iModeler Aviation

Building, painting and finishing scale aircraft models.

Tamiya 1/48 N.A. RF-51D Mustang 45th TRS “Polka Dot” KOREA 1952

Im use scratch build technique to make camera (then make silicone mold and cast and resin) /if anyone is interested I have to sell/? TRUE details cockpit with a few corrections . AeroMaster decals and paint [...]

1/48 Hasegawa F6F-5 Hellcat

This Hellcat was flown by Texas pilot Arthur "Ray" Hawkins of VF-31 on the USS Cabot in September, 1944. I added an Obscureco cowl, Quickboost engine, and Squadron canopy. The pilot figure was bashed together from my parts [...]

Accurate Miniatures 1/48 North American P-51 Mustang

Another older build painted with xtracolor . From the time when he was still a novelty without error correction and the Aeromaster decals. have some errors. In stock and stash waiting for one to replace it with accessories for detailing [...]

Revell He-162 1/32

This is to prove that I'm just not love radial 😀 The kit is Revell He 162 Salamander built OOB sometimes ago. I couldn't acess to any aftermarket items so a lot of scratchbuild details. I have made a terrible mistake with this model, [...]

1/48 AMT A-20B Havoc

Long time no post so here's my latest in the A-20 Havoc line of aircraft. Seems I have an unusual attraction to the A-20. To date I've built the C and G models and now the B for your review. Seems that most B's went to the Russians so I [...]

Fujimi 1/70 Kawasaki KI-61 Hien (Tony)

This ancient kit (note:1/70) was given to me by a "friend" who had no need to add this relic to his collection and chose not to throw it away. Since I had no WWII Japanese aircraft in my 1/72 collection, I thought I would play [...]

BF 109 and sponge mottling

This BF 109 Emil is one of the first planes I have done since returning to the hobby after 30 years. I do still paint by hand using a brush, which provides a few challenges. The mottling camo on the sides of this Emil was produced by [...]

BF 109 E-3 Tamiya 1/48 scale

This is a BF 109 E-3. German 109s are a bit of an obsession with me. I love them all. I built and brush painted this one by hand using Model Master enamels. I did not follow the recommended call outs for the camo. I used RLM 70/71 [...]

Avia B.534 serie.IV 1/48 Eduard

This is the profipack, loaded with pe, paint masks and decal options. Tough little bugger as a kit but worth the effort in the end - it's a looker too! Enjoy.

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