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Mini Hobby Models 1/48 Mil Mi-24P Hind

by Rafi Ben-Shahar on April 6, 2024 · in Aviation · 18 ≡

A re-box of Monogram-Revell mold. This basic kit is an old-time building experience with plenty of seams to seal. The cockpit is in dire need of replacement if one decides to have the access doors and panels open. The big canopy is not [...]

Siam Spit...1/48 Supermarine Spitfre FR.XIVe, Royal Thai Airforce

by Reinhard Spreitzhofer on April 6, 2024 · in Aviation · 5 ≡

Suggesting my dad most of the time more rarely seen or exotic schemes. So here´s his latest effort. Academy Special Edition kit version, decals form the kit and Siam Scale, added Eduard seatbelts, rocket mounts and bomb racks. Painted [...]

Marshal Saint-Cyr

by Aramis Sebastian on April 6, 2024 · in Figures · 3 ≡

Regarded as Napoleon's finest general in the art of defensive warfare and the equal of the Emperor himself in that area of endeavor. He is mentioned in Joseph Conrad's short story "The Duel" (as well as Ridley Scott's film [...]

1/48 P-51 D, 'Miss Marilyn II'

by Colin Latta on April 5, 2024 · in Aviation · 10 ≡

This is the early ICM (Tamiya knockoff) 1/48 P-51D Mustang, marked as "Miss Marilyn II". As an early ICM kit, there were a number of challenges, HUGE sink marks, short shots, incorrect detail parts copied from other kits, and a [...]

Chalkis 21st Club Contest

by Spiros Pendedekas on April 5, 2024 · in Show Reports · 34 ≡

Our 21st club contest took place on 30 and 31 March in my hometown, Chalkis, Greece. We are a small modelling club of a small town, but, still, we manage to hold our annual show with many beautiful models from all over Greece and abroad. [...]

Testors YF-23

by Brian Powell on April 5, 2024 · in Aviation · 13 ≡

In 1981, the US Air Force initiated the Advanced Tactical Fighter (ATF) program to seek a next-generation fighter to replace the F-15 and better compete with the Russian SU-27 and MiG-29. Requirements included low observability, short [...]

Biafra B25 Mitchell

by Brian Kirwan on April 5, 2024 · in Aviation · 12 ≡

Here is one of two B25's used briefly at the start of the Biafra War of 1967-1970. Scale 1:72. This is the old Italeri kit modified and panel lines engraved. Weathering kept to a minimum as these things were not in use for long.

KV-85 Heavy Breakthrough Tank (1/72)

by Simon Nagorsnik on April 5, 2024 · in Armor · 6 ≡

A few words to the KV-85: KV-85 was the last version of the KV tank series to be produced (mid 1943) and was intended as an interim solution until the IS-1 tank, which was still under trial, was put into service. The latter IS-1 was [...]

Bristol F.2b Fighter

by David G LANE on April 5, 2024 · in Aviation · 14 ≡

WNW 1:32 Tamiya paints Gaspatch terminals on Model Kasten rigging Proper plane turnbuckles on control cables Prop: oils over acrylic

Kiwi Avenger

by Michael Turner on April 5, 2024 · in Aviation · 25 ≡

The RNZAF took delivery of their first six TBF-1 Avengers in September 1943 and these were regulated to a training role. The next 19 Avengers, delivered in October and December, were TBF-1Cs that were considered more suitable for [...]