Quick little MOC of Manfred von Richtoven's Fokker Dr. I triplane. The aircraft's red color is striking and makes it work well in Lego form, I think. It's just over 200 pieces and scaled like a Lego plane ought to be. I didn't try to get it scaled perfect, just good enough. I took some inspiration from Adventurers planes and that era of LEGO in general. I think it came out really great.

Minifigs accessories - BrickWarriors and MinifigCat

• Angled air intakes
• Clipped diamond wings
• Blended body shaping by positioning the wings a plate closer to the spine
• Outward canted twin vertical tails
• the horizontal stabilisers’ s shape is a compromise due to the wedge plates available
• Triangular exhaust nozzles for thrust vectoring

As the benchmark air dominance fighter, it absolutely had to be swooshable. The blended wing root and broad fuselage create perfect grip points for high G turns across the living room, preferably with an appropriately epic soundtrack in the background.

The display stand follows the same philosophy as the previous build, sturdy and purposeful. The AT-AT plaque remains on display as a nod to the donor set. A fitting tribute to a fighter designed not for compromise, but for control of the skies.

Instructions are on Rebrickable: https://reb.li/m/253460

In this configuration, the UNGAWP is equipped with an ARCHON turret capable of deterring and neutralizing unmanned aircraft systems. ARCHON helps mitigate threats by disrupting the electronic signals between the UAS and its controller. It detects, identifies, neutralizes, and warns soldiers of the threat of a possible drone, or multiple drones (up to 10 simultaneously) overhead, thanks to a powerful integrated computer. It has a range of 3km, and can be placed on any terrain.

In this configuration, the UNGAWP is equipped with a high-powered "LADS" laser turret. It functions similarly to the ARCHON, but instead of interrupting/jamming communication with the operator, the LADS hits the drone with a laser beam, downing it. It has a range of 10 km, but is ineffective on flatlands or in brushy terrain, so it is positioned on hillsides to protect the valleys below. The LADS engages one drone at a time, but thanks to the laser's speed, it can take down up to six drones per minute, ranging in size from those as large as suitcases to those as large as Predators.

This version of the UNGAWP mounts an AALMT anti-aircraft turret. The AALMT is an all-weather-capable self-propelled anti-aircraft gun (SPAAG), which includes two 35mm cannons with over 300 FAPDS (Frangible Armor Piercing Discarding Sabot) rounds, plus a radar/infrared/laser-guided missile pod (depending on configuration) with four missiles. The detection and targeting system includes a powerful, small radar, advanced optics, and laser. It can engage enemy targets 3 to 4 km away.

This version of the UNGAWP mounts a steerable SPARTACUS anti-drone turret, equipped with High Power Microwave (HPM) technology. The SPARTACUS system uses intelligent power management techniques so that power-hungry systems can be effective while requiring less power. This system works best when coupled with a lightweight radar; its primary purpose is to neutralize swarms of drones, up to a range of 2 km, but it also works very well against single targets.

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GamesWorkshop - source of inspiration
Minifig's accesories - BrickWarriors and MinifigCat

• Forward pointing air intakes
• Portside cannon
• Trapezoidal wings
• Outward canted tail fins
• Larger horizontal stabilisers
• The tucked in exhaust nozzle

As the most advanced fighter in the world, it had to be swooshable, and it absolutely is. The fuselage and wings provide solid grip points for barrel rolls while blasting Danger Zone in the background.

I also built a substantial display stand, making use of the black bricks that were not needed for the jet. The AT-AT plaque remains on display as a nod to the donor set. A fitting presentation for a fifth generation fighter born from a galaxy far away and reimagined in modern airpower form.

Instructions are on Rebrickable: https://reb.li/m/250781

The UNGAWP (Universal Next Generation Army Weaponized Drone) is a 4x4 ground drone (also autonomous) designed to support infantry and eliminate enemy infantry, including their armored vehicles. It's normally equipped with a 400 hp diesel engine and a range of 300 km, with a maximum speed of 100 km/h on asphalt and 80 km/h off-road. The UNGAWP is a modular vehicle; in this version, it is armed with APOPHIS turret: a 30 mm cannon with 500 rounds and a pod with two TOW missiles. Its defense system includes a laser detector, lidar, and the "Homeland" APS system, as well as smoke launchers. Like many other next-generation offensive and defensive systems developed by the Plighia army, the UNGAWP also features a BODYGUARD reconnaissance system to avoid hitting allies.

The UNGAP (Universal Next Generation Army Platform) is a ground drone (including autonomous) for infantry support. Designed to transport heavy loads and supplies over any terrain (as it is 4x4), it has a range of 200 km and is powered by a hybrid diesel-electric engine. Despite its compact size, it can carry a payload of up to 2 tons. A civilian version exists, and a larger system with a higher payload is currently being designed.

The APFADD (All Purplouse Fast Attack Dog Drone) Mk. 2 is a medium-sized, agile, and versatile canine drone used to support ground forces' penetration and attack missions. This drone is autonomous: it can move and make decisions autonomously, and engage enemy soldiers with its turret. It is also equipped with a BODYGUARD recognition system to avoid injuring friendly soldiers. The APFADD's battery has a range of 15 km at walking pace and can be recharged with an external generator or photovoltaic panels. Finally, its artificial muscles can support an additional 100 kg of weight but limit its movement to walking speed only.

The WATAPTD (Wheeled All Terrain All Purpose Transport Drone) Mk. 1 is an autonomous infantry support drone. It can move across any battlefield, in any weather. It functions as a mule: it can efficiently transport a payload of 500–600 kg at marching speed. Its battery is large enough to allow it to travel 20 km before needing to be recharged. Its sensors, which recognize battlefield conditions, allow it to quickly adapt to the surrounding environment. Finally, it is often used to move resources from multiple positions autonomously, without infantry supervision, thanks to GPS and air support.

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My LEGO C-47 is in D-Day invasion stripes (just like the real plane is painted these days), and was based off of 2008 Indiana Jones set 7628 - this set features a DC-3 aircraft, which is the civilian version of the C-47, so it was rather easy to convert it to military use.

The rear of the plane.

This singular C-47 Skytrain is one of over 800 such planes that loaded paratroopers for Operation Neptune, part of Operation Overlord - AKA the D-Day invasion of Normandy of June 6, 1944 by the Allies. These paratroopers were dropped before the main invasion force storms the beaches, attempting to capture bridges and strategic defensive points held by the Axis powers, before linking up with the incoming ground troops.

Thoughts?

The DEVID HAHR (High Agility Humanoid Robot) Mk.4 is a humanoid robot with exceptional physical performance. Remotely controllable or fully autonomous, it can outmatch any human soldier with its strength, sturdiness, agility, and speed, making it a tireless and versatile fighter. It can wield any type of weapon with ease. Its complex joints and steely muscles make it a supersoldier. Unfortunately, all this comes at a cost: its internal battery (ultra dense carbon-silicon type) guarantees 24 hours of battery life at full capacity, and approximately 36 hours in standard mode, with a recharge time of approximately 5-6 hours. Furthermore, to ensure speed and agility, the protection of its mechanisms, sensitive to heavier caliber ammunition, has been sacrificed. This model is inspired by the K.Drone from DEVID VII.

And next, the whole lot.

Yeah, I know this collage is silly, but it's the best I could do...

About the aircraft 

Lavochkin's La-9 and La-11 are a mystery for military aircraft historians (but not to me!). I believe I should debunk some common knowledge concerning them:

1) Despite having similar airframes, the La-9 and La-11 were very different - in fact, they had much less in common with each other than the Spitfire F.22 and F.24.  La-11's equipment, radio antennae, cockpit interior, tailwheel, navigation lights and fuel system were different compared to La-9 (for example, the holes in La-11's wingtips are rudiments from the initial non-droppable fuel tanks idea, unlike the navigation lights of La-9)

2) The La-11 was by no means 'worse' than the La-9 - while being heavier than its predecessor due to more fuel and better radio equipment, it could use only three fuel tanks out of five to achieve better performance (the La-11's performance data on the Internet is for a fully-fueled aircraft, which is unfair). It was, in fact, much less underpowered than the USAF's magnificent F-51H 'Lightweight' Mustang (a more powerful overall engine with less full weight) while having a greater range despite the latter's use of drop tanks (although I'm not sure if it's still correct when the F-51H employed 165-gallon drop tanks). It was a very good aircraft, just designed with a different idea in mind.

3) Contary to what any military aircraft historians claim, the La-11 did score a victory over a B-29. In 1952, two La-11s manned by Zhiryakov and Lesnov engaged the 'Sunbonnet king' RB-29 reconnaissance modification of the bomber (s/n 44-61815) near Yuri Island after the latter entered the USSR territorial waters from Korea, refused to cooperate and opened fire, as 'unarmed' US spy aircraft, shot by 'Communist barbarians', always did (the desire to get away without being forced to land on enemy territory is utterly understandable), which resulted in the aircraft's crash in the sea. Pilots recalled seeing 'green debris' on the surface of the water - not surprising, considering that the B-29's interior was painted green.

This particular late-production La-11 from the 911 fighter aircraft regiment, based in Chukotka, participated in the 1949 polar expedition as part of an experiment, where Soviet Air Force aircraft temporarily operated on a snowy airfield in the Arctic. The expedition was filmed on camera, and the footage was used in a documentary. The 4 La-11 involved were painted dark red instead of the usual greyish blue to be better seen on the white background.

The build

I didn't take photos of the initial version of my MOC - it was a fat abomination with a horrible canopy, which was a sad result of an excessive engine cowling diameter. I decided to take a risk and completely redesign the build, and it resulted in what I initially considered a 'masterpiece' - the model had beautiful proportions and was exactly at 1/32 scale, just as I intended. The details are more accurate than on most assembled model kits and ANY modern technical drawing of the airplane (for example, the antenna under the tail and round transparent radiocompass cap, omitted almost everywhere). Sadly, the build is red, not dark red as it should've been. Many small details were achieved with the help of custom stickers.

Although much more cramped than the original, the cockpit fits a pilot minifigure perfectly and comes completed with an instrument panel and gunsight:

The landing gear is (almost) fully retractable (I had to omitt the small doors for obvious reasons):

 A picture with pilots maintaining the airplane on the snow:

Sadly, Lavochkin was less successful when itroducing jet fighters. After his death, the Design bureau moved to space development, designing the famous 'Lunokhod-1' moon rover.

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This particular I-15, however, isn't from Spain - it was the personal aircraft of the air defence of Moscow district commander Ivan Ulyanovich Pavlov, who was a WWI veteran and Russian Civil war flying ace. Starting with his I-4, all aircraft flown by Pavlov were painted silver, with red chassis, rudder and wing struts, a red banner with a 'Za V. K. P. (b)!' (for the A. C. (b) P. - All-union Communist (bolshevik) Party) and Pavlov's personal emblem on the rudder - a bent arrow, the former emblem of the 1-st Airplane squad during the Civil war, where G. S. Sapozhnikov also served. The I-15 was his last airplane - he passed away in 1936 from his Civil war wounds.

This biplane MOC is not my best, yet it still looks nice and is accurately at 1/32 scale. Designing the undercarriage was tricky, but relatively quick, yet it took some time to make it sturdy.

The cockpit fits a pilot minifigure and has an instrument panel and a rear-view mirror:

Instructions are on Rebrickable: https://reb.li/m/242069

• I did my best to replicate the bat-like W shape of the B-2. The biggest challenge? The shallow angles of the available wedge plates.
• The inverted radar dish commonly see on Tie Fighters works surprisingly well as the cockpit dome, flanked by notched curved slopes to form the pointed nose.
• The central bulge, where the cockpit and bomb bays reside, is built with tiles and slopes that smoothly flow into the buried engine pods. I used smooth-surfaced elements where possible to echo the B-2’s seamless, radar-absorbing surface.
• The air intakes (curved slopes and wedges) and exhausts (pearl titanium ingots) sit atop the wing — just like the real B-2, to stay hidden from ground-based radar and IR sensors.

Wings, Hinges & Finishing Touches

• Extending the wings beyond the engine pods was tricky. I iterated on several ideas before committing to hinge and rounded plates.
• Macaroni curved tiles helped add visual rhythm and disguise hinge gaps, giving the wings a cleaner flow.
• I used leftover pieces to build a stand that resembles a half-domed control tower, complementing the aircraft’s futuristic vibe.
• Darth Maul’s speeder is unaffected by this build.

Swooshability

• This model is very solid around the central section, great for play and display.

Displayed next to my SR-71 Blackbird (from set 75406), this alternate B-2 Spirit build from 75383 makes a striking addition to any LEGO collection.

Instructions are on Rebrickable: https://reb.li/m/226016

The HWATR (Heavy Weaponized All Terrain Robot) Mk. 1 is a 3.4-meter-tall autonomous or remotely piloted combat mecha with impressive offensive capabilities. This mecha is equipped with three main armaments: a minigun with a 2,400-round cartridge; a compact railgun firing 6 rounds per minute and a 24-round cartridge, with a range of 1 km and capable of penetrating light armor such as that of LAVs and IFVs; and a single anti-tank TOW missile launcher. All weapons are manually reloadable. For defense, the HWATR has a drone jammer on top, smoke dischargers, and a laser detection system. Like all next-generation systems in the Plighia army, this mecha also features BODYGUARD technology. The weak points of this mecha are the lower joints, which are particularly exposed and poorly protected, to ensure maximum agility and speed (maximum speed similar to that of an average human running) on all types of terrain.

The SMILEY APHUR (All Purpose Humanoid Utility Robot) Mk. 5 is an autonomous humanoid robot conceived, designed, built, and intended to assist with heavy-duty tasks in the civil, industrial, and military sectors. It can lift up to 200 kg of load easily and move with it with agility. Its high-density carbon-silicon battery lasts 14 hours and recharges in 4. It has no protection for its mechanisms and is used by the military to move large, heavy loads on the battlefield or assist soldiers (but not in a defensive/offensive role). Model inspired by Guy Smiley's Battle Drone.

The MAARS (Modular Attack and Recon Robotic System) is a medium-heavy, autonomous or remote-controlled robot/drone designed for reconnaissance and infantry attack. Equipped with advanced sensors, a grenade launcher, and an M250 machine gun, as well as an independent track system and advanced suspension, it poses a formidable threat to enemy infantry. It can autonomously detect enemy soldiers, thanks to BODYGUARD system. On missions, it precedes allied troops over difficult terrain, particularly urban areas, and thanks to its weapons, it can engage any type of enemy soldier, even hitting drones flying in its vicinity. Its main drawback is its speed: given its size and armament, its speed is limited to that of a human's walking pace.

The APTATD (All Purpouse Tactical Attack Tracked Drone) Mk. 3  is a compact, yet heavy, tracked autonomous vehicle capable of moving over any terrain and quickly climbing ruins and ladders. The APTATD is armed with a minigun with a 1,200-round magazine and a 40mm heavy grenade launcher, like the Mk. 19, with a 20-round magazine (both weapons with manually refilling cartridge). It is also equipped with smoke launchers and two front-mounted claymore mines. The APTATD was designed as an infantry support vehicle and uses the same enemy recognition as the AIST, the BODYGUARD system. It can engage infantry, drones, and light vehicles with it's weapons, and can be used as an autonomous heavy weapons fixed station. Given its size, speed is its weakness.

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The ATVRAAD (All Terrain Vertical Recon and Attack Aracno Drone) is an autonomous, or controllable, drone used for reconnaissance, surveillance, and pursuit missions. It carries an M60 machine gun only for defense or unavoidable attacks. This drone's unique feature is its ability to climb any surface, except upside down or at negative angles. It can therefore also climb vertical walls and avoid detection on the ground. Its highly articulated legs also allow it to enter buildings and windows, allowing it to maintain a low profile and better concealment. However, it is a very slow drone compared to other drones, only 20 km/h on the ground, and 5 km/h on vertical surfaces. This model was inspired by Devid VII's BL-01 drone. 

The Lego BDARS (Bomb Disposal Advanced Robotic System) is one of several versions of the EOD robot available to the Plighia security forces. This version differs from the others in that it was designed to combine an inexpensive yet efficient and useful vehicle. It therefore has two telescopic arms made of reinforced steel, two cameras, and can be armed with any type of handgun. The main telescopic robotic arm has a hand with built-in multipurpose tools, allowing it to operate on any type of explosive with precision and safety. Finally, its body is lightweight and compact, made of carbon fiber, with two independent tracks. Its main drawback is that it can only operate on flat or slightly uneven terrain and cannot climb stairs.

Well... I managed to debunk it's real life basis: the VBR C-PDW!

Many people thought it was the FN-P90 or the Famas, but, after a curious thought, I just used "PDW" as a single word in Google, and 5 minutes of browsing later, I stumbled upon... THIS! 

It has the same shape pistol grip and overall stock and body shape, therefore, this is the real life basis of this specific Brickarms weapon!

This looks like it could somehow put the FN-P90 and the Famas to shame.

The LMD (Light Maritime Drone) Mk. 2 is a small, agile, and remotely operated maritime drone with a range of 100 km. It can be easily deployed from warships, but is preferably used from corvettes and frigates near the coast against enemy naval targets. It can be armed with a missile pod to attack small ships, or the pod can be replaced with a high-explosive warhead for use against larger vessels, such as cruiser and destroyer. The LMD Mk. 2 is used primarily at night, when it cannot easily be detected by the enemy, to strike by surprise. Although agile, it is helpless when finally detected and pursued by missiles and CIWS.

About the aircraft

The F-8, or F8U Crusader, was designed in 1952, as an answer to the Navy’s search for a supersonic carrier-based fighter. The conflicting requirements of high performance and low-speed carrier approach capability led to rather unorthodox construction, including the use of a unique variable-incidence wing feature, which allowed for lowering of the approach speed without compromising the visibility of a pilot. The first flight of the Crusader took place on 25 March 1955, and the F-8A (F8U-1) type became operational in 1957, becoming the mainstay of the US Navy of late 50’. Designed as a rather simple and unsophisticated fighter, over the years, the Crusader started to become an increasingly effective system, with the introduction of radar(F-8B/F8U-1E), AIM-9 Sidewinder (F-8C/F8U-2), more powerful engine (F-8D/F8U-2N), and limited air-to-ground capability (F-8E/F8U-2NE). However, in the early 1960s everything indicated that the Crusader’s career will not be a particularly long one, with the superior F-4 Phantom II already becoming the Navy’s preferred type. And then the Vietnam War began. As USA was rushing its carrier assets, the Essex-class carriers, scheduled for a replacement, were given a second life, and the only supersonic fighter capable to operate from their relatively small desks was the Crusader. As a result, most of the remaining Crusader fleet underwent a modification program, leading to the development of F-8H (upgraded F-8D), F-8J (upgraded F-8E), F-8K (upgraded F-8C), and F-8L (upgraded F-8B) variants. As a consequence, the fighter versions of Crusaders served until 1976, nearly a decade later than originally planned.

About the building process

I have always liked Crusader, even though it was never one of my absolute favorites. But a few months ago I came across an excellent F-8 model by kh.bricks (https://www.instagram.com/p/CXFSIf1r357/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==) >, and I just loved the appearance of the thing. I started to play around with the front section and was so pleased with the results that I decided to give it a try. The build was quite a challenge, as despite the seemingly simple shape, the F-8 Crusader is far from a simple plane. The tapering of the fuselage was an absolute headache, the wings with their 47 degree angle took me a few weeks to figure out, the landing gear took forever to make it strong enough to support the weight of the plane, and the variable incidence wing mechanism was a real nightmare to sort out. And after I was almost done, I found out that I made a mistake in my calculations and the whole thing is one plate too high...Fortunately, it wasn’t a dealbreaker and after some additional work the model was finished.

About the plane

The model represents Vought F-8E Crusader II in a 1/33 scale. The camouflage represents the BuNo 150349 NF 205 aircraft from the VF-53 “Iron Angels”. This particular plane, with LCDR Guy Cane behind the stick, was responsible for the 16^th Crusader’s kill in the Vietnam War, shooting down MiG-17 with AIM-9D on July 27^th 1968. Here, it is presented with 2 AIM-9D missiles and a full load of 12 Mk.82 bombs. The model has a number of features, including detailed and openable cockpit, working landing gear, deployable air brake, working flaps, as well as vertical and horizontal tail surfaces, and last but not least, a fully working variable incidence, foldable wing (the access to the mechanism is through the airbrake hatch).  

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In my opinion, the Beaufighter is one of the great unsung heroes of WW2. It was not a fast or pretty aircraft, and most of its exploits were carried out away from the public’s gaze, either in the night skies over Britain, far out over the sea in the North Atlantic or over the dense jungles of the Far East. However, its ruggedness and its ability to land a mighty punch made it an indispensable weapon. Its design may have been compromised from the beginning, but it more than made up for its shortcomings with its abilities.

Annoyingly, the Beaufighter is a difficult shape full of LEGO-unfriendly curves and every design I came up with looked wrong or out of proportion, in particular around the nose. In the end I decided to shrink the design down to approximately Microfig scale which seems to have worked relatively well, although I have had to use one or two illegal techniques. It requires a couple of tabs of double-sided tape and some modified parts, in particular around the landing gear and the obvious 2x6 wedge tile on the rear fuselage sides to allow for stickers which would be difficult to apply to a 2x6 wedge plate.

So here is my design for the Bristol Beaufighter. I have done some test builds to prove that it is buildable but I am presenting it here as a digital design. I have gone a bit mad and varied the design to depict not only the first prototype but also all five major production marks, although colour availability would mean that only four of these models are actually possible to build.

The origins of the Beaufighter go back to the Munich Crisis of 1938 which highlighted the RAF’s need for a heavy long-range fighter. Development of the Westland Whirlwind was delayed, and so Bristol submitted a proposal for a twin-engined cannon fighter based on the Beaufort torpedo bomber that would use some of the same assemblies to speed the production of the type. The result was the Bristol Type 156 “Beaufort Fighter”, a name that was shortened to Beaufighter.

The unarmed, unpainted first prototype flew in July 1939 and achieved 335mph, although this came down to 309mph with the second prototype which had operational equipment fitted. Changes were made to help improve aerodynamic efficiency, but concerns remained about performance due to the engines used. The intention had been to use Bristol Hercules VI 14-cylinder radial engines rated at around 1,500hp, but these were still being developed and priority for them was given to the Short Stirling heavy bomber.

The model design depicts the first prototype, R2052, in its original configuration with the oil coolers under the engine nacelles (later moved to the wing leading edge) and short landing gear doors that did not fully enclose the main wheels when retracted.

The Beaufighter Mk.I went into production using a less powerful version of the Hercules engine than originally intended, but it still packed a mighty punch. Armed with four 20mm cannon in the fuselage and six 0.303in machine guns in the wings, the Beaufighter had the heaviest fixed armament of any aircraft of the time. It was originally intended to be used by RAF Fighter Command as a day fighter, but it’s large size and low speed made it less than ideal in the role.

Combined with airborne interception (AI) Mk.III radar the Beaufighter was an ideal night fighter, having the speed to intercept enemy aircraft and the weight of armament to deal a lethal blow. Night fighter squadrons who had been saddled with less effective aircraft, such as the Bristol Blenheim, and were frustrated at being on the sidelines of the Battle of Britain eagerly took to the Beaufighter. Very soon, a number of night fighter pilots had become aces flying the type, including John “Cats Eyes” Cunningham, and night fighter squadrons were soon accounting for more enemy raiders destroyed than ground defences. In addition to its success as a night fighter, the Beaufighter (or “Beau” as it became known to its crews) continued to operate by day against air and ground targets, particularly in the Mediterranean and North Africa where it was used to provide air support to ground troops.

Beaufighters were also supplied to RAF Coastal Command for use as long-range strike fighters. Mk.I aircraft were initially built to a common standard and then adapted, but the differing requirements of the two commands meant that they eventually had to be built separately. Coastal Command’s Mk.1C differed from Fighter Command’s Mk.1F by trading the wing-mounted machine guns for additional fuel capacity for increased range, different radio and radio-navigation equipment and no radar. These aircraft performed a variety of operations including long-range fighter patrols as well as strikes against enemy shipping and ground targets. Patrols over the Bay of Biscay and success in destroying long-range bombers operating against allied shipping, such as the Focke-Wulf FW 200 Condor, effectively removed the aerial threat from the Battle of the Atlantic.

A single Coastal Command Beaufighter Mk.IC, flown by Flt Lt Ken Gatward and his observer/navigator Sgt George Fern, took part in a daring one aircraft daylight raid on Paris. Codenamed Operation Squabble, Gatward and Fern flew at extremely low level to cross occupied France unopposed. They overflew the Arc de Triomphe and dropped a French Tricolour, continued at rooftop height along the Champs Elysee to strafe the Kreigsmarine headquarters on the Place de la Concorde and drop another Tricolour before escaping again. It was later described as “perhaps the most impudent raid of the war”.

Although the Mk.I wore a multitude of different colours, including day fighter and desert camouflage, I have modelled a Mk.IF night fighter in matt black camouflage. I have attempted to include the AI Mk.III radar antennae on the nose and wings of the aircraft.

Following the slightly disappointing performance of the Mk.I, the quest to unlock the potential of the Beaufighter continued. The original specification stated that the aircraft should be capable of using either the air-cooled Bristol Hercules radial engine or the liquid-cooled Rolls Royce Griffon vee engine interchangeably. Although a Griffon-engined prototype was flown, this engine, like the Hercules VI, was prioritised for another aircraft and so was unavailable for the Beaufighter. A potential solution came in the form of the Rolls Royce Merlin XX which was being offered in a self-contained “power plant” installation that would be seen again later in the war on the Avro Lancaster. The result was the Beaufighter Mk.IIF.

The Beaufighter Mk.IIF was used primarily by Fighter Command as a night fighter. A small number were also delivered to the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm for use in a variety of secondary roles such as operational training and convoy escort. Although the change in engine did give the Mk.IIF slightly better performance at high altitude compared to the Hercules-powered Mk.I, the Merlins were still insufficiently powerful to improve the overall performance.

As well as a lack of power, something about the installation and characteristics of the Merlin XXs on the Mk.IIF exacerbated a problem inherent in the Beaufighter design. Right from the start it was observed that the Beaufighter had a directional instability at low airspeeds. The Mk.IIF in particular could swing violently to port (left) during take-off runs, potentially causing the aircraft to ground loop. This made the Mk.IIF unpopular with crews. Wing Commander Pearson, commanding 600 Squadron, who were one of the first to receive the type, observed that it was “an unnatural and dangerous aeroplane … No matter how the aircraft is trimmed, it will not fly straight and level hands off”, concluding that “the Beaufighter is a great aeroplane; the Merlin a great engine. Together they are a great disaster”. Various solutions were tried, including a taller tail fin and a dorsal fillet, but the designers settled on enlarged tailplanes set at 12 degrees of dihedral for all marks, but only the last Mk.IIFs built received this design of tailplane. Of around 450 Mk.IIFs built, around one third would be lost in accidents, and by mid-1942 the Mk.IIF was withdrawn from frontline service and relegated to secondary duties.

My model of the Mk.IIF is in night fighter matt black, which is the role that the majority of these aircraft undertook. The big difference is in the shape of the engine nacelles.

A change by RAF Bomber Command in aircraft procurement meant that the Short Stirling was no longer in demand and the Hercules VI engine could now be made available. At last, the Beaufighter would receive the power that it was always intended to have. The Beaufighter Mk.VI was, like the Mk.I, built to two different specifications as the Mk.VIF for Fighter Command and Mk.VIC for Coastal Command. As before, Fighter Command would initially use the Mk.VIF as a night fighter, although they would eventually transition to the de Havilland Mosquito for home defence. However, it would continue in the role in other theatres of operation, including with the USAAF in the Mediterranean and Italy.

Once again, it would be Coastal Command who would put the Mk.VIC to best use. The additional power meant that the aircraft could now lift external weapons including bombs, rockets and even air-dropped torpedoes. Squadrons would be formed into Wings operating out of strategically located airfields so that they could operate in large formations of rocket or torpedo armed aircraft to harass enemy shipping from the Bay of Biscay to the Norwegian Fjords.

I have adapted the design to show a Coastal Command Mk.VIC in the short-lived white and grey scheme with rocket rails under each wing. The tailplanes have the now standard 12 degrees of dihedral.

Eventually, with Fighter Command’s interest in the Beaufighter waning, Bristol would offer Coastal Command a bespoke low-altitude strike fighter specifically suited for low-level attacks on shipping and land targets, the TF Mk.X. With the Hercules engines now producing 1,750hp each at 500 feet, the TF Mk.X was equipped with ASV radar to search for shipping and could carry an air-dropped torpedo. The “Torbeau”, as it became known, also provided rear defence in the shape of a Vickers K gun at the observer’s position. Initial versions looked similar to the preceding Mk.VI, but the TF Mk.X was later equipped with updated ASV radar in a thimble radome and the dorsal fillet first trialled on the Mk.IIF to aid directional stability. Alongside the TF Mk.X, Coastal Command received the Mk.XIC, which was identical to the TF Mk.X but was armed with rockets instead of a torpedo, which became known as “Rockbeaus”. These would be the definitive versions of the Beaufighter.

This model shows the final iteration of the TF Mk.X with thimble radome, dorsal fillet and Vickers K gun for the observer. Air-dropped torpedoes had a plywood aerodynamic tail to ensure that they entered the water in the correct attitude. This would break off when they hit the surface of the water.

The abilities of the Beaufighter as a strike fighter meant that, as well as serving in the war against Germany and Italy, it also served in the Far East and Pacific against the Japanese. The RAF were using the type over the jungles of Burma and South-East Asia while the Australian RAAF were operating Beaufighters in defence of New Guinea and other territories adjacent to their northern borders. One of the most notable actions in this theatre of operation was the Battle of the Bismark Sea, in which Australian Beaufighters flew in support of Australian and American bombers and torpedo bombers against a large Japanese troop convoy.

The RAAF received British-built Beaufighters of various marks (all of which appear to have been confusingly classified as Mk.IC irrespective of their specification) but soon the type was being built under licence in Australia. This version was classified as Mk.21 and was broadly equivalent to the Mk.VIC, although local operating conditions meant that the precise nature of the equipment and armaments carried could vary. These Australian-built aircraft became known as DAP Beaufighters, after the Department of Aircraft Production in Melbourne that built them.

This model of a Mk.21 DAP Beaufighter is in overall dark green as used by the RAAF with SEAC roundels to aid identification of friendly and hostile aircraft.

New technologies are reshaping the battlefield: data networks, satellite communications, jamming, and much more. Communicating effectively, efficiently, and rapidly becomes crucial, as is disrupting enemy communications, predicting their moves, blinding them, and deafening them.

The GeNMA is a portable multiband antenna. This antenna can concentrate communications into a very narrow "cylinder," preventing them from being intercepted or jammed. Its primary use is to create radio communication links between different locations, so it's best to position it high up and not be obstructed by buildings, trees, hills, or mountains.
The SRaLJA is a lightweight, portable jammer module. Different capacities are available: the more powerful and more antennas it has, the larger the area it covers. This module is primarily placed near the front, or in specific locations, to jam enemy communications and create blind spots where special forces can operate undisturbed and keep their movements unknown to their enemies.

The AIST is a robotic turret equipped with an M60 machine gun and a grenade launcher, capable of autonomously identifying soldiers and light aerial drones. Once identified, it engages and rapidly eliminates them: Plighia's army uses an electronic recognition system for all its soldiers, drones, and vehicles, system called "BODYGUARD" ensuring that the AIST does not recognize them as hostile and eliminates them. The AIST, however, does not engage the enemy when a friendly soldier is in its line of fire.
The DiMDET Mk. 4 is a directed energy turret (in this case microwave and sound) used to neutralize enemy soldiers and drones at medium-to-short range; it is a non-lethal device. It is also used by police to disperse and remove protesters, or to protect sites of special interest.

Lego DSFAD (Deep Sea Fast Agility Drone). The DSFAD is a remotely piloted or directly controllable submersible drone that supports the "Orka" division of the Italian Navy. Given its small size, it is easily transportable and deployable, and can operate with agility and relative speed in all types of seabeds. It has a range of 15 hours at a maximum speed of 6 knots, can submerge to depths of up to 50 meters, and can support up to two Orkas. Its primary role overlaps with that of the SDV. It is also used for clearing shallow waters of mines, recovering and deploying equipment, conducting underwater reconnaissance, conducting sabotage, and, finally, when equipped with an explosive charge, as a kamikaze drone against medium-light naval units. However, its antennas, in unmanned operations, limit its effective operational range, and therefore it is primarily deployed from submarines to operate in close proximity.

Starting today, I will be publishing several episodes every two weeks, showcasing military-themed MOCs, future technologies, and how the battlefield, combat, and vehicles might evolve.

The Lego LiHDCoD (Light Heli Drone Communication Disruptor) and BeBe Recon Light Drone are two lightweight aerial drones for reconnaissance, disruption, and electronic warfare. The first is a counter-rotor drone equipped with an advanced jamming system to disrupt, alter, or deny communications between enemy troops directly on the frontline. The second is a small, compact quadcopter drone, easily deployable by any soldier, equipped with a high-definition motion-sensing camera.

The last drone, the big quadcopter armed with M4's, is a old MOC that I had already posted on the forum as part of the GBW Island Rush - Phase II.

The Bachem Ba 349 Natter (Viper) is a rocket-powered interceptor developed by Germany from late 1944. It is a rather small aircraft measuring 6m by 4m, built mostly from wood except for the armored cockpit. It was launched vertically from a ramp designed to be basic. Armement of 24 rockets was installed in the nose and designed to target allied bombers.

The Natter never entered into operational services. Its first piloted flight ended tragically with the dead of the test pilot and crash of the prototype aircraft. No allied airplane was ever shot down by a Natter. However, at the end of WW2, allies showed a lot of interested into German late-war technologies and attempts to grab and study everything they could. Ultimately, the Natter generated more"what-if" stories during the post-war years than any result in the airs. 

Because the Natter was never deployed on large scale, I only put simple markings on it: 2 Balkenkreutz (black cross) and simple technical writings next to the cockpit hood; but no swastika on the tail.

View from the sky, with the rockets in the nose. Quite a nice and unusual view for airplanes.

I also quickly assembled a small trailer to transport equipment. Based on official models, of course.

When taking black and white photos, it almost look like photos form back-then. I really enjoy them.

As an amusing coincidence, only a couple of days before finalising the layout, I stumbled across the picture below depicting a very similar scenery: the Natter on the light launching ramp made of wood. But this photo shows american soldiers analysing the place before taking a Natter away.

Small game: Can you identify the non-LEGO element of this MOC ? There are some but in very limited quantity. (click below to reveal the hidden content and discover the details)

If you like this MOC, I would appreciate you to also like this Instagram post. By doing so, you would boost my participation to an online contest https://www.instagram.com/p/DMsQpPxowGA/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Thank you!

As a conclusion: I truly enjoyed building this MOC. While the aircraft itself sat on my bench for 6 months before I finally completed the layout, I quite like the end result. The trees are nice as well. And the layout is not too fragile. No glue was used. :)

I wanted to share with you my most laborious MOC so far, the:

U-BOOT TYP VII C - 1/38 (minifig) scale with full interior.

~ 177 CM (~70 INCH) LONG
~ 15.000 PARTS
~ 4.5 YEARS OF WORK

[GOALS]

The model was supposed to represent a ship from the initial period of the war.
It does not show a specific copy, but it should resemble uboots such as U-69 or U-96 (known from the classic Das Boot movie).
I wanted to get a fairly good representation of both the curves of the hull and as many pieces of internal equipment as possible.

[MODEL CHARACTERISTICS]

It consists of 6 modules that naturally represent the 6 sections of a real ship:

1. The forward torpedo room and crew compartment [Bow: ~ 3600 parts]
2. Officers', radio and listening room [Front mess: ~ 2000 parts]
3. Control room with conning tower [Control room: ~ 2700 parts]
4. Petty Officers' romm and galley [Rear mess: ~ 1700 parts]
5. Diesel engines room [Diesels: ~ 2400 parts]
6. Electric engines and aft torpedo room [Stern: ~ 2800 parts]

In each module, the port and / or starboard can be removed.
So the entire model can represent the ship from the outside or with an open interior.
The target configuration is with the starboard closed and the port open.

I finally made two photo sessions of the entire model - in a fully closed configuration and with a closed starboard and open port side.

Adittionally I have prepared presentation of individual modules separately.

[CONSTRUCTION]

The construction was planned to be made in sections and I started from the control room.
Each module was first designed in LDD (first the hull, then the interior) and then built in reality.

The modules were created in this order:
3. Control room
2. Front mess
1. Bow
4. Rear mess
5. Diesels
6. Stern

Designing started on 26.12.2017.

[PHOTOS]

I invite you to view photos.
I'm sorry that there are so many, but I couldn't resist.
(it took me about 3 months to photograph and post-process them)

Flickr albums (part of the photos):
0. Overall: https://www.flickr.com/photos/pigletciamek/albums/72177720300082599
1. Bow: https://www.flickr.com/photos/pigletciamek/albums/72177720300077412
2. Front mess: https://www.flickr.com/photos/pigletciamek/albums/72177720300086873
3. Control room: https://www.flickr.com/photos/pigletciamek/albums/72177720300082694
4. Rear mess: https://www.flickr.com/photos/pigletciamek/albums/72177720300082699
5. Diesels: https://www.flickr.com/photos/pigletciamek/albums/72177720300086878
6. Stern: https://www.flickr.com/photos/pigletciamek/albums/72177720300077462
0-6. Alltogether: https://www.flickr.com/photos/pigletciamek/albums/72177720300076411

BS (all photos):
0. Overall: https://brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=584704
1. Bow: https://brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=584706
2. Front mess: https://brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=584707
3. Control room: https://brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=584708
4. Rear mess: https://brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=584709
5. Diesels: https://brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=584710
6. Stern: https://brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=584711

Greetings : o)

Instructions are on Rebrickable: https://reb.li/m/217605

The Su-27 and its derivative Su-35 had been on news during recently times due to the current Russo-Ukrainian War. The Ukrainian Air Force had inherited the Su-27s after the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, this created an interesting scenario where two oppositions are fighting each other with the same weapons.

The Sukhoi Su-27 was the Soviet’s response to the American F-14 and F-15 in the 1980s. The Shenyang J-11 is a Chinese license-built version of the Su-27. The airframe used blended wing body fuselage plus LERX (leading edge root extensions), they are vortex generators to reduce overall wing load to enhance high alpha maneuvering capabilities. I used the 10x3 curved wedges on top of the 12x6 wedge plates to create that look. The entire wings of the Su-27 needs to be more angled on the leading and trailing edges compare to what I can do with the available wedge plates.

The aircraft has two separated podded engines and a twin tail. The 'tunnel' between the two engines, as on the F-14 Tomcat, acts both as an additional lifting surface and hides armament from radar. A pair of 4x1 inverted curved slopes are used for the rectangular intakes, and the two engine pods are built by stacking plates. The twin tails and ventral fins are brick built, not the most accurate of shapes but the horizontal tailplanes are done quite well using different cut tiles.

The 45° cut tiles in white, dark azure and dark blue gave me the chance to try out many different splinter camouflage patterns, this time for the original user of the plane, instead of aggressor squadrons.

My Su-27 Flanker is bigger than the F/A-18E Super Hornet, the two stud-wide central protruding spine pushed apart the engine thrusters and the twin tails which used up a lot of pieces. The nose of the Flanker sits higher relative to the ground due to the blended wing body fuselage. Like the other models from this series, it passes the swooshabilty test.

I kept the black display stand as it is, so you can build a spare stand and use it for your other MOCs. The Su-27 looks great in-flight on display, you can easily remove the landing gear pieces from the model if you prefer to see it flying.

Instructions are on Rebrickable: https://reb.li/m/215524

Instructions are on Rebrickable: https://reb.li/m/216889

Instructions are on Rebrickable: https://reb.li/m/216286

Here is an overall image of them 

My Bushmaster, a very well known ADF vehicle, from the sands of Afghanistan to the fields of Ukraine. 

The 40M, a workhorse of ADF logistics so long as Truckies aren't crashing them. They do this a lot...

I need to update my canvas cover for the back as well.

The Cargo G-Wagon, another logistics vehicle. The canvas cover on this one is in even greater need for an update. 

The G-Wagon Panel Van. I had originally planned for this one to be the 4 doored standard version, but the second set of doors made it look too long. Until I can rectify the issue, I'll keep it the 2 door version. 

The Surveillance Reconnaissance Vehicle. The sexiest G-Wagon, allows choccos to feel like SAScats when they drive them because it looks like it was made for spec ops. 

Sd.Kfz. 250 mit 5cm PAK38 by Veynom, on Flickr

While the standard version was designed for troop transport, there were many variants fulfilling many purposes, just like its longer cousin the Sd.Kfz. 251.

Sd.Kfz. 250 mit 5cm PAK38 by Veynom, on Flickr

This model represents a 5-cm anti-tank gun (PAK) mounted on a modified Sd.Kfz. 250. It includes the side storage boxes and has a longer frame on the rear to provide more space to the gun servants.

Sd.Kfz. 250 mit 5cm PAK38 by Veynom, on Flickr

This variant was seen in Yugoslavia in at least 2 different models. One of them is exhibited at the war museum of Belgrade. It is unfortunately not in good condition with many missing components.

Sd.Kfz. 250 mit 5cm PAK38 by Veynom, on Flickr

I've decided to apply a winter color scheme, which was done by hastily  splash covering the vehicle with some white color easy to remove. This explain why the grey is still visible at the bottom of the vehicle. This type of color scheme is likely to match a German unit fighting in Yugoslavia during the first months of 1945.

Sd.Kfz. 250 mit 5cm PAK38 by Veynom, on Flickr

My model is loosely based on the old 2014 BrickMania version. It is however recolored, rebuilt, detailed, and globally improved as the kit was rather old and no more matching today's standards. I think my version is a bit better. Decals come from my stash of old 1/35 scale models: license plates, black cross, red numbers. The front engine service door sticker is an official lego sticker, or rather, this is the cut-around of an official sticker. It had the right shape and color (LBG). This is a first try for me but I like the results. I will reuse this trick when I need to add more panel hatches or so.

Minifigs are mixing multiple sources, from custom to official. Say "Hi!" to Dengar when you recognize his head.

Sd.Kfz. 250 mit 5cm PAK38 by Veynom, on Flickr

For fans that read until the end:

• Sd. Kfz. = Sonderkraftfahrzeug (special purpose véhiclel)
• This page gives many details about this specific Sd.Kfz. 250 variant.

This particular Sopwith 7F.1 Snipe was captured by the Red Army from British invaders during the Civil War and flown by ace pilot Grigory Stepanovich Sapozhnikov.

This is my first serious biplane model. I never intended to build WWI-era aircraft before that. The build was assembled quickly due to its small size (approximately 1/32 scale). The main problem when building was to find the right parts - my Lego collection is a complete mess.  Cockpit has an instrument panel, joystick and pilot seat and fits one minifigure The decals are hand-made. Sadly, I didn't succeed in recreating the 'Nelly' inscription bechind the cockpit.

The model is quite rough and not very accurate. I am mostly disappointed with the wing mounting angle. Nevertheless, I am quite satisfied with the result. Hope you like it.

Multirole New Generation Jet -1. Affectionately known as "Mingi", with its official designation "Menace", it is a sixth-generation multi-role jet, mainly offensive in nature. The "Menace" was developed in parallel with the "ArrowHead" jet, from which it takes the style of the front fuselage. The "Menace" will have to operate offensively by attacking and neutralizing targets outside national borders. The MNGJ, therefore, can operate as a raider, reconnaissance aircraft, fighter-bomber, and air supremacy jet, depending on the armaments installed. The "Menace" is equipped with the latest avionics technologies and latest-generation sensors, including advanced stealth capabilities and very low infrared signature. It has a top speed of Mach 2.1, an operational range of 1150 km, and a payload of 30 tons (fuel included). Its armament, the same as its brother "ArrowHead", includes air-to-air missiles and air-to-ground missiles (laser, infrared and radar guided, both long and medium-short range), bunker-busters, cruise missiles, anti-ship missiles, and general-purpose bombs. This model completes the "trident": Y-02 "Vanguard" (offense and defense, aircarrier-based), NGF-1 "ArrowHead" (defense, ground-based), MNGJ-1 "Menace" (offense, ground-based).

WW1 is well represented in our hobby, but mostly germans or famous skyblue french.

French 1914 uniforms by LA BRIQUE  DE CAMBRONNE, sur Flickr

So i decided to make french of 1914, with their infamous red pants.

french ww1 verdun lego minifig by LA BRIQUE  DE CAMBRONNE, sur Flickr

And some unknown french troops who should be better known:

french navy riflemen who fought hard at DIXMUDE, BELGIUM

bataillon fusiliers marins marine nationale france ww1 by LA BRIQUE  DE CAMBRONNE, sur Flickr

and french mountain troops, with their big beret (called "tarte", pie in french)

lego chasseur alpin minifig ww1 france verdun by LA BRIQUE  DE CAMBRONNE, sur Flickr

Other unknown french uniforms to come......

be free to visit my flickr to see more.

The AH-64E "Guardian" attack helicopter is the latest version of the AH-64, used by the US Army. This helicopter is fitted with more powerful General Electric T700-GE-701D engines. This gunship comes with new sensors, avionics and has improved night operation capabilities. Furthermore the AH-64E helicopter can control a couple of UAVs. The AH-64E has infra-red suppressing exhaust system and is equipped with chaff and flare dispensers. The AH-64E comes with a 30 mm M230 cannon with 1 200 rounds of ammunition. It has 4 hardpoint on stub wings and can carry various missiles such as Hellfires, Mistrals, Sidewinders and Hydras.

Here are two pictures of the finished model:

Hope it serves at least a some inspiration to those who'd like to build there own.

The first production model of the famous fighter aircraft lacked its iconic Watter tunnel cowling and had a sleek NACA cowling instead. It was equipped with a M-22 engine - a licensed copy of the French Gnome-Rhone "Jupiter" VI. It became the fourth type of aircraft produced at the 21st plant in Gorky (they later manufactured the La-11), so it was designated 'type 4'. It's probably the most obscure I-16 variant, but for me, it's the most beautiful.

This particular I-16 was flown by future Spanish Civil war fighter ace Ivan Trofimovich Yeremenko, who later participated in the Great Patriotic war.

Long ago, I already tried to recreate the legendary plane out of Lego - it was my first Lego model of a real life aircraft - but it didn't satisfy me. After acqiring some dark green parts, I built this new version at 1/32 scale.

This cockpit may look too cramped, but it still fits a pilot minifigure - I tested it myself:

Of course, the landing gear can be retracted:

The fighter plane in flight configuration:

I hope you like it!

Messerschmitt Bf109 G-6 by Veynom, on Flickr

Messerschmitt Bf109 G-6 by Veynom, on Flickr

This is a G-6 sub-version as piloted by Gruppenkommandeur Friedrich-Karl "Nasen" Müller". Nasen was a nightfighter pilot who survived the war with over 30 confirmed victories. My model depicts his G-6 from Summer 1944. Here is below a comparison between a real drawing from his fighter and my creation. Btw, the G version was nicknamed Gustav.

You may detect 2 differences between the above pictures and the below ones ... answer at the end.

Messerschmitt Bf109 G-6 by Veynom, on Flickr

I had to make hard choices for the color section but ultimately, I decided to use LBG, DBG, dark green (I would have preferred a dark dark green) and black for the underside.

Messerschmitt Bf 109G-6/As by Veynom, on Flickr

Decals are custom and come from AIMS for 1/32 scale models, except for the propeller nose where I cut some Lego sticker sheet.

Messerschmitt Bf 109G-6/As by Veynom, on Flickr

Here are a few shots from the field:

Messerschmitt Bf 109G-6 by Veynom, on Flickr

Messerschmitt Bf 109G-6 by Veynom, on Flickr

Messerschmitt Bf 109G-6 by Veynom, on Flickr

Messerschmitt Bf 109G-6 by Veynom, on Flickr

Messerschmitt Bf 109G-6 by Veynom, on Flickr

I had started with the idea of an all black bf109 but as I could not get the corresponding decals for the exact marking, I progressively moved to this camo version. Doing nice camo with bricks remains a challenge, particularly dependant on available colors and shape. But I've hope for the future as TLC just released a part matching perfectly the bf109 nose ...

About the 2 differences:

• The G version has no support for the rear wings ... I had incorrectly mounted 2 antennas like in the E version (Emil).
• In my final version, I made the canopy longer by 1 stud. The top bars are therefore 5-stud long (from cut hoses), instead of 4. It better match the pictures. The comparative picture still have the 4-stud long canopy.

Hope you like it ...

This little model was very tricky to build. Nevertheless, it turned out to be better than I expected it to be when finished. 

Yes, I know that the barrels of the two-gun turrets are too thick, but I think it's better than 1x1 clip plates...

You can find larger photos on my website www.baronsat.net

The MOC is 1/32 scale and features retractable landing gear, working air brakes and cockpit interior with gunsight and instrument panel.

The photo below shows the model's current state after being upgraded slightly. More photos of initial version in my Flickr album.