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Trumpeter 1/32 P-47N

by Tom Cleaver on June 10, 2017 · in Aviation · 16 ≡

Originally designed as a high altitude interceptor, in which range would not be a major consideration, the P-47's role changed completely when it was the only American fighter with much chance against the Luftwaffe, and was thus pressed [...]

A visit to a PT boat

by Jaime Carreon on June 9, 2017 · in Ships · 18 ≡

I had an opportunity to spend a day at the Museum of the Pacific War / Nimitz Museum in Fredericksburg, Texas a few days. For those who haven't been, I recommend you make a stop there; it will be worth the trip. Since I am interested in [...]

Revell Germany 1/48 A-20G Havoc, from late 2012.

by Ruben A. Torres Borrego on June 9, 2017 · in Aviation · 22 ≡

Hello all. I´m going to share with you this old project, it took me good 18 months to finish it and so far it has been the longest one for me in a single model, I´m not precisely a "Fast Modeler". Maybe some of you had seen [...]

Review: IBG Models 1/35th Scammell Pioneer SV2S review

by iModeler Youtube Picks on June 9, 2017 · in Armor, Reviews

A-4E Lady Jessie onboard USS Hancock – Yankee Station Gulf of Tonkin 1968

by Dirk Derks on June 9, 2017 · in Aviation · 12 ≡

THE STORY OF THE A-4E LADY JESSIE Lady Jessie was married to Fred Beck. They ran the Keno game at Harold's Club in Reno. They became acquainted with Dick Perry,(She was like an adopted Mother to Lcdr Dick Perry.) who was shot down and [...]

MBB BO105 M VBH, 8054, 16th Anti Tank Regiment FGAA Celle 1982.

by Allan J Withers on June 8, 2017 · in Aviation · 12 ≡

1/72 Airfix, OOB, finished in Humbrol and MM enamels with Tamiya X22 over kit decals. built pre 2004.

1/72 Ilyushin IL-28 Bomber (h-5 Bomber)

by jim wasley on June 8, 2017 · in Aviation · 15 ≡

This is a Trumpeter Kit,I bought on line for $1.99cents,yes cheap,and that's what the kit reflected,Trumpeter I read took over some kits from Italeri,and this was some of their early tooling.all guide pins had to be sanded,and so many [...]

Captain Richard E. Fleming,USMC, VMSB-241, Accurate Miniatures, Vought SB2U-3 Vindicator

by Chuck A. Villanueva on June 8, 2017 · in Aviation · 23 ≡

I saved this for last of my builds for Midway. A Marine first and foremost, Capt Fleming was fully aware of the limitations of the Vindicator, facing a far more superior force in the Japanese Navy. Faster planes, ships bristling with [...]

Progress USS Indianapolis 1945 – trumpeter 1/350

by Anthony Alvear on June 8, 2017 · in Ships · 11 ≡

Yes...First Model this year... Plastruct Improvements styrene sheet, Rod,strip..., Generic PE raillings from Flyhawk , Ladders, metal chains, PE trumpeter set, Barrels 203mm and 127mm from Master Models, Flyhawk 40MM Quad Bofors Gun Mount, [...]

Hasegawa 1/48 SBD-3

by Rick Wilkes on June 7, 2017 · in Aviation · 18 ≡

It's been so long ago that I built this kit I can only be sure that it was before Y2K. As punishment for my sins I decided that I would see if I could add enough detail to a Hasegawa SBD to match the out of the box detail of an Accurate [...]