WW2 aircraft modelling guides for model kit builders

WW2 Modeller is a free World War II aircraft modelling reference for scale aircraft builders, covering model kits, paint colours, camouflage schemes, squadron markings, real aircraft stories, reference photos and aftermarket links.

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Dedicated to World War II aircraft modellers. Accurate guides, references, and inspiration for your next build.

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Popular Aircraft Guides

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Supermarine Spitfire
RAF fighterSupermarine Spitfire
Hawker Hurricane
RAF fighterHawker Hurricane
Messerschmitt Bf 109
Luftwaffe fighterMesserschmitt Bf 109
North American P-51 Mustang
USAAF fighterNorth American P-51 Mustang
Lavochkin La-5
LavochkinLavochkin La-5
Macchi C.205 Veltro
MacchiMacchi C.205 Veltro
Mitsubishi A6M Zero
MitsubishiMitsubishi A6M Zero
Dornier Do 17
DornierDornier Do 17

Paint Codes & References

Cross-match RAF, Luftwaffe, USAAF, IJN, IJAAF, VVS and Regia Aeronautica colours using practical modelling equivalents and theatre notes.

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Kits & Aftermarket

Build routes, sprues, aftermarket priorities and practical buying guidance from a modeller’s bench rather than a plain list.

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Books & References

Reference shelves, camouflage guides, aircraft monographs and story-driven reading routes for your next World War II aircraft build.

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Useful routes

Popular build guides

Useful entry routes into kits, paints, techniques and theatre-led WW2 aircraft builds.

Build routeWW2 aircraft model kitsKit routes by subject, scale and build difficulty.Build routePaint conversion chartBrand equivalents across RAF, Luftwaffe, USAAF and more.Build routeLuftwaffe mottlingAirbrush control for German fighter camouflage.Build routePacific weatheringSalt, fading, coral dust and carrier wear.Build routeBattle of Britain coloursRAF and Luftwaffe paint routes for 1940 subjects.
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Project pageAbout WW2 ModellerWhat the project is and why it exists.Project pageHow ratings are decidedHow kit ratings and difficulty labels are judged.Project pageSources and referencesHow references, paint notes and kit routes are built.Project pagePaint match disclaimerWhy paint matches are practical equivalents.Project pageCorrections and contributionsHow to suggest fixes, sources or better recommendations.