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Live from Moson Model Show – product news

by Editor on April 22, 2017 · in News · 5 ≡

Moson is a traditional venue for the mor eclectic modeling brands, this year being no exception. These product ar for clearly for the enthusiasts! Copper State Models have been showing their new 1/48 caudron G.IV line, the Sopwith 5F.1 [...]

This weekend, all roads in Europe lead to Moson

by Editor on April 21, 2017 · in News · 4 ≡

It's Moson model show this weekend, and modelers from all over Europe are gathering in the tiny Hungarian town of Mosonmagyarovar for the modeling extravaganza of the year. After another ordinary day at the office and leaving the rainy [...]

Window on the world....

by Rob Anderson on April 21, 2017 · in Uncategorized · 18 ≡

Still plugging away at the B-17G. I have chosen a rather odd combination of non staggered waist windows and a retrofit Cheyenne tail turret. While unusual pictures can be found of this set up in both OD and bare aluminum. I thought this [...]

Junkers Ju388 in British Markings

by Santiago Hrubisko on April 20, 2017 · in Aviation · 14 ≡

My father has finished another model. He has built a Junkers Ju388. This model is part of the group of captured WWII aircrafts with British markings. We have many models to build in the future. Here are all the German aircrafts with [...]

Hobbycraft 1/48 Hawker Sea Fury F.B.Mk. II

by Joe Caputo on April 19, 2017 · in Aviation · 14 ≡

Everyone who has built this kit knows how basic it is. My first attempt ended up in the standard paint scheme of the period (grey, duck egg, w/stripes). I bought this kit already started, The fuselage halves, including the prop, were [...]

The can opener: Hawker Hurricane MKIID, Hobbycraft 1:48

by Gábor Szabó on April 18, 2017 · in Aviation · 30 ≡

Hi All, This is my attempt to make a decent Hurricane MKIID from the venerable Hobbycraft kit I bought on evilbay – how appropriate - from Canada 🙂 . I always liked the Hurricane „Fury without the second wing” look (originate3d [...]

iModeler Awards – March

by Editor on April 18, 2017 · in News · 27 ≡

With Easter Holiday behind us and Moson Model Show coming up next weekend, now is the perfect time to announce the results of our March retrospective. Let's look back at some of the last month's notable contributions - 109 new articles [...]

1/48 Hasegawa F-104S ASA M

by Brian Scott on April 17, 2017 · in Aviation · 15 ≡

It's officially down . I present the awesome 1/48 Hasegawa F-104S ASA M. I used the DACO Starfighter update set , Tauro decals , Master Brass Pitot tube and Royal Resin wheels , cutting edge ejection seat . Painted with Mr. Paint , Alclad [...]

1/48 Hurricane MK I, Willie McKnight, 242 Sqdn

by Colin Latta on April 17, 2017 · in Aviation · 22 ≡

This is Italeri's 1/48 Hurricane Mk I. Loads of improvements, alterations and scratchbuilding, but it's done. Paint is Tamiya's acrylics (custom mix for the dark earth), Mix of kit and IPMS Canada "Canadian Aces" decals, and [...]

75th Anniversary Doolittle Tokyo Raid

by Tom Bebout on April 17, 2017 · in Aviation · 15 ≡

The USAF Museum is currently sponsoring a two day tribute commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Doolittle Tokyo Raid. Twelve B-25's from all over the country were present and they will participate in a fly over prior to a memorial [...]