iModeler Monthly Overview - February 2018
#1. Lockheed C 141A Starlifter, 50227, 62nd MAW USAF.
1/200 Dragon, I removed the pilots and covered the undercarriage bays inside the cabin, finished in MM enamels with Future over kit and other decals, build started early 2006.
#3. 1/144 Eduard Spitfire Mk IXc
I have just completed this little kit in 1/144. It is my first ever build in this scale and a nice diversion from those huge 1/72 kits I usually build! This was built OOB and painted with AK Extreme Metal and MRP paints. The next one will [...]
#4. Lublin R-XIIID 1/32 Lukgraph
My Lublin R-XIIID resin model
Paint Bilmodel, MRpaint, Gunze i Hataka
#5. Mauve 1/48 P-40N-1
The P-40N was the final P-40 sub-type to see operational service. Appearing in 1943, it was an attempt on the part of Curtiss to lighten the airframe and improve performance. The P-40N-1 was outwardly indistinguishable from the preceding [...]
#6. Random Award december received. Thank you Imodeler.
Thank you Martin and the iModeler team for my prize for winning the december random award.
The package with the new tooled 1/72 kit of the Airfix Bristol Beaufighter TF.X was waiting for me at home after arriving back from Nuremberg last [...]
#7. Eduard 1/48 WE P-400 Aircobra -Guadalcanal
My last work, Eduard model, very nice enjoyable build. Hope that you liked too.
#9. Model of the Month Dec.'17 - Fish on a String and Sword in a Bag
Greetings everyone,
all day long I am feeling happy, don't know why... Ah yes, it's this Tamiya's "String-bag" that arrived with the mail! 🙂
It is true - the value of a kit for us modelers is much greater than the sum of its [...]
#10. A Better Hobby Knife for Scale Modeling
This video presents information about several choices for alternatives to the common hobby knife. The handles shown are more ergonomic and the blades are sharper.
#11. Reaper Miniature Undead jester
This is a 28mm Undead jester from Reaper Miniatures. I ended up basing my colour choice on the one the company did for theirs. The red and black seemed a good idea so instead of trying to muck around and come up with something new I went [...]
#13. 1/700 Russian Submarine Typhoon "Game Over (Remake)"
Diorama, which was made from epoxy resin last year, turned yellow. So I remake this one.
#14. 1/700 CV-13 Franklin “Hit by a Kamikaze”
1/700 Scale
Trumpeter & Fly Hawk
19 March 1945, USS Franklin was attacked by Kamikaze.
The photograph was much more exaggerated than the actual model. ha ha ha ^^;;
#15. TS-11 Iskra, Arma Hobby 1/72
Hello everyone.
This beauty is ready for inspection. The producer is Arma Hobby (short run). I used Tamiya colors and Gunze varnish.
Cheers mates,
Mladen.
#16. Kitty Hawk 1/48 SEM
Just off the bench last night. Built completely OOB with kit decals used. Finished in Gunze Mr. Color and Tamiya. Painted the elevator travel areas a there was no decal for them. Kit seat was used. Not that bad of a kit. Wish there [...]
#18. Tiger I Ausf Afrika
The Tamiya kit, 1/35 scale, with Modelkasten tracks and Aber PE. I added a Jordi Rubio aluminium gun barrel too.
This Tiger I is the tank of the Lt. Vermehren and belong to I/Sch.Pz.Reg. 501 in Tunisia. The Tiger I #121 was disabled by a [...]
#19. McDonnell F-15 Eagle – Academy 1/144
First build of the year, which was completely accidental. While cleaning out a cabinet in the garage, I came across this kit under a pile of old magazines. I have no idea where it came from or why I had it, but I'm a s****r for orphaned [...]
#20. Taj Mahal, non-scale, Piececool
Hi Imodelers,
I once put my '3d-Metal Puzzle' Eiffel tower model with base. this is successive work done.
There is many of Taj Mahal (also Eiffel tower) 3d metal puzzle models in market. I recommend this Piececool's one because it's only [...]
#21. Spitfire Mk. Vb Jan Zumbach’s EN951 1:32 Hobby Boss, Eduard
RFD EN951 of Jana Zumbach.
For cockpit and flaps Eduard photoetches were used. Poor rubber wheels from kit were replaced with Eduard
s resin. Cockpit door and horizontal stabilizers are from Quickboos. Spinner is piece of art done by [...]
#22. FRX-99 Rafe “Hammerhead” UAV (1/144, Platz)
So many nice models from the past history here, so maybe something else from the future …
An upcoming UAV Multi-Purpose Fighter FRX-99 Rafe "Hammerhead". Note those missiles above and below wings. (The coin only gives an [...]
#23. The Model of the month Prize for November has arrived.......At Last.
I arrived back home from the Congo last night after an unintended stay of 4 weeks, needless to say, I was absolutely finished from all the traveling and suffering from extreme withdrawal symptoms from a lack of building. Also, I received [...]
#24. Bandai 1/48 AT-ST
After hearing such great things about these Bandai Star Wars kit, I had to try something out of character. Even though these are 'snap tite' kits, they are premium quality and well engineered =. Plenty of detail. Almost zero filling and [...]
#25. Pilatus PC 21, 1/32 Scale Scratch Build, Part 6
Well back at the bench, with all the things going on, I thought I would sit down and take my mind off things, so I decided to start with the wings, and this is what I have done so far.
Firstly I marked out the wings on a piece of plastic [...]
#26. Leaving the Chosin Reservoir
On 27th Nov. 50, thousands of Chinese troops swarmed over the frozen Yalu River, on the N. Korean/Chinese border, cutting off US Marines in the Chosin Reservoir area. Over the next ten days the Marines, with air support from both the Navy [...]
#27. just some ladders...
OK, the title is a bit ironic. They are Tu-22m3 boarding platforms in 1:72 scale.
This little kit from North Star Models, with its fragile components, no rigidity and no surface area for but-joining the spiderweb of photo-etch, is one of [...]
#28. Judging interest - Nose Art group build
Ok everyone, I was sitting around watching it rain and looking at my pile of projects, all which have some great nose art to them so I decided to post and see if there would be any interest in a Nose Art Group Build.
My thoughts are - any [...]
#29. 1/48 Hasegawa Hurricane I
This is a Hurricane I flown by Robert Stanford-Tuck. I added elevators and wheels by Ultracast, Falcon rear canopy, a Yahu instrument panel, and a pilot figure bashed together from my parts box. Not happy with the snow base. Too [...]
#30. Year of the Cat: Monogram F9F-5 Panther "the Bluetail Fly"
USS Princeton’s deployment on the line at the beginning of her final Korean deployment in April-May 1953 saw nine pilots shot down, with seven of the nine killed or missing. Among the dead was Lt(jg) Richard “Stretch” Clinite of [...]
#31. 1/32 Tamiya F4U-1A Corsair VMF-214
I highly recommend this model due it's incredible level of detail out of the box, as well as, the high standard of engineering resulting in perfect fits. Yes, at over $150.00 USD, it is considered pricey, but after building this wonderful [...]
#32. Dental Acrylic for Scale Model Construction
This video demonstrates the various uses of dental acrylic for the construction of scale models. Dentsply Free Flow product # 680015
#33. Making of the “huffer” – Garrett-Airesearch GTC-85 Air Transportable APU – scratchbuilt, 1:48
Hi All! Happy new modelin' year to everyone first as this will be my first article this year. Ops! I didn't do as much modeling recently as I wanted but there are seome progress. I made the mistake last year that I wached Ken Burns and [...]
#34. Porsche 918 Spyder
Hello again! First of all may I just say this new website is looking snazzy! Thanks for all the hard work that has gone on behind the scenes!
In recent years the term 'super car' has become all to common. The performance and specifications [...]
#36. International Toy Fair 2018 Nuremberg
Hello everyone,
I'm happy to share a little impression of the kits I've seen during my visit at the International Toy Fair in Nuremberg last week.
This is a professional trade fair with over 2600 companies from over 45 countries presenting [...]
#37. 1/48 Gallery UH-34 Navy Helicopter
This model has been in my stash since it was 1st released some years ago. IMHO it is the best model in 1/48 of this famous Helo. It assembled with minimal issues but was tricky in places. The trick is lot's of dry fitting of the various [...]
#38. The Basic Airbrush
This video is the first in my series on airbrushing for scale model construction. It presents the basics of airbrush design, function and controls.
For more information about airbrushing scale models, visit my web page at: (link)
Contact [...]
#39. 1/48 Hasegawa QF-4 Aerial Target Conversion
Finally finished this thing. It was a kit that I bought about 20 years ago when I was getting back into model building. After market includes Eduard seats and exhaust, as well as a couple of parts from an ancient resin cockpit set. The [...]
#40. 1/48 scale ICM #48244, Dornier Do-17Z-2 kit review… we have another winner!
A little while ago I posted an article on the new 1/48 scale ICM He-111. In that article I mentioned doing another review on the Do-17.
This will give me an opportunity to try out the new format that Martin and his staff have been working [...]
#41. NEW! TAMIYA British Tank Churchill Mk.VIII Crocodile (video preview).
Brand New - TAMIYA 1/48 British Tank Churchill Mk.VIII Crocodile video preview.
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Thanks for watching!
All the best!
Dusan.
#42. 1/48 Gloster Meteor F.8
This is the second issue of the recent Airfix kit. It includes markings for two RAAF 77 Sq. Korean War veterans and a Dutch aerobatic team example. This issue also differs from the initial RAF release in that it includes eight 60lb. [...]
#43. A little bit of Italy - SM. 79T Corsa
Hi guys, I’m back with an old model. But just a little bit of history.
The tri-motor S-79T was a long-range version of the S-79C with increased fuel capacity and Alfa Romeo 126 KC34 engines. Three S-79Cs were converted to S-79Ts, the T [...]
#44. REVELL @ Nürnberg 2018
New kits by Revell @ Nürnberg Toy Fair 2018 Spielwarenmesse.
For more detils about the new kits from REVELL please visit:
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Thanks for watching!
All the best!
Dusan.
#45. Iwata RG3L for Scale Modeling
This video reviews the Iwata RG3L. It also demonstrates how to set up the RG3L and use it.
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#46. Kasserine Pass-Tunisia GB Update
Well, it has been about 4 months since we started the Kasserine Pass Group Build ((link)), and the Group has been graced by some remarkable work-in-progress threads, by some remarkable modelers. The purpose of this headline is to call [...]
#47. Nose Art Group build - update
I've received several questions about the March 1st start date for this build. I selected that day arbitrarily to give people some time to choose a project, but the response has been pretty good already, so if anyone participating would [...]
#48. F4J 1/48 EDUARD
I already put this model here for you, but today i have oportunity to make better photod for you so once again Phabolous Phantom 🙂 Hope nobody will be angry for double post will not happen again. Next time i will make beter photos on [...]
#49. 1942 Harley-Davidson WLA by Italeri
As the United States prepared for the likelihood of war in 1940, Harley-Davidson was tasked with building a general-purpose motorcycle for the US Army. Based upon their existing W-series bikes, the resulting bike used a high-compression [...]
#50. The Tamed Horse: Captured Mustang P-51D, Italeri 1:72
This is the Tamed Horse, second entry in my "Caged Birds" collection about captured planes. This scheme came from Pinterest
The kit is a Italeri F-51D Mustang with Reheat Models P51D/K PE and Vallejo and Mig paints, plus some [...]
#51. Special Hobby 1/48 Saab Viggen AJ-37
Good morning from Viet Nam !
This is my lattest build, the Saab Viggen AJ-37 from Special Hobby. This is actuallu a rebox of Tarangus Viggen with the added of color PE for the cockit.
The fit is good overall, consider the nature of limit [...]
#52. Tamiya Chieftain Mk. V 1/35
An old kit and a young kid come together fairly well to make this. I did very light reading on the kit and saw various people saying this kit is relatively in accurate. How it is inaccurate, I don't know, but I think the kit is quite [...]
#53. Making the Cut
This video describes the method that I used to correct the hull for the Trumpeter 1/350 USS Texas and Trumpeter 1/350 USS New York.
#54. Correcting the Trumpeter USS Texas Hull pt. 2
This video is the second part of the Trumpeter USS Texas and Trumpeter USS New York hull corrections.
#55. Pzkpfw IV, ausf. H (Revell, 1:72)
This is quite good kit, nothing for beginners, but very nice molded and full of details in this scale.
I have built it right from the box, with no modifications, with no weathering as this was a purpose - it was really straightforward [...]
#56. Expanding Your Horizons
This video demonstrates a simple technique for lengthening or widening structures of plastic models. The example here uses the hull correction for an Academy M12.
#57. 1/35 MENG 6X6 USMC Truck in desert scheme
OK, it's time to post something besides aircraft and helicopters. My 2nd favorite subject is armor and military vehicles. So I recently finished this 6x6 Cougar made popular from extensive use during our current involvement in the [...]
#58. 1/32 Wingnut Wings (WNW) Fokker E.VI (Late)
It's hard to describe a WNW model, you need to build one to experience it to truly understand what wonderful pieces of model engineering they are. Yes, some feel they are pricey but when you really consider what you get, compared to the [...]
#59. 1/48 Scale Monogram P-47D (Razorback)
The Monogram P-47 Razorback has always been an impressive model to me, good detail for the time, without any of the toy like action of earlier kits. Plus, it is a Thunderbolt! Next to the B-25H, this is one of my favorite aircraft of all [...]
#60. 1/35 TAMIYA CENTAUR
This is a Centaur at the period of Greek civil war on 1946.I hope you like it.
#62. 1/48 Scale Revell P-40E Warhawk
The P-40E Warhawk that is currently put out by Revell is, in fact, a true Revell aircraft kit. I had never built this model as a kid, as it was Revell, and not Monogram (back in those days, there was brand loyalty, especially with aircraft [...]
#63. 1/48 Scale Monogram Spitfire Mk IX
The Monogram Spitfire Mk IX is an extremely simple kit, ala the Monogram Zero or BF-109. But not only is it a good-looking aircraft overall (who does not love the thoroughbred look of the Spitfire), it was for a long time, the only [...]
#64. Pilatus PC 21, 1/32 Scale Scratch Build, Part 7
Been doing some building, and really enjoying myself,
This is what I have been up to,
Detailed the wheel wells, added some pluming, I can't seem to find much on the PC 21 on the net, I did find the bottom of the wing which was taken [...]
#65. Douglas TBD-1 Devastator 1/48 Monogram
This is my first Monogram and i very satisfited with this kit. Old but beautiful.
The Douglas TBD Devastator was an American torpedo bomber of the United States Navy, ordered in 1934, it first flew in 1935 and entered service in 1937. At [...]
#66. 1/48 Scale Monogram B-17G Flying Fortress
The Monogram B-17G was the first big multi-engine aircraft model that I ever built when I was a kid. It was big and it had a lot of guns. The bomb bay could not be displayed open, but that was never a concern back then. Also, it had ground [...]
#67. The Chopper
The Chopper II is an extremely handy tool to have on your modeling bench. Here is a simple addition that will make transferring measurements a lot easier.
#68. Measuring Tools for Scale Modeling
Measuring tools are an essential to any scale modeling workbench. Here are several the measuring tools that I use most often. Here is a link to my webpage with additional information on more measuring tools for scale modeling [...]
#69. 1/48 Scale Monogram Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat
The Monogram Wildcat is a Wildcat, but I am not sure which one it is. Is it a Wildcat F4F, or a Wildcat FM 1? The FM 1 was made by GM, and the F4F by Grumman. The tail looks tall, like the FM series, and there are only 4 machine guns in [...]
#70. P-47D30 – 1/72 – Tamiya
I used Tamiya kit with Eduard PE set. Kit represents D25 version. I builded the part from the back to the tail to convert it to the D30 version. I sprayed Tamiya gloss black to prepare the surface for metallic paint. Then I used Gunze [...]
#72. “Year of the Cat” Group Build a freindly reminder…………
They say that all good things must come to an end. That sounds like a real "bummer" doesn't it ?
The Chinese New Year will start on February 16th, which is only a few days away.
Unfortunately that will be the [...]
#73. An Alternative to a Contour Gauge
This video explains why a contour gauge is not always a very good choice for scale modeling and demonstrates a more precise way to transfer contours.
#74. Completed Hanger
This is one of the three structures in my Caribbean airport diorama that was covered in part in an earlier article. The hanger of course is the centerpiece of the diorama. The weathering is typical of what happens to these corrugated [...]
#75. Hasegawa 1/48 scale Nakijima Ki-43 II
I found a diagram of this aircraft years ago and always thought it to be an attractive scheme. I stashed it away in my reference box. A box of ideas for someday / maybe. Not too long ago I found myself with a 1/48 scale Hasegawa kit in my [...]
#76. 1/48 AMK Kfir Fighter Jet....A new molding for a Legendary Fighter
I always loved the Mirage and related Kfir jets used by several air forces including the Israeli military. I had not built a 1/48 Delta wing in some time so when the new company AMK released this model it was time to build another. I had [...]
#77. Nürnberg 2018
Spielwarenmesse®, the international toy fair in Nuremberg/Germany.
For more details about Spielwarenmesse® Nürnberg please visit :
(link)
Save the date!
Spielwarenmesse® Nürnberg
30 January - 3 February 2019.
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#78. Me262A-1a on tow with Kettenkraftrad.
1/48th scale Tamiya Me262A-1a & Kettenkraftrad
Red 13, 111/EJG 2 flown by Oberstleutnant Heinz Bar.
The only addition was etched seat belts.
Painted with Aeromaster & Tamiya Acrylics, & weathered with artist gouache.
#80. 1/72 Sword Spitfire Mk Vc Trop
This is my 1/72 Sword Spitfire Mk Vc Trop Markings are for MA292 flown by F/O Lawrence Weggery RNZAF of 615 Squadron RAF at Dohazari, India, Jan 1944. The markings are from the kit. I added IFF "cheese cutter" antennas from [...]
#81. Tasca Asuka Sherman Suspension Tips
This video describes several construction methods of the Tasca Asuka Sherman VVS Suspension bogie. Tasca Asuka M4 Sherman models have long been acknowledged as the most accurate and this video will help modelers utilize their unique [...]
#82. 1/48 Trumpeter T-38A Talon Jet Trainer: Gem of a Kit
I always loved the T-38 but had never built this ride as a 1/48 Kit. When a good customer of mine asked if I could build one for him in standard trainer scheme I jumped at the chance. I researched the two competing kits of this bird [...]
#83. Revell 1/72 P-47M
Salute, gents.
This is Revell's P-47M in 1/72, a kit which has strong and weak points. It is a bit of a mixed bag: some of the molding is great, with fine details (wings, most of the fuselage, landing gear and wheels), and there are parts [...]
#84. T-55 in the rough
Just to test out the new site, here's a couple shots of an 'ol fave I built last year. It's got an Aber barrel and Friul tracks, along with scratch made fuel tank straps and fuel lines. The other pic is a trophy I built for one of our [...]
#85. Working with Scale Drawings
Properly sized plans are extremely useful when building scale models. This video describes a convenient method for working with scale drawings.
#86. 1/32 MT FUJI EAGLE JASDF
I had wanted to do this project for such a LOOOOONG time! Searched for the kit/decals for over a decade and finally resigned myself to the fact that it was permanently out of print. Then a 1/72 scale, sealed Hasegawa kit popped up on eBay [...]
#87. Year of the Cat: 1/48 Testors/Hawk F8F-2 Bearcat
I want to thank Louis Gardner for starting this group build and inviting me to come along with my cat entry. Since I was a little late to the party I picked a kit that I thought would be simple and fast. So presented for your view today is [...]
#88. Creating Scribed Detail
This video explains three different methods for creating scribed detail for scale model construction. Details about the different Swiss Pattern Files can be found here: (link)
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#89. iModeler tutorial – Editing comments
Posting a reply or comment on iModeler is a easy enough, but what happens if you made a typo and want to correct it? Or maybe even regret posting your comment in the first place?
Don't worry, we have you covered. Comments and replies on [...]
#90. 1/35 Takom Chieftain Mk.11 Main Battle Tank
This is the 1st Takom model I have built and was excited to give it a go. At the time of purchase it was a brand new release for them. I think they have covered most of the versions of this legendary war machine. Overall I was impressed [...]
#91. 1/25 Richard Petty Short-Track Dodge Dart NASCAR Kit-Car
I grew up near a NASCAR short-track called "Seekonk Speedway". As a kid and an adult I loved the look of these short-track cars. But as a kid I struggled with getting the model cars to look like the real thing. I switched to [...]
#92. Year of the Cat Group Build. Monogram 1/48 F9F Panther from The Bridges at Toko-Ri
I've been wanting to do a Panther for a while. I had a stillborn attempt back when I was in high school when the kit first came out. I was impressed at how well it went together and have always wanted to try again. I had a few troubles [...]
#93. The Airport Rotating Beacon
Every airport diorama needs a rotating beacon. To fill that function, I purchased a Lionel rotating beacon, model 494. However there are many problems with accuracy, as this unit is intended for "O" scale electric train [...]
#94. Year of the Cat Group Build. 1/48 scale Tamiya F4F-4 Wildcat
When Louis announced this group project I had already been eyeballing my trusty old Tamiya kit that had been sitting on shelf for some time. This was just the excuse I needed to get it going.
I choose to go with the classic pre-war/early [...]
#95. SAAF Saab JAS 39 Gripen C -- 48th scale kit by Kitty Hawk (kit no. KH80117)
This was the third of my South African Air Force jet builds. The kit gave me virtually no issues, apart from the dive brakes not fitting too well in the closed position. Finish is good and the surface detail is fine. Paints used were Mr [...]
#96. Mini Spray Guns for Scale Modeling
This video presents three different types of miniature spray guns that are useful in painting scale models. Mini spray guns can be an airbrush, conventional spray gun, or HVLP type. This video explains the differences and uses of each. [...]
#97. Year of the Cat Group Build: BF 109 E4/7 Trop, Tamiya 1/48, ‘Yellow 6’ – Hans Joachim Marseille – in ‘Leopard Camo’
The mentality of those whose families fought and suffered on the ‘right side of history’ is often, understandably, to automatically consign those fighting on the other side, to a pigeon hole that does not allow for admiration. During [...]
#98. The First Time
How many remember their first time? No, not that first time, but the first time you sat down with a model kit. Well here is my first time. I was about the age of my avatar when my mother purchased this Aurora kit for me.
It was the late [...]
#99. Creating Raised Panel Surface Detail
This video explains two methods for creating raised panel surface detail on scale models.
#100. Creating Engraved and Raised Surface Detail
This video presents several methods for engraving and adding on raised panel detail on scale modelsE
#101. Custom Blade for Creating Recessed Detail
This video explains how to make a custom blade for creating a recessed edge for scale modeling.
#102. Witold Lanowski’s P-47M of the 56th fighter Group
Writing in the "Flight Journal," P-47 special issue, famed Grumman test pilot Corky Meyer - the last actual "airplane guy" to head a major airplane company - named the P-47 Thunderbolt the "best fighter of World [...]
#103. HMB Endeavour Diorama Project
This is a project I've been working on a couple of months now. It's Mantua's 1/60 model of the Bark Endeavour, which I'm developing into a diorama.
I bought the kit in an online auction for £30; it still retails for £160+ so it may seem [...]
#104. 1/48 scale Airfix A05128 Boulton Paul Defiant kit review
Way back in October 2016, I was picked for the "random model of the month" award here on Imodeler. My Hobby Boss 1/48 scale F4F-3 "early", (which was painted in a Yellow Wings paint scheme), was chosen.
This is the kit [...]
#105. Grumman Cat: The 1/48 Trumpeter Grumman F9F-3 Panther
Few weeks ago I watched an old, favorite movie. Bridges of Toko-Ri. Just loved those Navy F9F-3 Panthers. So I had to build one and realized I still had one in my stash. Upon opening the box of my HobbyCraft/Trumpeter kit I also discovered [...]
#106. Miles in Her Majesty’s Service
Miles M.2H Hawk Major, RAF trainer; 1:72 Plastic Passion (by SBS)
You may remember my last airplane creation in the "gentlemen's scale" - the scratch Miles M2F – so I may don’t have to tell the whole story again - if so just [...]
#107. Creating Cast Surface Texture
This video explains how to restore or create cast surface texture typically found on scale model armored vehicles. Here is a link to my Dragon Sherman Construction Tips page (link)%20Construction/sherman-construction.html
#108. Bandai 1/72 Y-Wing
This is the 1/72 Y-Wing from Bandai. It is very good kit but so far the first one i wouldn't give to a kid. There is loads of piping it is finicky and fragile. This has taken the longest of any Bandai I have done. Most of the bast build [...]
#109. Soldering for Scale Modelers
Soldering is the strongest and most reliable way to join metal parts for scale model construction. This video explains and demonstrates the specific steps that will allow modelers to successfully join metal parts by soldering.
#110. Surface Primer for Scale Models
This video explains how to achieve the smoothest base or primer coat for scale model construction
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#111. Decal Application for Scale Models
This video explains the process of decal application on scale models
#112. Tamiya M41 Walker Bulldog 1/35
I originally wanted to make this kit after my first armor kit the shop I go to couldn't get it until February. I got itchy to build something and I built the Chieftain. This kit came in and I started work. The kit had very few parts and [...]
#113. Finishing Techniques for Model Aircraft Canopies
This video describes a number of methods for finishing and painting canopies and clear windows of scale model aircraft.
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#114. Masking Tips for Scale Modeling
This video presents a number of techniques for paint masking of scale models.
#115. Service Point. Jeep Tamiya 1/35
My inspiration is a war photo.So i constructed a jeep from Tamiya's range out of the box expect the tent.This is a resin item and gave to me by a friend.The base made with AK products,the wooden items are balsa wood and the rest from [...]
#116. F9F-2 Panther,VF-31 USS Leyte,Year of the Cat,1/72 Hasegawa
Not another Panther? Yes, Killing two birds with one cat, I add to the group build and further presenting VF-31aircraft, used since WW 2. I used the latest Hasegawa boxing, It's still a great little kit, I got the Felix emblem from Print [...]
#117. 1/72 Hawk 75, frankenstien conversion.
Combining the unused landing gear from my Ryan float plane kit, With one of my dads survivors- a Monogram P-36, and with decals from Print Scales f8f sheet. We have[more or less] a Hawk 75 of Thailand of which they bought about 25.
#118. Modeling the Lockheed SP-2H Neptune in 1/48 Scale - Prologue
Modeling the Lockheed SP-2H Neptune in 1/48 Scale
#119. Modeling the Lockheed SP-2H Neptune in 1/48 Scale - Episode 1
Modeling the Lockheed SP-2H Neptune in 1/48 Scale - Episode 1
#120. Modeling the Lockheed SP-2H Neptune in 1/48 Scale - Episode 2
Modeling the Lockheed SP-2H Neptune in 1/48 Scale - Episode 2
#121. iModeler January Awards
Once again it is time for our monthly retrospective - a look back at some of the notable articles posted at this site during January.
January was a busy month, with 103 new entries adorning the headlines of iModeler during the period, [...]
#122. Battle of Kasserine Pass Group Build: U-81 Revell 1/350th (The U-Boat That Sank my Great Uncle Artie)
Operation Torch, and the arrival of British and US troops on the French North-African coast in November 1942, was the invasion that established the basis for the Tunisian campaign; the defeat of Rommel; and ultimately the opening of a [...]
#123. Mark 48: Torpedo in the Water!
I have been involved in consignment builds for a long time now. I tell my customers I will build them anything from Autos to Planes, as long as I can find it in kit form. One customer who had asked me to build every plane he had contact [...]
#124. Battle of Kasserine Pass Group Build: 1/48 F-6A TAC RECCE Mustang
Big hats off to David Thomas for initiating this GB concerning a significant battle in North America at Kasserine Pass. Determined to be a military defeat for the US Army it would prove to a learning lesson from which ultimate victory [...]
#125. Pilatus PC 21, 1/32 Scale Scratch Build, Part 8
Well in the spirit of Rob Anderson, I decided to have a craft beer while I was taking pictures for part 8 of this build, I picked up a few bottles of beer when my Wife and I, as well as our dog Baily took a drive to the West Coast this [...]
#126. 1/48 scale ICM 48232 Junkers Ju-88 A-5 kit review – Part 1 of 2
Well finally... Here it is. I have been trying to get this article done for a while. There have been a few "technical difficulties", but we managed to get past that with help from some friends. More on that later...
This [...]
#128. 1/48 scale ICM 48232 Junkers Ju-88 A-5 kit review – Part 2 of 2
This is the follow up to the first article I posted on the newer ICM release of the Junkers Ju-88 A-5.
The first part of this kit review is covered here.
I had to break this review up into two separate parts, due to the high number of [...]
#129. Year of The Cat Group Build: Grumman Martlet Mk III – Hobby Boss 1/48 Wildcat F4F-3A
When Louis announced the group all those months ago, and with its closing date being quite some way distant, I decided to go for three builds. Three kits whose fates were already planned (although the ‘109 E7 Trop’ took a few twists [...]
#130. 1/48 Two-Bobs T-2C: The NATC Jet Pipeline Basic Trainer
I am a huge fan of Naval Aviation training aircraft such as the T-28, T-34C, TA-4J, T-45, etc. IMHO these aircraft were largely ignored by the model companies for many, many years with some OK releases throughout the years but nothing [...]
#132. P-40F 'Dammit',33 FG Operation Torch, Battle of Kasserine Pass
MPM's 1/72 P-40F ,I replaced the kit's vacuform canopy assy. with one from a hasegawa 'E' kit. Used kit decals of Dammit , one of the P-40's of the 33FG ferried to North Africa on the USS Chenango CVE-28,To take part in Operation Torch. [...]
#134. Macchi C.202 Folgore Tunisia 1943,Battle of Kasserine Pass Group build.1/72 Supermodel
The ancient Supermodel Macchi fighter, I used equally ancient ESCI decals markings of A/C #3 374 Squadrilia,153 Gruppo, Tunisia 1943 and Print Scale Italian aircraft camo. sheet. After applying the decals, I realized that the paint was [...]
#135. Battle of Kasserine Pass Group Build: 1/48 Bf-109F
Once again a big thanks you David Thomas for creating this group build, I personally had a fair amount of fun with the models I chose to build. Added bonus is I get to see David eat his hat because he stated I couldn't build three models [...]
#136. Friendships, tanks…and chocolates.
iModeler makes more than scale kits, scratchbuilt projects, and dioramas. It builds friendships. By nature I think we modelers can be an insular tribe (do we become more self-contained because we are modelers or find modeling because we [...]
#137. 1/35 Dragon Pz.Kpfw.VI Ausf.E Tiger I Mid -Production (DRA 6866)
This is my 1st 1/35 Tiger Tank build. It is a Dragon molding from their latest series of Tiger's released #6866. The Box title is the "1/35 Pz.Kpfw.VI Ausf.E Tiger I Mid Production Remote Controller mit Borgward Ausf.A Heavy [...]
#138. Bf.109 G-6: Getting a black eye
This is Eduard's revised (and definitive) version of their quarter scale Messerschmitt 109 G-6. This machine was from a batch made by the Erla factory as the zigzag pattern of the camouflage of the wings.
The pilot of this colorful [...]
#139. Bandai, 1/48, M13 Gun carriage,half-track, Tarkas IV
I always had a soft spot for the US halftrack, not being an armour guy I limit my ventures to 1/48. I picked this up at a model show on the cheap. I thought I could build it for the group build but found out that the M13 was introduced in [...]
#141. “Cry ‘Havoc,’ and let slip the dogs of war”… Kasserine Pass Build Group A-20B Havoc
First, a thanks to all who've participated in the Kasserine Pass/Tunisia Campaign Group Build, which has been a blast and has already seen some remarkable submissions with more to come. Before I get into my own contribution, I would like [...]
#142. 1/48 Monogram Pro-Modeler Vought F4U-5N Corsair (Hasegawa Mold)
I just cannot build enough F4U's, especially the later version models such as this "-5N". This particular model was sitting in my stash for over 10 years. I had passed it over many times because it was just a [...]
#143. Rest Models 1/48 Polikarpov I-5
A nice resin kit no longer in production but worth picking up if you run across it. From March 2005:
Following the success of the Bolshevik Revolution of 1917, and the consolidation of power in the Soviet Union in the early 1920s, the [...]
#144. Revell Mig 21F-13
Hello modeling friends, another classic jet of the cold war era. A Mig 21 F-13 from eastern Germany. A simple, yet pleasant Revell German kit on 1/72 scale. This time, a good workout for the difficult finishing in natural metal. I used [...]
#145. Heller P-51D
Another simple kit, but great for training metal finish. This old 1/72 heller kit, given to me by a friend, is a classic Mustang P-51D "miss jackie". A little bit of putty in the joints, and let's go. This time I tried some [...]
#146. 1/48 Tamiya P-47D “Nut Cracker” 405th FG
I am going back and revisiting some of my older P-47s and giving them additional weathering and tidy ups where possible. As we all know trying to work on finished models has it share of risk...I managed to snap the UC leg on this one [...]
#147. Battle of Kasserine pass G.B. .Valentine tank ,Tamiya 1/35
Here is my first of two contributions to this G.B. , let me start by thanking my (our) friend Dave for putting this together ,it's been fun I'm sure we'll all agree.
The kit is Tamiya's new 1/35 Valentine tank and what a great kit it is, [...]
#148. 1/48 Hasegawa P-47D Mike Gladych
Finished this one in October last year.
56th Fighter Group, Mike Gladych.
1/48 Hasegawa P-47D with decals by Techmod. Bazooka tubes are from the Tamiya kit, wheels from True Details. I used Tamiya rattlecan British Dark Green and Medium [...]
#149. 1/350th Trumpeter USS Massachusetts: A Childhood Memory
The battleship USS Massachusetts is currently moored as a museum ship in Fall River, MA. It has been there since the 1960s. I grew up about 20mins away so as a young child this was my first look at a real WW2 battle-wagon and fed my [...]
#150. Battle of Kasserine Pass G.B. – 1/48 North American F-6A Mustang.
This is the Accurate Miniatures 1/48 scale kit. I picked up a Model Alliance decal set for RAF and Commonwealth fighters in the Med several years ago and wanted to build this particular aircraft first. The Kasserine Group Build gave me [...]
#151. Year of the Cat Build - 1/48 Tamiya P47D Bubbletop 404th FG “Black Panther”
1/48 Tamiya P47D Bubbletop 404th FG “Black Panther” – Finished a few weeks ago and just hadn’t taken any pics! Thanks to everyone for their models during this group build, I have enjoyed looking at all of the gallery and WIP [...]
#152. Flying artillery! The Mosquito XVIII TseTse in 1/48
Airfix's 1/48 kit of the Mosquito FB VI converted to a Mk XVIII 'Molins' 57mm sub hunter.
The main gun was a standard British Army 6 pounder anti-tank gun, fitted with an auto loader and could fire 25 rounds in 20 seconds! The .303 [...]
#153. FULL VIDEO BUILD TAMIYA British Tank Churchill Mk.VII Crocodile
Brand New - TAMIYA 1/48 British Tank Churchill Mk.VIII Crocodile Full Video Build. Excellent kit!
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#154. SilverCon 2018 (1/3)
I attended SilverCon 2018 in Northern California last weekend. Great contest! High quality, very competitive entries. Best of Show went to a phenomenal 1/48 B-25. Best entry in the theme '1918' went to Du Schweinehunt! An incredible [...]
#155. SilverCon 2018 (2/3)
SilverCon 2018 Ground Categories. A wide variety of high quality vehicles, figures and dioramas. The Sturmtiger with interior was particularly inventive and well done.
#156. SilverCon 2018 (3/3)
SilverCon 2018 Air entries. Again a lot of very competitive entries. The biplane field was particularly crowded.
#157. Hawk’s F2H-2 Banshee….. Reworked!
Firstly, a confession. This is a re-post of one of my favourite aircraft & like many others
(I think) I was hoping that the new Kitty hawk kit would bring me the satisfaction I have been waiting so many years for. Didn't happen! There [...]
#158. 1/72 Airfix Beaufighter
This kit was the subject of the inaugural 2016 Airfix Cup, a category in the 2016 NSW Model Show hosted and run by Illawarra Plastic Modellers Association. The kit was to OOB with decals being the only option to change. I built mine in [...]
#159. 1/700 Akagi 1942 : The Battle of Midway (1)
I remodeled Akagi that I built three years ago.
Recently, I've been remodeling something I made before.
Last time, like USS Franklin.
For the time being I will remodel some of them this way.
I will make diorama with those that are [...]
#160. 1/72 (Airfix) IJN Mitsubishi A6M2b (ZEKE) : The Battle of Midway (2)
Japan's fleet that makes a surprise attack on Midway is routed by an ambushed U.S. Navy.
Japanese experienced pilots were mostly killed in the Battle of Midway, which gives them all the control of the Pacific Ocean afterwards.
The [...]
#161. Battle of Kasserine Pass Group Build: 1/48 Spitfire Mk.Vb Trop
My additional entry for the Group Build is a MK.Vb Trop Spitfire belonging to the RAF 601 Squadron. The 601 was an Auxiliary Squadron that dates back to the late 1920's. They represented the County of London, and were well know as the [...]
#162. AH-1F cobra
This Monograms A-H1F cobra in Operation Desert Storm colors. You might recognize this from my fathers AH-1F. We used the same decals and kit but I cut out the canopy door on the gunners seat so you can see the interior. I had a lot of fun [...]
#163. Battle of Kasserine Pass GB, AMT 1/48 scale P-40 F short tail version, 57th Fighter Group North Africa
I want to start out by saying this... I owe a great big "Thank You" to David Thomas, for having a wonderful idea to start this Group Build. David tirelessly commented on our builds, encouraging us as we went along. David was [...]
#164. Battle of Kasserine Pass GB, Amtech 1/48 scale P-40 L-5 CU, long tail version, “Lighthouse Louie” 325th Fighter Group “Checkertail Clan”, North Africa
Here is another one of the planes I built for the Kasserine Pass Group Build.
Again I wish to thank David Thomas for starting and hosting the Kasserine Pass Group Build. His untiring efforts have helped this GB become the success it is. [...]
#165. 1/48 Tamiya P-47D RB – Tuskegee
1/48 Tamiya P-47D RB - Tuskegee
Added an Ultracast seat and wheels
Aeromaster Decals
Plan to build a range of their aircraft - currently have the new Airfix P51D on bench ready for some paint and will be Roscoe Browns P51D [...]
#166. Modelshow Goes 2018 The Netherlands
This was a busy weekend with 2 scale model events to attend.
First on staturday I was part of the IPMS Netherlands stand om the anual modelshow in the province of Zeeland. This show is open for the general public the see the presentations [...]
#167. The Japanese Nightfighter: Gekko Late Production 1/48
Hello again,
Finished her today after a long battle with minor details and my own faults.
Trying to get a less boring, monochromatic all green Jap plane was my challenge, that and cutting my stash by building long time stored kits.
The [...]
#168. 1/48 Tamiya P-47D BT "The Lady Jake"
Tamiya P-47D BT "The Lady Jake"
Decals from Eduard boxing of Academy P-47 - i bought the kit just for the decals!
Ultracast Seat and Wheels
One more completed in the pursuit of P-47 happiness...
#169. Mauve 1/48 P-40N-20CU Warhawk
The final development of the P-40 series to see operational service and combat, the P-40N-5 appeared in 1943. Unlike the earlier P-40N-1, it came with the six gun armament. It differed from the earlier sub-type with a different canopy with [...]
#170. 1/48 Tamiya P47D RB “Pengie II” Mike Gladych 61st FS, 56th FG
Another personal favourite "Pengie II, decals from the excellent book "56th FG Part 1" by Nigel Julian, Peter Randall and Zbigniew Kolacha.
Ultracast seat and wheels.
Happy Modelling
Darren
#171. Battle of Kasserine Pass Group Build: 1/48 P-38F “Texas Nightmare”
My last contribution for this GB is an Academy 1/48 P-38E converted to an F Model flown by Jack Ilfrey which he named "Texas Nightmare". Born in 1918, in Houston, Texas, Jack while attending Texas A&M College enrolled in the [...]
#172. 1/48 Tamiya P-47D RB 526th FS, 86th FG Corsica 1944
This one will brighten up your day! Many miles of Tamiya masking tape later and I am not rushing to do another 86th FG P-47 anytime soon...
Ultracast seat and wheels.
Decals are from relatively new decal producer AMDG decals, and they [...]
#173. Tamiya 1/48 P-47D BT RAF "73 OTU" Egypt 1945
A definite must do for any serious P-47 modeller!
Decals from Xtradecals sheet, very good with no issues from memory.
Ultracast seat and wheels
Happy Modelling
Darren
#174. Tamiya P-47D RB RAF “73 OTU” Egypt 1945
Just had to build the matching razorback!
Freightdog Decals and another must have in the collection.
Ultracast seat and wheels.
Happy Modelling
Darren
#175. Nose Art Group build - update
Just a friendly reminder that the Nose Art Group build will officially start in a few days on March 1st. It's open to all iModeler members and covers pretty much everything - any era, any scale; aviation, automotive, armor or naval [...]
#176. Norwegian Army NM-116 BAttle Tank: Highly Upgraded & Modified M24
1/35 AFV NM116 Norwegian Battle Tank. This tank is essentially the venerable Korean war M24 Chaffee which were provided to the Norwegian army. They then greatly updated and modified it to meet their needs renaming it the NM116. I saw [...]
#177. Tamiya Type 74 1/35
I've always liked the Type 74. Part of the reason was that this tank was similar to the Swedish S tanks that could alter the hull’s angle and height with its hydroneumatic suspension. The kit went together well. The only issue I had [...]
#179. Boulton Paul Defiant – sub collection
Hi guys,
I would like to show you this series done by my father some months ago.
My father used the New Airfix kit and he made the modification for each models.
I hope you enjoy the photos. Here is the list of the models included:
1) [...]
#182. Me262 V3 prototype (HighPlane 1/72)
Terrible kit.
Painted with Gunze and Tamiya acrylics.
Cheers
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