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Douglas Skyraider A-1H

by Christian WERY on September 16, 2016 · in Aviation · 41 ≡

This model is the Tamya 1/48 A-1H Skyraider kit from Us Navy (USS Midway). I got CMK complementary set (n°4017) but except internal details under the right exhaust pipes, it's not very interesting given the complete and detailed original [...]

1/72 Heller Sea King (Belgian AF)

by Emre Tuzun on September 16, 2016 · in Aviation · 20 ≡

This is the Heller's 1/72 Sea King of the Belgian Air Force SAR. I purchased this oldie but goldie in the early 90s. Few words about the kit: No prominent fit issues and nice rivets on the fuselage, but comes with no interior details. [...]

Supermarine Spitfire Mk 5c, A58-248, 85 Sqn RAAF Pearce WA 1944.

by Allan J Withers on September 16, 2016 · in Aviation · 14 ≡

1/72 Smer, my first Spitfire, I corrected the under wing shape and modified a few other things, finished in MM enamels with Aussie decals, flown by Sqn Ldr Ken "Skeeter" James in defence of Pearth WA.

1/72 Fine Molds KI-61-I "HEi" Tony

by Geoffrey Abreu on September 15, 2016 · in Aviation · 11 ≡

Just finished the Fine Molds KI-61-I "Hei" Tony. The model was painted with Gunze and AK Extreme Metal Paints. Weathering with oils and pastels. Antenna rigged with Uschi rigging thread. Markings are from box.

Review: Revell - Fine Molds 1/48th Tie Fighter review

by iModeler Youtube Picks on September 15, 2016 · in Aviation, Reviews

Skipper Jussi "The Bag" 69 – Zvezda 1:100 Skipper Riley

by IT Lahtinen on September 15, 2016 · in Aviation · 10 ≡

Please meet the famous Skipper Riley’s not so well know twin brother Jussi ”The Bag" 69 from Finlandia (The right translation from the original name Jussi Pussi 69 is Jussi The Plastic Bag 69, but "The Bag" is much [...]

You have to catch me first...

by Bruce Lewerenz on September 15, 2016 · in Automotive · 4 ≡

This Corvette was confiscated in a drug bust and is now patrolling the I26 corridor in western North Carolina. The kit is the Revell snapper built out of the box. Decals from the Linberg State Trooper kit. Painted with Krylon gloss black [...]

The Big Move

by Editor on September 15, 2016 · in News · 17 ≡

I'm writing these words during my morning commute, after a busy night and a just completed transfer of iModeler to its new hosting center. After weeks of planning, rehearsal, long evenings at the computer, checking an rechecking - we have [...]

Tamiya 1/48th Mitsubishi A6M3 Model 22

by Frank Steffens on September 14, 2016 · in Aviation · 14 ≡

Tamiya 1/48th Mitsubishi A6M3 Model 22 of the 582nd Naval Air Group, Buin, Bouganville, flown by Major Saburo Shindo in June of 1943. The kit is box stock except for Eduard Photoetch seat belts and Modelkasten filament for the antenna [...]

F-4D phantom, Tamiya 1/32

by Jan Baranec on September 14, 2016 · in Aviation · 14 ≡

Hello gentlemans, I missed the phantom group build, but here is my result of last months work. I started build with removing protuding panels and re-scribing all panel lines. I improved cockpit with eduards photo-etched parts and perfect [...]