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The First Time

by G. Ley on February 17, 2018 · in Aviation · 31 ≡

How many remember their first time? No, not that first time, but the first time you sat down with a model kit. Well here is my first time. I was about the age of my avatar when my mother purchased this Aurora kit for me. It was the late [...]

Year of the Cat Group Build: BF 109 E4/7 Trop, Tamiya 1/48, ‘Yellow 6’ – Hans Joachim Marseille – in ‘Leopard Camo’

by Paul Barber on February 17, 2018 · in Aviation · 36 ≡

The mentality of those whose families fought and suffered on the ‘right side of history’ is often, understandably, to automatically consign those fighting on the other side, to a pigeon hole that does not allow for admiration. During [...]

Video: Mini Spray Guns for Scale Modeling

by iModeler Youtube Picks on February 17, 2018 · in Aviation

This video presents three different types of miniature spray guns that are useful in painting scale models. Mini spray guns can be an airbrush, conventional spray gun, or HVLP type. This video explains the differences and uses of each. [...]

SAAF Saab JAS 39 Gripen C -- 48th scale kit by Kitty Hawk (kit no. KH80117)

by Ray Theron on February 16, 2018 · in Aviation · 14 ≡

This was the third of my South African Air Force jet builds. The kit gave me virtually no issues, apart from the dive brakes not fitting too well in the closed position. Finish is good and the surface detail is fine. Paints used were Mr [...]

Year of the Cat Group Build. 1/48 scale Tamiya F4F-4 Wildcat

by Terry Schuler on February 16, 2018 · in Aviation · 22 ≡

When Louis announced this group project I had already been eyeballing my trusty old Tamiya kit that had been sitting on shelf for some time. This was just the excuse I needed to get it going. I choose to go with the classic pre-war/early [...]

The Airport Rotating Beacon

by G. Ley on February 16, 2018 · in Diorama · 13 ≡

Every airport diorama needs a rotating beacon. To fill that function, I purchased a Lionel rotating beacon, model 494. However there are many problems with accuracy, as this unit is intended for "O" scale electric train [...]

Year of the Cat Group Build. Monogram 1/48 F9F Panther from The Bridges at Toko-Ri

by Josh Patterson on February 16, 2018 · in Aviation · 22 ≡

I've been wanting to do a Panther for a while. I had a stillborn attempt back when I was in high school when the kit first came out. I was impressed at how well it went together and have always wanted to try again. I had a few troubles [...]

1/25 Richard Petty Short-Track Dodge Dart NASCAR Kit-Car

by paul teixeira on February 16, 2018 · in Automotive · 11 ≡

I grew up near a NASCAR short-track called "Seekonk Speedway". As a kid and an adult I loved the look of these short-track cars. But as a kid I struggled with getting the model cars to look like the real thing. I switched to [...]

1/35 Takom Chieftain Mk.11 Main Battle Tank

by paul teixeira on February 16, 2018 · in Armor · 9 ≡

This is the 1st Takom model I have built and was excited to give it a go. At the time of purchase it was a brand new release for them. I think they have covered most of the versions of this legendary war machine. Overall I was impressed [...]

iModeler tutorial – Editing comments

by Editor on February 16, 2018 · in How-to · 23 ≡

Posting a reply or comment on iModeler is a easy enough, but what happens if you made a typo and want to correct it? Or maybe even regret posting your comment in the first place? Don't worry, we have you covered. Comments and replies on [...]