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Nose art group build....

by Joe Caputo on March 25, 2018 · in Aviation · 12 ≡

Inside the fuselage, it says, Revell, Inc. Venice, Calif., Copyright 1954. No doubt a re-pop. I built it as a 12 year old (and still have it). I thought I'd give it another try. Actually, the box art got me again. The nose art group [...]

Pilatus PC 21, 1/32 Scale Scratch Build, Part 9

by Marc Barris on March 25, 2018 · in Aviation · 21 ≡

I just had to post this, I finished scribing the panel lines on the nose and the upper wing surfaces, and I thought I would give it a coat of the blue. I love this color, I think its better than the red, I am so happy with it so far. Work [...]

Airfix 1/72 Be-2c

by Pavel Aparin on March 25, 2018 · in Aviation · 16 ≡

The initial set - from the novelties of 2016 firm Airfix. On the box of the model are located, bribing with their elaborate detailing, the photo of the front of the aircraft (in particular the finned cylinders of the engine). In fact: [...]

Tiger Model Corsair F4U-1 Tooncraft

by Cemal Deger on March 25, 2018 · in Aviation · 15 ≡

When I purchased a couple Tiger Model AFV's a while ago, I also got a couple of tooncraft which resemble Hasegawa's eggplanes. One of them was a Bf109 and the other a Corsair. To get my mojo back I got my hands on the latter one recently [...]

the story so far........

by Joe Caputo on March 25, 2018 · in Aviation · 17 ≡

Subject: the story so far... The year is 1949, and the Goodyear Trophy Races, are at their peak, with speed records being set almost weekly. The "stars" of the "show" are what's now known as the "Goodyear [...]

FW-190 A4 Eduard 1:48 rollout and review

by Andreas Fey on March 25, 2018 · in Aviation · 13 ≡

Hello and welcome to my rollout and short build review of this fairly new kit from Eduard. First of all, no aftermarket parts are used, so this is an “out of the box” model. The only exception is the thin wire (yellow) on the [...]

Video: FULL VIDEO BUILD TAMIYA GRUMMAN F-14A TOMCAT

by iModeler Youtube Picks on March 25, 2018 · in Aviation

This is a 1/48 scale plastic model assembly kit of the Grumman F-14A Tomcat. Highly Recommended! For more details about the Tamiya kits and tools used in this video please visit (link) SPARMAX Airbrush: Model SP-35c with Silver Bullet [...]

1/12 M-3 Stuart

by Song Jung Gun on March 25, 2018 · in Armor · 14 ≡

Hi, all modeller! I've done light tank model M-3 Stuart. It took 3months and built from all wood. Yes, Scratch building !

Yak-130 'Mitten'; Zvezda 1:72

by Sebastijan Videc on March 25, 2018 · in Aviation · 20 ≡

Yak-130 is an advanced subsonic jet trainer, built in Russia to replace the outdated Czech built L-39 Albatroses. The airframe enables the student pilots easy transition to 4+, 4++ and 5th generation fighters. The development began in 1990 [...]

A-4F Skyhawk (Eduard 1:48)

by Martin Dytrych on March 24, 2018 · in Aviation · 30 ≡

My second Skyhawk... it is done. I think it is time to move on, I am not a guy building just one aircraft type. I really do not know what to say after this build, because I am just happy that it is over and I can move on. Do not take me [...]