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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 [...]

iModeler May Awards

by Editor on June 14, 2014 · in Uncategorized · 16 ≡

All the extra activity surrounding the 70th Anniversary of D-Day made us quite late with the announcement of May iModeler winners. Finally, here they are, selected among the 78 new contributions during the month that prompted no fewer than [...]

Making “The Battle of Britain”

by Tom Cleaver on June 12, 2014 · in Uncategorized · 16 ≡

1967 promotional film narrated by Michael Caine about the making of the movie. Pretty cool to see the "real people" on the sets and locations (particularly the real Londoners for the bombing scene). (link)

“THE YANKEE GUERRILLA” B-26C 1:72 Hasegawa kit [D-Day Group build]

by Jan Baranec on June 6, 2014 · in Uncategorized · 22 ≡

The original flight crew of , "THE YANKEE GUERRILLA" 134946 YA-L was headed by Lieutenant Homer Wentz. They flew the ship from the U.S. to Goose Bay, Labrador to Bluie West 1, Greenland to Keflavik, Iceland to Prestwick, Scotland [...]

Verlinden 120mm Waffen S.S… Hitlerjugend… [D Day group build]

by bob mack on June 6, 2014 · in Uncategorized · 19 ≡

12th ss panzer was formed in January 1943 when the commandant of the of the Hitler youth approached Himmler with the idea of a combat division made up of primarily 18 year olds formed from the ranks of the Hitler youth or had been a [...]