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Editor's showcase: 1/48 Tamiya P-51C "Lou III"

by Editor on June 24, 2024 · in Aviation · 29 ≡

This might be one of the last good chances to impress anyone with a completed Tamiya 1/48 P-51B Mustang kit, so here it is! I finished this model some three years ago, and it still stands as one of my personal favorites. Building it was as [...]

Hasegawa 1/48 RF-4E Phantom II 'faded camouflage'

by Rafi Ben-Shahar on June 24, 2024 · in Aviation · 18 ≡

For many years, Ebay used to be my main source of of models. There are many good models around. Hence, overstocked items with low shipping costs were my favorites. At some stage, Hasegawa's Japanese Phantoms were offered for sale at a very [...]

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1/25 Aurora 1968)

by Michael Smith on June 24, 2024 · in Automotive · 13 ≡

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang has always been a favorite of mine. I got the Corgi car for Christmas in 1969, and have never looked back. This build of one of the rare 1968 Aurora kits is my latest experience in the world of all things [...]

Sdkfz 223 Recce Car Tamiya 1/35

by Marcus Vinicius Teixeira Borges on June 23, 2024 · in Armor · 5 ≡

Hi folks, An oldie retrieved and finished for good,a tarp was needed for the interior is sparse to say the least...hope you like it. Thanks for visiting. Marcus

1/48 Hawk/Testors Laird Solution

by Brian Riedel on June 23, 2024 · in Uncategorized · 8 ≡

Here’s my build of the 1/48 Laird Solution racing plane by Hawk/Testors. I added a cockpit, removed the etched markings locations, added a better engine, and some forgotten details to the cowling.

1/48 Otaki Bf-109G-6

by Brian Riedel on June 23, 2024 · in Uncategorized · 10 ≡

Before Eduard, Hasegawa,Fujimi and Tamiya began releasing their great kits of the Bf-109G-6, there was Otaki. Recessed panel lines and rivets, enclosed wheel wells and, while not accurate, cockpits. Here’s a couple I have built long [...]

My favorite Monogram model, the 1/48 P-51B

by Brian Riedel on June 23, 2024 · in Uncategorized · 8 ≡

Growing up, the 1/48 Monogram P-51B was my favorite model kit ( their P-47’s are a close second). Here are a few I’ve done over the years. First up, P-51B, S/Ldr Eugeniusz „Dziubek“ Horbaczewski, No. 315 (Polish) Squadron. Decals [...]

Video: 1/48 TAMIYA Mitsubishi G4M1 Model 11 (Admiral Yamamoto) Review!/unboxing

by iModeler Youtube Picks on June 23, 2024 · in Aviation

Fighters over the Aegean

by Christopher Amano-Langtree on June 23, 2024 · in Aviation · 14 ≡

Acknowledgements Once again sincere thanks are due to Özkan Türker who was unstinting in his help with this project. He even kindly supplied me with a photo of my chosen aircraft. Introduction I've always liked the PZL series of gull [...]

Hasegawa 1/48 Hurricane Mk. IIb

by Rafi Ben-Shahar on June 23, 2024 · in Aviation · 22 ≡

Hasegawa's 1/48th scale model captures well the lines of the Hurricane. Yet, sparse cockpit details, somewhat problematic fit of wings to fuselage and a "floating" canopy in the open position prevent it from being a favorite [...]