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What’s with that “quick build” thing?

by Boris Rakic on May 30, 2017 · in Aviation · 20 ≡

Too long; didn’t read summary: I no longer think I can find satisfaction in quick builds. They can be either quick or satisfying. Never both. Your mileage may vary. Quick build (noun • /kwik bild/) A box of sprues you grab, glue and [...]

Tamiya, 1:48 scale F4F-4 “Wildcat”: My First Build of this kit…

by Frederick J Seitz III on May 29, 2017 · in Aviation · 19 ≡

Before Tamiya released their 1:48 scale F4F-4 "Wildcat", there was only the old Monogram kit. The Monogram kit was little more than a toy, having folding wings and other "Features" that just made the kit a very [...]

Navy Ace Guy Bordelon, VC-3 Korea, Minicraft F4U-5N Corsair

by Louis Gardner on May 29, 2017 · in Aviation · 39 ≡

This is something that I have been wanting to do for a long time now...each year passes and I would miss it, so here goes. Since today is Memorial Day here in the US, and in honor of our fallen veterans, I felt that this would be [...]

Franz Stigler and Charlie Brown; a story for the generations.

by david leigh-smith on May 29, 2017 · in Aviation · 27 ≡

I think most people on iModeler will know of the story of Charlie Brown and Franz Stigler. On the return journey home from a bombing raid on Germany in December 1943, 20 year old pilot Charlie Brown nursed his critically injured B-17 [...]

Republic F 84E-10-RE Thunderjet, 49-2233, Skyblazers Team, 22nd FBS, 36th FBG, 12th AF, USAFE Furstenfeldbruck Germany 1951.

by Allan J Withers on May 29, 2017 · in Aviation · 27 ≡

1/72 Tamiya, converted from a G to an E model by extending the tail, changing the speed brake and filling the auxiliary intakes and refueling port, I extended some of the gun barrels and modified the hatch attachment, finished in MM [...]