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Heller 1/72 Cold War Aviation

Posted on September 23, 2023December 21, 2024 by JOTCW

This blog post I will list and discuss what options we have for Heller 1/72 Cold War aviation. I’ve been

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Aviation Kits
Masterbox The Last Bridge

Finding unconventional Cold War era model kit ideas

Posted on September 17, 2023December 21, 2024 by JOTCW

Finding unconventional Cold War era model kit ideas. Model kit enthusiasts often draw inspiration from history, movies, and real-life vehicles,

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Tips and advice
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A guide to different types of paints for your model build

Posted on September 10, 2023December 19, 2024 by JOTCW

When it comes to bringing model kits to life, the right choice of paints can make all the difference. Whether

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Paints, Tips and advice
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A Guide to Choosing the Right Scale

Posted on August 28, 2023August 28, 2023 by JOTCW

Introduction to a guide to choosing the right scale Embarking on the journey of building Cold War-era model kits is

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Tips and advice
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Top 10 Essential Tools for Successful Model Kit Building

Posted on August 26, 2023December 19, 2024 by JOTCW

Top 10 Essential Tools for Successful Model Kit Building

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Tools
Airfix 1/72 Lockheed F-80C Shooting Star - Jets of the Cold War

Airfix F-80C Shooting Star

Posted on August 4, 2023December 19, 2024 by JOTCW

A mostly pictorial blog of my build of the Airfix F-80C Shooting Star from the Airfix Vintage Classic range. Airfix

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Aviation Kits, USAF

1/48 Cold War Fleet Air Arm

Posted on July 25, 2023January 15, 2026 by JOTCW

Building 1/48 Cold War Fleet Air Arm (Airfix) Building 1/48 Cold War Fleet Air Arm using the current and past

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Aviation Kits, Fleet Air Arm
CMK 1/72 USAF Korean Air War pilot

Korean Air War Project – Update

Posted on June 1, 2023December 19, 2024 by JOTCW

Just a quick Korean Air War project update. Where to start? Well lets start with the first of the CMK

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Aviation Kits, Dioramas, Figures
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Amera S222 Dispersal Area

Posted on May 6, 2023December 19, 2024 by JOTCW

I purchased the Amera S222 Dispersal Area to display my Korean Air War Project model builds. The Amera dispersal area

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Dioramas
Airfix 1/72 F-80C and Academy 1/72 F-86F model kits WIP

April 2023 Update

Posted on April 10, 2023December 19, 2024 by JOTCW

Firstly it’s been a good few weeks since I last did a post. Life’s usual activities have to take priority

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Aviation Kits, Updates

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