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Gentleman Soldier (Vickers Wellesley MK I diorama)

by caudelguille on September 26, 2018 · in Diorama · 16 ≡

I am a nostalgic of the old brands of miniatures so I decided to recover an old kit as the Vickers Wellesley (Matchbox, 1/72) and work with some new Mig Jiménez techniques and at the same time, wanted to experiment with clouds of dust in [...]

RAAF Bristol Beaufort (Special Hobby 1/72)

by Paulo Castro on September 25, 2018 · in Aviation · 23 ≡

Hi all! I usually don't build models under commission, but in this case it was a especial request and a favor to a fellow member of my modelling club (SAPMA). Dudley Hokings is a senior member of the club and due his age he no longer is [...]

More from the scrap book, NATO

by Robert Royes on September 25, 2018 · in Photo Collections · 7 ≡

Something between builds. Just a few shots of NATO forces that I took in my youth while in the Navy, Three ships from the Netherlands, Overijssel, Deruyter, and Everstan, a RN Sea King, HMS Hermes at Naval Station Mayport Fla. I believe [...]

1:48 Scale, Airfix, Boulton-Paul Defiant

by Frederick J Seitz III on September 25, 2018 · in Aviation · 16 ≡

This is another one of Airfix's "New Tool" kits. It is a good kit, that also builds well, and it's a subject that is not often seen. I found it enjoyable, and would also recommend it to anyone. Trumpeter also produces a [...]

1:48 Scale, Airfix Hawker Hurricane Mk.I “Trop”

by Frederick J Seitz III on September 25, 2018 · in Aviation · 10 ≡

My second Airfix Hurricane, and I tried a few new things during the build. Firstly, the kit is a winner, no matter which version you attempt to build. As a matter of fact, parts to build multiple versions, come in most kit. You have [...]

USS Iwo Jima LHD-7 & USS Ticonderoga CG-47

by Mee Wan on September 24, 2018 · in Ships · 12 ≡

Good day to all , This diorama is probably the third time i’m making a model of the Wasp class amphibious assault naval ship together with the combination of USS Ticonderoga CG-47 where both ships sail together is an exercise combat [...]

Trumpeter 1/35 AS-90 WIP

by Mike Carter on September 24, 2018 · in Armor · 6 ≡

Evening all, Here are a couple of quick snaps of my in progress Trumpeter AS-90. This one is a shopping cart full of firsts for me. First time using photo etch First time doing any scratch work (just some add ons and detail work...but [...]

Video: Landing Gear Improve - Heinkel He 219 Uhu Tamiya 1/48 – Aicraft Model

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Pilatus PC 21, 1/32 Scale Scratch Build, Part 13

by Marc Barris on September 24, 2018 · in Aviation · 27 ≡

A few decals and some of the control surfaces, off to the DRC for 2 weeks, then I will complete the build.

Dawn Patrol Rendezvous

by Tom Bebout on September 24, 2018 · in Show Reports · 11 ≡

Traveled up north to the USAF Museum to attend the marking of 100th Anniversary of the WWI, or as the event was titled Dawn Patrol Rendezvous. Well attended even for a brisk cloudy day, and there were lots of displays, antique cars, re-in [...]