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Trainers in Arms (T-41D)….

by Emre Tuzun on August 3, 2017 · in Aviation · 15 ≡

Here comes my latest combo T-41D build. The manufacturer is the historic Turkish company PM. The kit comes with fine engraved panel lines for two versions which the Turkish Armed Forces have been using since 80s for basic flight [...]

MPC 1/72 P-39 Aircobra

by Greg Kittinger on August 3, 2017 · in Aviation · 21 ≡

This was a pretty enjoyable project - turning an old "dog" kit into a decent representation. This was the old MPC "Profile Series" P-39 (I understand MPC are re-boxed Airfix kits). I love the pacific theater birds [...]

Sukhoi Su-57; T-50-5R PAK-FA

by Sebastijan Videc on August 3, 2017 · in Aviation · 23 ≡

Sukhoi Design Bureau doesn’t need special introduction. Established in 1939 by Pavel Sukhoi. While the WW2 designs didn’t reach much fame, it was the jet age, that made the OKB-51 (as the Bureau was labeled) most famous. Supersonic [...]

Academy Me 163 Komet 1/72

by Andreas Fey on August 3, 2017 · in Aviation · 13 ≡

Here comes my Me 163 Komet in 1/72 with Eduard Set #SS256 an two Preiser Figures. The little shelter is from Airmodel.de. The Academy kit is easy to build, but has some inaccuracies I discoverd to late. The tube attachment on the left wing [...]

F9F-5 Panther VF-781,# 106 , Year of the Cat, 1/72 Matchbox

by Robert Royes on August 2, 2017 · in Aviation · 14 ≡

I had built this kit a few years ago but had never put squadron markings on, I wanted to do the plane from The Bridges at Toko-Ri movie, but never found the decals. Having heard about Lt. Royce Williams encounter with Soviet Migs during [...]

Review: AK's FAQ Dioramas & Vallejo Rust Chipping Books

by iModeler Youtube Picks on August 2, 2017 · in Aviation, Reviews

Video: Soldering photo-etched parts for beginners – Great Guide

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FAA Skyraider Mk.1 & Tow Tractor.

by Julian Shawyer on August 2, 2017 · in Aviation · 38 ≡

This is a What-if I made a couple of years ago in the markings of a Royal Navy, Fleet Air Arm Skyraider. The Royal Navy had in fact, operated the AD-4W early warning Skyraider, designated AEW.1 and flown by 849 Naval Air Squadron during [...]

Review: Mantua Models 1/98 Ship’s Boats for HMS Victory – Kit Review

by Rob Pollock on August 2, 2017 · in Reviews · 9 ≡

Ship's Boat Set 1:98 (for HMS Victory, Art.776) Mantua Models Art. 36530 £34, from www.mantuamodels.co.uk I recently completed HMS Victory (Constructo 1:94). However, the kit lacked a full compliment of boats, apart from two cutter-types [...]

Revell 1/144 Boeing 767-338 Australian Airlines

by Ray Seppala on August 2, 2017 · in Aviation · 8 ≡

This is the Revell B767-300 (KLM boxing) built in Australian Airlines colour. I built it out of the box except for the decals which came from Draw Decal. A fairly simple build until you reach the fuselage marking. Fortunately, Draw Decal [...]