iModeler Aviation

Building, painting and finishing scale aircraft models.

Aconcagua FMA IA-58 Pucara

Argentinian resin, pe and white metal. Interesting subject matter that was recently put out in an injected kit-that always happens. Not an easy build, and easily not my best and high def photos betray my eyesight-but she looks good from a [...]

Video: Takom 1/16 Panzer IFull Build

1/48 Hobbyboss A-7E from VA-37

During my service in the U.S. Navy in the early 1980’s I was attached to an A-7E squadron designated VA-37 at NAS Cecil Field. I purchased the Hobby Boss A-7E kit as well as the Eduard detail set and Microscale decals for my squadron. I [...]

Spitfire HF VII by Italeri in 1/72

Found this kit in the giftshop of the RCAF museum in Trenton Ontario. Loved the paint scheme of PRU blue under with Medium Sea Grey over, the D-Day stripes, the "B" Roundels, the extended high altitude wings. Had to have [...]

1/48th MH-53E Sea Dragon

The Sea Dragon is a beast whether you see the real thing up close, or like myself, you build the Academy 1/48th scale version. And, I don't mean beast as in difficult to build. Quite the opposite, this kit is exquisite, both in fit and [...]

My second F/A-18C Hornet Swiss Air Force Test configuration

Here you can see my second finished Testhornet from the Swiss Air Force built with Academy Kit

My first Academy F/A-18C Hornet Swiss Air Force

Here you can see just a few impressions of my first built Academy F/A-18C Hornet of the Swiss Air Force of the Panthers squadron...

Academy F/A-18-D Swiss Air Force

Hoi folks A few days ago, i‘ve started my new project of a Academy F/A-18D doubleseater Hornet From the Swiss Air Force with all possible aftermarket parts and led lightning. I‘d like to Share the progress and appreciate any comments, [...]

30+ year old kit restoration (F-19; 1:72)

One of these days, when storing kits built as a teenager, I found an old Italeri F-19, built more than 30 years ago. Although I don't like what-ifs and the like, this kit was important in my youth for the years spent playing the simulator [...]

1/48 Wingsy Ki51 Sonia

Finished... good. Not my fav build but glad it's done. Looks pretty good to me. Wingsy 1/48 IJA Type 99 Ki-51 Code named Sonia by the Allies. 27th Hikosentai, Burma 1942. . It's very possible it was my fault, but I had alot of trouble [...]