Modelsvit Mirage III CJ

When I got back into modeling in the early 1980s, one of the first models I built was a Matchbox Mirage as an Israeli Mirage IIICJ.  As you can imagine, it was a rough kit.  We’ve really needed a new IIICJ.  Modelsvit has come thru for us and I must say I want one, or two.

The Roc is airborne again

This is good news.  I was worried after Paul Allen died, that it would never be used.

Ukraine moves west

This seems to be a very sane move by Ukraine.  Sadly, I am not sure that the current administration is willing to support them.

A new kit

A new kit, a Bu-181, from a manufacturer I have never heard of. (h/t to Jim Bates)

Valom C-46

On the Plastic Model Mojo podcast a few months ago I was talking with Mike about the abundance of new 72nd scale aircraft kits that have been released in the last few years. I talked about how few mainstream subjects were left that needed updating. One aircraft I did mention is the C-46. Well, it turns out Valom must have heard me. (ha). They have announced a new C-46, in several different boxings.

I never thought I’d see….

An injection Ki-54. Now, if it isn’t too much trouble, can I get a Ki-57?

T-6C Texan II

Tunisia bought the T-6C for both training and counter insurgency. I don’t know if there is a 72nd scale kit.

Movie review: Air America (1990)

Thanks to Jim Bates, I ended up viewing this movie again on DVD.  I have to admit, I enjoyed the movie when I originally saw it. It actually improves on a second viewing.  On the surface, the movie is a story of an LA traffic chopper pilot, who, due to his behavior, loses his license and is recruited into flying for “Air America”, the CIA airline operating in Laos.  While fictionalized, this is a good movie.  The flying scenes are first rate and Robert Downey, Jr. and Mel Gibson have real chemistry.   The movie also stars Nancy Travis, who is the sitcom mom on numerous sitcoms.

This movie is not only worth watching, it is worth owning on DVD.

I love Aggressor schemes

The folks at Nellis will be getting F-35s for an aggressor unit.  Here are some proposed schemes for the aircraft. (h/t Stephen Lee)

More UFOs?

Over New Mexico this time.  Hmmm.  Bob Lazar, call your office.