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Sad news: RIP Burl Burlingame

by Tom Cleaver on March 15, 2019 · in News · 4 ≡

I'm sure many here have met Burl Burlingame over the years. A talented modeler, superb writer and journalist, overall witty presence. Burl contracted both strains of the flu over the past two weeks and died last night in his sleep. I had [...]

RB 51 ‘Red Baron’ Fisher Model and Pattern, 1/32 scale COMPLETED

by Marc Barris on March 15, 2019 · in Aviation · 16 ≡

As I said in the previous post, this was one of those builds that will go down as one of the toughest builds that I have ever done, although I must say that I am pretty pleased with the end result. I hope you guy's approve... We have our [...]

Tamiya 1/48 Spitfire I

by Tom Cleaver on March 15, 2019 · in Aviation · 12 ≡

No one needs an introduction to the legendary Spitfire. The first prototype flew March 6, 1936. Upon landing, Vickers Chief Test Pilot “Mutt” Summers famously declared, “Don’t change a thing!” At that point, 310 Spitfire I [...]

In case you had the slightest doubt that modelers are crazy (:-) )

by Tom Cleaver on March 15, 2019 · in News · 7 ≡

From the Daily Mail. 70 years to make all 484 warships that have served in the Royal Navy since 1945. Made with matchsticks! (link)

TBF-1 Avenger Battle of Midway Diorama (1/48 Accurate Miniatures)

by Michael E Rieth on March 15, 2019 · in Aviation · 22 ≡

New Member and first post. I got the inspiration to do this diorama from the Osprey Combat Aircraft #16 TBF/TBM Avenger Units of World War 2 by Barrett Tillman. I based my model on the after-action report. Not only did I try to recreate [...]

1/48 Accurate Miniatures P-51A

by Tom Bebout on March 15, 2019 · in Aviation · 12 ≡

Latest off the bench is this old AM P-51A with some after market items. Really decent kit that one can assemble with not a lot of issues. Decent cockpit detail and over all shape is good, the only draw back is a rather thick canopy that [...]

Ducati Monster S4 – Revell 1/9

by Radek P. on March 15, 2019 · in Automotive · 3 ≡

Hello, so after a small break i decide to start "new" old kit, it is from Revell from 2003. i want this kit for a very long time but it is almost imposible to buy it, I was lucky to find this kit in small little shop for a fair [...]

On This Day...March 15th.

by david leigh-smith on March 15, 2019 · in Photo Collections · 7 ≡

The nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) in the Indian Ocean during the second Gulf War. March 15th, 2005. USS Wasp (CV-18) in ‘Measure 33/10A’ camouflage colours after her shakedown cruise, seen here preparing [...]

Eduard’s 1/48 Hellcat Mk.II

by George Chatzidakis on March 15, 2019 · in Aviation · 25 ≡

Hi everybody, first post here with Eduard’s hellcat in 1/48. Improvements were made to the rear landing leg, the machine gun barrels (hypodermic needle), the rocket cables and the exhaust. I also widened the wheels with plastic sheet as [...]

Bandai, AT-ST in 1/48

by Allon kira on March 15, 2019 · in Sci-fi · 2 ≡

Hi everyone, This is my Bandai, AT-ST from Star Wars in 1/48 scale. A model that is a big pleasure to build! Colors and weathering effects by Ammo mig. Have a great day, guys!