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Tamiya 1/35 Challenger 2

by Robert Collins on November 30, 2017 · in Armor · 11 ≡

Dont you just love building these Tamiya kits, there so well made. This was one of the first tanks I built when I took up the hobby when I retired. Two years later I had another go at it because I wasnt happy with the result. I am more or [...]

Elco 80 – Part One

by Rob Pollock on November 30, 2017 · in Ships · 11 ≡

This is Italeri's mighty "Elco 80" PT (Patrol Torpedo) boat (No. 5602). With a length of more than two feet (70cm), it's a substantial model in 1/35. In World War 2, the USN had contracts with two companies for the production of [...]

Review: Airfix 1/48 Supermarine Walrus Mk.I Review

by Harry Brogan on November 30, 2017 · in Reviews · 16 ≡

Well, I am stepping WAY out of my "comfort zone" with this one. I have not built an aircraft model of any kind in many, MANY years. I'll be building this one specifically as a review for IMODELER. This model arrived safely and [...]

1/48 Yak-28 by Bobcat

by Juan Benitez on November 29, 2017 · in Aviation · 18 ≡

Just a quick peek at my build of Bobcat's amazing Yak-28. Just a beautifully molded and detailed kit of this Oh-So-Soviet era "60's interceptor. This is a Fun kit to build! Just be careful of all the sharp and pointy parts, the [...]

Hobby Boss 1/72 Northrop F-5E Tiger II

by David Mills on November 29, 2017 · in Aviation · 9 ≡

This F-5E Tiger has been built for some months although , life has gotten in the way and I have only just got around to posting it. Its a very inexpensive kit with 4 nice decals schemes including my favorite for the USMC VMFT 401 'the [...]

Cherish your Local Hobby Store

by David Mills on November 29, 2017 · in News · 16 ≡

The internet has been a huge benefit to the modelling community IMHO, nevertheless it is always sad to see announcements like this one in tonight's Evening Standard. For those of us that live in North London does that now leave only [...]

Modelling the Phantom

by Robert Collins on November 29, 2017 · in Aviation · 6 ≡

Im not sure if Im on the right page with this info, you guys will have to put me right. If you havenseen this magazine before and your interested in building a Phantom then try and get it, its full of information about all the Phantom [...]

Mi-24D Zvezda 1/72

by krzysztof bytniewski on November 29, 2017 · in Aviation · 8 ≡

Some time ago, and in 2012, I built the helicopter model Mi-24 from ZVEZDA set in 1/72 scale. Hind always liked me and was foreseen in my plans. When this set came on the market, I knew it was time for the plan. And so began the month-long [...]

1/48 Eduard Bicentenial Phantoms kit

by Robert Collins on November 29, 2017 · in Aviation · 11 ≡

Big kit containing resin seats, wheels and exhaust nozzles, as well as loads of coloured photo etch. I think its an Academy model thats been upgraded by Eduard.

It Rolls!!

by California Steve on November 28, 2017 · in Uncategorized · 23 ≡

Here is my Entex 1/24 scale Silver Cloud II. A very basic kit done in the family colors. (of course). This was a fun but a bit laborious on the paint side. Tamiya rattle can with three coats of Future. I have added a fairly new product at [...]