Legal Notice & Imprint
General Information
Welcome to Quarterscaleplanes. This website is a dedicated, private hobby project and blog curated specifically for the community of 1/48 scale model aircraft enthusiasts, with an emphasis on authentic recreations of WWII-era aviation. As a non-commercial platform, Quarterscaleplanes is operated strictly as a side project by a private individual living in Heitersheim, Germany. The primary mission of this site is the sharing of techniques, historical research, and completed builds without any intent of commercial gain or financial transactions. Please note that this site does not function as an online shop and does not facilitate the sale of products or services.
Operator & Responsible for Content
Liability for Content & Information
The content hosted on these pages has been developed with the highest level of care and personal integrity. However, as modeling is a subjective and evolving hobby, Quarterscaleplanes cannot guarantee the absolute accuracy, completeness, or historical timeliness of every piece of data provided. As a private service provider, we hold responsibility for our original content under general legal principles. Nevertheless, we are not under an obligation to monitor external or stored third-party information or to actively investigate events that may hint at illegal activity. Legal obligations for the immediate removal or blocking of specific information under general law remain unchanged. Liability is only applicable from the specific point in time at which the operator attains knowledge of a verifiable legal violation. Upon notification of such issues, we will act to remove offending content immediately.
External Links & Referrals
This blog frequently refers to external resources and third-party websites through hyperlinks to assist fellow modelers in their research. Because we have no influence over the external content of these linked sites, we cannot assume any liability or warranty for their accuracy or legality. The respective provider or administrative operator of the linked pages is exclusively responsible for their content. All hyperlinks provided were scanned for obvious legal violations at the moment they were added to our articles, and no illegal content was detectable at that time. A permanent, ongoing monitoring of linked content is not feasible without specific, credible evidence of a legal breach. Should we be notified of any violations on linked sites, the respective links will be investigated and removed without delay.
Copyright & Intellectual Property
All original texts, photographs, and build logs produced by the operator of Quarterscaleplanes are subject to international copyright law. The reproduction, duplication, modification, or distribution of any site content beyond the scope of fair use or private citation requires prior written authorization from the site owner. Private, non-commercial downloads and copies of our pages are permitted only for personal study. Third-party content (such as historical photos or kit box art) is used under fair use principles for educational commentary or is attributed accordingly to the original creators. In the event that you believe any content on this site infringes upon your own IP rights, please contact us at info@quarterscaleplanes.com so we can address the matter promptly and respectfully.
Safety & Liability Disclaimer
Scale modeling involves the use of sharp tools, volatile chemicals, glues, and paints that require appropriate safety measures and ventilation. The techniques demonstrated on Quarterscaleplanes are provided 'as is' and should be replicated at the user's own risk. We assume no responsibility for physical injuries, health issues, or damage to property arising from the use of information found on this blog. Furthermore, as an independent hobby site, references to specific hobby brands or modeling products are purely based on personal experience and do not imply an commercial partnership or financial endorsement. This site is run by enthusiasts, for enthusiasts, with the goal of preserving modeling history in 1/48 scale.