iModeler Aviation

Building, painting and finishing scale aircraft models.

Video: FULL VIDEO BUILD TAMIYA F4D-1 SKYRAY

Towards the end of World War II, many information about advanced aeronautical technology were captured in Germany by the U.S. Forces. One of them was an analysis of the studies carried out by Dr. Alexander Lippisch on delta winged [...]

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 [...]