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Judging interest – Nose Art group build

by Jaime Carreon on February 7, 2018 · in Uncategorized · 22 ≡

Ok everyone, I was sitting around watching it rain and looking at my pile of projects, all which have some great nose art to them so I decided to post and see if there would be any interest in a Nose Art Group Build. My thoughts are - any [...]

just some ladders...

by Aleksandar Sekularac on February 7, 2018 · in Aviation · 12 ≡

OK, the title is a bit ironic. They are Tu-22m3 boarding platforms in 1:72 scale. This little kit from North Star Models, with its fragile components, no rigidity and no surface area for but-joining the spiderweb of photo-etch, is one of [...]

Leaving the Chosin Reservoir

by Thomas Sweeney on February 7, 2018 · in Uncategorized · 12 ≡

On 27th Nov. 50, thousands of Chinese troops swarmed over the frozen Yalu River, on the N. Korean/Chinese border, cutting off US Marines in the Chosin Reservoir area. Over the next ten days the Marines, with air support from both the Navy [...]

Pilatus PC 21, 1/32 Scale Scratch Build, Part 6

by Marc Barris on February 7, 2018 · in Aviation · 10 ≡

Well back at the bench, with all the things going on, I thought I would sit down and take my mind off things, so I decided to start with the wings, and this is what I have done so far. Firstly I marked out the wings on a piece of plastic [...]

Bandai 1/48 AT-ST

by Dennis Meyers on February 7, 2018 · in Sci-fi · 9 ≡

After hearing such great things about these Bandai Star Wars kit, I had to try something out of character. Even though these are 'snap tite' kits, they are premium quality and well engineered =. Plenty of detail. Almost zero filling and [...]

The Model of the month Prize for November has arrived.......At Last.

by Marc Barris on February 6, 2018 · in Aviation · 35 ≡

I arrived back home from the Congo last night after an unintended stay of 4 weeks, needless to say, I was absolutely finished from all the traveling and suffering from extreme withdrawal symptoms from a lack of building. Also, I received [...]

FRX-99 Rafe “Hammerhead” UAV (1/144, Platz)

by IT Lahtinen on February 6, 2018 · in Aviation · 12 ≡

So many nice models from the past history here, so maybe something else from the future … An upcoming UAV Multi-Purpose Fighter FRX-99 Rafe "Hammerhead". Note those missiles above and below wings. (The coin only gives an [...]

Spitfire Mk. Vb Jan Zumbach’s EN951 1:32 Hobby Boss, Eduard

by Adam on February 6, 2018 · in Aviation · 24 ≡

RFD EN951 of Jana Zumbach. For cockpit and flaps Eduard photoetches were used. Poor rubber wheels from kit were replaced with Eduard s resin. Cockpit door and horizontal stabilizers are from Quickboos. Spinner is piece of art done by [...]

Taj Mahal, non-scale, Piececool

by Hongseob CHOI on February 5, 2018 · in Uncategorized · 10 ≡

Hi Imodelers, I once put my '3d-Metal Puzzle' Eiffel tower model with base. this is successive work done. There is many of Taj Mahal (also Eiffel tower) 3d metal puzzle models in market. I recommend this Piececool's one because it's only [...]

McDonnell F-15 Eagle – Academy 1/144

by Jaime Carreon on February 5, 2018 · in Aviation · 7 ≡

First build of the year, which was completely accidental. While cleaning out a cabinet in the garage, I came across this kit under a pile of old magazines. I have no idea where it came from or why I had it, but I'm a s****r for orphaned [...]