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Deja Vu all over again....49th FG P-40N

by Bill Koppos on July 9, 2014 · in Uncategorized · 7 ≡

Saw Ralph's model, and said hey that looks familiar. This is the Hasegawa 1/48 version, decals came from an aftermarket sheet, sorry I don't recall the maker. They do look sweet in NMF too bad the P-40Q didn't catch on...

The Mack “Hoover Dam ” Dump Truck and Marion Steam Shovel, 1931

by Mike Maynard on July 9, 2014 · in Uncategorized · 9 ≡

I'm not really a truck or car modeler, but once in a while I like to build something different. I've always been a fan of construction equipment, especially older, cable operated excavators. There's not much in the way of steam shovel kits [...]

iModeler June Awards

by Editor on July 7, 2014 · in Uncategorized · 18 ≡

Time to announce the winners of the iModeler July Competition. A month that brought us an excessive D-Day Anniversary celebration and a total of 111 new articles followed by 1798 users' comments. As per our usual procedure, we are [...]

How to fix those pesky float pylons on the Trumpy Albatross, plus some engines

by Rob Anderson on July 7, 2014 · in Uncategorized · 3 ≡

So amongst the myriad problems that mar tis wonderful kit is the fact that Trumpeter failed to notice the pylons the wing floats are attached to are the wrong angle. They are parallel to the wing when they should sweep forward. One site [...]

Hawker Hurricane lands on theatre roof

by George Williams on June 28, 2014 · in Uncategorized · 5 ≡

As a tribute to the French aircrew who served locally during WWII, this Hurricane has been displayed during the Tour de France visit to York. In case you don't know, the Tour de France is a major cycle race. Follow this link to see [...]

Building the Curtiss Ugly Duckling

by Jack Mugan on June 27, 2014 · in Uncategorized · 18 ≡

The first 48th scale kit of this aircraft I owned years ago was an all resin kit, and the name of the manufacturer now escapes me. I know I traded it off quite a few years back. I also know the real aircraft was a real dog, and the Navy [...]

Battle of France/Battle of Britain Group Build.

by Seamus Boughe on June 25, 2014 · in Uncategorized · 31 ≡

Right then! Its official. The second iModeler group build is the Battle of France/Battle of Britain hosted by yours truly (Gawd Strewth). This group build has something for everyone. Aircraft, vehicles, boats, ships, and figures. All [...]

May Prize Arrived!

by Ramon R. Lomeli on June 21, 2014 · in Uncategorized · 19 ≡

I am so pleased to be the winner of May's Random Drawing! My prize arrived today - Airfix's 1/48 scale BF-109E4/N TROP. This will be the perfect model to try out my new airbrush on! Many, many thanks to iModeler and the iModeler [...]

Does this pic warm your heart?

by Paul van Acker on June 17, 2014 · in Uncategorized · 39 ≡

This is Ella, looking like Little red riding Hood today, because it's winter here, who is one of the kids I teach model building to at my sons' school in Brisbane, Australia. I do the club every week, on my day off, at lunchtime. Not sure [...]

The next iModeler Group Build(s)

by George Williams on June 14, 2014 · in Uncategorized · 31 ≡

Following on from the success of Neil's D-Day group build, I think many people would like another. I've noticed a few suggestions, including WW1, aircraft converted from military to civilian use, Le Mans 24 hour sportscars, and the Battle [...]