MQ-8B FIRE SCOUT : 1/35 SCALE : TAKOM : IN BOX REVIEW

By Bobby Waldron | 16 November 2023 | Comments Off on MQ-8B FIRE SCOUT : 1/35 SCALE : TAKOM : IN BOX REVIEW
Northrop Grumman MQ-8 Fire Scout

MQ-8B FIRE SCOUT The Northrop Grumman MQ-8 Fire Scout is an unmanned autonomous helicopter developed by Northrop Grumman for use by the United States Armed Forces.[3] The Fire Scout is designed to provide reconnaissance, situational awareness, aerial fire support and precision targeting support for ground, air and sea forces. The initial RQ-8A version was based on the Schweizer 330, while the enhanced MQ-8B was derived from the Schweizer 333. The larger MQ-8C…

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USAF A-10C “75TH FS FLYING TIGERS” : ACADEMY : 1/48 SCALE : IN BOX REVIEW

By Bobby Waldron | 9 September 2023 | Comments Off on USAF A-10C “75TH FS FLYING TIGERS” : ACADEMY : 1/48 SCALE : IN BOX REVIEW
Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II

A-10C “75TH FS FLYING TIGERS” The Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II is a single-seat, twin–turbofan, straight-wing, subsonic attack aircraft developed by Fairchild Republic for the United States Air Force (USAF). In service since 1976, it is named for the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt, but is commonly referred to as the “Warthog” or simply “Hog“.[4] The A-10 was designed to provide close air support (CAS) to friendly ground troops by attacking armored…

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AH-64D APACHE LONGBOW : TAKOM : 1/35 SCALE : INTERMEDIATE BUILD : EPISODE.9

By Bobby Waldron | 10 August 2023 | Comments Off on AH-64D APACHE LONGBOW : TAKOM : 1/35 SCALE : INTERMEDIATE BUILD : EPISODE.9

AH-64D APACHE EPISODE.9 In this episode we do, sanding photo-etch, gluing in photo-etch, installing landing gear, molding rubber, filing gaps with mr surfacer and more. Special Tools: Tamiya : Diamond File For Photo-Etched Parts Consumables: Mr Hobby : Mr Surfacer 500 : Filler/Primer : 40ml Find Products In Store

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A-10C THUNDERBOLT II : HOBBY BOSS : 1/48 SCALE : IN BOX REVIEW

By Bobby Waldron | 1 August 2023 | Comments Off on A-10C THUNDERBOLT II : HOBBY BOSS : 1/48 SCALE : IN BOX REVIEW
A-10C “THUNDERBOLT” II 81796

A-10C THUNDERBOLT II The A-10 fleet of USAF was modernized under the Precision Engagement Program, resulting in the A-10C which first flew at Eglin in 2005. The A-10C adds color cockpit MFDs, a Helmet Mounted Cueing System (HMCS), hands-on throttle and stick, digital stores management, improved fire-control, GPS-guided weapons, Litening/Sniper pods, advanced data links, and integrated sensors.…

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USN F-14B TOMCAT “VF-103 JOLLY ROGERS” : ACADEMY : 1/72 SCALE : IN BOX REVIEW

By Bobby Waldron | 26 July 2023 | Comments Off on USN F-14B TOMCAT “VF-103 JOLLY ROGERS” : ACADEMY : 1/72 SCALE : IN BOX REVIEW
Academy 1/72 USN F-14B "VF-103 Jolly Rogers Last Cruise" # 12578

F-14B TOMCAT The Grumman F-14 Tomcat is an American carrier-capable supersonic, twin-engine, two-seat, twin-tail, variable-sweep wing fighter aircraft. The Tomcat was developed for the United States Navy‘s Naval Fighter Experimental (VFX) program after the collapse of the General Dynamics-Grumman F-111B project. A large and well-equipped fighter, the F-14 was the first of the American Teen Series fighters, which were designed incorporating air combat experience against MiG fighters during the Vietnam War.…

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AH-64D APACHE LONGBOW : TAKOM : 1/35 SCALE : INTERMEDIATE BUILD : EPISODE.8

By Bobby Waldron | 20 July 2023 | Comments Off on AH-64D APACHE LONGBOW : TAKOM : 1/35 SCALE : INTERMEDIATE BUILD : EPISODE.8

AH-64D APACHE EPISODE.8 In this episode we do, Making rivets with RP Toolz, sanding rivets, replacing rivets, scribing with Tamiya scriber II, scribing with micro saw, gluing photo-etch and more Special Tools: Tamiya : Plastic Scriber II Consumables: Microscale : Micro Kristal Klear : Canopy Glue Find Products In Store

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F-4G PHANTOM II WILD WEASEL : MENG MODELS : 1/48 SCALE : IN BOX REVIEW

By Bobby Waldron | 11 July 2023 | Comments Off on F-4G PHANTOM II WILD WEASEL : MENG MODELS : 1/48 SCALE : IN BOX REVIEW

F-4G PHANTOM II WILD WEASEL Wild Weasel is a code name given by the United States Air Force (USAF) to an aircraft of any type equipped with anti-radiation missiles and tasked with the suppression of enemy air defenses (SEAD): destroying the radar and surface-to-air missile (SAM) installations of enemy air defense systems. The task of a Wild Weasel aircraft is to bait enemy anti-aircraft defenses into targeting it…

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AH-64D APACHE LONGBOW : TAKOM : 1/35 SCALE : INTERMEDIATE BUILD : EPISODE.7

By Bobby Waldron | 30 June 2023 | Comments Off on AH-64D APACHE LONGBOW : TAKOM : 1/35 SCALE : INTERMEDIATE BUILD : EPISODE.7

AH-64D APACHE EPISODE.7 In this episode we do, Sanding seam lines, checking seam lines, sanding with curve and flat sanding sticks, using scrapers for join lines and protecting raised rivets Special Tools: Albion Alloys : 4 X Assorted Sanding Files Consumables: Mr Hobby : Mr Surfacer 1000 : Filler/Primer : 40ml Find Products In Store

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LOCKHEED MARTIN F-35B LIGHTNING II : AIRFIX : 1/72 SCALE : IN BOX REVIEW

By Bobby Waldron | 21 June 2023 | Comments Off on LOCKHEED MARTIN F-35B LIGHTNING II : AIRFIX : 1/72 SCALE : IN BOX REVIEW
Airfix 1/72 Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II Starter Set # 55010

F-35B LIGHTNING II As one of the most advanced aircraft in the world, the Lockheed Martin® F-35B® Lightning® is a fifth generation multi-role combat aircraft designed to dominate the skies, using stealth technologies to operate undetected in hostile airspace, striking at the heart of the enemy, or relaying vital battlefield information to other friendly forces.…

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