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The tale of two kits, Revell P-40E and P-40K, 1/72

by Robert Royes on May 14, 2020 · in Aviation · 10 ≡

The vintage P-40E dates back to 1964[my example is actually1971], The P-40K kit was produced in the mid 1990's. When I looked over the K it looked very similar to the old E kit, It looks like some where along the way some one updated the [...]

Vintage Revell Sikorsky H-19

by Roberto Lúcio - Bob on May 14, 2020 · in Aviation · 20 ≡

This is about the iconic Sikorsky H-19, a multi-propose helicopter used by USA and several other countries. In my project to built or restore some old models that could bring me some memories, I restored the Revell H-19 1/48 scale, which I [...]

!/48 Hasegawa KI-43-II Hayabusa (Oscar)

by David Kopielski on May 14, 2020 · in Aviation · 11 ≡

Here is an older build I did on the 1/48 Hasegawa KI-43-II. The instrument panel was part of the Eduard photo etch set. The kit engine I added the push rods to the engine. The camouflage was done by thinning the paint in an aluminum dish [...]

1/48 Civil Ki-15 Babs – Empire of Japan Group Build.

by John Healy on May 14, 2020 · in Aviation · 22 ≡

This is the new Fine Molds kit. Fine Molds has marketed three different versions of this model and mine is the third one finished here on imodeler in the last couple of months. We now have an example of each kit posted. No complaints [...]

1/48 Tamiya JS-2 Finished

by Darren Dickerson on May 14, 2020 · in Armor · 6 ≡

Finished the Tamiya JS-2 (started October 2019) and sat stagnant for a few months as it was missng a sprue ( which was re-ordered and arrived March 2020) - 100% OOB nothing added. A great kit and I painted it in conjunction with the T-55 [...]

Airfix 1/72 Boulton Paul Defiant Mk1

by Alistair Gauld on May 14, 2020 · in Aviation · 18 ≡

Hi There, This was purchased in a well-known Edinburgh model shop over a year ago and Innis picked it, so while I was off work awaiting a Covid-19 test result I thought it was about time it was built. Innis decided it would be wheels [...]

Review: IBG 1/72 Scammell Pioneer SV/2S review

by iModeler Youtube Picks on May 14, 2020 · in Armor, Reviews

Wings of beauty done with plastic out of hell: Do-26 from A-Model.

by Roland Sachsenhofer on May 14, 2020 · in Aviation · 24 ≡

One of the most beautiful airplanes realized with one of the ugliest kits I have ever seen. Aren't these interesting contrasts? I have built this model already in 2015, but I think you see this beautiful aircraft built much too rarely. I [...]

Sea Harrier FRS.1

by Richard Mcstay on May 13, 2020 · in Aviation · 32 ≡

Evening all. It's lucky you are seeing this build because it went in the bin twice! It is a Tamiya 1/48 rendition of the famous jump jet, and also my favourite aircraft of all time. I bought this at last years Northern model show for about [...]

Airfix 1/48 Hawker Sea Fury FB.11 - 803 Naval Air Squadron - Royal Canadian Navy - HMCS Warrior - 1948

by Richard Bungay on May 13, 2020 · in Aviation · 16 ≡

This is a fun kit - easy to assemble with good fit. The panel lines are really sharp but the interior details are sparse and kind of soft. Ailerons, rudder and elevators are separate pieces which is nice. The decals are excellent - [...]