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TAMIYA 1/35th CHEIFTAIN TANK (another build)

by Tony Anderton on May 16, 2021 · in Uncategorized · 4 ≡

Hot on the heels of my last Chieftain being handed back to it's owner (1 week to be precise), i have been asked to build ANOTHER! Learning from mistakes made on the last one, here we go again! Also, first time using a Matt Black Primer [...]

Mean and Green Down Under...1/48 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.VIII, 79 Sqn RAAF

by Reinhard Spreitzhofer on May 16, 2021 · in Aviation · 8 ≡

Eduard kit built in 2016. Wanted something different than the usual two-tone camo so I suggested my dad to do a Foliage Green Aussie Spit. Sadly the decal aftermarket for green Spits isn´t big. Finally I found a nice sheet from DK Decals [...]

Video: Messerschmitt P1099B Full video Build – REVELL (Heavy Armour B)

by iModeler Youtube Picks on May 16, 2021 · in Aviation

1/72 scale Messerschmitt P1099B Heavy Armour Revell 04359 This is a "What if 1950" build of a Heavy Armour Destroyer. DISCLAIMER: I am NOT! being paid to promote this kit, paints, tools and to make this video! Thanks! Music [...]

Centurion 1973 Sho't Kal (Updated pics)

by Ko Lok Kan, Arthur on May 15, 2021 · in Armor · 10 ≡

It has been too long since my previous post...I've been busy working on other aspects of life. And now here are the more pictures I took on the Sho't Kal build. While I'm taking shots of details, I found out that I didn't really do much on [...]

Light this candle - Models 1/72 Mercury Redstone - Freedom 7

by Alistair Gauld on May 15, 2021 · in Space · 18 ≡

I picked this up and started building as a distraction and what I thought would be a simple build. The kit is superb. The escape tower needs a little forethought and patience but the photoetch was a nightmare to get off the sprue and [...]

Arma Hobby 1/72 Grumman Wildcat Mk. VI/Martlet

by Alistair Gauld on May 15, 2021 · in Aviation · 20 ≡

Hi There, What can I say it's Arma. A cracking wee kit. The only fit issue I found was with the Canopy. Primed with Tamiya Neutral Grey, Painted with Colourcoats Sky Type S, Extra Dark Sea Grey, Dark Slate Grey, Light Aircraft Grey and [...]

Finemolds Savoia S.21F & Curtiss R3C-0, 1/48. The Porco Rosso Pair.

by Harvey R. on May 15, 2021 · in Aviation · 17 ≡

The Savoia S.21F and Curtiss R3C-0 were two models I completed at the end of the first UK lockdown last year and shine brightly against the normal camouflaged warbird I make, both aircraft come from the brilliant animated movie 'Porco [...]

Diamond Nose...1/48 North American P-51D Mustang, 356th FG USAAF

by Reinhard Spreitzhofer on May 15, 2021 · in Aviation · 6 ≡

Built in 2013, this was the third Merlin Mustang my dad built, but the first he did correct, regarding the wings. Back then it was new info for us that the P-51 had sealed/filled panel lines on the wings. Besides that the wings were [...]

Video: Rivet Detail With Fine Wire

by iModeler Youtube Picks on May 15, 2021 · in How-to · 1 ≡

This video explains how to create rivet detail with fine wire pins. (link)

That Eduard Emil

by Phillip Friddell on May 14, 2021 · in Aviation · 13 ≡

This is the Eduard Bf109E, done as an E-7 flown by JG-27 during Operation Marita, the Luftwaffe's foray into the Balkans in support of the ad hoc invasion of those countries by Germany. I built this one for two reasons, the first being [...]