iModeler Aviation

Building, painting and finishing scale aircraft models.

1/32nd Su-27UB ‘Flanker C’ – “Red 64”

Evening folks, I've put the finishing touches to Trumpeter's 1/32nd scale Flanker C over the weekend. I embarked upon this build as I have always loved the twin-seat Flanker and thought it would be a straight-forward build to be getting on [...]

SZD 9 Bocian, VH-GFU, 2009.

1/72 PZW, OOB in my own scheme with MM and Humbrol enamels, with Future over Hobycraft decals from the spares box.

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 [...]