Building, painting and finishing scale aircraft models.
This Super Sabre was built as a commission for a client in Australia. It is covered with various types of aluminum skin as per the the real aircraft. It was built well before the currently plastic offering was released. It features a full [...]
This was my first love in 1958. I was 10 years old.
This is the box top I remember. I don't have the model kit anymore, but thanks to the Internet I was able to retrieve good old memories.
There is an anecdote to this story.
In 1958 I had [...]
Mine is writing blogs about World War II and some veterans I have met.
Before, this was my favorite hobby... Building model kits.
Why not combine both hobbies, one from the past with this one?
This is why I started writing a blog about my [...]
A nice counterpoint to the Javelin.
In 1947, the Royal Navy promulgated a specification for a fleet defense fighter at the same time that the RAF issued a similar requirement. De Havilland viewed the requirements as being so similar that [...]
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To continue my little series 2004-2005, I present the F-8E (FN) Crusader 1/48 Hasegawa. This model represents this great American fighter early in his career with the French Navy and specifically in testing missile Matra [...]
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My name is Ramon, and this is my first article on iModeler! I present to you MRC/Academy's 1/35th scale OH-58D Kiowa Warrior, which I modified to represent the aircraft my friend Jon Hulse was a crew chief on back in the 90's. [...]
it was built from the box, decal was from box painted with airbrush by colorcoats of <WEM. Models from manufacturer Sweet in scale 1/144 are some of the best in this scale.
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The best Spitfire kit in this scale in my opinion. I've built most of them too, from the ancient Monogram Mk IX to Otaki, Tamiya Mk Vs, Airfix Mk IX, ICM & Hasegawa. They have all had their problems; some I could live with & others [...]
The Car companies of the 50's all tried hard to cash in on the lightning advances in Aviation. Chevy, Ford and especially Oldsmobile came up with some fantastic basic designs.
A little work in photo shop, a new history and you have a bunch [...]
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For the rest of the series 2004-2005 constructions, I present you a F-84G who served in the French Air Force (2/33 savoie). This version is modified for reconnaissance missions.
Thank you all, Sincerely, Eric.
