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- [My First Book – Super Detailing the F-14 Tomcat](https://luftraum72.com/my-first-book-super-detailing-the-f-14-tomcat/) - Order now! NEWS My first book! Super Detailing the F-14 Tomcat I’m ecstatic to announce my first book, ‘Super Detailing the F-14 Tomcat’, published by Dai Nippon Kaiga out of Japan.The catalyst for this publication is an article I produced for Scale Aviation magazine No. 145, in which I provided my approach to super-detailing high-value
- [Curtiss Hawk 81-A-2](https://luftraum72.com/curtiss-hawk-81-a-2-diary/) - build journal Curtiss Hawk 81-A-2 see the Final build Gallery! Airfix1/72Extras: Master Model brass cannon and pitot tube, Quickboost exhaustsThe 2011 new-tool release of Airfix’s Curtiss Hawk 81-A-2 contends as the most suitable kit for those looking to build the defining aircraft of the American Volunteer Group, known better as the Flying Tigers. Oddly, this
- [Millennium Falcon – Finishing Journal](https://luftraum72.com/millennium-falcon-finishing-journal/) - FINISHING JOURNAL Weathering the Falcon see the Final build Gallery! A finishing journal for Bandai’s 1/350 “fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy.” Writing this intro last, after having written everything that follows, it feels like a bizarre amount of verbiage for 4” of model, and to that point, this is truly a journal vs a
- [Layered Ink Patina Technique](https://luftraum72.com/layered-ink-patina-technique/) - TECHNIQUE Layered Ink Patina Technique The Layered Ink Patina technique was an approach I developed in search of a pre-paint mottling technique that I could control over the expanse of an aircraft, or even panel to panel, but in its actual application was as organic as possible. After some growing pains over several projects, it
- [Metallizer Abrasion Effect](https://luftraum72.com/metallizer-abrasion-effect/) - TECHNIQUE Metallizer Abrasion Effect Introduction One of the effects I’ve been chasing since I returned to the hobby has been the abrasion and wear found along wing roots in 1/72. Hairspray chipping is one approach, however, it lacks the nuance of paint that has worn vs chipped off. On a build of a braile-scale Seafire
- [Fine Molds F-15J](https://luftraum72.com/fine-molds-f-15j/) - MitsubishiF-15J Eagle Photo: Noah Krasowitzfor Scale Aviation Vol. 155 1/72 Fine MoldsNovember 2023 Currently in Japan,gallery coming soon! Cockpit Return to Galleries Page Home
- [Tamiya F-14D Tomcat](https://luftraum72.com/tamiya-f-14d-tomcat/) - Grumman F-14D Tomcat Photo: Noah Krasowitzfor Super Detailing the F-14 Tomcat 1/48 TamiyaJuly 2023 Currently in Japan,gallery coming soon! Cockpit Return to Galleries Page Home
- [VF-1N Valkyrie](https://luftraum72.com/vf-1n-valkyrie/) - VF-1N Valkyrie 1/72 Max FactorySeptember 2023 Recently returned,gallery coming soon! Cockpit Return to Galleries Page Home
- [Albatros D.Va Bavarian](https://luftraum72.com/albatros-dva-bavarian/) - Albatros D.Va Hans Boehning 1/72 Eduard ModelNovember 2022 This is the Eduard kit, with the addition of a Small Stuff Models Mercedes D.IIIau engine, and Gaspatch Models Spandau machine guns. Rigging was Infini Model 40-denier lycra thread attached via fine wire eyelets. I added some scratch-built additions to the interior, namely the main structures and spars
- [ClearProp Lavochkin La-5 Late](https://luftraum72.com/clearprop-lavochkin-la-5-late/) - Lavochkin La-5 Late Photo: Noah Krasowitzfor Scale Aviation Vol. 155 1/72 ClearPropMarch 2023 Gallery coming soon! Cockpit Return to Galleries Page Home
- [Hellcat Mk.II](https://luftraum72.com/eduard-hellcat-mk-ii/) - Grumman Hellcat Mk.II HMS Indomitable, April 1945 1/72 EduardAugust 2022 Cockpit Return to Galleries Page Home
- [Grumman Gulfhawk II](https://luftraum72.com/grumman-gulfhawk-ii/) - GrummanGulfhawk II 1/48 Accurate Miniatures (7800)Early 2000s Return to Galleries Page Home
- [Macchi C.202 Folgore](https://luftraum72.com/macchi-c-202-folgore/) - Macchi C.202Folgore 1/72 Hobby2000August 2021 Return to Galleries Page Home
- [P-51C Mustang Princess Elizabeth](https://luftraum72.com/p51c-mustang-princess-elizabeth/) - P-51C Mustang ‘Princess Elizabeth’ 1/72 Arma HobbyJuly 2022 Cockpit Return to Galleries Page Home
- [Curtiss Hawk 81-A-2 AVG](https://luftraum72.com/curtiss-hawk-81-a-2-avg-gallery/) - Curtiss Hawk 81-A-2(P-40B Warhawk) 1/72 Airfix (A01003)October 2020 Return to Galleries Page Home
- [Tamiya Bf109G-6](https://luftraum72.com/tamiya-bf109g-6-gallery/) - Messerschmitt Bf109G-6 1/72 Tamiya (60790)March 2021 Return to Galleries Page Home
- [Millennium Falcon (1/350)](https://luftraum72.com/millennium-falcon-350-scale/) - Corellian YT-1300‘Millennium Falcon’ 1/350 Bandai (006)May 2021 Read the Millennium Falcon finishing journal here. Low and fast over the northern fringe of the Dune Sea, Tatooine Sci-fi models are so perfect for a little fun in Photoshop!Desert image: Alex Komarov Return to Galleries Page Home
- [Curtiss P-40N Warhawk](https://luftraum72.com/curtiss-p-40n-warhawk/) - Curtiss P-40NWarhawk 1/72 Special HobbyMay 2022 Return to Galleries Page Home
- [Scale Aviation 155 Captions](https://luftraum72.com/scale-aviation-155-captions/) - F-15J Eagle Prologue Fine Mold’s F-15J is a detail-rich canvas, particularly for 1/72. Tackling the intricate work early, when enthusiasm is high, always pays dividends for me. Conveniently, the parts breakdown of the kit enables work on the rest of the aircraft to proceed in parallel, when a break is needed.2.5mm holes drilled in existing cable run and
- [1/48 Arma Hobby Hurricane IIc](https://luftraum72.com/arma-hobby-hurricane-dry-fit/) - Build Diary 1/48 Arma Hobby Hurricane Mk.IIc July 31, 2023With the Unboxing out of the way, it’s time to see what’s in store for general fit. All the major airframe components were snipped out of the runners, sprue gates trimmed, and everything generally cleaned up. Then out came the 6mm Tamiya tape, and halves were mated
- [Unboxed – Arma Hobby 1/48 Hurricane IIc](https://luftraum72.com/unboxing-arma-hobby-1-48-hurricane-iic/) - REVIEW Arma Hobby 1/48 Hurricane Mk.IIc My initial thoughts and observations as I dug through the contents of this long-awaited kit. Boxing — If box art sells kits, this box is going to pull some serious weight. The artwork itself is lovely, full stop. Combined with Arma Hobby’s streamlined visual design, the entire package has a
- [Of Finished Builds, False Starts, and Shelf Queens​](https://luftraum72.com/my-scale-modelling-history/) - A deep dive into my scale modelling history.
- [Saddling Up With the Posse, Round 2](https://luftraum72.com/plastic-posse-podcast-appearance-2/) - LISTEN NOW! PODCASTS Saddling up with the Plastic Posse Podcast Next to time at the bench, there’s little better in the hobby than sitting around talking about, well, the hobby. I recently had the opportunity to do exactly that, and sat in with Scott, Doug, John, TJ, and newly-minted member Ivan Jensen Taylor to record
- [Of Plastic & Pixels / 2020.03.01](https://luftraum72.com/of-plastic-pixels-2020-03-01/)
- [A brief primer.](https://luftraum72.com/a-brief-primer/) - A quick introduction to the site, and a roadmap to Luftraum72.
- [Making plans for 2021](https://luftraum72.com/making-plans-for-2021/) - Making plans for 2021, Part 1 — Inspired by Plastic Model Mojo Episode 28, here’s the first half of some “plans” I’m putting together for 2021.
- [Supermarine Seafire Mk.46](https://luftraum72.com/supermarine-seafire-mk-46/) - Supermarine Seafire Mk.46 1/72 Special Hobby (72231)March 2020 Return to Builds
- [Packing Scale Models for Shipping](https://luftraum72.com/packing-scale-models-for-shipping/) - VIDEO Packing scale models for shipping When I shipped Gustav off to Japan last summer for his photoshoot, I recorded my packing process. The wooden box was hand-made from 0.25″ plywood, sized to fit the aircraft and remain under the 12″ x 12″ size limit required for International Small Packet shipping.To secure the model within,
- [Unboxing Arma Hobby's P-51B/C](https://luftraum72.com/unboxing-area-hobby-p-51b-c/) - Video Setting the Mustang loose My first look at the Polish manufacturer’s beautiful new 1/72 P-51B/C.
- [Scale Aviation Vol. 140](https://luftraum72.com/published-scale-aviation-140/) - see the Final build Gallery! PUBLISHING Gustav lands in Scale Aviation Vol 140 Very excited and honoured to have my 1/72 Tamiya Bf109G-6 included in Scale Aviation Vol. 140 as part of their Weathering Master Class issue. Scale Aviation is the leading aviation modelling magazine in Japan, and this issue does not disappoint with outstanding
- [Gustav Scores Bronze in Italy](https://luftraum72.com/gustav-scores-bronze-in-italy/) - see the build Gallery! NEWS Bronze-oh-nine in Italy! Still grappling with pandemic conditions and unable to host live events, IPMS Italia staged an online competition earlier this spring. Having just finished my 1/72 Tamiya Bf109G-6, I thought it the ideal build to enter, and am pleased to share that it scored a bronze medal against
- [Plastic Posse Aircraft Modelling Roundtable](https://luftraum72.com/plastic-posse-aircraft-modelling-roundtable/) - Listen to the episode! NEWS Night of the roundtable I had the recent privilege to make a guest appearance on the Plastic Posse Podcast as part of an aircraft modelling roundtable. Along with Posse hosts Scott Gentry and Doug Smith, joining the roundtable were fellow Canadians Jim Bates of A Scale Canadian, and Chris Wallace
- [Striking Gold Out West](https://luftraum72.com/striking-gold-out-west/) - CONTESTS Flying high after double-gold On the heels of last month’s bronze medal in the IPMS Italia contest, I’m thrilled to share some success a *little* closer to home. Also faced with pandemic conditions preventing their annual live show, the Rocky Mountain Model Club likewise went the online route. Having now just finished the 1/350
- [Of Plastic & Pixels / 2021.02.10](https://luftraum72.com/of-plastic-pixels-2021-02-10/) - A semi-weekly round up of cool stuff seen online and in the news over the last week or so.
- [Tamiya Bf109G-6](https://luftraum72.com/tamiya-bf109g-6-build-diary/) - Messerschmitt Bf109G-6 Tamiya1/72Includes: Master Model brass cannon and pitot tube, Quickboost exhausts I bought this kit as my first aircraft build on returning to the hobby a couple years back. I figured a Tamiya kit would be perfect for both remembering forgotten skills, and trying out techniques that had become popular in the decade that
- [Of Plastic & Pixels / 2021.01.29](https://luftraum72.com/plastic-x-pixels-2021-01-29/) - A semi-weekly round up of cool stuff seen online and in the news over the last week or so.
- [Airfix Curtiss Hawk 81-A-2](https://luftraum72.com/airfix-curtiss-hawk-81-a-2/) - Airfix CURTISS HAWK 81-A-2 Looking at the 2008 release of the aircraft flown by the legendary Flying Tigers. Packaging The small end-opening box features nice digital artwork of a Hawk on a low strafing pass of a Japanese airfield. The reverse features a 4-plan view decal placement guid for the single scheme provided, along with
- [Orange Hobby 37mm Flak 36](https://luftraum72.com/orange-hobby-37mm-flak-36/) - Orange Hobby 37mm Flak 36 Inbox review of Orange Hobby Flak 36 in 1/72 scale, kit no. G72-201. Packaging Smallish end-opening box features nice CAD artwork of the 37mm Flak 36 on the front and the colour/decal guide in a 2-view illustration on the back. Note! Finer print on the box front indicates the kit
- [Dora Wings Bellanca CH-300 Pacemaker](https://luftraum72.com/dora-wings-bellanca-ch-300-pacemaker/) - In-box review of Dora Wings' 1/72 scale Bellanca CH-300 Pacemaker released in 2018.

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- [Blog](https://luftraum72.com/blog/) - Plastic, pixels and other nonsense My First Book – Super Detailing the F-14 Tomcat June 4, 2024 Read More » Of Finished Builds, False Starts, and Shelf Queens​ July 17, 2023 Read More » Saddling Up With the Posse, Round 2 September 29, 2021 Read More » Plastic Posse Aircraft Modelling Roundtable August 5, 2021 Read
- [Reviews](https://luftraum72.com/reviews/) - reviews Unboxed – Arma Hobby 1/48 Hurricane IIc Read More » July 27, 2023 Orange Hobby 37mm Flak 36 Read More » September 29, 2020 Airfix Curtiss Hawk 81-A-2 Read More » August 24, 2020 Dora Wings Bellanca CH-300 Pacemaker Read More » August 11, 2020

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- [Blog 1_1](https://luftraum72.com/?elementor_library=blog-1_1) - see the Final build Gallery! NEWS Gustav lands in Scale Aviation Vol 140 Very excited and honoured to have my 1/72 Tamiya Bf109G-6 included in Scale Aviation Vol. 140 as part of their Weathering Master Class issue. Scale Aviation is the leading aviation modelling magazine in Japan, and this issue does not disappoint with outstanding
- [Blog Post_1](https://luftraum72.com/?elementor_library=blog-post_1) - FINISHING JOURNAL Weathering the Falcon see the Final build Gallery! A finishing journal for Bandai’s 1/350 “fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy.” Writing this intro last, after having written everything that follows, it feels like a bizarre amount of verbiage for 4” of model, and to that point, this is truly a journal vs a
- [JOURNAL_2](https://luftraum72.com/?elementor_library=journal_2) - build journal Curtiss Hawk 81-A-2 see the Final build Gallery! Airfix1/72Extras: Master Model brass cannon and pitot tube, Quickboost exhaustsThe 2011 new-tool release of Airfix’s Curtiss Hawk 81-A-2 contends as the most suitable kit for those looking to build the defining aircraft of the American Volunteer Group, known better as the Flying Tigers. Oddly, this
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- [WIP_Section_Steps 4](https://luftraum72.com/?elementor_library=wip_section_steps-4) - Dry-fitting A quick dry-fit of the kit showed that, on the whole, assembly should go smoothly. I had read of others experiencing issues at the wing root which the dry-fit similarly revealed, however, the initial fitting showed that issues others had experienced with the forward fuselage could likely be headed off the the quick removal
- [WIP_Section_3](https://luftraum72.com/?elementor_library=wip_section_3) - A quick dry-fit of the kit showed that, on the whole, assembly should go smoothly. I had read of others experiencing issues at the wing root which the dry-fit similarly revealed, however, the initial fitting showed that issues others had experienced with the forward fuselage could likely be headed off the the quick removal of
- [WIP_Section_2](https://luftraum72.com/?elementor_library=wip_section_2) - Cockpit Anemic cockpit detail — the major shortcoming of the Airfix kit — almost immediately derailed the build plan. Details are shallow, poorly-defined, and the sidewall follows the exterior profile, disappearing into the wing root and leaving sizeable gaps at the bottom. Considering the cockpit floor is a continuous surface formed by the upper wing surface, this is a significant error.
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