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Glencoe 1/32 XV-1 Convertiplane

by Spiros Pendedekas on April 9, 2024 · in Aviation · 44 ≡

The origins of the unconventional XV-1 can be traced back in the early 50s, when aviation designers tried to figure out ways to increase the contemporary helicopters’ airspeeds. By that time, the Air Force collaborated with the Army, in [...]

A 1/24 scale massey ferguson Farm tractor...

by Charles King on April 9, 2024 · in Diorama · 20 ≡

...in renovation mode.

Desert Shark

by Scott Nelson on April 9, 2024 · in Aviation · 18 ≡

Here’s my Academy P-40 in 1/72 scale. It’s pretty typical of most Academy models I’ve done. Details in the cockpit are sparse but, a closed canopy and careful painting gives the impression more is there. Parts fit is very good and [...]

Mustang Mk. IV "Dooleybird" (Airfix 1/48)

by Ken Boardman on April 8, 2024 · in Aviation · 23 ≡

This particular 19 Squadron Mustang has been a regular modelling subject from a number of manufacturers over the years with ongoing discussion in various fora regarding the colours of the upper cowling stripe and the nose checkerboard. I [...]

Westland Wyvern, Trumpeter 1/48

by Zoran Sivcev on April 8, 2024 · in Aviation · 11 ≡

SBD3 Dauntless 1942, Flyhawk 1/72

by NAOKI YAMANAKA on April 8, 2024 · in Aviation · 17 ≡

Let me post a Flyhawk Dauntless. I am a Flyhawk devotee by nature, and they have brought us a kit that lives up to our expectations in aircraft modelling. I was amazed to learn that this was their first model aeroplane kit. The aircraft I [...]

Heroes - Let’s try to set the record straight.

by George Williams on April 8, 2024 · in News · 8 ≡

A week ago, on Monday 1st April, Tom Cleaver @tcinla posted a news article announcing that the last living survivor of the USS Arizona had sadly passed, Mr Lou Conter, an undoubted hero, reached the grand age of 102. As iModeler is an [...]

Pacific Coast Models Hawker Hurricane I (1/32 scale)

by Max Williams on April 8, 2024 · in Aviation · 14 ≡

My model depicts F/O Richard Brooker climbing aboard 56 Squadron Hurricane P3153 at North Weald in August 1940. The kit is quite accurate though challenging to build, but I used the Brian Fawcett additions of a “dog kennel”, the area [...]

Revell 1/72 Victor K2

by Rafi Ben-Shahar on April 8, 2024 · in Aviation · 14 ≡

The Revell Victor is a 1982 Matchbox mold that builds into an impressive model. Yet, much work is required to eliminate the seam trenches. The engine intakes area is particularly problematic. Also the exhaust area is crudely molded. I [...]

1/48 Halberd Cavalier Turbo Mustang III

by Eric Berg on April 8, 2024 · in Aviation · 18 ≡

The Cavalier Turbo Mustang III (Enforcer) prototype was a piston driven aircraft based on a Cavalier modified P-51D platform specifically re-designed for ground attack against guerrilla insurgencies and similar COIN operations. In 1968 [...]