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The Supermarine Spitfire Mk.I
The Supermarine Spitfire is arguably the most iconic British fighter aircraft in history. In 1940, it stood out as the highest-performing Allied aircraft, and during the Battle of Britain that summer, it became a powerful symbol of freedom, playing a crucial role in repelling German air raids. The Royal Air Force and other Allied forces used the Spitfire extensively before, during, and after World War II. Today, around 70 Spitfires remain airworthy worldwide, with many more p

Lukasz Gmerek
Nov 28, 20257 min read


Countdown 1945. Book Review
On July 16, 1945 , at 5:30 a.m ., a group of scientists and military personnel gathered near Alamogordo, New Mexico, witnessed a light...

Lukasz Gmerek
Oct 31, 20243 min read


Airacobra Weathering and Final Assembly
With the painting and chipping process complete, I’ve now reached the weathering and final assembly stage of the Airacobra. In addition,...

Lukasz Gmerek
Oct 11, 202410 min read


Airacobra Painting and Decaling
My model represents the Bell P-39Q-1-BE Airacobra (42-19467) as it appeared at the end of 1943, after being stationed on Kanton Atoll in...

Lukasz Gmerek
Sep 12, 20246 min read


Operation Vengeance - book review
It’s time for another post, and this one isn’t a continuation of my recent P-39Q fighter aircraft build. I’ve just finished reading...

Lukasz Gmerek
Aug 21, 20244 min read


Airacobra Cockpit
When building aircraft miniatures, I usually start by assembling and painting the cockpit first. This time, I tried a different approach...

Lukasz Gmerek
Jul 12, 20247 min read
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