In-box review of the Academy 1/72 A6M5c "Zero" Fighter Type 52c

Unboxing and Review of:

- Academy 1/72 scale A6M5c Zero -

a peek inside the box

    Welcome to the very first unboxing and kit review on this blog.😁 Today I will be diving into the Academy A6M5c "Zero" Fighter Type 52c in 1/72 scale. Now that's a mouthful. So join me as we explore what's inside. But first let's take a quick look at the box.

Spitfire project progress update.

 

Update II

- Spitfire Mk. V build progress -

started painting the fuselage interior

    A quick update on my progress on the Revell 1/72 Spitfire Mk. V. I've started painting the interior of the aircraft before closing everything in.

Building the Revell 1/72 Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-10

The backbone of the Luftwaffe

- Revell 1/72 Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-10 -

    Probably one of the most recognizable German World War II fighters ever built. The Messerschmitt Bf 109 first flew in 1935, and was introduced in 1937. The Bf 109 would quickly become the premier German fighter throughout the war. Famed for its speed, excellent climb rate, and exceptional maneuverability at high altitudes, the 109 was well-suited for the Luftwaffe's boom and zoom ambush tactics. In these tactics pilots would climb above enemy formations, then dive onto opposing aircraft, keeping the sun behind them to blind allied pilots and be caught off-guard. After which they would quickly climb back up to altitude before swooping back down.

Started working on my next project

 

    I wanted to let you all know that I started working on the next project.😁 Can you guess what it is? 😏

box contents

Building the Revell 1/72 McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II

The workhorse of the Vietnam war

- Revell 1/72 McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II -

Introduction

box art of the F-4J Phantom

    First flown on 27 May 1958, development on the F-4 started back in 1952, with the F3H Demon. Requirements for the F-4 were to be an all-weather, carrier capable interceptor and fighter bomber to serve within all branches of the U.S. Military. The airframe of the F-4 was derived from the F3H Demon. Several changes were needed to make the Phantom a viable fighter. The biggest change revolving around the tailplane. The F3H had a conventional horizontal stabilizer.

Building the Revell 1/72 de Havilland Sea Vixen F.A.W. 2

The warbird that could

- Revell 1/72 de Havilland Sea Vixen F.A.W. 2 -

Introduction

box art of the Sea Vixen

    In 1946 the British Admiralty conducted discussions with de Havilland about its requirements of a jet-powered, all-weather, radar-equipped fighter capable of operating off of carriers. In 1947 the British Air Ministry issued specifications N.40/46 and F.44/46 for a similar night fighter to equip the Fleet Air Arm and Royal Air Force. de Haviland would submit its proposal for the DH.110 for use by both services.