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On This Day...December 29th

by david leigh-smith on December 29, 2018 · in News · 3 ≡

Sailors of the USS Essex (CV-9) spelling out “Goede Kerst” (Merry Christmas) on the flight deck while putting in at Rotterdam port, the Netherlands, 29th December 1961. The Essex was the lead ship of her class of 24 aircraft carriers. [...]

Academy 1/72 F-22A Air Dominance Fighter – The Raptor

by Tommy Killander on December 29, 2018 · in Aviation · 16 ≡

This is my latest build; the Academy 1/72 ADF where I have added an Eduard zoom-kit and the Aires resin exhausts. The resin sidewalls of the latter fitted really badly so I decided to scratchbuild the walls out of styrene sheet [...]

St. Thomas – A day at the Beech

by G. Ley on December 29, 2018 · in Diorama · 8 ≡

Well I finally finished it, the diorama's pièce de résistance. And boy was it ever a piece of résistance. Back in Texas, we had word for projects like this – “Snakebit.” This Beech was “snakebit.” To date, this is undoubtedly [...]

Video: NEW! 1/35 PANTHER Ausf. G "Last Production" by ACADEMY (video preview)

by iModeler Youtube Picks on December 29, 2018 · in Aviation

1/35 PzKpfw V Panther Ausf G "Last Production" -Kit No.13523 is a NEW tool kit by Academy. Great surface details, includes "chin" mantlet and normal, engine heater and exhaust pipes typical of the last production Ausf [...]

F-16 A RoAF – Hasegawa Eggplane

by Bogdan Ionete on December 29, 2018 · in Aviation · 3 ≡

F-16 RoAF Warhawks Hasegawa Eggplane Paint Ammo - USAF COLORS Grey Modern Jets Finished in only 4 days. ?

First Love – 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS – 1:25 Revell

by Matt Minnichsoffer on December 29, 2018 · in Automotive · 12 ≡

We all remember the first time love conquered all—right? Well among all the teenage crushes, the biggest crush I ever had (and still have) is the 1967 Chevelle Super Sport. The first time I saw one in person was the first day of school [...]

Royal Air Force Centenary Group Build – Previous Builds Presentation

by Paul Barber on December 28, 2018 · in Aviation · 19 ≡

The RAF became the first independent Air Force in the world as the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) and the Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS) were joined on April 1st 1918. 2018 has been a year celebrating the centenary of the RAF. Over the last few [...]

AK Real Colors Test..1/48 Beaufighter

by Owen Scanlan on December 28, 2018 · in Aviation · 11 ≡

My first article... on my favourite model building website.. 1/48 Tamiya kit built from the box to test the new 'AK Real Colors'. I have to say that these are the paints I've been looking for... Dry instantly, very tough, accurate [...]

S.L.C "Maiale"

by Geir Andersen on December 28, 2018 · in Ships · 12 ≡

I do enjoy the On This Day… series from David Leigh-Smith and on his December 3rd entry there was a comment from Mon Falcone on the S.L.C Maiale that caught my eye. (link) This is his comment; "December 3rd, 1941 was also the date [...]

Review: AK Real Color Air- Is their marketing hype accurate?

by Pedro L. Rocha on December 28, 2018 · in Reviews · 7 ≡

Most of you have probably came across banners, printed advertisement or even some you tube stuff about AK Interactive new paint line, Real Colors. They kicked off a few months ago with an extensive AFV and Tank colors, covering several [...]