftwaffe Pilot figure is from Aerobonus range.

 

Fokker E.V (Eduard 1/48)

I built this little gem as a part of group build with two  of my modelling mates - we built a trio of Jasta 3. Fokkers with different markings.  This Eduards Fokker D.V was built out of the box,  Sadly, it is hard to get by these days as it is no longer produced.  

    Three Fokkers E.V in all their glory. Photo by Dušan Ravnikar.

    And the three builders / friends / "pilots" posing for this special occasion.

Westland Wessex UH.5 (Italeri 1/48)

Well, nobody does it better than Arnie, but Italeri didn't do it badly either. Westland Wessex UH.5 was a real fun to build, I did use some aftermarket parts, complete Eduard Photo etched set and Scalewarship Wessex blade fold were used to enhance this nice kit. The only downside of this kit are decals. Nice and thin, but pretty badly printed - and misspelled... Oh, and please disregard that piece of foam in the exhausts - i didn't realize that you can actually see through them when model is completed. Completed build log can be found in Meng Air Modeller magazine issue 63.

Enjoy the pics shot by my good friend Aleš. You can find some great photos on his blog http://eberlemodel.blogspot.si/