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October 25, 2024

Vought Corsair F-4U

When I got this enquiry from a customer in the US I was immediately intrigued. Robert wanted to commission a build from me for the family of his business partner which they all thought would make a perfect gift for their Father. Robert had seen my F4 Corsair on Etsy and liked the way I had weathered the model, so he sent the enquiry along with this photo of his business partner’s father – Ens Leo D. Linhard standing alongside his own F4U in 1951.   I was immediately...

by Colin Higton
September 8, 2023

Grumman F6F-3N Hellcat

This was my first US Navy aircraft, and it is the 1/48 Hobby Boss kit, built pretty much straight out of the box.   The Kit I really like Hobby Boss kits – they seem to have excellent detail and quality, but without the quirk of Trumpeter kits. This one is a good example – it wasn’t particularly expensive, but it was one of a choice of several Hellcat’s I could have chosen. The plastic is all good (much better than Airfix), and the moulding is crisp and very well...

by Colin Higton

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