The Academy Database at iModeler
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The 2nd Set of RCAF decals
Academy's 1/48 scale F-15E Strike Eagle had a major problem with its' one piece windscreen/canopy. I had the experience to solve the problem by sanding off the ridge line. I only use 3M's wet/dry sandpaper that is kept in water 24/7 for [...]
1/48 Academy B-25B “Doolittle Raider”
This is the Accurate Miniatures 1/48 B-25B “Doolittle Raiders”. I built it as the “Ruptured Duck” which was the aircraft followed in the film "Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo".
The “Ruptured Duck” was the 7th aircraft to [...]
Academy F-4 J US Navy 1/48
Hello,
Here goes my last project, entering the "phabulous" Phantom World. I've chosen the Academy kit because I've read some good reviews about it. But, I must say it wasn't a flawless building. I've encountered a few issues like [...]
Academy M-151A1 in 1/35
Hi Guys here is my Academy, M151 A1 in 1/35 scale.
Aftermarket parts:
Legend 1/35 M151A2 Detailing Set
Colors and weathering effects, by Ammo-Mig and Tamiya.
Have a great day!
Burma Banshee P-40N,Academy 1/72,Teeth and Fang.
Another P-40, can you stand it! The Academy kit gives you a choice of doing a M or a N version I've done a M once before . I originally intended to use the kit decals but as in the past the Academy decals in this kit gave me trouble, so I [...]
M10 Régiment Blindé de Fusiliers-Marins
Hello from New Zealand: Been a while since I shared a build, so... It's hard to explain, the M10 is just one of those subjects that has a very definite appeal to me, but I would never commit to building one until recently because I knew my [...]
Academy, IDF M151 A2 in 1/35 scale
Hi Guys here is my Academy, IDF M151 A2 in 1/35 scale.
Aftermarket parts:
Legend 1377 1/35 M151A2 Detailing Set
Eduard 1/35 M-151A1 Shmira photo-etch
1/35 AEF Designs Israeli IDF M151 Shmira jeep resin conversion HTF
CMK 1/35 M151 MUTT IDF [...]
Douglas SBD-2
This is the Academy boxing of the Accurate Miniatures kit. I bought it second-hand for my wife to give me for Christmas in 2018 and I couldn't wait to start it straight away. It only took me about three months elapsed time to finish, [...]
Academy 1/48 F4U-1 Corsair
I bring to you my F4U-1 Corsair in 1/48th scale, a gift from Louis Gardner. This model was a labor to build. I loved the kit so much. It was a fun project and even had some unexpected challenges fit wise that I ended up solving. I thought [...]
