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iModeler October Awards

by Boris Rakic on November 19, 2018 · in News · 20 ≡

Once again it is time for our monthly retrospective - a look back at some of the notable articles posted at this site during October. The past month was crazy, to put it mildly. With lots of new members joining our community, we set a new [...]

1/35 scale V-150 Cadillac Commando (Malaysian Police scheme)

by Mee Wan on November 19, 2018 · in Armor · 3 ≡

Goodday to all , This is a model kit of the V-150 Cadillac Commando from Hobby Boss in 1/35 scale , overall it is a detail and easy kit to build with very few problems in terms of fittings and gaps. The diorama build depicts the [...]

Scale Modelworld 2018 – Diorama, Sci-fi, What-if

by Editor on November 19, 2018 · in Show Reports · 10 ≡

Our report from 2018 Scale Modelworld is nearing completion. Here is a variety of objects from the diorama and sci-fi/fantasy classes in the competition area.

Video: Painting Scale Models With A Miniature Spray Gun

by iModeler Youtube Picks on November 19, 2018 · in Aviation

This video describes three different types of miniature spray guns and demonstrates their versatility in painting scale models. Here is the link to the page on miniature spray guns (link) . The paint I used for the Sherman was Tamiya X62 [...]

1/48 P-47D “Tony” 5th Emergency Rescue Service ( ERS)

by Kelly Cottle on November 19, 2018 · in Aviation · 18 ≡

This Aircraft was the P-47D -2-re 42-75855 code 5F-A This aircraft was based at RAF Boxted Essex 1944 The physical rating was 4-F or 5-F, Any aircraft holding this rating was unfit for service . The letters WW (War Weary).aircraft sat [...]

Scale Modelworld 2018 – Automotive

by Editor on November 18, 2018 · in Show Reports · 2 ≡

Here is a selection of models from the automotive model categories at last week's Scale Modelworld show in Telford.

Bandai 1/12 custom Star Wars Clone Trooper

by Travis Paschall on November 18, 2018 · in Sci-fi · 7 ≡

I swear to you guys that I do more than just Star Wars builds but I keep getting sucked into these Star Wars build offs! With that said go to Instagram #trooperbuildoff2 @dfmodelkits and vote for your favorite custom trooper voting ends [...]

Airfix Bf 109 E1, 1/48

by David Paul Cope on November 18, 2018 · in Aviation · 8 ≡

A nice little model with few issues. More or less OOB apart from Eduard Brassin replacement wheels, etch seatbelts and Aeromaster decals.

“Three Perfect Ladies in Italy” (Tamiya Spitfire MK VIII, 1/32)

by Bernd Ebeling on November 18, 2018 · in Aviation · 14 ≡

Hi folks, this is my second submission to imodeler... The diorama depicts a possible scene in Italy in 1944: An American Spitfire Mk. VIII is forced to belly-land near to a farm. In order to hide it as far as possible during repair, the [...]

Classic Airframes Arado Ar 68, 1/48th.

by David Paul Cope on November 18, 2018 · in Aviation · 11 ≡

Not the easiest of kits but I found it a very enjoyable build. Mostly OOB but some of the struts were replaced as they were useless! Painted with GS aqueous paints, weathered with pastels and finished with Alclad II flat varnish.