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27th September 1918 100 years ago today.

by Julian Shawyer on September 26, 2018 · in Armor · 16 ≡

It was while making this model, back when it was first released by in 2014, that I learnt a relation of mine, Charles Edward Shawyer had been killed in 1918 whilst serving with the 11th Tank Battalion. After a search on the internet I came [...]

Lightning F3 – 100 Years of the RAF Group Build

by IAN JACKSON on September 26, 2018 · in Aviation · 14 ≡

BAC / EE Lightning F3 Sqn. Ldr. George Black 111 Squadron RAF Wattisham 1965 Built for (a total of) three RAF 100 Group builds on various modelling forums including iM, this is Airfix’s original 1997 issue of the Lightning. Cannot recall [...]

1/72 M-ATV

by David Polak on September 26, 2018 · in Armor · 15 ≡

the kit was beautiful with plenty of amazing details, but except seats, dashboard and racks, the interior lacks any details. These i completely scratch builded from plastic pieces and "wired" together with led and copper wires. I [...]

Review: Beemax 1/24 VolVo 240 review

by iModeler Youtube Picks on September 26, 2018 · in Automotive, Reviews

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 [...]