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Curtis P 40E Kittyhawk, A29-41, 75 Sqn RAAF Port Moresby 1942.

by Allan J Withers on October 17, 2016 · in Aviation · 14 ≡

1/72 Academy, the second of my Kittyhawks so far, I modified a few things, finished in Humbrol and MM enamels with Tamiya X22, + X21 over Aussie and Badger decals. Flown by Flt Lt Les Jackson DFC and Bar with 5 victories.

Corsair build, some tips, and what a great fit

by Rob Anderson on October 17, 2016 · in Aviation · 14 ≡

First, the beer. I am not in general fond of Pumpkin beers, especially ones from larger breweries. As often as not it is like they tried to stuff a pie in a bottle with some alcohol. But here in the Pacific Northwest I have found 3 I [...]

IPMS Race City Modelers October Meeting

by Bruce Lewerenz on October 17, 2016 · in News · 4 ≡

Here is some pictures from our October meeting at Hobby Town USA in Mooresville, NC. Show and tell was a little sparse this month but what was there I think was pretty dang good. The store owner said he is going to have another plastic [...]

Blue Tube Attack Sub

by Scott Nelson on October 16, 2016 · in How-to · 12 ≡

This year I decided to start up a model club at my school. With the help of a local hobby shop and modeler who was selling off his collection of unbuilt kits, I was able to get enough stuff together to offer 20 students a chance to make a [...]

Water Wings group build

by Jaime Carreon on October 16, 2016 · in Aviation · 4 ≡

Just a friendly reminder that we're running a group build dedicated to seaplanes, flying boats and any aircraft that operate from water. The build started September 1st and will run through March 1st 2017, so if you're looking for a neat [...]

Tamiya 1/48 Corsair IV

by Tom Cleaver on October 16, 2016 · in Aviation · 21 ≡

The Fleet Air Arm was interested in the Corsair as soon as they heard about it, and began receiving Corsairs under Lend-Lease in 1943. At a time when the U.S. Navy was declaring the Corsair unsuitable for operations aboard an Essex-class [...]

F-4C Phantom II, Eduard Ltd. Edition "Good Evening Da Nang!", 1:48

by Christian Ristits on October 15, 2016 · in Aviation · 19 ≡

Hello Imodeler-friends, this is my latest build on the Eduard Ltd. Edition "Good Evening Da Nang". Enjoy the pics!

Lockheed Hudson 1, A16-25, 1 Sqn RAAF Malaysia 1941.

by Allan J Withers on October 14, 2016 · in Aviation · 21 ≡

1/72 Italeri / MPM, I modified a few things, finished in Xtracolor and MM enamels with Future and POLLY Scale flat over kit decals.

Film of EDO floats on C-47 1942 from factory

by Robert Royes on October 14, 2016 · in Aviation · 9 ≡

This might be of interest to all. I found this on you tube while researching my water wings build. The film was made by the grandfather of the person who posted it on you tube,Robert W Martens, although my father did retire from the [...]