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
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Gloster Javelin FAW.9R (XH893) 64 Sqn, operating from RAF Tengah in 1965, before being donated to Singapore as "SAFTECH-6" in 1968.
modelart.tardate.com/projects/raf...
#histscalemodels #scalemodels #48scale
modelart.tardate.com/projects/raf...
#histscalemodels #scalemodels #48scale
November 24, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Gloster Javelin FAW.9R (XH893) 64 Sqn, operating from RAF Tengah in 1965, before being donated to Singapore as "SAFTECH-6" in 1968.
modelart.tardate.com/projects/raf...
#histscalemodels #scalemodels #48scale
modelart.tardate.com/projects/raf...
#histscalemodels #scalemodels #48scale
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I finished up my winter Tamiya Kubel. As mentioned to Tom I've been slapping weathering products on this and trying out a few things. The chipping worked, but uneccessary. The acrylic mud is good and using oil paints has been a fun experience.
#histscalemodels #scalemodels
#histscalemodels #scalemodels
November 23, 2025 at 4:17 PM
I finished up my winter Tamiya Kubel. As mentioned to Tom I've been slapping weathering products on this and trying out a few things. The chipping worked, but uneccessary. The acrylic mud is good and using oil paints has been a fun experience.
#histscalemodels #scalemodels
#histscalemodels #scalemodels
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Project continues well. I've decided to turn the rudder a bit. Also if you are building earliest Spitfire with crosshair sights, remember to cut the spare filaments for optical sights out from cockpit. I didn't since i knew too little and Eduard's building plans don't cover it. #histscalemodels
November 21, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Project continues well. I've decided to turn the rudder a bit. Also if you are building earliest Spitfire with crosshair sights, remember to cut the spare filaments for optical sights out from cockpit. I didn't since i knew too little and Eduard's building plans don't cover it. #histscalemodels
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I finally finished off the Kitty Hawk/Zimi Models UH-1Y Venom in 1/48th.
May the Huey fly forever.
#scalemodel #scalemodels #histscalemodels #helicopter #usmc
May the Huey fly forever.
#scalemodel #scalemodels #histscalemodels #helicopter #usmc
November 21, 2025 at 12:52 PM
I finally finished off the Kitty Hawk/Zimi Models UH-1Y Venom in 1/48th.
May the Huey fly forever.
#scalemodel #scalemodels #histscalemodels #helicopter #usmc
May the Huey fly forever.
#scalemodel #scalemodels #histscalemodels #helicopter #usmc
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The Blu-Tack and Maskol technique worked a treat, although I need to do some touch-ups and mask was rough to apply. I remembered that RNZAF Canberras probably had hard-edge camo, but this has been more of a learning build than an all-out accuracy hunt.
Airfix 1/72 Canberra B(I).12 #histscalemodels
Airfix 1/72 Canberra B(I).12 #histscalemodels
November 22, 2025 at 9:59 AM
The Blu-Tack and Maskol technique worked a treat, although I need to do some touch-ups and mask was rough to apply. I remembered that RNZAF Canberras probably had hard-edge camo, but this has been more of a learning build than an all-out accuracy hunt.
Airfix 1/72 Canberra B(I).12 #histscalemodels
Airfix 1/72 Canberra B(I).12 #histscalemodels
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Right, I’ve put some Bare Metal foil in the back of the light apertures and put the bulbs in. Now for a few layers of UV resin then sand and polish 👍😊
#HistScaleModels #HeaviesGB
#HistScaleModels #HeaviesGB
November 22, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Right, I’ve put some Bare Metal foil in the back of the light apertures and put the bulbs in. Now for a few layers of UV resin then sand and polish 👍😊
#HistScaleModels #HeaviesGB
#HistScaleModels #HeaviesGB
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That worked well. Thanks to @traindriverdave.bsky.social for the UV resin idea 👍😊. I’ve cut some masks on the vinyl cutter.
#HistScaleModels #HeaviesGB
#HistScaleModels #HeaviesGB
November 22, 2025 at 1:35 PM
That worked well. Thanks to @traindriverdave.bsky.social for the UV resin idea 👍😊. I’ve cut some masks on the vinyl cutter.
#HistScaleModels #HeaviesGB
#HistScaleModels #HeaviesGB
This Weekend in The Hangar: A look back at another video compilation. Today featuring some of the Korean War Era (USAF, USN & USMC) #ModelAircraft in my collection. (Possibly a good way to assemble your past years builds as well.) Check out the YouTube short to see: www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-X_...
November 22, 2025 at 3:27 PM
This Weekend in The Hangar: A look back at another video compilation. Today featuring some of the Korean War Era (USAF, USN & USMC) #ModelAircraft in my collection. (Possibly a good way to assemble your past years builds as well.) Check out the YouTube short to see: www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-X_...
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I’ve reinstated the panel lines lost in cleaning up joints. Now there’s a couple of hundred rivets to do 😜
I’ll listen to Stephen Fry reading Sherlock Holmes stories on Audible to relieve the boredom.
#HistScaleModels #HeaviesGB
I’ll listen to Stephen Fry reading Sherlock Holmes stories on Audible to relieve the boredom.
#HistScaleModels #HeaviesGB
November 19, 2025 at 10:14 AM
I’ve reinstated the panel lines lost in cleaning up joints. Now there’s a couple of hundred rivets to do 😜
I’ll listen to Stephen Fry reading Sherlock Holmes stories on Audible to relieve the boredom.
#HistScaleModels #HeaviesGB
I’ll listen to Stephen Fry reading Sherlock Holmes stories on Audible to relieve the boredom.
#HistScaleModels #HeaviesGB
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November 17, 2025 at 5:02 AM
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Yibbida Yibbida, That's All Folks! (As Rex Hunt would say 😅) 1:72 Consolidated B-24H Liberator. Corky Pig ready to take to the skis(I mean skies! Don't believe him!) Some gaps, some wrong colours, some bung decals.....still, pretty happy with my 1st effort in 27 years. 🤣 #HeaviesGB #histscalemodels
November 17, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Yibbida Yibbida, That's All Folks! (As Rex Hunt would say 😅) 1:72 Consolidated B-24H Liberator. Corky Pig ready to take to the skis(I mean skies! Don't believe him!) Some gaps, some wrong colours, some bung decals.....still, pretty happy with my 1st effort in 27 years. 🤣 #HeaviesGB #histscalemodels
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Some #diorama s on display from the past weekend, all from folks far more skilled than me #histscalemodels
November 17, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Some #diorama s on display from the past weekend, all from folks far more skilled than me #histscalemodels
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Current status of the C130.
Sitting here with another coat of Tamiya Mark-Fit on the decals. All the decal solution to get them to lay over the raised panel lines.
Clear coat tonight to seal them in: set or not.
Then an attempt at panel lines and weathering.
#heaviesGB
#histscalemodels
Sitting here with another coat of Tamiya Mark-Fit on the decals. All the decal solution to get them to lay over the raised panel lines.
Clear coat tonight to seal them in: set or not.
Then an attempt at panel lines and weathering.
#heaviesGB
#histscalemodels
November 17, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Current status of the C130.
Sitting here with another coat of Tamiya Mark-Fit on the decals. All the decal solution to get them to lay over the raised panel lines.
Clear coat tonight to seal them in: set or not.
Then an attempt at panel lines and weathering.
#heaviesGB
#histscalemodels
Sitting here with another coat of Tamiya Mark-Fit on the decals. All the decal solution to get them to lay over the raised panel lines.
Clear coat tonight to seal them in: set or not.
Then an attempt at panel lines and weathering.
#heaviesGB
#histscalemodels
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Tamiya F-51D Mustang RCAF Build and Review Part 17 by Jared Demes www.sunwardhobbies.ca/content/tami... #sunwardhobbies #freeshipping #mississauga #toronto #canada #tamiyamodels #mrhobby #mrcolor #excelblade #airfix #microscale
November 18, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Tamiya F-51D Mustang RCAF Build and Review Part 17 by Jared Demes www.sunwardhobbies.ca/content/tami... #sunwardhobbies #freeshipping #mississauga #toronto #canada #tamiyamodels #mrhobby #mrcolor #excelblade #airfix #microscale
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I love it when world's collide. One of my favourite YouTube channels, Veritasium, took a deep dive into how jet engines work and why they don't melt under the extreme heat generated in their cores. 🛩️🔗
youtu.be/QtxVdC7pBQM?...
youtu.be/QtxVdC7pBQM?...
Why don’t jet engines melt?
YouTube video by Veritasium
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November 17, 2025 at 5:43 PM
I love it when world's collide. One of my favourite YouTube channels, Veritasium, took a deep dive into how jet engines work and why they don't melt under the extreme heat generated in their cores. 🛩️🔗
youtu.be/QtxVdC7pBQM?...
youtu.be/QtxVdC7pBQM?...
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#potd from the MartinPhotos collection: Catalina flies past at an air display martinwilkinson.redbubble.com martinphotos.picfair.com
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🛩️⚔️📷
November 17, 2025 at 2:31 PM
#potd from the MartinPhotos collection: Catalina flies past at an air display martinwilkinson.redbubble.com martinphotos.picfair.com
🛩️⚔️📷
🛩️⚔️📷
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With Remembrance Day 🎖️coming up this Tuesday, Managing Editor @terencecgannon.com starts his monthly column with some personal family history to help connect with and commemorate those who sacrificed so much for the freedoms we enjoy today. (📸 Roger Freeman Collection | American Air Museum) | 🛩️ ⚔️
BluFly 🛩️ | November, 2025 | In The Air
« A good number of years ago, a B-17 — I'm pretty sure it was the Sentimental Journey — visited my hometown. Some fellow avgeek work buddies and I took the afternoon off … »
blufly.media
November 8, 2025 at 4:49 PM
With Remembrance Day 🎖️coming up this Tuesday, Managing Editor @terencecgannon.com starts his monthly column with some personal family history to help connect with and commemorate those who sacrificed so much for the freedoms we enjoy today. (📸 Roger Freeman Collection | American Air Museum) | 🛩️ ⚔️
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The November issue just dropped. 💥 It kicks off with an essay on remembrance appropriate for this time of year, triggered by the photo of this magnificent Lanc. Thence onwards to Avergreen, a new feature for viewing article photos and an adorable 🐸 little green frog. (📸 @goodnrg.bsky.social) | 🛩️ ⚔️ 🥇
November, 2025
A humans-in-the-loop feed for the aviation community — if made by people and flying up to the Kármán Line you'll find it on BluFly 🛩️.
blufly.media
November 1, 2025 at 6:02 PM
The November issue just dropped. 💥 It kicks off with an essay on remembrance appropriate for this time of year, triggered by the photo of this magnificent Lanc. Thence onwards to Avergreen, a new feature for viewing article photos and an adorable 🐸 little green frog. (📸 @goodnrg.bsky.social) | 🛩️ ⚔️ 🥇
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Quebec Government
Canadair CL-215T
Reg. C-FASE
Parked at Viking Air getting maintenance
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
November 13, 2025 🛩️📸
Canadair CL-215T
Reg. C-FASE
Parked at Viking Air getting maintenance
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
November 13, 2025 🛩️📸
November 14, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Quebec Government
Canadair CL-215T
Reg. C-FASE
Parked at Viking Air getting maintenance
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
November 13, 2025 🛩️📸
Canadair CL-215T
Reg. C-FASE
Parked at Viking Air getting maintenance
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
November 13, 2025 🛩️📸
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Right, that is me done with the Airfix Shackleton. A very good kit, great decals and in the end a good looking plane. A few mistakes and a few things I will do differently next time but overall happy with how it's turned out.
#histscalemodels #HeaviesGB
#histscalemodels #HeaviesGB
November 15, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Right, that is me done with the Airfix Shackleton. A very good kit, great decals and in the end a good looking plane. A few mistakes and a few things I will do differently next time but overall happy with how it's turned out.
#histscalemodels #HeaviesGB
#histscalemodels #HeaviesGB
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Tamiya 1,35 us willys jeep #HistScaleModels #ScaleModels
November 15, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Tamiya 1,35 us willys jeep #HistScaleModels #ScaleModels
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S for Sugar at the local club end of year group build (resolutely not my build) #histscalemodels #Lancaster
November 15, 2025 at 12:34 PM
S for Sugar at the local club end of year group build (resolutely not my build) #histscalemodels #Lancaster
This Weekend in The Hangar: The crew hadn't seen a new arrival in a while but this week it happened. A sleek dual-seat CF-104 Starfighter pulls in to add to the #ModelAircraft collection. Check it out in more detail at: www.flypastrush.com/post/tf-to-c...
November 15, 2025 at 1:59 PM
This Weekend in The Hangar: The crew hadn't seen a new arrival in a while but this week it happened. A sleek dual-seat CF-104 Starfighter pulls in to add to the #ModelAircraft collection. Check it out in more detail at: www.flypastrush.com/post/tf-to-c...
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November 9, 2025 at 8:35 AM