iModeler Aviation

Building, painting and finishing scale aircraft models.

Bücker Bü131B Jungmann Swiss Air Force Trainer

Have built a new model and a Bücker Bü131 Jungmann from ICM 1:32 as Training aircraft of the Swiss Air Force 1936-1972 Best regards Hans Peter Tschanz

1/48 TAV-8S Matador (Harrier)

This is the new Kinetic kit built up as a Spanish Navy example. It’s a really nice model of an interesting subject. First off, the fit of the kit is superb with two exceptions. I used no putty or superglue as filler anywhere, only a [...]

Video: Airbrush Operating Tips

This video presents some tips and suggestions on setting up and using an airbrush. I discuss safety considerations, air supply, air pressure, material handling, and technique. Contact Information: (link)

F-4E, Hellenic AF , Hasegawa 1/72

Utilizing the unused Greek decals from the Buckeye kit and Hasegawa's early F-4E (which the still produce), I did a Greek Phantom in the blue scheme of the late eighties. The kit is the older molds but with the leading edge slats and the [...]

Revell 1/32 Bell X-1

I think the first time I paid attention to "Developments in Aviation" was when I saw the October 1949 edition of the National Geographic show up at our house (it helped that my two teacher grandmothers had taught me to read at [...]

Video: TAMIYA 1/72 Kawasaki Ki-61-Id Hien (video preview)

Very nice kit of Kawasaki Ki-61-Id Hien by Tamiya in 72nd scale . Great cockpit, beautiful surface details, very easy to build with markings for three aircraft. Highly Recommended! For more details about the Tamiya kit from this video [...]

Video: Grünherz Fw190A5/A8 DUAL COMBO by EDUARD (video preview)

Limited edition kit of German WWII fighter aircraft Fw 190A in 1/72 scale. Contains two complete kits, Focke-Wulf 190A-5 and a Focke-Wulf 190A-8. Decals for 6 different aircraft from Jagdgeschwader 54 Grün Herz, painting masks and [...]

WingNut Wings Albatros D.va….

Here are a few pics of my WNW Albatros, recently refurbished. GasPatch turnbuckles and Spandaus.

1/48 Tamiya Messerschmitt Pre-Production Me-262 “S” (Werknummer 130006), “VI + AF”

Here's another article that I hope you enjoy... This time it's based on Tamiya's excellent Me-262 in 1/48 scale. This model was started as I was "hitting the wall" and getting bogged down with research on the group of 4 Tamiya [...]

Review: Kitty Hawk 1/48 F-101B Voodoo review