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Airfix Releases New Tool Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXe

Airfix has released a new tool Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXe model kit in 1/48 scale.

The new release (A05144) features 124 parts, paint layout sheet and three marking options representing machines from No.43 Squadron (A Flight), No.5 Eskadrille, Royal Danish Air Force (pictured above) and Brustem Advanced Pilot School, Brustem.

The offering boasts a detailed cockpit and options for the clipped wing variant.

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Restoring Cole Palen’s 26.5″ Mitsubishi A5M “Claude” [Video]

The latest addition to our YouTube channel (DX Modelworks) is a two part series detailing the restoration of a 26.5″, rubber powered Mitsubishi A5M “Claude.”

The model was originally built in February 1989 by Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome (oldrhinebeck.org) founder Cole Palen, who was an avid, prolific and brilliant free flight modeler. The plans were sourced from the October 1945 issue of “Model Airplane News” and enlarged significantly.

The series concisely documents the restoration of the model and provides a rare glimpse at Cole’s building techniques. Click below to check it out. If you’re pleased with what you see, please consider subscribing to the channel. Likes and shares are also greatly appreciated!

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Scratch Build Log: Sopwith 2F.1 “Ship’s Camel” [Video]

A build log for a stick and tissue Sopwith 2F.1 “Ship’s Camel” has been added to our YouTube channel (DX Modelworks).

This model was scratch built using a combination of three-view drawings, period photographs and Sopwith factory drawings. The two part video series concisely details the project, and like the channel’s previous videos, its photo documentation and tips will likely be helpful to both new and experienced modelers alike.

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Build Log: Peanut Scale Fokker Dr.1 Triplane (Video)

The latest video build log from DX Modelworks focuses on a 13″ span Fokker Dr.1.

The model is built from Lee’s Hobbies plans and is a beautiful representation of the iconic triplane design. This particular build sees the model modified and enhanced with extra details. The video concisely details the project, and like the channel’s previous videos, its photo documentation and tips will likely be helpful to both new and experienced modelers alike.

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Build Log: Thomas-Morse S-4C Scout (13″ Span)

The latest video build log from DX Modelworks focuses on a 13″ span Thomas-Morse S-4C Scout

The model is built from Lee’s Hobbies plans and is a beautiful representation of this 1917 design. This particular build sees the model modified and enhanced with extra details. The video concisely details the project, and like the channel’s previous videos, its photo documentation and tips will likely be helpful to both new and experienced modelers alike.

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Build Log: Microaces Albatros D.V

The latest video build log from DX Modelworks focuses on a 1/20 scale RC Albatros D.V.

The model is built from the Microaces kit. The video concisely details the project, and like the channel’s previous videos, its photo documentation and tips will likely be helpful to both new and experienced modelers alike.

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Build Log: Siemens-Schuckert D.III (13″ Span)

The latest video build log from DX Modelworks focuses on a 13″ span Siemens-Schuckert D.III

The model is built from Lee’s Hobbies plans and is a beautiful representation of this 1917 design. This particular build sees the model modified and enhanced with extra details. The video concisely details the project, and like the channel’s previous videos, its photo documentation and tips will likely be helpful to both new and experienced modelers alike.

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Build Log: Aero Graphics 22″ Sopwith Triplane [Video]

The latest video build log from DX Modelworks focuses on Aero Graphics’ 22″ span Sopwith Triplane.

The kit is based on plans designed by J.H. Watters and is a beautiful representation of this 1916 design. This particular build sees the model heavily modified and enhanced with extra details, including custom 3D printed components. The video concisely details the project, and like the channel’s previous videos, its photo documentation and tips will likely be helpful to both new and experienced modelers alike.

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Build Log and Tips: Microaces RC Sopwith Pup [Video]

The latest video build log from DX Modelworks features Microaces’ new 1/24 scale Sopwith Pup.

The micro RC model kit was released in December 2023 and this video details construction of the initial, limited edition offering wearing the colors of N6453, the first aircraft to land on a moving ship. Like the channel’s previous videos, the detailed photo documentation and tips will likely be helpful to both new and experienced modelers alike.

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Aero Graphics Velie Monocoupe 113 Build Log: 24.5″ Span [Video]

The latest video build log from DX Modelworks focuses on Aero Graphics’ 24.5″ span Velie Monocoupe 113.

The kit is based on plans designed by David Deadman and is a beautiful representation of this 1928 design. This particular build sees the model built for three-channel RC with an array of modifications, including custom 3D printed components. The video concisely details the project, and like the channel’s previous videos, its photo documentation and tips will likely be helpful to both new and experienced modelers alike.

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