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some more build up progress, fit is not as good as with the Clear Prop kit DSC_0001 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0002 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0003 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr

Let´s start into the new year with a new project. DSC_0006 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0007 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0008 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr

and started with the decals DSC_0004 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0005 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr

already some progress DSC_0001 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0002 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0003 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr

project ended....☹️ the plastic didn´t respond well to neither Revell, Faller or Tamiya plastic glue when some pieces broke off several times and my dad glued them on again, the pins melted away and other problems have the newer ARII kit version in the stash, maybe someday in the future and hopefull the plastic is better responding... nevertheless, thanks for following this project and on to the next...

slow but steady progress DSC_0003 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr

upperside painted with AK RC AII Green metallic cowl ring hand painted DSC_0002 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr

Found out, that almost all post war Ratas, at least the ones used in the 40ies and 50ies were puzzled together with parts of old, no longer airworthy aircraft and had also their own Spanish produced canopies which looked slightly different. They also had a taller spine and longer ailerons. So can´t do that scheme oob with the Eduard kit without duing some extra work. Therefore my dad decided to do a Chinese scheme using British made Blue RIder decals which are in our decal stash for some while now. DSC_0004 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr

almost done all in all it isn´t a bad kit but as usual with HB kits, it isn´t 100% correct, for example they forgot about the sensor on the forward wingtip areas, should my dad or I build another C model, we will choose the Academy kit, looks like the most correct kit compared with Italeri and HB DSC_0001 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr

After building already one kit out of this dual combo some years ago, it´s time to do the second. DSC_0011 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0012 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0013 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0014 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr

preshaded and underside already painted with AK RC AII Blue DSC_0007 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0008 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr

rigging done with EZ Line DSC_0009 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0010 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr

thank you!

So, it´s that time of year again. Wish you nice holidays and all the best for 2024! 🌲🎅🍾 It was a pleasure to see all your great work here, keep going! The old man did good this year with 28 finished models...and the middle-aged man tried his best to take appropriate pictures of them and post them for you. All in 1/48 except the race car in 1/24. Cheers from Austria! Academy (Hobbycraft) Lockheed T-33A with Hi-Decals DSC_0001 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0010 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr Hasegawa Bf109G-10 with Eduard decals DSC_0002 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0009 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr Tamiya Pzkpfw IV AA Möbelwagen DSC_0001 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0006 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr Fujimi Ford GT40 DSC_0001 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0005 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr Tamiya Crusader AA DSC_0008 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0010 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr Airfix Canadair Mk4 with Aztec decals DSC_0001 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0010 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr Tamiya Fairey Swordfish MkII DSC_0014 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0004 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr Hobby Boss EMB-312 Tucano DSC_0001 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0011 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr Airfix Supermarine Walrus Mk! DSC_0002 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0007 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr Airfix EE Lightning F2A DSC_0001 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0003 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr Accurate Miniatures Grumman F3F-1 with mixed decals DSC_0003 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0007 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr Accurate Miniatures Grumman F3F-2 with mixed decals DSC_0003 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0011 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr Tamiya Brewster Buffalo F2A-2 DSC_0002 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0023 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr Trumpeter Cessna A-37B Dragonfly with Aztec decals DSC_0002 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0006 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr Classic Airframes F2A-1 DSC_0001 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0021 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr Hobby Boss Grumman F4F-3 (early) Wildcat DSC_0002 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0015 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr Eduard Mitsubishi A6M3 Type 22 with Rising Decals DSC_0001 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0009 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr Eduard Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat DSC_0001 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0001 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr Hasegawa LTV A-7E Corsair II with TwoBobs decals DSC_0001 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0008 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr Hasegawa Mitsubishi A6M8 Type 54 DSC_0001 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0007 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr Eduard Grumman F6F-5N Hellcat DSC_0003 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0010 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr Eduard General Motors FM-2 Wildcat DSC_0001 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0018 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr Eduard Messerschmitt Bf109K-4 DSC_0001 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0012 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr Fine Molds Mitsubishi A7M2 Type 11 Reppu DSC_0001 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0010 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr Eduard Grumman F4F-3A Wildcat DSC_0001 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0017 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr Hasegawa Nakajima N1K2-J Shiden-Kai DSC_0001 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0024 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr Eduard Messerschmitt Bf109G-14 DSC_0007 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0020 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr LF Models Heinkel He112B-1 DSC_0001 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0012 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr

Thanks a lot Jean!

ready for primer DSC_0003 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr

landing gear added, slightly fragile DSC_0002 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr

and landing gear done luckily the noseweight was enough DSC_0001 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr

fast and troublefree progress added some PE seatbelts from the sparebox DSC_0003 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0004 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0005 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0006 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr

time to add the landing gear DSC_0001 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr

Thank you!

Thanks Bill and Herb! Yeah, the wings look too short somehow.

Since it´s a longer time my dad built a Russian subject, he decided to start the new Clear Prop early Rata kit i bought him this year for his birthday. Lots of parts, better detail and fit than the Eduard I-16s so far. DSC_0001 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0002 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0003 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr

Thank you, appreciated!

Thanks a lot guys!