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The Fokker D.VII is undoubtedly the best German fighter plane from World War I, although its fame and renown are somewhat overshadowed by Fokker’s triplane Dr.I, which will forever be associated with the name Manfred von Richthofen. Nevertheless, the D.VII was a robust, powerful machine that posed a dangerous threat to every Allied pilot.
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The Romanian IAR-81, developed from the successful IAR-80 fighter, represented an interesting attempt to combine the capabilities of a fighter with an effective ground-attack role. It first saw combat on the Eastern Front against the Soviet Union, later taking part in the defence of Romania and the strategically important oil fields around Ploiești, before turning its guns against its former German allies in the final stages of the war.
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Focke Wulf FW-190 version D is definitely the most attractive variant of the whole development series. IBG is gradually launching the complete range and at first glance it is a truly beautiful model that tempts you to start building as soon as you buy it.
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It was on this very day five years ago that we got the brilliant idea to start this blog dedicated to 1/72nd scale models, with the aim of bringing our work to everyone who is as passionate about this scale as we are.
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The Farman F.230 and its derivatives were a family of light touring aircraft built in France in the 1930s. They were low-wing cantilever monoplanes of conventional configuration, with fixed tailskid undercarriage and two open cockpits in tandem. The thick-section wing used on these designs was a distinguishing feature.
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The Messerschmitt “hundred and nine” probably needs no introduction. Germany’s most famous fighter formed the backbone of the Luftwaffe’s fighter force. In the course of its development, it took part in battles from the Spanish Civil War to the last shots of the world conflict in May 1945. Despite all the changes and improvements, it has retained its distinctive look that has charmed many aviation and WWII aircraft fans.
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After a few months I’m coming back to the Crusader theme, this time in an anti-aircraft variant, and I add the even lesser-known British tank Cruiser A9, which took part in the battles in France as part of the BEF and subsequently in the Greek and African campaigns, before being withdrawn from the front line due to its obsolescence.
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The Miles M.5 Sparrowhawk was a 1930s British single-seat racing and touring monoplane designed by Miles Aircraft Limited.
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The Dassault Mirage F.1 is a French single-engine fighter aircraft designed and manufactured by Dassault Aviation. It was developed as a successor to the popular Mirage III family. Her operational usage in many countries and active involvement in combat operations makes this elegant airplane attractive for aircraft modellers across the scales.
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The Crusader is a British medium (cruiser) tank produced since 1939 in several modernized versions as well as special anti-aircraft variants. The type played a significant role in the first part of the war in Africa, but it was soon replaced by heavier and more powerful types entering the arsenal of the Allies.
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The Grumman F4F Wildcat is an American carrier-based fighter aircraft that entered service in 1940 with the United States Navy/US Marines, and the British Royal Navy where it was initially known as the Martlet. First used by the British in the North Atlantic, the Wildcat was the only effective fighter available to the United States Navy and Marine Corps in the Pacific Theater during the early part of the Second World War. Until the arrival of its successors, the F6F Hellcat and the F4U Corsair in 1943, it was the only machine in the arsenal of the US Navy and Marine Corps Air Forces that could at least match the Japanese Zeros.
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And here I go again! I managed to finish another Caudron C.600 from SBS. This time it is a civilian version of this sporty two-seater aircraft taken over by the French Air Force at the beginning of World War II. The machine after being fitted with distinctive cockades and sprayed with snaky camouflage was most likely used for liaison and training purposes.
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The Italian racing seaplane Piaggio P.7 was designed for the famous Schneider Cup in 1929. It was by no means a typical seaplane. A maritime propeller (ship screw) was to be used for take-off and only when the aircraft had gained sufficient speed and was gliding on the surface on skids, the aircraft propeller was to be engaged and used to lift the aircraft off the surface and of course win the race.
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