Mike   KO4EREMay 12, 2024
For today's #scalemodelsunday (which should have been #scalemodelsaturday but whatever) I figured I'd show you that I can do more than just military models. Here's the 1/48 Antonov An-2 by HobbyBoss. It's a fine, simple kit, which befits the real thing. The only things that are lacking are the non-skid surfaces on top of the wing (easily added by you) and some rigging diagrams, but other than that it's super easy. Go nuts with weathering!
Mike   KO4EREApr 13, 2024
Another #scalemodelsaturday? Don't mind if I already did! Here's the Amusing Hobby #1/35 FV214 Conqueror. The real #tank was intended to stop a flood of Soviet IS-3s pouring into West Germany with its 120mm rifled cannon. In reality, it was 10 tons heavier than its contemporary Centurion and used the same powerplant, which meant it broke down a lot. Only a handful were made and they apparently spent more time being repaired than actually in the field.
Dan KE8SMQApr 6, 2024

Work-in-Progress: A 1:6.5 scale, 3D printed WACO YMF-5 biplane, painted in deep purple metal flake. It will have white accents and lettering when complete.

1.44 m wingspan, 1.1 m length, and 43 cm height, with a 38 cm (15 in), two-bladed wooden propeller.

I created a custom ignition wire ring for the 14 spark plug wires of the 7-cylinder radial engine.

These golden era beauties are still made-to-order today https://www.wacoaircraft.com/ymf-5

#ScaleModelSaturday #ScaleModel #3DPrinting #RCAirplane

WACO YMF-5 | Brand New Land or Amphibious Biplane

The WACO YMF-5 is the Perfect Combination of Classic and Contemporary. Based on 1930's Design, this Brand New Open-Cockpit Biplane is Equipped with Modern Technology and Safety Features. Powered by a 300 Horsepower Jacobs Radial Engine and Optional Amphibious Floats.

WACO Aircraft
Dan KE8SMQMar 30, 2024

This is a 3d printed 1:6.5 scale model of a Boeing-Stearman Model 75 “Kaydet” from 3DLabPrints.

It is painted in the chromium yellow and insignia red livery of U.S. Navy N2S-3 instrument trainer from the World War 2 era.

The broad red stripes appear on the tail behind the cockpit and on the top and bottom wings on either side of the fuselage. A pre-June 1942 U.S. National Roundel also appears on each wingtip.

#ScaleModelSaturday #ScaleModel #3DPrinting #RCAirplane @KO4ERE

Mike   KO4EREMar 30, 2024
Is #scalemodelsaturday a thing? No? Ok, well, it will be for me. Here's my 1/48 F-4D from the DC Air National Guard. It's the Zoukei-Mura #scalemodel kit with Speed Hunter decals. A great kit. When I was a wee tot, I remember bounding outside whenever I heard these things howling out of Andrews AFB, shouting "FITA PLAN FITA PLAN" and annoying my neighbors to no end.