My favourites were the M1A2 Abrams and the F-15E . Anyway without further adieu here they are
1/48 Tamiya Jagdtiger - Vehicle No. 323, 3rd Company, 653rd Heavy Anti Tank Battalion, March 945
This was built for the NSW Scale Model shows Panzer tracks trophy. Whilist it dind't place there it did take out the trophy at he annual club awards which was nice. Typical Tamiya, a great build experience.
Troop Leader B-66 B Troop "Bandit" 1st Squadron 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment (US) Operation Iraqi Freedom 2003
This is one of my two favourite models of the year. Iw as really happy how it turned out. I really hope Tamiya do more modern armour in 48 scale. (I have heard rumours of a t-55 next year)
1/48 Airfix Hawker Sea Fury - 808 Sqn RAN
This was built for the NSW Scale Model shows Airfix Cup. A pretty straight forward build although I did use a Barracuda cowl and home made masks for the codes.
1/48 Hasegawa Junkers JU-87G-2 Stuka
Built to get it out from the stash. To be honest this kit is showing it's age and is a bit of disappointment detail wise. All the markings were masks made from copying the decal sheet.
Yeah this is another one. Built as a commission job. The pilot who flew this was a WW II veteran who unfortunately lost his life in this machine over Korea. The Hockey Oval at HMAS Albatross is named to commemorate him
1/48 Eduard Hawker Tempest - 486 (NZ) Sqn RAF
This was built as a review build for the The Modelling News. Great kit except for the flaps section which requires a bit of filling and re-scribing.
1/48 Special Hobby Fairy Firefly Mk I - 1771 Sqn FAA
Always loved the FAA paint scheme. This aircraft was flown a kiwi who lost his life, along with this observer, attacking the Tirpitz. not easiest kit to build with the clear parts being a particular challenge. .
Only jet this year. I'm really happy how this turned out. it really adds some presence to the cabinet. My favourite aircraft build this year.
1/48 Airfix Hawker Hunter F.6 - Central Fighter Establishment RAF
The last completion for 2019. Airfix's excellent new Hunter kit. A really simple straightforward, and enjoyable build.
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