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Leyte Gulf; the Orphans of the USS Princeton.

by david leigh-smith on July 16, 2017 · in Uncategorized · 40 ≡

This is my first attempt at a diorama and it's been a steep learning curve. I wanted to create a scene that captured something of the spirit of the carrier groups that fought so bravely such a long way from home in the Pacific. The 'Work [...]

Video: RUSSIAN IL-76MD by ZVEZDA 1/144 scale (video preview)

by iModeler Youtube Picks on July 16, 2017 · in Aviation · 1 ≡

1/144 scale RUSSIAN STRATEGIC AIRLIFTER IL-76MD. Excellent kit by Zvezda (video preview). Il-76 – the main military transport aircraft of the USSR and Russia, having made the first flight in 1971, it still has not lost its importance and [...]

Airfix 1/48 Hawker hurricane -D. Bader

by Predrag Ivanovic on July 16, 2017 · in Aviation · 9 ≡

Tamiya 1:48 Nakajima A6M2 Rufe

by David A. Thomas on July 14, 2017 · in Aviation · 16 ≡

When I was a kid I lived on Monograms from Kmart. But after staring at a Tamiya Rufe in a local hobby store, my imagination got the better of me, I weighed a 3 for 1 value trade, and I bought the model. It became a favorite in my [...]

The new Airfix Me 262 in 1:72

by Alan Price on July 14, 2017 · in Aviation · 11 ≡

Here are a few photos of the new Airfix Me 262 which is featured in the new issue of Airfix Model World Magazine. This is a superb little kit, detail is excellent. This should be in the shops by Autumn I believe. Hope you enjoy the photos!

Wessex Queen’s Flight

by Emre Tuzun on July 14, 2017 · in Aviation · 14 ≡

This is the Revell's 1/48 Wessex Queen's Flight. To be honest, not much to say. Having seen the original one Colindale RAF Museum, I decided to build one. Phase one was being patient and searching on Ebay. Took a while but managed to [...]

Bell Aircraft X-5 – Revell 1/40th

by Steve E on July 14, 2017 · in Aviation · 7 ≡

The first aircraft to change the geometry of the wing in flight. This design was taken from the Messerschmidt P.1101 aircraft. The Revell kit goes back to the 1950s. This kit follows the norm of the time period, like moving wings and [...]

Advanced Technology Bomber (ATB) – Revell 1/72

by Steve E on July 14, 2017 · in Aviation · 8 ≡

Like Monogram, Revell responded to the breakthrough success of Testors' F-19 Stealth Fighter with a "Could Be..." Stealth model of its own. Only in this case, the plane was the long-rumored B-2 Stealth Bomber. Working from [...]

Supra leftovers

by Matija Skobe on July 13, 2017 · in Automotive · 17 ≡

greetings fellow modellers, i present to you my project supra. my friend gave me this with question "what can you do with this?" well, first to close few holes scratchbuild new dashboard, frame, steering, winch, beer [...]

1/48 Monogram / Revell P-47D Thunderbolt “Fiery Ginger” Col. Neal Kearby 348th Fighter Group

by Louis Gardner on July 13, 2017 · in Aviation · 22 ≡

Here's a kit that I built almost straight from the box about 10 years ago or so... The only change I made was with the leading edge of the wings, and how the .050 caliber weapons were oriented along the edge. On a Thunderbolt, if you [...]