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Vacuforming canopies, the hard (and slow) way.

by Colin Latta on May 23, 2024 · in How-to · 10 ≡

After many unsatisfactory attempts, I've found a way to vacuform satisfactory canopies ... ... mount canopy on plasticene .. ... box and make a female mold with casting silicone, using a pressure pot at 40 PSI (eliminates bubbles) ... ... [...]

F 14 A Tomcat HobbyBoss 1.48

by olivier.rive on May 23, 2024 · in Aviation · 5 ≡

Good morning The hobbyboss model, mixed opinion, I had a lot of problems with the adjustments of the engine nacelles. Many options proposed: deployed boom, open gun hatch, deployed ladder but I preferred to keep it as simple as [...]

Kenworth W 924 S.A.R.

by Graham GREEN on May 23, 2024 · in Automotive · 13 ≡

Hi, started with the 1/16th kit of a Kenworth W900 yankee truck and fully converted it into an Aussie legend. These trucks were built because of strict road rules and regulations that are in force in Australia back in the late 70's which [...]

J-22 Orao, Litaki, 1/72

by Miroslav on May 22, 2024 · in Aviation · 14 ≡

Revell Tigre "desk model"

by olivier.rive on May 22, 2024 · in Aviation · 2 ≡

Hello A little model for a gift see you soon

The Gate Keeper

by Travis Paschall on May 22, 2024 · in Sci-fi · 8 ≡

Bandai 1/100 Banshee Unicorn Ver Ka Cloth was sculpted out of epoxy clay, used something I haven’t before and that is “metal” decal stickers and I’m a big fan! The base was made out of insulation styrofoam with sculptamold, added [...]

Dom Afonso Henriques, Portugal's first King (#4/4)

by Manuel Magrinho on May 22, 2024 · in Figures · 8 ≡

When the Portuguese brand 'Paulus Miniatures' invited me last jan2023 to paint their recent released figures of our first King, Dom Afonso Henriques, I went straight for it with a big smile. This one, the fourth of four, now in 54mm is a [...]

Bombardier Iltis-Scratch Built

by Aaron Bouma on May 22, 2024 · in Automotive · 3 ≡

The Iltis jeep, officially known as the Volkswagen Type 183 Iltis, is a military vehicle built by Volkswagen for use by the German military and under license by Bombardier for the Canadian Forces and Belgian Army. This vehicle was [...]

My New Workbench...Again...

by Anthony Alvear on May 22, 2024 · in Uncategorized · 16 ≡

Moving to another area of my house, much larger and more comfortable after 7 years...to be able to make new models with a better environment... I hope I can make the 60 models that I still have...I doubt it...but I will try!

1/35 Thunder Model Scammell TRMU 30 Tank Transporter

by Kevin Rowbotham on May 21, 2024 · in Armor · 11 ≡

This is a big departure for me as I usually model aircraft. The kit grabbed my attention and I thought I'd have a crack at it? I had no reference material at the start of the build but, as always, the internet came to my rescue. Another [...]