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1/48 P-51 D, 'Miss Marilyn II'

by Colin Latta on April 5, 2024 · in Aviation · 10 ≡

This is the early ICM (Tamiya knockoff) 1/48 P-51D Mustang, marked as "Miss Marilyn II". As an early ICM kit, there were a number of challenges, HUGE sink marks, short shots, incorrect detail parts copied from other kits, and a [...]

Chalkis 21st Club Contest

by Spiros Pendedekas on April 5, 2024 · in Show Reports · 34 ≡

Our 21st club contest took place on 30 and 31 March in my hometown, Chalkis, Greece. We are a small modelling club of a small town, but, still, we manage to hold our annual show with many beautiful models from all over Greece and abroad. [...]

Testors YF-23

by Brian Powell on April 5, 2024 · in Aviation · 13 ≡

In 1981, the US Air Force initiated the Advanced Tactical Fighter (ATF) program to seek a next-generation fighter to replace the F-15 and better compete with the Russian SU-27 and MiG-29. Requirements included low observability, short [...]

Biafra B25 Mitchell

by Brian Kirwan on April 5, 2024 · in Aviation · 12 ≡

Here is one of two B25's used briefly at the start of the Biafra War of 1967-1970. Scale 1:72. This is the old Italeri kit modified and panel lines engraved. Weathering kept to a minimum as these things were not in use for long.

KV-85 Heavy Breakthrough Tank (1/72)

by Simon Nagorsnik on April 5, 2024 · in Armor · 6 ≡

A few words to the KV-85: KV-85 was the last version of the KV tank series to be produced (mid 1943) and was intended as an interim solution until the IS-1 tank, which was still under trial, was put into service. The latter IS-1 was [...]

Bristol F.2b Fighter

by David G LANE on April 5, 2024 · in Aviation · 14 ≡

WNW 1:32 Tamiya paints Gaspatch terminals on Model Kasten rigging Proper plane turnbuckles on control cables Prop: oils over acrylic

Kiwi Avenger

by Michael Turner on April 5, 2024 · in Aviation · 25 ≡

The RNZAF took delivery of their first six TBF-1 Avengers in September 1943 and these were regulated to a training role. The next 19 Avengers, delivered in October and December, were TBF-1Cs that were considered more suitable for [...]

Hasegawa 1/48 F-18D Hornet

by Rafi Ben-Shahar on April 5, 2024 · in Aviation · 26 ≡

Hasegawa's Hornet is a challenging model. The mold is well detailed with a fine recessed panel surface, but has a few fit issues. Nonetheless, it is an impressive model like this great aircraft.

Tamiya 1/35 M 4 Sherman

by Mark Hedrick on April 4, 2024 · in Armor · 4 ≡

I wanted to build an early 1944 Normandy version in the Sherman (75mm gun) to go with the E8 version I built earlier. Surprised how many differences there are when compared side by side. Kit was easy and not a single fit issue. All [...]

1/350 MikroMir USS Thresher

by Dan Lee on April 4, 2024 · in Ships · 12 ≡

The USS Thresher was supposed to be the lead ship of an upgraded Skipjack class submarine design. Forsaking speed for stealth, the Thresher class (named after a species of shark and the even more dangerous Tambor class submarine, USS [...]