In  The Battle of Midway , the author presents one of the most important naval battles of the Second World War—a clash that, in a remarkably unexpected way, altered the balance of power in the Pacific. The once-feared main striking force of the Japanese Empire was annihilated, and for the first time the initiative in the war passed into American hands. The book was written by Craig L. Symonds, a distinguished, retired professor of the United States Naval Academy and first published in 1996....

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 preserved as...

With the model painted and the decals applied, it was time for the next stages. I started by finishing various subassemblies such as the propeller and machine guns. Then came another important phase: weathering. After that I moved on to rigging this thing – definitely the most challenging aspect of the whole build. Finally, I assembled everything, added the last weathering touches, and the model was done. Read on to see what each step looked like in detail. Subassemblies In this part I’ll...