History Through Modeling
Modeling is a perfect way to relax after a tough day on the job. However, each time at the hobby bench with the components of some historic military vehicle, a car, or a graceful aircraft, spread out in anticipation of assembly, understanding the historic significance of the project becomes crucial. Each of the models listed with the links below have an implied history that helps to understand the times and people in which they were important.
Scale Models:
Aircraft:
- World War II IAR-80 Fighter - 1/48th Scale
- World War II Macchi 202 Folgore - 1/48th Scale
- World War II Bf109F-2 - 1/48th Scale
- World War II Ki-46 III Dinah - 1/48th Scale
- World War II North American A-36 Apache
- Vietnam War Douglas Skyraider - 1/48th Scale
- Vietnam War Republic F84 Thunderjet - 1/48th Scale
- Boeing NB52B "Balls Eight" - 1/144th Scale
Armor:
- World War II M24 Chaffee Tank - 1/35th Scale
- World War II M3A1 Stuart Light Tank - 1/35th Scale
- World War II Panther Tank - 1/35th Scale
- World War I Mark IV Tank - 1/35th Scale
- World War I Model T Ford Ambulance - 1/25th Scale
Cars & Trucks:
Figures:
- World War I Soldier "Over the Top" - 1/16th Scale
- Medieval Archer - 1/16th Scale
- World War II Luftwaffe Officer - 1/16th Scale
Musings on Modeling: