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F4U2 Corsair Night Fighter	A brief history of the first radar-equipped US Navy Night Fighter.
Late War Luftwaffe Fighter Camouflage Part One	A detailed look at the camouflage of the last remaining late-war Bf 109 in original Luftwaffe camouflage. Part One includes a detailed table referencing FS numbers, plus 10 photos to help further explain the text
Late War Luftwaffe Fighter Camouflage	23 thumbnailed photos of Messerschmitt Bf 109G-6 WNr. 163824plus related sites and a list of references.
Late War Luftwaffe Fighter Camouflage Part Two	David Brown's commentary on the evolution
Late War Luftwaffe Fighter Camouflage	The grey camouflage scheme of Charlie Swank's fascinating colour photograph of a Fw 190A-8 force landed at St Trond is analysed.
Late War Luftwaffe Fighter Camouflage	A model-paint cross reference guide to complement earlier installments if "Late War Luftwaffe Fighter Camouflage"
Late War Luftwaffe Fighter Camouflage	Overall RLM 76 Light Blue Bf 109G-10s of
Late War Luftwaffe Fighter Camouflage	Seven fighter profiles by Chris Royston
Late War Luftwaffe Fighter Camouflage	RLM Colour Approximations
Monogram Errata	Corrections and additions to two important Monogram
Photographing Your Models Part One	Some hints and tips for taking photos of your models without the need for a professional studio.
Photographing Your Models Part Two	Robert Pounds provides a more detailed look at the subject of model photography.
Photographing Your Models Part Four	Martin Roberts-Shakley continues this series by
Photographing	Jeffery S. Harrison describes tools and techniques of model photography
your Models
Part Four
Natural Metal Finishes	John Kerr conducts a brief "how-to" session describing his
Painting 1/72 Aircraft	Lee Rouse gives some tips on painting teeny-weeny aeroplanes!
Night Hunters of the Jagdwaffe Pt. 1 - Do 217	Three of Charlie Swank's original photographs provide a glimpse at one of the Luftwaffe's overlooked workhorses.
Night Hunters of the Jagdwaffe Pt. 2 - He 219	We explore the camouflage of Germany's best night-fighter via Charlie Swank's original wartime photos and Chris Wauchop's 1/48 scale Tamiya model.
Holding Parts for Airbrushing	John Kerr shares some tips for using simple, inexpensive and commonly available household items as aids for airbrushing.
Making a Paint Filter	Chris Beaumont explains how to build a simple paint filter at no cost!
Bf 109G-12	Charlie Swank's reference photo is supported by Floyd Werner's Falcon vacform conversion in 1/48 scale.
Macchi MB326 in RAAF Service Part One	Darren Mottram's impressive and exhaustive photo essay of the colours and markings of 76 Sqn Macchis. Includes 45 images (!)
Macchi MB326 in RAAF Service Part Two	The cockpit and seats of RAAF Macchis are
Macchi MB326 in RAAF Service Part Three	The exterior is examined via a 7 page photo
Late-War Bf 109G/K in Detail Part One	Part One contains ten captioned photographs that describe the nature of the refined bulge of late war Bf 109s
Late-War Bf 109G/K in Detail Part Two	cowl bulges. Includes six images from David
Late-War Bf 109G/K in Detail Part Three	David Lake explores the airframe of the Dayton Bf 109G-10 in 15 captioned photographs.
Do 335 "Pfeil"	This Reference and Modelling Feature
US Navy Aircraft Designations Part One	Stephane Wrobel describes the methods
US Navy Aircraft Designations Part Two	US Navy designations from 1962 to the
P-51D Mustangs of George Preddy	A history of one of the USAAF's highest-
Ki-46 "Dinah"	23 museum photos by Darren Mottram are
Late-War Bf 109s of the Axis Allies Part One - Croatia	A brief description of Croatian use of the Bf
Fw 190 Part One - Wurger Genesis	John Beaman describes the different
PZL P.24	Lukasz Kedzierski describes this pre-war
Beaufort in RAAF Service Part One	This two page article contains an original wartime photo, a photo feature on Chris
Mosquito FB VI	Chris Wauchop's Tamiya Mosquito in 1/48
Scale Calculator	Frank Crenshaw's helpful electronic tool
Mosquito Reference Photos Part One	Part One of Norman Graf's photo collection
Mosquito Reference Photos Part Two	Part Two of Norman Graf's photo collection
Mosquito Reference Photos part Three	Part Three takes a detailed look at the R-R
Ju 52	Norman Graf's photo collection.
Postcard from Bosnia	Floyd Werner on UN duties in Bosnia
Me 163	Steve Hawley's walkaround photos are
Modeling on the Run	Floyd Werner provides some helpful hints
JG 1 "Oesau"	Tom Tullis describes the colorful cowls of JG1
Me 262 In Detail	Charles Hugo presents almost 60 captioned
Building Vacform Models Part One - The Basics	Getting started with vacform modelling. Tools and
Wish List Results	Results compiled from HyperScale's inaugural
Building Dioramas Part One	Some ideas for building dioramas by Helmut
Building Dioramas Part Two	Some more ideas for building dioramas by Helmut
Building Dioramas Part Three	Latoschinski. Part Three describes a blast pen
Building Dioramas Part Four	Some more ideas for building dioramas by Helmut
Building Dioramas Part Seven	Water surface dioramas by Helmut Latoschinski
Beaufighter in Detail	44 walkaround photos covering several restored
Pre-Shading	Russell Fields illustrated suggestions for a few
Meteor in Detail	25 captioned detail photos from Paul Gloster
Fw 190 Cockpit in Detail	Norman Graf's detailed cockpit photos featuring
TBM-3E Avenger in Detail	Cal Cochran explores the Avenger in 52 detail
Swordfish in Detail	Charlie Hugo's detail photos
Vinyl Masks	John Kerr examines a recent revolution in model
Typhoon Mods	Stephen Fochuk introduces some wartime
Coffee Table Display Table	Christiaan O'Dea supplies an idea and plans for a
Scratchbuilding	Russ Field's article outlines techniques to build
Post-Shading With Oil Paints	Russ Field's "how-to" article looking at an
Post-Shading With Chalk Pastels	Russ Field's "how-to" article looking at another
Alclad II	Some examples of using the re-born metallizing
Painting Aircraft Stencils Using Masks	Painting Luftwaffe outlined ID numbers using
Grumman F3F-2	14 Reference Images by Scott Brown
Millenium Jet	7 Reference Images by Gary Fairfull
F/A-18 Cockpit in Detail	26 Reference Images by Nick Kiriokos
Tornado and Nimrod	12 Reference Images by Graham Causer
RAAF Hawk 127LIF Part One	11 Images and a description of the colours and markings of Australia's forthcoming jet trainer.
RAAF Hawk 127LIF Part Two	19 Images and a description of the colours and markings of Australia's forthcoming jet trainer.
RAAF Hawk 127LIF Part Three	20 Images and a description of the colours and markings of Australia's forthcoming jet trainer.
RAAF Hawk 127LIF Part Four	Over 30 Images and a description of the colours and markings of Australia's new Lead-In Fighter in Operational Service.
RAAF Hawk 127LIF Part Five	Motty's detailed walkaround of Australia's new Lead-In Fighter
How to Apply Foil to an Aircraft Model	Bucky Sheftall's "How To" article on applying foil to Tamiya's 1/48 scale F-84 Thunderjet
DeHavilland Beaver in Detail	18 Detail photos of the DeHavilland Beaver by Geoff McDonell
CF-100	Detail photos of the CF-100 by Geoff McDonell
Bf 109G-6 Cockpit in Detail	Norman Graf's Bf 109G-6 cockpit and instrument walkaround featuring active image maps.
Avia S92 Close Up	Norman Graf's walkaround of this Czech-built Me 262
In-Flight Photos	Caz Dalton shares his secrets
How to Make a MiG Fly	Floris Lok shares his secrets
Argentinean Skyhawk	Jos� Teixid� describes the Skyhawk in Argentinian Service and during the Falklands War
Carrier Air Wing Nine - A Modeller's Perspective	Rodger Kelly's examination of the aircraft of the USS John C. Stennis.
Sutton Harness Use in P-40s	Gary Byk provides a photo and discussion about Sutton Harnesses in RAF and RAAF Kittyhawks.
Tiger Moth Flight	The Editor relates his experience on a Tiger Moth scenic flight.
British Aircraft Serials 1912 - present	Steve Murray's detailed examination of British serial numbers.
Do 335 Camouflage	Michael Ullmann's detailed examination of the Dornier Do 335s likely camouflage finishes
Weathering Model AIrcraft	Dave Aungnst's hints and tips
P-39 Variants	Michael Satin describes the variations between P-39 marques with a concise table.
P-40E Close-Up	Geoff McDonell's Reference Photos
Mosquito NF.30	Geoff McDonell's Reference Photos
Bristol Bolingbroke	Geoff McDonell's Reference Photos
Bell 47G	Geoff McDonell's Reference Photos
CL-215/415	Geoff McDonell's Reference Photos
Canso (PBY-5A)	Geoff McDonell's Reference Photos
Sopwith Triplane	Geoff McDonell's Reference Photos
Tiger Moth	Geoff McDonell's Reference Photos
CL-41 Tutor	Geoff McDonell's Reference Photos
CT-33 Silver Star	Geoff McDonell's Reference Photos
Seafire XV	Geoff McDonell's Reference Photos
Banshee	Geoff McDonell's Reference Photos
Chipmunk	Geoff McDonell's Reference Photos
Kiowa Retirement Scheme	Gary Fairfull photographs his own design on a CAF Kiowa.
Fixing CE's Replacement B-25 Cowls	Don Fenton's illustrated tips for construction
B-25 Close-Up	Peter Hartup's detail photographs of an Australian Mitchell
Spitfire Seat Close-Up	Graham Green's photos of an original Spitfire seat.
Martin Drewes	Capt. Marcus Borges' profile of the famous Luftwaffe Night Fighter pilot.
S-199	Norman Graf's Walkaround
CS-199	Norman Graf's Walkaround
Bf 109G-6 W.Nr. 160756	Ga�l Elego�t's artwork and explanation of an unusually painted Bf 109.
416 Sqn CAF 60th Anniversary Jet	CF-18 in a special scheme.
Foliage Green - a Brief Discussion	Gary Byk and Peter Malone discuss the nature of this elusive Australian camouflage colour.
Tails of CVW-14	Rodger Kelly presents a comprehensive study of tail markings of CVW-14 today.
Creating Custom Decals	Dave Aungst's new Reference Article
CF-18 410 Sqn Special Markings	Steve Sauve's Reference Picture
Reverse Mottling Technique	"How To" article by Helmut Latoschinski
Japanese Bomb Colours	by Bryan Wilburn
B-24M in Detail	32 Photos of an RAAF Liberator under restoration by Brett Green
A-4 Aggressor Schemes	Dave Aungst's artwork and descriptions of some colourful camouflage schemes.
Future	Techniques for using Future by Anthony Manzoli and Taratom
EA-6B Prowler	Building Reference for Monogram's 1/48 scale Prowler by Jim Rotramel
A-10A JAWS Color Schemes Pt. 1	Dana Bell's article on the "spotty" scheme worn by several early A-10As.
A-10A JAWS Color Schemes Pt. 2	Focusing on the spotty schemes applied to A-10A 75-258 and 75-260
A-10A JAWS Color Schemes Pt. 3	Focusing on the spotty schemes applied to A-10A 75-259
The Aircraft of Carrier Air Wing FIVE Part One - F-14A Tomcat	Brett Green's photo-essay of an F-14A Tomcat of VF 154 Black Knights.
Griffon Spitfire Engine Cam Cover	Two photos by Graham Green
Ex-RAAF Mirages in Pakistan Air Force Service	Four photos and description by Mustafa Aziz
Fw 190D-9 Open Wide	Photos of the Jumo 213 A powerplant of the US Air Force Museum's Dora 9
Spitfire IXc in 1/48 Scale Compared	Bruce Archer compares ICM, Ocidental and Hasegawa
Ju 388 Close Up	Charles Silverlight's photo essay
H-60F9	Brown Ryle's Reference pics
Argentine A-4C Colors and Markings	Jorge Figari's Reference Article
Canadian Hawk CT-155	Chris Adelong's reference photos.
The Quest for an Air Compressor	Glenn Irvine builds his own specialised airbrush compressor.
Emblems of JG 26	Emblems of this famous German Fighter Wing by William Marshall
Emblems of JG 54	Emblems of this famous German Fighter Wing by William Marshall
Emblems of the Jagdgeschwader	Emblems of the German Fighter Wings by William Marshall
Emblems of the Stukageschwader	Emblems of the German Dive Bomber Wings by William Marshall
Camden Airshow 2001	Display highlights of the 2001 Camden Airshow
Virtual Airbrush	Tom Tullis describes the steps he used to create an aircraft illustration on his computer.
F/A-18A "Fighting Omars"	John Ellinson's photo essay
A-10A Thunderbolt II on the Flightline	John Ellinson's photo essay
Masking Canopies	by Dave Aungst
B-29 in Korea	by Ted Kalogeris
Lysander Exposed	Airframe close-up by Barney Dunlevy
Meteor FR.9	Steve Murray's detail photos
F/A-18F	Robert Macaraeg's Walkaround photos
"Airspray" Sabre	Target towing Sabre in Canada photographed by Robert Pionteck
WishList 2002 Aircraft Model Survey Results	Most Wanted Kits, Favourite Kits and Favourite Manufacturers.
WishList 2002 Military Model Survey Results	Most Wanted Kits, Favourite Kits and Favourite Manufacturers.
Working with Vacform Canopies	"How To" article by Rex Barker
Aircraft of the Turkish Air Force Part One	F-86 Sabre profile by Kedi Acikgoz
PZL P.37 Los	History and a modelling project from Lukasz Kedzierski.
Attaching Ordnance	David Aungst's tips on how to securely attach drop tanks, bombs and other weapons.
Mogadishu MiGs	Mick Toal's photos of abandoned MiGs around Somalia airport 1992/94.
Somali Hunters	Mick Toal's photos of abandoned Hunters in Somalia during 1993.
Tomcat Over Fallon	CAPT Dana "Smudge" Potts' images of a F-14B Upgrade over Fallon Nevada.
Grumman Guardian	Walkaround by Fotios Rouch
Douglas Skyknight	Walkaround by Fotios Rouch
Martin Mauler	Walkaround by Fotios Rouch
Grumman E-1B Tracer	Walkaround by Fotios Rouch
Buchon Walkaround	A close-up view of a Buchon finished as a Messerschmitt Bf 109G. Slide show by Norman Graf.
HyperScale January 2002 Statistics	Usage Statistics for the entire site.
Operation Enduring Freedom	Images from Carriers and Aircraft by CM2 Michael Cortez.
The Tigers of VMC 13 In The Air and In Detail	CAPT Dana "Smudge" Potts photo essay of Fallon-based F-5 Adversary aircraft.
F-14 High-Viz Camouflage - Airborne	CAPT Dana "Smudge" Potts photos of aircraft "103" in the new, Hi-Viz "Jolly Rogers" markings.
F-14B Weathering Close-Up	CAPT Dana "Smudge" Potts photo essay of the weathering on F-14B "112"
F-14B Refuelling	CAPT Dana "Smudge" Potts photos of VF-111 F-14Bs being refuelled by RAAF tankers.
F-14B On Watch	CAPT Dana "Smudge" Potts photos of an F-14B en route to and over Afghanistan
F-14B En Route	CAPT Dana "Smudge" Potts photos of an F-14B in the new colour scheme of VF-103
F-14B Atlantic Sunset	CAPT Dana "Smudge" Potts photos of an F-14B off the coast of Morocco at sunset
F-14B 113 Over Water	CAPT Dana "Smudge" Potts photos of an F-14B
F/A-18C On Operations	CAPT Dana "Smudge" Potts photo of an F/A-18C over Afghanistan
F/A-18C Over Morocco	CAPT Dana "Smudge" Potts photo of an F/A-18C over Morocco
F/A-18C - Fill 'er Up!	CAPT Dana "Smudge" Potts photo of an F/A-18C being refuelled by an S-3 Viking
Tomcat Trio	CAPT Dana "Smudge" Potts photo of three F-14B Tomcats on operations
Prowler Over Kosovo	CAPT Dana "Smudge" Potts photo of an EA-6B Prowler in flight over Kosovo
Trick or Treat	CAPT Dana "Smudge" Potts spends Halloween with the MiG-21s of Croatian 21 and 22 Squadron. Includes a self-portrait flying the MiG-21bis
Viking's Eye View	CAPT Dana "Smudge" Potts shows a view of the USS George Washington from a Viking on final approach.
Tomcat Over Turkey	CAPT Dana "Smudge" Potts photo of a VF-103 Tomcat
Tomcats and Hornets Over the Mediterranean	CAPT Dana "Smudge" Potts photo
CVW-17 Christmas Nose and Tail Art	CAPT Dana "Smudge" Potts photos of CVW-17 getting into the festive season!
Tomcat Flyoff	CAPT Dana "Smudge" Potts photos of VF-111 Tomcats en route to NAS Oceana
Jolly Rogers 60th Anniversary Scheme	CAPT Dana "Smudge" Potts' four photos of the 60th Anniversary commemorative scheme for the Jolly Rogers on F-14B Tomcat 103 from VF-103.
F-111 in Detail Part One - Intakes	Jim Rotramel's close-up examination of the F-111.
F-111 in Detail Part Two - Nozzles	Jim Rotramel's close-up examination of the F-111.
F-111 in Detail Part Three - Wings	Jim Rotramel's close-up examination of the F-111.
F-111 in Detail Part Four - Landing Gear	Jim Rotramel's close-up examination of the F-111.
F-111 in Detail Part Five - Antennas	Jim Rotramel's close-up examination of the F-111.
F-111 in Detail Part Six - Cockpits	Jim Rotramel's close-up examination of the F-111.
F-111 in Detail Part Eight - Weapons Loads	Jim Rotramel's close-up examination of the F-111.
F-111 in Detail Part Nine - ECM Pods	Jim Rotramel's close-up examination of the F-111.
F-111 in Detail Part Seven - Weapons Bay	Jim Rotramel's close-up examination of the F-111.
F9F-8/8P Cougar	Fotios Rouch's Reference Photos from Pima Museum..
Heinkel He 219 Cockpit Under Restoration	Jim Rotramel's close-up examination of NASM's He 219 cockpit.
P-40E Warhawk in China	Alan Griffith presents four photographs of a fascinating Warhawk.
F-105D Cockpit	Fotios Rouch's Reference Photos
F-105D Airframe Details	Fotios Rouch's Reference Photos
F-105 Close Up	Frank Mitchell and Mark Young's Reference Photos
Messerschmitt Bf 109G-6	Four original colour profiles by Thierry Dekker
Messerschmitt Bf 109G-14s of JG 4	Two original colour profiles by Thierry Dekker
Focke-Wulf Fw 190A-7/8/9	Five original colour profiles by Thierry Dekker
A-4 Skyhawks	Two original colour profiles by Thierry Dekker
A-7 Corsairs	Four original colour profiles by Thierry Dekker
F-4B Phantom II	One original colour profile by Thierry Dekker
Heinkel He 162A	Two original colour profiles by Thierry Dekker
Savoia-Marchetti SM 79	Two original colour profiles by Thierry Dekker
Canberra T.4 Cockpit Crawlaround	Seven images by Brett Green
Mk. 82 500lb Bomb	14 images and captions by Dave Roof
Using Parafilm-M	Dave Aungst describes the use of this masking medium.
Me 262 Walkaround	Norman Graf's detailed examination of four museum Me 262s using dozens of photographs.
RA-5C Airframe Details	Fotios Rouch's detailed walkaround wi