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November 2014 Meeting Recap

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Frank R

November, 2014 McKinstry Meeting Theme: “FRESH FISH” Quite a few models were on hand for Show n Tell including plenty of subs. In all, 28 models were on the display tables for the evening. Mark Murray, Submarines 1/350 scale. Astute … Continue reading →

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Academy F14A Tomcat, Kit #12471 in 1/72nd by Paul Gasiorowski

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Frank R

Academy F-14 Tomcat Kit #12471 in 1/72nd by Paul Gasiorowski I just pulled a kit out of the stash, decided on 1/72 since it will be a small build OOB. The kit consisted of 3 sprues of plastic parts and 1clear sprue. As … Continue reading →

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Eduard Immelmann’s Eindecker in 1/48th by Dick Smith

Posted on November 1, 2014 by Frank R

Immelmann’s Eindecker Eduard Eindecker in 1/48th by Dick Smith All of the major model manufacturers have produced replicas of the Fokker Eindecker. However, presently the only 1/48th scale kit of the E-II, flown by Lieutenant Max Immelmann, produced by Eduard … Continue reading →

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October 2014 Meeting Recap

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Frank R

October 10, 2014 McKinstry Meeting Theme: X planes and “what ifs”.. Carl Geiger Bell XF-77 1/72 Special Hobby. A light weight wooden aircraft . Used Model Master Non Buffing Aluminum McDonnell XF-85 Goblin 1/72 MPM. Paint: Model Master Non Buffing … Continue reading →

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