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Hasegawa 1/72 P-40N – Desert Scheme

by Greg Kittinger on July 13, 2016 · in Aviation · 17 ≡

A friend of mine bought me this kit so that the two of us could both build P-40N's (although his was 32 scale). I liked a couple of the Pacific Theater schemes that came in the box - especially the white-tailed version - but as I was [...]

Grumman F 14A Tomcat, 3-863, Imperial Iranian Air Force 1977.

by Allan J Withers on July 13, 2016 · in Aviation · 22 ≡

1/72 Fujimi, finished in MM and Revell enamels with Future over the kit decals, unknown top coat !

Revell-Monogram Kothoga monster

by George Tufnail on July 12, 2016 · in Figures · 5 ≡

Most recent vinyl beastie model completed. This the 1/12th scale 1997 Revell-Monogram Pro-Modeler hollow vinyl version of the Mbwun guardian creature of the Kothoga tribe from the book and movie, "Relic". Main colours are all [...]

AH.7 Lynx, Afghanistan 2006

by Ramon R. Lomeli on July 12, 2016 · in Aviation · 35 ≡

Long time no speak, iModeler! Here is a Lynx gifted to me by my wife's grandmother Mary, who we all called Nan. She was a very special lady, veteran of ww2 WAAF, and tough as nails. I only wish she got to see this sooner...

Gloster NF 11 Meteor, A77-3, WRE RAAF Woomera SA 1954.

by Allan J Withers on July 12, 2016 · in Aviation · 10 ≡

1/72 Matchbox, my second Meteor, I made a few small modifications, finished in MM enamels with Tamiya X22 over kit and Aussie decals from the spares box, flown by the Weapons Research Establishment RAAF between 1953 and 1955.

Announcing June iModeler Awards

by Editor on July 11, 2016 · in News · 15 ≡

It's time for the June retrospective at iModeler - a look back at some of the last month's notable postings. June brought 62 new headline articles that prompted no fewer than 1000 comments. As per our tradition, we are awarding the Best [...]

North American T-2C Buckeye Special Hobby 1/48

by Jaime Carreon on July 10, 2016 · in Aviation · 15 ≡

The T-2 was the US Navy's intermediate trainer, used to introduce pilots to jets after basic training in piston engine aircraft. It was intended as a straight wing follow on to the T-28, entering service in 1959, and serving until [...]

T-38C Talon in 1/48 Scale by Trumpeter

by George Tufnail on July 10, 2016 · in Aviation · 9 ≡

I built this one just because I could. Totally out of the box, with paint by Testors Model Master enamels, washes by AK Interactives, and decals from the box that fought me tooth and nail. Even the photo-etch seatbelts were less trouble [...]

Out to sea on the Bonnie Leanne.... A floaty thing..

by California Steve on July 10, 2016 · in Uncategorized · 22 ≡

Well what has California Steve been doing? I have wanted this RC boat for a few years now. This is the Bristol Bay trawler. If you have ever wanted to get into a RC boat this is the way to go. This model comes almost ready to run. It has [...]

Grumman XF6F-1 Hellcat, the "Copycat" 1:72

by René Hieronymus on July 10, 2016 · in Aviation · 6 ≡

Hi there, this week I will start with a little series of one of my favorite aircraft, the Grumman Hellcat. During the years I have built several versions of this aircraft and I will show you a few of them, that is if you like. And which [...]