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LET L-13 Blaník, 1:72

by Csaba on October 6, 2018 · in Aviation · 14 ≡

More than 20 years ago, as teenager, I did my first glider flying lesson. I still remember the whole flight, we did it in the early evening, maybe one hour before sunset. The air was amazingly calm and we did not even had to touch the [...]

Video: Takom 1/72 V-2 Rocket, Hanomag SS100, Meilerwagen

by Boris Rakic on October 6, 2018 · in Armor · 10 ≡

I always enjoy the videos on PLASMOS's Youtube channel, and they provide lots of ideas on how to finish your models. His latest video is a very nice review and video build of Takom's V-2 and its tractor. (link)

Review: Modelcollect 1/72 B-2A Spirit

by iModeler Youtube Picks on October 5, 2018 · in Aviation, Reviews

Long Range Patrol Jeep

by Tappie Scholtz on October 5, 2018 · in Diorama · 20 ≡

The father of a very good friend of mine served with the LRDG in North Africa during the 2nd World War. Now I have built quite a number of models for him as he holds a high regard for my skills. I personally think it is more a question of [...]

Trabant in turbulent times

by Csaba on October 5, 2018 · in Automotive · 25 ≡

A few years ago Revell released its new Trabant kit. It was a much better kit than their first version, released in the early nineties. According to urban legends, a few Revell employees drove to the former GDR right after the [...]

Finally completed this two year shelf of doom…

by Brian Scott on October 5, 2018 · in Aviation · 14 ≡

Finally completed this two year shelf of doom project. Eduard ( Academy ) F-4B with the Eduard Resin Wheels , Burner cans and ejection seats. Used the Yankee Station Mig kill decals. Painted with Tamiya paints and Mig wash . Hope you [...]

Egon Mayer´s Focke Wulf Fw 190A-5.

by Francisco Santoro on October 5, 2018 · in Aviation · 6 ≡

Egon Mayer was a World War Two German fighter pilot born in 1917 in Konstanz, Germany. He enlisted in the Luftwaffe in 1937, being sent to JG 2 "Richtofen" in 1939, just in time for the Battle of France, and flew until his death [...]

Final reveal: The German Air Ministry in 1941 in 1:35

by Michel Verschuere on October 5, 2018 · in Diorama · 26 ≡

Some of you have followed on this project, depicting buzzing activity at the German Air Ministry in 1941: (link) This was a longer project, initiated in the beginning of this year. It involved mapping the scratch-built facade of the [...]

1:48 Scale, Airfix P-40B, “Tomahawk”

by Frederick J Seitz III on October 5, 2018 · in Aviation · 20 ≡

Terrific model, excellent build, and one I would recommend absolutely. I used Tamiya acrylics, which is something I have not done in over twenty years. I also used Star Fighter Decals, which I am pleased to report, worked flawlessly. [...]

U47 Günther Prien

by S. Cubas on October 4, 2018 · in Ships · 7 ≡

Hi all This is a very old kit from Revell. It represent a U-Boot type VII B, exactly the U47 commanded by Günther Prien. Just finished right now. Hope you like it Sifredo Cubas.