About the project

About WW2 Modeller

WW2 Modeller is a free World War II aircraft modelling field manual built to connect aircraft history, model kits, paint colours, markings, weathering and reference material in one place.

What this site is for

WW2 Modeller exists to help aircraft modellers turn a kit choice into a better researched build. The site brings together aircraft guides, unit context, camouflage notes, paint equivalents, kit routes, theatre maps, articles, techniques and reference links so the modeller can make sensible decisions before cutting the first part from the sprue.

It is written as a practical modelling reference rather than a formal academic history. The aim is accuracy, usefulness and transparency: where a subject is uncertain, the page should point you towards the right checks rather than pretending every colour, marking or aircraft fit is settled beyond doubt.

Who made it

The site is a personal modelling-reference project by Luke Keattch, built around a long-standing interest in World War 2 aircraft, scale modelling and the stories behind individual machines, squadrons and theatres.

It is not a museum, archive or manufacturer database. It is a hobby reference project that tries to connect reliable modelling information in one place, while staying open to corrections from experienced modellers, historians and subject specialists.

How to use it

Start with the Aircraft Index if you know the aircraft, Paint Codes if you know the scheme, Kits & Aftermarket if you are choosing what to buy, or Theatre Maps if you want a campaign-led build route. For the best results, treat each page as a starting point: choose a specific aircraft, unit, theatre and date, then check photos, kit instructions and specialist references before committing to markings or paint.

Trust and reference pages