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Announcing January iModeler Awards

Let's have a look back at some of the notable iModeler contributions in January. The month brought 118 new headline articles and 1836 comments - a very good month with many fantastic models on display. As per our tradition, we are awarding [...]

Some of the Rules of Combat

"24 Rules of Combat" If the enemy is in range, so are you. Incoming fire has the right of way. Don't look conspicuous: it draws fire. The easy way is always mined. Try to look unimportant, they may be low on [...]

Totally off-topicA dogs view of life

As seen in a dog's diary: 8am - Oh Boy! Dog food! My favorite! 9am - Oh Boy! A car ride! My favorite 10am - Oh Boy! A walk! My favorite! 11am - Oh Boy! A car ride! My favorite! Noon - Oh Boy! The kids! My favorite! 1pm - Oh Boy! The yard! [...]

Updates / Additions to the “Battle of Midway Group Build”

We have had some great responses and participation with our Midway Group Build so far. I would like to open it up for even more builds. Here's how: Chuck Villanueva and I have been talking about another part of the Battle that is often [...]

Our Jack, my modelling buddy!

Dig his 'Fu Manchu'! He was actually watching TV when I interrupted him for this photo...

The Coolest Thing I've Ever Made

Go over to YouTube and type in "the coolest thing I ever made." It's a series. I'm pretty sure everyone here will relate to any of the people in any of the episodes. This is the one that really rang my bell: (link)

Dragon 1/35 U.S. Army M3 Half trackNW Europe 1945

Dragons M3 Halftrack - another complex but rewarding build which had after-market thrown at it in the shape of bags & boxes etc. to 'busy' it up a bit. I love the look of these pugnacious beasts! Cheers!

A new modeler joins the club

Grand(est) nephew Nathan has completed the first model he assembled himself - a space shuttle. My birthday present to him. He picked it out himself at the Planes of Fame gift shop yesterday.

1/48 Tamiya P-51B and Staff car

Well its been a productive five weeks and got three builds done . All painted with Tamiya paints . Love the Tamiya kits and cant get enough of them. Brian

Thoughts on a Possible Battle of Midway themed Group Build…

We will soon be upon the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Midway. The dates of this event will be June 4th, through June 6th, 2017. It's almost 5 months away from now. I had an idea about another "Group Build" as a fitting [...]