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Heinkel He-46C-1.

by Chas Bunch on March 25, 2024 · in Aviation · 16 ≡

Here’s my Heinkel He-46C-1. a resin kit from Planet Models in Condor Legion livery. Built mostly OOB, I just added some seat belts and stainless bracing wire on the struts. Model Master paint and kit decals. An easy build. In 1931 the [...]

German mercenary, Early XVI C, Italian Wars

by Aramis Sebastian on March 25, 2024 · in Figures · 5 ≡

I was quite happy with the way the NMM turned out on this very, very nice figure by Stormtrooper Minis. It is satisfying to see progress after what feels figuratively like banging your head against a brick wall. I forget who it was who [...]

Rufe weathering patterns: Tamiya 1/48 A6M2-N

by Rafi Ben-Shahar on March 24, 2024 · in Aviation · 22 ≡

Weathering patterns on Japanese aircraft during operational service occurred as a result of the harsh conditions in the Pacific. However, due to the scarcity of documentations and photographs, the extent and type of weathering is left much [...]

Fighting Colours

by Russell Jurco on March 24, 2024 · in Aviation · 18 ≡

Fighting Colours is a Kookaburra title by Michael JF Bowyer covering Royal Air Force camouflage and markings from 1937 to 1975. Chapter six addresses the RAF's shift to the offensive in 1941. In a subheading titled Important Colour Changes [...]

Airfix 1/48 De Havilland Chipmunk T.10

by Alistair Gauld on March 24, 2024 · in Aviation · 24 ≡

A bit of a personal one this. A nice if fiddly in places kit from Airfix dressed up as the Chippie I got a couple of flights in during a Summer Camp at Leeming, many, many years ago. Primed with Mr. Finishing Surfacer 1500 Black. Painted [...]

Yellow 5 flown by Horst Petzschler.

by Pablo Pons on March 24, 2024 · in Aviation · 12 ≡

This is the old Revell 1:48 scale Bf 109 G-10 with wings from Fujimi's 109 series (The more modern issue from the 1990ies). This is my representation of the plane flown by Horst Petzschler. This is what Horst Petzschler later told about [...]

Video: Afterburner Effect for Scale Models

by iModeler Youtube Picks on March 24, 2024 · in How-to

2024 Dayton Wright Field Modelers IPMS Show

by Jeff Groves on March 24, 2024 · in Show Reports · 8 ≡

Photos from the 2024 Dayton Wright Field Modelers IPMS Show. A small vendor’s room but some great models on display. The show was literally just up the road from the National Museum of the United States Air Force, and it’s hard to [...]

De Havilland Mosquito PR.XVI Airfix 1/72 25th Bomb Group Rcn England 1944.

by capt. R on March 24, 2024 · in Aviation · 20 ≡

(link) This is my summary project of the entire model section regarding Operation Frantic, i.e. the mission From England and Italy to Soviet-occupied Ukraine in 1944. This time it was a special mission, because Frantic VII was a supply [...]

Halberstadt CL. IV, (Rol.) Mirage Hobby, 1:48, Ltn. Hans-Joachim Rath, Schlasta 5

by Milan Tesař on March 24, 2024 · in Aviation · 22 ≡

A very nicely made model with lots of small details and a realistic surface. However, this is a more demanding construction, due to the fact that all parts (even the small ones) are attached to the frame at four and six points. Removing [...]