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U-96

by Nikos Kosmadakis on November 20, 2018 · in Diorama · 17 ≡

Hello everyone, this is an older work of mine. It is the Revell U-Boat type VIIC in 1/144 scale. I used the Griffon photoetch detail set, and 3D printed figures from Shapeways. Everything else (scaffolding, equipment, tools, crates, [...]

Imodeler prize for September has arrived

by Allon kira on November 20, 2018 · in News · 15 ≡

Hello, iModelers! My prize kit for September has arrived yesterday. Many thanks to all of you guys, to the jury and to iModeler team for selecting me as Imodeler best in show for September. It was just perfect, since September is also my [...]

Scale Modelworld 2018 – Ships

by Editor on November 19, 2018 · in Show Reports

Here's the final part of our report from 2018 Scale Modelworld featuring a selection of ship models, all scales.

On This Day…November 19th.

by david leigh-smith on November 19, 2018 · in News · 6 ≡

(link) On November 19th, 1952 Captain J. Slade Nash breaks the world speed record in his F-86 D Sabre 'Dog' by travelling across the Salton Sea (California) course at 698.50 mph. Only 36 years before, on Nov 19th, 1916, 19 November 1916, [...]

SAAB Viggen – Airfix 1/72, 1971 kit + scratch

by Manuel Magrinho on November 19, 2018 · in Aviation · 13 ≡

[21Nov2018] Build update: As the 1971 decals weren't tip-top shape, I had to make my own. The tail ones were missing and I put them yesterday. Now she seems like the depicted prototype. Hi, Another vintage kit (1971)... The plane [...]

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 [...]