iModeler Aviation

Building, painting and finishing scale aircraft models.

From the Thunderbolt family album: P-43 Lancer

About the P-43 "Lancer" The history of the P-43 Lancer is closely linked to the development of one of the most famous icons of American aviation, the P-47 Thunderbolt. Just one look at the amazingly similar appearance of the two [...]

Portuguese SB-17G; (Conversion from B-17G)

History The B-17G was the final version of the Flying Fortress, incorporating all changes made to its predecessor, the B-17F. Many B-17Gs were converted for other missions such as cargo hauling, engine testing and reconnaissance. Initially [...]

MACCHI C 202 FOLGORE ,Tauro model 1/48

Macchi C 202 Tauro Model 1/48 scale. Model with problematic Assembly and in need of comsiderable attention,as well as the correction of many details and the plastering and re-engraving of all the panels line. However,it offers a good basis [...]

Curtiss Tomahawk Mk.II (P-40B) Airfix 1/48

Curtiss Tomahawk Mk.II (P-40B) Airfix 1/48 Here's my representation of the Airfix Tomahawk in 1/48 scale, this aircraft was flown by Sgt. William Earl Houston, No.112 Squadron at Libya in 1941. This model was built Out of the box, I wanted [...]

Dumas Air Express 1/18" scale as Roscoe Turner's Gilmore Oil branded aircraft

More infill projects since my last article. This one is by Dumas Products. It is their kit #317 of the Lockheed Air Express. I decided while I was working on some of the Thompson Racing planes from the '30's that I wanted to build this [...]

1/48 Hobby Boss EMB-314 Tucano

I built this 1/48 Hobby Boss Brazilian EMB-314 Super Tucano about 4 years ago or so. I think this plane is a strong candidate for one of the most attractive aircraft currently in production and deserves a little attention. The Super [...]

1/48 Hasegawa Ki-100-1 Empire of Japan Group Build

Thanks to Louis Gardner for starting this GB as it gave me a reason to build some of the Japanese A/C in my stash. The Ki-100-1 was quite a successful fighter and gave the allies all they could handle towards the end of the war. The Ki-100 [...]

Fine Molds 1/48 Kawasaki Ki-10

Doi Takeo was an engineering school classmate of Horikoshi Jiro, and Doi went on to have an impressive career of his own. He apprenticed at Kawasaki under German chief designer Richard Vogt. After Vogt returned to Germany and Dornier, Doi [...]

Video: 1/72 Airfix Beaufighter TF.10 | Full Build

F-14A VF-154 ''BLACK KNIGHTS''

Beatiful aircraft but in 1/48 they are a lot better easier model kit than hasegawa. Especially in the wheel bays many fit issues and generaly needs a lot of work and putty. The aircraft painted it with Gunze colors and Winsor varnish. The [...]