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1/700 IJN Musashi, in the battle of Sibuyan Sea

by Won-hui Lee on August 19, 2017 · in Ships · 27 ≡

I made a mistake. Hardner ratio was too high. So, musashi was melted by high heating temperature. TT My initial intention was to lean toward reft side 5°degrees. But contrary to my intention, as the resin shrank, it leans to almost 30 [...]

Before Linderg there was the R-34

by Robert Royes on August 19, 2017 · in Aviation · 13 ≡

A little piece of history that might not be well known. The British airship R-34 made the first double crossing of the Atlantic in 1919,Leaving from Scotland and landing at Mineola Long Island, N.Y. and then returning.The display is at the [...]

Wingnut Wings Pfalz D.IIIa.

by stephen leslie on August 19, 2017 · in Aviation · 15 ≡

This is my 1/32 Pfalz D.IIIa by Wingnut Wings with Aviattic lozenges and GasPatch turnbuckles.

Roden Albatros D.III

by Carmelo Rodrigo on August 19, 2017 · in Aviation · 17 ≡

The first post and my first model of the first world war. I had never been encouraged to build such aircraft, Until I discovered the models of Wingnut Wings. But finding these kits from Spain at reasonable prices is complicated and [...]

French Hellcat- 1/48 Hasegawa F6F-5

by Dan DeSilva on August 19, 2017 · in Aviation · 34 ≡

I have always wanted to build a French Hellcat, and years ago when i was able to get hold of some Model Art decals I set aside a Hasegawa 1/48 F6F-5 for this build. After some research, I noticed that the drop tank on French Hellcats and [...]

REVELL SURFITE

by Harry Brogan on August 19, 2017 · in Uncategorized · 8 ≡

This model was originally released in 1965. It is a real car that was designed over the Austin Mini frame by Ed “Big Daddy” Roth. The model was re-released in 1993 and then again in 2015 with new tooling and a few new parts. There [...]

Mitsubishi F1M2 Observation Seaplane Type 11

by Julian Shawyer on August 19, 2017 · in Aviation · 20 ≡

Hasegawa 1/48th scale Mitsubishi F1M2 Zero Observation Seaplane type 11 "Pete" With this kit I used the separate Photo-Etched parts set from Hasegawa. The set included, bracing wires, instrument panels, gunsights and bomb [...]

I actually finished something….Csaba 39 m

by Bill Koppos on August 18, 2017 · in Armor · 10 ≡

The 39M is a Hungarian armored car of early WW2. The 1/35 scale kit is from Hobby Boss, I never expected to see one of these from a mainstream molder, but it fits nicely in my armored car collection. My kid got it for me on Father's Day, [...]

It’s a Hawg !!

by Phil Steele on August 18, 2017 · in Aviation · 10 ≡

This has been a big project ! Now with some touch up's and a clear coat, (and the Hawg decals) they'll be ready for the owners to install their equipment.

PBJ Walkaround

by Tom Cleaver on August 18, 2017 · in Photo Collections · 19 ≡

This is the last actual PBJ-1J (delivered as such from the North American factory) still in existence, now operated in flying condition by the CAF SOCAL Wing out at Camarillo Airport here in S.Calif. after a 23 year restoration.