The Mitsubishi A7M1 Reppū (烈風, “Strong Gale” – Allied code named “Sam”) was the intended replacement for the famous Zero. Design work began in 1942 for a new fighter powered by a 2,200 hp engine. Strangely, the Navy decided…
BAPTISÉ Jack II par les Américains, cet avion d’un remarquable dessin aérodynamique remplaça les célèbres Zeke-52 Zéro, dont la vitesse de pointe était devenue insuffisante par rapport à celle des derniers appareils américains. Comme tous les chasseurs japonais, le Raiden-11 faisait preuve d’une étonnante maniabilité.…
The finished model: The scene: Greg’s “origin story”! Back before becoming a mercenary and joining Area 88, Greg and Bugsy – having both been dishonourably discharged from the Danish Air Force for a “misunderstanding” – are running a “Defector Taxi…
The finished model: The scene: While waiting for the enhanced radar defence system for the Area 88 mountain base to come online, Saki orders around-the-clock recon missions be flown. However, after both Recon 2 and Recon 5 go missing, Area…
The finished model: The scene: While on his way to Milan for an engine overhaul and a bit of R&R, Porco is the victim of a sneak attack by Donald Chuck and his modified blue R3C-0. Chuck swoops in…
The finished model: The scene: While exploring the Sea of Corruption, Nausicaa comes across the recently shed shell of an Ohm. Since it’s in pristine condition, she sets about removing one of the eye shields – made from a…
The finished model: The scene: When assassins target Asran Crown Prince Saki Vashtar, they don’t care who gets in there way – including a plane full of innocent people. With bombs placed strategically under each wing of a MacGregor Airlines…
The finished model: The scene: After having returned to Japan to be with Ryoko, Shin confronts his nemesis Satoru Kanzaki. After a night of nostalgia and competitive gamesmanship, Kanzaki reveals his intention to return to the Middle East in dramatic…
The finished model: The scene: Although the subterranean missile, the “Grand Slam” failed to destroy the base, the detonation destroyed a significant portion of the runway. With the base facing attack from the Desert Aircraft Carrier, Mickey decides to attempt…
The finished model: The scene: When the Area 88 base is threatened by the “Grand Slam” an underground tunnelling war machine, it’s up to Saki and his B-1 to save the day. After Shin marks the target with a flare…