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AMK Mig-31

by Alan Price on April 13, 2017 · in Aviation · 17 ≡

Here are a few pictures of my AMK Mig-31 which I finished recently. This will be featured in Model Airplane International soon. This is a superb kit, the way it has been engineered to fit together hiding almost all the seams is wonderful. [...]

Jindivik towed target

by Stellan Schroeder Englund on April 12, 2017 · in Aviation · 4 ≡

The Jindivik drone could be fitted with a number of pods, wing extensions, flares and towed targets. The photos are showing the target that is displayed with the JIndivik at the Classic Jets Fighter Museum at Parafield, South Australia. [...]

Monogram R-4D/C-47

by Robert Royes on April 10, 2017 · in Aviation · 15 ≡

Wanting to do a c-47/DC-3 for awhile now, but being space challenged even with 1/72 multi engine birds, and 1/144 being to fiddly for my aged fingers, I compromised on Monograms 1/90ish kit. Got it online a 1983 issue of Puff the Magic [...]

Video: Pfalz E. I Eindecker in 1:48, Stopmotion, Special Hobby

by iModeler Youtube Picks on April 10, 2017 · in Aviation

A little experimental stopmotion by combining a similar 3D model, I did earlier, to the already built beautiful aircraft from special hobby. The model is mostly painted with colours from Alclad II (metallic and milspecs). Additional parts [...]

EADS Barracuda UAV

by IT Lahtinen on April 10, 2017 · in Aviation · 10 ≡

EU Goes UAV European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company (EADS) UAV project Barracuda is a joint venture between Germany and Spain. Its official debut was at the 2006 ILA Berlin show. The prototype crashed into the sea during a test [...]

GAF Jindivik Mk 303A

by Stellan Schroeder Englund on April 9, 2017 · in Aviation · 20 ≡

And now to something completely different...a drone! In 1948 development begun in Australia to find a suitable unmanned aircraft for missile test purposes. In 1950 a manned prototype called Pika was flown for the first time and the [...]

Hunter Mk 58 J – 4015

by Hans Peter Tschanz on April 9, 2017 · in Aviation · 21 ≡

Hunter Mk 58 J – 4015 Squadron 11 Air Base Meiringen 1975 with winter camouflage. Kit Revell: 1:32 With kind regards Hans Peter Tschanz

Spitfire Mk.Ia (Airfix 1/72)

by Dmitry Stropalov on April 8, 2017 · in Aviation · 12 ≡

One of my iModeler Random Awards boxes has been finished – Airfix's Spitfire Mk.Ia. I've pick this interesting scheme from ModelMaker decal sheet – airplane from No. 303 ("Kościuszko") Polish Fighter Squadron in RAF, 1941. [...]

2017 IPMS Sweden Nationals (part 3)

by Editor on April 8, 2017 · in Show Reports · 13 ≡

Just got back home from a day at the Swedish IPMS Nationals. This part 3 contains a notable display of new airfix kits, which formed a special theme class in the competition. It makes one reflect just how much the new Airfix is influencing [...]