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1/32 scale Dauntless kit by Trumpeter

by Rick Schad on February 15, 2024 · in Aviation · 18 ≡

Here we have my 8th build of the year, the 1/32 scale SBD3 Dauntless by Trumpeter. Molding is exceptional, body and cowl are clear plastic for some reason, which I find useless. The instructions are typical Trumpeter, filled with mystery [...]

BMW R75 with sidecar

by Cosgan on February 15, 2024 · in Uncategorized · 9 ≡

Italeri scala 1/9

Norseman

by Aramis Sebastian on February 15, 2024 · in Figures · 4 ≡

This is a work in progress. It was inspired by the amazing work of Magnus Fagerberg. Lately, I've been painting the same pieces as those of people whose work I admire in order to better understand their approach -- to sort of 'walk in [...]

"Down but Not Out", USMC Piper NE-1

by gary sausmikat on February 15, 2024 · in Diorama · 38 ≡

Hello All, My latest diorama, titled, “Down but Not Out”, depicting an USMC Piper NE-1 based in the Pacific. This was a simultaneous build along with my Jim Sullivan GB, Piper NE-1. The diorama portion was the major portion of this [...]

Trumpeter 1/32 TBF-1C Avenger

by Rafi Ben-Shahar on February 15, 2024 · in Aviation · 24 ≡

Avengers flying in the Atlantic Ocean were usually camouflaged in the white and grey that creates a good contrast on models. This Atlantic Avenger was built using the excellent kit by Trumpeter. It is a design enlargement of the great [...]

Special Hobby's 1/32 scale Fokker D.II

by Paul Higgins on February 15, 2024 · in Aviation · 16 ≡

Hi, guys... this is my most recent build and although I thought it was a bit daunting when I bought it a couple of years back, it turned into quite a nice build. This was the second generation of Fokker fighters produced for the Imperial [...]

Super Bug

by IAN JACKSON on February 14, 2024 · in Aviation · 12 ≡

Other than the Harpoon missiles, what you see here is exactly what comes in the (very substantial) Meng box... and IMHO is one of the best 1:48 kits available today. Everything fits perfectly, I don't recall using anything more than a [...]

Review: 1/48 scale MiniArt P-47D-30RE Thunderbolt "basic" # 48023 Kit Review

by Louis Gardner on February 14, 2024 · in Reviews · 16 ≡

This is a model that I knew I had to get my hands on once it was available. Lo and behold, it was offered for "Presale" at Squadron a month or so ago... Just when I spent too much on other kits for Christmas and I thought my [...]

ICM 1/72 Ki-21-1a Sally, Thai Bomber

by Greg Kittinger on February 14, 2024 · in Aviation · 28 ≡

This was an IPMS review build, so I'll post the link here when the review is released. link here soon... ICM is putting out great kits! The Sally is one of my favorite Japanese bombers, and I still have two Revell kits and an MPM in the [...]

Magic Factory F4U-2 Corsair. 1/48

by Russ King on February 14, 2024 · in Aviation · 12 ≡

F4U-2, "White 212", Midnite Cocktail. On April 14, 1944 flown by Capt. Howard Bollman USMC shot down a Mitsubishi G4M near Kagman Field, Saipan. Wanted to try this Magic Factory kit and was very pleased. Excellent full kit [...]