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Tech Tips from IPMS Stockholm Här är några tips för de modellbyggare som vill förbättra sin grundläggande teknik att bygga plastmodeller. Kanske håller du på att brottas med en av din första projekt. Kanske har du byggt flera, men vill ta ett steg till. Några små insatser kan göra mycket […]

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by Rick Kent This page is a continuation of Camouflage and Markings of No. 112 Sqn RAF, Part 1. World War II: Italy Curtiss Kittyhawk Mk. III, 112 Squadron, Royal Air Force, Foggia Main, Italy, October 1943 Before going into the details of this particular 112 Sqn Kittyhawk III, it […]

Camouflage and markings of No.112 Squadron RAF, Part ...

by Rick Kent The Sharkmouth Squadron Several moths ago, after the release of my pictorial history of No. 74 ”Tiger” Squadron RAF I received requests from readers asking me do do the similar profile article for the No. 112 Sqadron, which is commonly remembered for their sharkmouth-painted aircraft. So… presenting […]

Camouflage and markings of No.112 Squadron RAF, Part ...

by Martin Waligorski Radical? Yes! The unorthodox SAAB J 21 fighter was a domestic attempt to provide the Swedish Air Force with a true high performance fighter. It’s design was conducted during war years, when there was no practical possibility for Sweden to acquire modern aircraft from abroad. Photo: SAABIn […]

SAAB J21 in Detail

by Tomasz Gronczewski Simply known as ”King of Strafers” or ”Eager El”, Elwyn Guido Righetti was not only a top fighter ace of the 55th FG but a top strafing ace in Europe. Righetti joined 338th FS of the 55th FG in October 1944. He was 29 years old and he was experienced […]

Elwyn Righetti and his P-51

text and photos by Andreas Samuelsson The Last AJS 37 Viggen of F 10 As JAS 39 Gripen is being delivered to frontline units of the Swedish Air Force, time has come for the Viggen to leave the scene. Next unit in line for re-armament is the 1st Squadron of […]

Farewell to Viggen

Wing  by Martin Waligorski Delta Force Another in-flight shot gives a good idea about wing shape. The upper surface is very clean… Photo: SAAB …unlike the wing’s underside, where all hinges and pylons have resulted in long chordwise fairings. Photo: SAAB Close-up of the dogtooth on the leading edge. Photo: […]

JAS 39 Gripen in Detail, Part 2

by Martin Waligorski Time for Gripen JAS 39 Gripen is arguably the most modern lightweight multi-role aircraft in the world. The Gripen is now operational with the Swedish air force. Flygvapnet has purchased 204 Gripens, to equip 12 squadrons when all aircraft have been delivered. The anticipations for the new […]

JAS 39 Gripen in Detail, Part 1

by Frank Spahr Sometimes one comes across an odd material that prompts experimenting. In some cases this results in one of those esoteric technologies that we all are so accustomed with. Here is one very simple way of modelling structured walls, like those covered with stones or bricks.   Epafit […]

Brick Walls at a Snap

Swedish version of the German Leopard II by Kjell Svensson English translation by Anders Isaksson History The Leopard II was developed in the seventies after the joint US/German effort to develop a new main battle tank, the MBT-70, was brought to a halt and the project cancelled. The new main […]

Strv 121 in Detail

by Frank Spahr photos by Martin Waligorski Elegance and Longevity: Hawker Hunter The Hawker Hunter is a classic plane with a long and exciting history. It was designed between the close of WW II and the Korean War, the latter even hastening (and complicating) its development, in the real beginnings […]

Hawker Hunter in Detail

Model by Mikael Forslund Text and photos by Martin Waligorski With war raging in Europe, Sweden was eagerly looking for modern aircraft to strengthen its air defenses. In 1939, the Swedish government commission in the US approached Vultee in search for a modern fighter type for the Swedish Air Force. […]

Adventures into the Esoteric

by Martin Waligorski based on the discussion forum posting by Rickard Malmborg Modern kits built and painted as per instructions reflect the original in pristine condition. In contrast, real world objects most often show the effect of aging and weathering. For example, surfaces become bleached, tarnished, painted, scuffed, corroded, knicked, […]

Shading and Enhancing Panel Lines

by Martin Waligorski Seat belts are the most prominent cockpit detail of many aircraft models. During recent years kit manufacturers recognized this, trying to provide seat belts within the basic kit. A common solution is to include seat belt decals. Sadly, because of the decals’ flat appearance this solution is […]

Making the Most of Decal Seat Belts

by Tomasz Gronczewski Lance Cleo Wade – American RAF Ace Lance Wade was one of the top US aces fighting within RAF. In early 1941 he volunteered into American Eagle Squadrons but in fact he never flew with any of them. Instead of that he was posted to Malta and later […]

Lance Wade – Desert Spitfire Ace