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HK 1/32 DH Mosquito BMk XVI build Pt. 4

by Juan Benitez on November 22, 2017 · in Aviation · 4 ≡

So after having read the many fine articles in my references and online about how fragile and touchy the main gear assemblies were for this kit I decided to approach these parts very carefully and examine a better way to get these thingies [...]

1/72 Academy F2H-3 Banshee

by Geoffrey Abreu on November 21, 2017 · in Aviation · 12 ≡

Completed my Academy 1/72 F2H-3 Banshee. This is the most recent boxing. I built it mostly OOB just adding some wingtip navigation lights and some wire and plastic card to help make the ejection seat look more like a ...ejection seat. The [...]

Progress on the latest effort grande

by G. Ley on November 21, 2017 · in Diorama · 18 ≡

This is a works-in-progress layout to assess initial positioning of structures. It's like working on a model of an architectural proposal with a lot more detail.The projected cost overruns of this project make it worthy of a government [...]

Where do project ideas come from? ...

by Greg Kittinger on November 21, 2017 · in Aviation · 24 ≡

For the first time, at the beginning of the year I set up a proposed build plan for 2017. I didn't come anywhere close! "Best laid plans of mice and men..." However, I've now gotten a wild hair to build a representation of [...]

1/32 Trumpeter P-40B in Pappy Boyington AVG Scheme

by paul teixeira on November 21, 2017 · in Aviation · 12 ≡

Model Details: Cutting Edge Resin Cockpit: This fixes the shallow cockpit which is a defective, design flaw within base kit. Eduard Resin Wheels and Tires: Kit tires have little to know detail Brass Gun Tubes Wire brake lines added Extra [...]

Video: How to paint wooden propeller with oil paints – The Great War

by iModeler Youtube Picks on November 20, 2017 · in How-to

1/48 Hasegawa Henschel Hs-129 B2

by Tolga ULGUR on November 20, 2017 · in Aviation · 19 ≡

And, another HS 129 comes from me.. As a matter of the fact, this is a very old build, many years ago. This is 1/48 Hasegawa Henschel Hs-129 B2 with the markings of 8.Pz/Sch.G1 in the eastern front during the spring of 1943 . The “Red [...]

iModeler random award October.

by Julian Shawyer on November 20, 2017 · in Uncategorized · 48 ≡

In October, I was very fortunate to win the iModeler random award. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Martin and all the team for the Airfix 1/48th Curtiss Tomahawk Mk.II I received. I've not yet posted a WIP on iModeler, but [...]

24th Slovenian Nationals

by Grega X on November 20, 2017 · in Show Reports · 15 ≡

Every year in mid November, slovenian modellers gather for the annual Nationals, this time for the 24th time in a row. The event is one day event, situated a walking distance away from the old centre of Ljubljana. Slovenian modelling scene [...]

Modeling a street industry building in 1/24 scale

by Charles King on November 20, 2017 · in Diorama · 19 ≡

The material used here are form board through out the entire diorama. The asphalt is represented by fine grade sand paper. The sidewalk is formboard painted with a concrete color mix, I had mixed at my local paint store. I used the same [...]