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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 [...]

A Neat Little `Nate` Ki-27b from Hasegawa in 1/72

by George Schembri on April 4, 2024 · in Aviation · 19 ≡

This is the Hasegawa kit NP9 Nakajima Ki-27b ‘Nate’, depicting the aircraft flown by Capt. Shironaga with the 24th Flight Regiment in the Philippines in 1940. Interesting history behind the Ki-27, being the Imperial Japanese Army Air [...]

Buddy building the Accurate Miniatures 24th scale McClaren

by Jack Mugan on April 3, 2024 · in Automotive · 7 ≡

I was so impressed with the amount of detail this kit provided that I had to share my discovery with my model buddy Mark Box. The more I raved about it, the more interested Mark became, so we decided to each build one so we could share the [...]

We're Not Worthy!! (Again) – Bill Bosworth's 1/48 scale scratchbuilt H6K "Mavis"

by Tom Cleaver on April 3, 2024 · in Aviation · 13 ≡

I hear stamp collecting and knitting are hobbies that lots of people enjoy... The latest from Bill Bosworth: 1/48 scale scratchbuilt vacuform Kawasaki H6K Ocean Reconnaissance Seaplane (Allied code name Mavis) The wingspan is 32 inches.

Hobby Boss 1/72 M.S.406

by Spiros Pendedekas on April 3, 2024 · in Aviation · 40 ≡

The M.S.406 was Morane's first low-wing monoplane, as well as the first to feature an enclosed cockpit and a retracting undercarriage. Upon entering service in early 1939, it was the French Air Force’s first "modern" fighter [...]