iModeler Aviation

Building, painting and finishing scale aircraft models.

1/72 SAAF Mirage F1 CZ

The South African Airforce operated a number of Dassault Mirage variants. This included 7 variations of the Mirage III, which totalled 58 aircraft. A further 48 Mirage F1's were acquired from 1975, of which 16 were Mirage F1 CZ's, an air [...]

RE.8 'P'

WnW 1:32 Tamiya paints Prop: Oils over acrylic Gaspatch RAF terminals and Model Kasten rigging

1/144 Armory Models Bf-109

Armory Models issued a great little set that contains sprues for two models of Bf-109. This one is actually my second attempt. First model is part of diorama that's not done yet. Kit is excellent for the scale, but providing pre cut mask [...]

Macchi Mc205 Veltro

This is the PCM kit that was issued several years ago. I was working on the interior when the Italeri 202 was issued. I decided to build them together. Compared to the Italeri kit, I found the surface details to be finer on the PCM kit [...]

Macchi Mc202 Folgore

This is my attempt at this new kit. It represents an aircraft that was sent to Russia help protect their infantry countrymen. This bird was a Breda built plane and features different camouflage than Macchi and SAI built airframes. I was [...]

Roland D.VI

I always wanted to build this plane. The hull made of planks in a natural color is simply stunning. At least for me. I imitated the wood by painting with oil paints. Each board separately. It can be seen in the photos of the construction. [...]

The Deterrent

Thanks are once again due to Özkan Türker whose wonderful help enabled me to complete this model. There was a common threat facing the countries bordering the Aegean - that of fascist Italy. Mussolini had made his aims of restoring a [...]

Vichy French Hawk: 1/48th Hobbycraft Hawk 75

The 1/48th Hobbycraft Hawk 75 kit is a decent budget model that builds up into a nice display aircraft. I was pleased with the end result and would recommend the kit to model makers of any skill. It is a simple build, if you want to leave [...]

Hasegawa 1/48 P-40 N5 Warhawk.

White 20, Capt. Arland Stanton, 7FS, 49FG, New Guinea, early 1944.Decals from PYN Up, PE set from Eduard, Landing gear covers in resin from Quickboost. Some of you might now that this kit brings the cockpit´s right side for the E version, [...]

AFV 1/48 F-5E Tiger IIBrazilian Air Force

Hello! Here’s my recent project: an AFV F-5E Tiger II in 1/48 scale. This little jet fighter has quite a history with the Brazilian Air Force, which received its first deliveries in 1975. They were initially deployed to Santa Cruz AB and [...]