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Not Just Your Dad's Wagon: 1/25 1957 Ford Del-Rio Wagon

by paul teixeira on April 2, 2018 · in Automotive · 11 ≡

I am 54 year old man who loves classic cars but as I write this keep in mind I am far from an expert. What I do know is that my Dad had a 57 Ford Wagon and he would talk a lot about it usually discussing it's highlights, and how much he [...]

South African Nationals 2018: Autos and Motorcycles

by Morne Meyer on April 2, 2018 · in Show Reports · 5 ≡

Unfortunately this category did not have many entries, which is sad since it is definitely one of the most colourful and eye catching categories.

South African Nationals 2018: Busts, Figures, Vignettes and Dioramas

by Morne Meyer on April 2, 2018 · in Show Reports · 9 ≡

These are some of my favourites from the South African Nats. Enjoy!

South African Nationals 2018: Aircraft

by Morne Meyer on April 2, 2018 · in Show Reports · 24 ≡

These aircraft were just some of the many models entered in the 1/72 - 1/32 scale classes. My Westland Wyvern 1/48 Trumpeter was awarded the best in show for 1/48 scale and my Huey Hog Gunship 1/35 Academy MRC for Rotorcraft. Jets best in [...]

South African Nationals 2018

by Morne Meyer on April 2, 2018 · in Show Reports · 14 ≡

This Easter weekend the South African Nationals was held in Port Elizabeth. The venue was the SAAF Museum which consists of hangers dating from WW II. Our Nationals were very well supported with over 350 entries from most of the regional [...]

Video: GO MODELLING 2018

by iModeler Youtube Picks on April 2, 2018 · in Aviation

Go Modelling 2018 Vienna, Austria. Original exhibitions of Austria's military history... Internatonal modelling competition, special feature displays and more... For more details about Go Modelling and IPMS- Austria please visit (link) For [...]

USS Indianapolis

by Eugene Siuda on April 1, 2018 · in Ships · 14 ≡

This is my rendering of the USS Indianapolis (CA-35) after her refit at Mare Island, CA in 1945. The kit is # 14107 by Academy Model in 1/350 scale. It hosts many P/E parts from GMM and EDU. The 20 mm twin guns + the main battery gun [...]

The RAF is 100 Years Old Today! Gentlemen, Start your Engines!

by Paul Barber on April 1, 2018 · in Aviation · 18 ≡

Today is the Centenary of the birth of The RAF. On April 1st 1918 the Royal Naval Air Service and the Royal Flying Corps amalgamated to form the world's first independent airforce. Many of the models built here on iModeler are of RAF [...]

Scoooore!!!!!

by Robert Royes on March 31, 2018 · in Armor · 12 ≡

Just when I thought I was safe, it pulls me back in again[armor builds]. The right scale, the right subjects, the right price, more or less, from the net. The Tarkus line continues.

Reaper Bones Ogres

by Aaron Newlands on March 31, 2018 · in Figures · 6 ≡

So these two are painted to tabletop quality rather than shelf quality. The reason is these are for use in a game. Which means unlike your typical kit/figure they are going to be touched a lot. Normally I prefer doing really thin coats and [...]