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Spitfire MK VB "City of Winnipeg"

by Frank Cronin on December 30, 2013 · in Uncategorized · 16 ≡

This aircraft was a part of 402 (Canadian) Squadron, based at Horne, England during 1942. It is named for the City of Winnipaeg, Canada which probably donated funds for it's manufacture. The kit is Tamiya's 1/48 and was made out of the box [...]

Harling Road Airfield, Norfolk 1916-1981

by Rob Pollock on December 28, 2013 · in Uncategorized · 4 ≡

About five miles from my home, heading south on the A11, lies the village of East Harling. The English Whisky Company has a distillery there, and I recently went on a little tour of the place, courtesy of a Christmas gift from my [...]

And now for something completely different …

by Alan Rush on December 27, 2013 · in Uncategorized · 12 ≡

I was given a Nikon Coolpix S9400 for Christmas so am experimenting with some model photos. When my son was younger, he played Warhammer 40,000 and had a squad of Ultramarines as part of a set that he bought. He preferred Tyranids rather [...]

US Air Force Brings down UFO

by Mike Maynard on December 24, 2013 · in Uncategorized · 7 ≡

[Associated Press EST 1200] Today it was learned that a US Air Force jet, scrambled to intercept an object of unknown origin, crashed into the object in the skies over Maryland and forcing it down. Early reports are unclear but sources say [...]

Happy Holidays!

by Editor on December 24, 2013 · in Uncategorized · 13 ≡

To all our members old and new, visitors, contributors, monthly winners, judges, programmers, supporters of iModeler - Happy Holidays! Wishing you a healthy and prosperous New Year 2014. This is also an opportunity for your @editor to take [...]

F4U-1 birdcage 1:32 has arrived !

by Jan Baranec on December 15, 2013 · in Uncategorized · 16 ≡

Hello guys, Yesterday evenig arrived prize from imodeler. When I opened box I was exicted. My cat, his name is Eduard, love this kit as well :D. We think, that model looks really great, all parts and rivets are very accurate like other [...]

The Micky-Dink, 1929

by Mike Maynard on December 11, 2013 · in Uncategorized · 9 ≡

The economic crisis following the end of WW1 had many railroads looking for an alternative to empty passenger trains running on branch lines. The rise of automobiles combined with improved roads and highways cut deep into passenger traffic [...]

iModeler November Awards

by Editor on December 4, 2013 · in Uncategorized · 21 ≡

Time to announce the results of our November (1st Anniversary) Contest. 117 new articles and 1230 comments were posted at iModeler during November, and the level of workmanship on display was indeed as good as it gets. As usual, we are [...]

A magazine we can all subscribe to...

by Tom Cleaver on December 4, 2013 · in Uncategorized · 6 ≡

Something for everyone in this magazine. 🙂

A sad and sobering tale.....

by neil foster on November 30, 2013 · in Uncategorized · 22 ≡

I was inspired to post these pictures after seeing Robs post, the u.k. is littered with crash sites, though few as well preserved as this. Our friends in America and elsewhere could be forgiven for thinking England is a small place but [...]