All Entries in the "Art & Models" Category
Crashed Hawker Hurricane Model Diorama, Hornchurch
This image by Lightningboy2000 brilliantly captures a model Hawker Hurricane crash diorama, set in the Pacific theatre during World War Two.
Vintage Visions: Villemard’s 1910 Depictions of 21st Century Aviation
Flying machines were in their infancy in 1910. But that didn’t stop eccentrics dreaming of a time when aircraft were so ubiquitous that bars and restaurants would offer ‘fly-throughs’.
MiG-21 Monument Looks Like Urban Art
This MiG-21 was reportedly used as a remote-controlled drone before becoming a Ukrainian Air Force monument. Now displayed in the town of Vinnytsia, the brightly coloured former Soviet-built fighter almost looks like an urban art exhibit.
6 Full Size Replica Aircraft used as Movie Props
Even in modern day film making, full size replica aircraft are required for close-up shots to ensure authenticity. Here are 6 movie prop aircraft, from fictional stealth fighters to historic wartime bombers.
Darth Vader Hot Air Balloon Takes to the Sky
Here’s a site that would have any self respecting Jedi Knight hiding behind his lightsabre – the massive form of a Darth Vader hot air balloon taking to the sky at the Guanajuato International Air Balloon Festival in Mexico.
ZE728: Fiona Banner’s “Tornado” Bell Exhibited at Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
Artist Fiona Banner is known for her provocative aviation-themed exhibits. This 2010 commission saw a battered Tornado F3 fighter rescued from the scrap man and recycled into a large bell for the Cultural Olympiad in the North East.
Painting an F-22 Raptor
Do you plan to build an F-22 Raptor model kit and need some painting advice? If so, why not learn from the pros? This image shows employees at the Lockheed plant in Marietta, Georgia painting “Raptor 18″, the first operational F-22 to be delivered to the U.S. Air Force.
Slovak MiG-29 Painted in Digital “Cloudcam” Pattern
This Slovak Air Force MiG-29 may look like it needs a fresh coat of paint, but it is actually wearing an innovative digital camouflage scheme called Cloudcam, developed around 2008 by HyperStealth Biotechnology Corp.
Rare Behind-the-Scenes Footage from 1969 “Battle of Britain” Film
After 30 years in its owners loft, this rare behind-the-scenes footage of the making of the 1969 Battle of Britain film was finally rediscovered. Re-recorded on digital video, it is a historic reminder of one of the greatest war film productions.
Aircraft in Movies: Wings Museum Offers World War Two Film Props for Hire
The post-war film industry featured numerous aircraft in movies. But after more than 65 years, authentic aircraft props are not as easy to find. Enter Wings Museum, which offers a variety of fully equipped vintage aviation props for hire.
