iModeler Aviation

Building, painting and finishing scale aircraft models.

F9F-2 Panther,VF-31 USS Leyte,Year of the Cat,1/72 Hasegawa

Not another Panther? Yes, Killing two birds with one cat, I add to the group build and further presenting VF-31aircraft, used since WW 2. I used the latest Hasegawa boxing, It's still a great little kit, I got the Felix emblem from Print [...]

Video: Masking Tips for Scale Modeling

This video presents a number of techniques for paint masking of scale models.

Video: Finishing Techniques for Model Aircraft Canopies

This video describes a number of methods for finishing and painting canopies and clear windows of scale model aircraft. Contact Information: (link)

Video: Decal Application for Scale Models

This video explains the process of decal application on scale models

Video: Surface Primer for Scale Models

This video explains how to achieve the smoothest base or primer coat for scale model construction For more information about airbrushing scale models, visit my web page at: (link) Contact Information: (link)

Video: Soldering for Scale Modelers

Soldering is the strongest and most reliable way to join metal parts for scale model construction. This video explains and demonstrates the specific steps that will allow modelers to successfully join metal parts by soldering.

Miles in Her Majesty’s Service

Miles M.2H Hawk Major, RAF trainer; 1:72 Plastic Passion (by SBS) You may remember my last airplane creation in the "gentlemen's scale" - the scratch Miles M2F – so I may don’t have to tell the whole story again - if so just [...]

Grumman Cat: The 1/48 Trumpeter Grumman F9F-3 Panther

Few weeks ago I watched an old, favorite movie. Bridges of Toko-Ri. Just loved those Navy F9F-3 Panthers. So I had to build one and realized I still had one in my stash. Upon opening the box of my HobbyCraft/Trumpeter kit I also discovered [...]

Witold Lanowski’s P-47M of the 56th fighter Group

Writing in the "Flight Journal," P-47 special issue, famed Grumman test pilot Corky Meyer - the last actual "airplane guy" to head a major airplane company - named the P-47 Thunderbolt the "best fighter of World [...]

Video: Custom Blade for Creating Recessed Detail

This video explains how to make a custom blade for creating a recessed edge for scale modeling.