Fly Past Rush
@flypastrush.bsky.social
1/48th Scale Aircraft Collector, Builder, Owner, Pilot, Photographer and Hangar Maintenance Crew Chief.
See my 200+ scale model aircraft at: https://www.flypastrush.com/
See my 200+ scale model aircraft at: https://www.flypastrush.com/
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Fly Past Rush
@flypastrush.bsky.social
· Jul 24
Another display deck at The Hangar got a bit of re-arrangement yesterday. The Canadian 🇨🇦 section now has a couple of more early jets added. (The maintenance crew wore themselves out with all that maneuvering in this tight space.) - Cheers 🍻 #ModelAircraft
Got my two kits set now for their next colour coat. Hoping to get these two A-4 Skyhawks back into the paint shop tomorrow. A-4M & TA-4J (Aggressors) #ModelAircraft #HistScaleModels
February 6, 2026 at 3:46 AM
Got my two kits set now for their next colour coat. Hoping to get these two A-4 Skyhawks back into the paint shop tomorrow. A-4M & TA-4J (Aggressors) #ModelAircraft #HistScaleModels
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It’s been a while since I posted anything. This P-40E has been on the bench far too long. That said, it’s hard to get a bad result with these Edward P-40’s if you take your are patient.
Some pics including a family photo.
It’s been a while since I posted anything. This P-40E has been on the bench far too long. That said, it’s hard to get a bad result with these Edward P-40’s if you take your are patient.
Some pics including a family photo.
February 4, 2026 at 8:39 PM
#HistScaleModels
It’s been a while since I posted anything. This P-40E has been on the bench far too long. That said, it’s hard to get a bad result with these Edward P-40’s if you take your are patient.
Some pics including a family photo.
It’s been a while since I posted anything. This P-40E has been on the bench far too long. That said, it’s hard to get a bad result with these Edward P-40’s if you take your are patient.
Some pics including a family photo.
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Finished the F-20. A What-if done as a Fuerza Aérea Boliviana aircraft. Completed within two twelve-hour modelling sessions.
#HistScaleModels #ScaleModels
#HistScaleModels #ScaleModels
February 4, 2026 at 9:53 PM
Finished the F-20. A What-if done as a Fuerza Aérea Boliviana aircraft. Completed within two twelve-hour modelling sessions.
#HistScaleModels #ScaleModels
#HistScaleModels #ScaleModels
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Pete Day3: Some biplane related drilling necessary
#histscalemodels
#histscalemodels
February 5, 2026 at 6:17 AM
Pete Day3: Some biplane related drilling necessary
#histscalemodels
#histscalemodels
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this can be done subtly but nearly none of this shows. here’s it done carefully on a Spit.
February 6, 2026 at 12:48 AM
this can be done subtly but nearly none of this shows. here’s it done carefully on a Spit.
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#histscalemodels #scalemodels After a Special Hobby, Kotare, Roden and two Wingnut Wings builds, I needed a break. I got a Tamiya Bristol Beaufighter 1/48 that I’m building out of the box. What a joy. Perfect fit, no PE, 90% of the interior will be hidden. It took me only 4 hours to this point.
February 5, 2026 at 9:36 PM
#histscalemodels #scalemodels After a Special Hobby, Kotare, Roden and two Wingnut Wings builds, I needed a break. I got a Tamiya Bristol Beaufighter 1/48 that I’m building out of the box. What a joy. Perfect fit, no PE, 90% of the interior will be hidden. It took me only 4 hours to this point.
A bit of weathering work on the second colour coat of these two A-4 Skyhawks is all that has managed to happen lately A-4M & TA-4J (Aggressors) #ModelAircraft #HistScaleModels
February 4, 2026 at 6:49 PM
A bit of weathering work on the second colour coat of these two A-4 Skyhawks is all that has managed to happen lately A-4M & TA-4J (Aggressors) #ModelAircraft #HistScaleModels
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The reason you can’t have gun spot on top of the wing is the massive low pressure area that creates lift. It pulls all the gun spot off the wing. Conversely, it gets forced into the bottom of the wing by the high pressure that also creates lift. Basic aerodynamics that most modelers ignore.
February 3, 2026 at 7:58 PM
The reason you can’t have gun spot on top of the wing is the massive low pressure area that creates lift. It pulls all the gun spot off the wing. Conversely, it gets forced into the bottom of the wing by the high pressure that also creates lift. Basic aerodynamics that most modelers ignore.
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What you primarily have is faded and chipped paint that is dirty (dirt, not smoke) and bleached by the sun. It alternates with oil stained close to, and on the fuselage and dirty footprints and handprints. Modelers tend to copy modelers, not real planes.
February 3, 2026 at 7:55 PM
What you primarily have is faded and chipped paint that is dirty (dirt, not smoke) and bleached by the sun. It alternates with oil stained close to, and on the fuselage and dirty footprints and handprints. Modelers tend to copy modelers, not real planes.
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After Christmas trip to fatherland i finally got to do something with my Spitfire. Tried to do some mild post-shading, but i dont really know, what im doing, imitating youtube 😀 And now im thinking, i should have maybe applied at least the big roundels first. #histscalemodels
February 3, 2026 at 4:50 AM
After Christmas trip to fatherland i finally got to do something with my Spitfire. Tried to do some mild post-shading, but i dont really know, what im doing, imitating youtube 😀 And now im thinking, i should have maybe applied at least the big roundels first. #histscalemodels
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Pete Day1: Interior shows the kits' age, but still I am happy with it. #histscalemodels
February 3, 2026 at 5:56 AM
Pete Day1: Interior shows the kits' age, but still I am happy with it. #histscalemodels
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#scalemodels #histscalemodels
Here's a side-by-side comparison of AK Xtreme Metal's aluminum and Tamiya's XF-16 flat aluminum. Both applied over bare plastic.
(Taken in natural indirect window light.)
I'm a die-hard Tamiya fan but their metal finishes (like most acrylics) are too "grainy."
Here's a side-by-side comparison of AK Xtreme Metal's aluminum and Tamiya's XF-16 flat aluminum. Both applied over bare plastic.
(Taken in natural indirect window light.)
I'm a die-hard Tamiya fan but their metal finishes (like most acrylics) are too "grainy."
February 3, 2026 at 6:00 AM
#scalemodels #histscalemodels
Here's a side-by-side comparison of AK Xtreme Metal's aluminum and Tamiya's XF-16 flat aluminum. Both applied over bare plastic.
(Taken in natural indirect window light.)
I'm a die-hard Tamiya fan but their metal finishes (like most acrylics) are too "grainy."
Here's a side-by-side comparison of AK Xtreme Metal's aluminum and Tamiya's XF-16 flat aluminum. Both applied over bare plastic.
(Taken in natural indirect window light.)
I'm a die-hard Tamiya fan but their metal finishes (like most acrylics) are too "grainy."
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Decal day 4. I was fearing the worst after trouble with fuel tank stencils but it is going well so far.
#histscalemodels.
As an aside the rain has finally stopped after 22 days of the stuff. Mostly because it is colder so it is snow instead.
#histscalemodels.
As an aside the rain has finally stopped after 22 days of the stuff. Mostly because it is colder so it is snow instead.
February 3, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Decal day 4. I was fearing the worst after trouble with fuel tank stencils but it is going well so far.
#histscalemodels.
As an aside the rain has finally stopped after 22 days of the stuff. Mostly because it is colder so it is snow instead.
#histscalemodels.
As an aside the rain has finally stopped after 22 days of the stuff. Mostly because it is colder so it is snow instead.
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February 3, 2026 at 9:40 PM
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Pacific war aircraft display mockup. The aircraft are arranged by type and will eventually have boxes under to show relationships - two at Coral Sea, four at Midway and three in the March ‘45 Tokyo raids. #HistScaleModels
February 4, 2026 at 4:47 AM
Pacific war aircraft display mockup. The aircraft are arranged by type and will eventually have boxes under to show relationships - two at Coral Sea, four at Midway and three in the March ‘45 Tokyo raids. #HistScaleModels
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Moving along again with the F-20 blitz build. Nearly everything is ready to put together, and I will probably do decals next.
#HistScaleModels
#HistScaleModels
February 4, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Moving along again with the F-20 blitz build. Nearly everything is ready to put together, and I will probably do decals next.
#HistScaleModels
#HistScaleModels
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*Europe voice* It's the final gloss coat!
Decals on, tail attached, protective coat sprayed. Time for weathering.
Anyone got recommendations for what panel line wash to use here? Should I just go black? Or something light and contrasty?
#histscalemodels
Decals on, tail attached, protective coat sprayed. Time for weathering.
Anyone got recommendations for what panel line wash to use here? Should I just go black? Or something light and contrasty?
#histscalemodels
January 31, 2026 at 6:34 PM
*Europe voice* It's the final gloss coat!
Decals on, tail attached, protective coat sprayed. Time for weathering.
Anyone got recommendations for what panel line wash to use here? Should I just go black? Or something light and contrasty?
#histscalemodels
Decals on, tail attached, protective coat sprayed. Time for weathering.
Anyone got recommendations for what panel line wash to use here? Should I just go black? Or something light and contrasty?
#histscalemodels
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I hand painted the spinner. It is slightly simplified version of the original one;)Raw umber and lamp black from Winsor Newton mixed with Tamiya Enamel Thinner serve as wash here. Coming closer to the end of this Focke:) #histscalemodels #luftwaffe #scalemodels #eduard
January 31, 2026 at 5:19 PM
I hand painted the spinner. It is slightly simplified version of the original one;)Raw umber and lamp black from Winsor Newton mixed with Tamiya Enamel Thinner serve as wash here. Coming closer to the end of this Focke:) #histscalemodels #luftwaffe #scalemodels #eduard
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Decals done. Except the yellow spinner;) messed it up completely and it has to be hand painted. Challenges you gotta face #histscalemodels #luftwaffe
January 30, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Decals done. Except the yellow spinner;) messed it up completely and it has to be hand painted. Challenges you gotta face #histscalemodels #luftwaffe
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Token Electra cockpit. I've also started painting the passenger seats, but am a bit stuck on what colour to paint the floor. The real thing is some kind of stripy carpet, but I think I'll just end up painting it dark grey. You'll never see most of it anyway.
#scalemodels #histscalemodels
#scalemodels #histscalemodels
January 30, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Token Electra cockpit. I've also started painting the passenger seats, but am a bit stuck on what colour to paint the floor. The real thing is some kind of stripy carpet, but I think I'll just end up painting it dark grey. You'll never see most of it anyway.
#scalemodels #histscalemodels
#scalemodels #histscalemodels
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It's O-Rings all the way when it comes to masking bombs #HistScaleModels
January 31, 2026 at 12:00 PM
It's O-Rings all the way when it comes to masking bombs #HistScaleModels
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Reposting my Tamiya 1,35 M8 Greyhound build, a really nice kit to build. #HistScaleModels #ScaleModels #Tamiya
January 19, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Reposting my Tamiya 1,35 M8 Greyhound build, a really nice kit to build. #HistScaleModels #ScaleModels #Tamiya
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This has turned into a frustrating project … it’s a good kit but I screwed up the engines, threw away a sprue too soon and have lost parts in the carpet. So I need to leave it off now and move on. #HistScaleModels #Blenheim
January 31, 2026 at 11:24 AM
This has turned into a frustrating project … it’s a good kit but I screwed up the engines, threw away a sprue too soon and have lost parts in the carpet. So I need to leave it off now and move on. #HistScaleModels #Blenheim