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It is a 3500 book military library I inherited from my father. Oldest book in the collection is from 1715. Covers just about every war, with emphasis on WWII, Vietnam, and of course military aviation.

1.3 METER R/C Fw-190 Flown by Ace Oscar Bloch. My collection runs from the 1940s-1980s, but majority are from the 60's, most beautiful box art period!

Got to have a research center too!

I remember that and the Monogram B-52 both on the main shelf at my towns hobby store around 1968-69? Let me know what you find!

Probably the Gakkan large scale Bell 47 G-2. Only made and sold in Japan 30 years ago?

Nice Job Russ! The 261st had an interesting but short life during the battle in and around Saipan. Even arming them as bombers for anti-ship attacks. This is mine in 1/18 scale. Same bird in this original photo on Saipan. All the intell guys seemed particularly interested, but why? Even tagged for further study. See antenna.

Didn't you want a 1960s Hobby Shop in your house when you were a kid?

I had to get this through Japan, so shipping really added to the cost. If you were in Japan, the kit with free posting was about $1750. The Agora Zero, 1/18 scale, is about $1300 dollars and is available in Jolly Olde England. You can buy the complete set at once. This kit is a bit more difficult to build with a very high parts count. But for modelling enjoyment and an eye catcher, you just can't beat it. Stay away from the Spitfire and Lancaster big scale kits.

Gorgeous piece of work. Italeri makes lovely 1/72 helicopters.

Heck no, he has a the spirit of Bushido!!! 😠

Nuyen Van Bay's aircraft, the NVAF called them "snakes."

Really nice job! Cyclic grip makes the kit shine.

The engine was actually recorded from a an F-2's General Electric F110. Both starting up and spooling down.

Hello every one! I just completed another year long build, the magnificent Deagostini F-2 Viper/Zero in sea camouflage. This aircraft fully functions! With great features, or "gimmicks as the Japanese like to say." This kit is only available in Japan, but through guile and ingenuity, and subterfuge you can get around those barriers. The cost of this model, to include shipping, is pretty substantial for those on a budget. But what you get in return is a years worth of modeling that is shear enjoyment, and worth the investment. The kit is multi media, primarily metal, and PVC plastic. lots of screws and Crazy Glue. I really love kits that come alive, and this one does! Even the control pad is nearly scale. The weapon load is huge, and with magnets, you can swap out the mission load daily if you want! On to the video and pics!!!!! Hope you like her. Night Fly!! BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRT! Weapons galore!! Near scale throttle and stick grip