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Tamiya 1/72 scale F4U-1 Corsair

by Terry Schuler on January 19, 2017 · in Aviation · 21 ≡

"Marines Dream", has always been one of those scheme's I've always wanted in my display case. The decals are BarracudaCals (sheet #BC72152). A great decal sheet ! I added some Eduard PE seatbelts and wired the engine, "this [...]

IJN Light Cruiser Yahagi 1945 Ten Ichi Go Operation (1/350 Hasegawa)

by Anthony Alvear on January 19, 2017 · in Ships · 22 ≡

This is my version of the Japanese Light Cruiser Yahagi, with generic etched Flyhawk raillings, ladders and inclined ladders, Lion Roar ladders, life buoy from Dreammodels, radar from Rainbow Models, antenna from MK-1, 25 mm singles type [...]

iModeler December Awards

by Editor on January 18, 2017 · in Uncategorized · 13 ≡

In the context of iModeler, the year 2016 will be remembered for the solid stream of fantastic modeling inspiration. One last remaining action is looking back at our December contributions. It is my pleasure to announce the December [...]

Work IJN Yahagi 1/350 Hasegawa.

by Anthony Alvear on January 18, 2017 · in Ships · 10 ≡

Process of work ijn Yahagi Ten Ichi Go Operation, appearing coming soon, many modifications and set of photoetch, plastruct improvements...more 750 pieces.

Review: Maketar Masks

by Rob Pollock on January 17, 2017 · in Reviews · 8 ≡

These are a few sample mask sets from Maketar. Many different types and scales available. Their website has full details with distributor information. They offer great flexibility of requirements across many subject types. Thought I'd [...]

IPMS Race City Modelers January Meeting

by Bruce Lewerenz on January 16, 2017 · in News · 7 ≡

First meeting of 2017 for the Race City crowd and it was a good one! There was 18 members and about 22 models. We had a discussions about what tool we use to remove small parts from sprue and different paints. Show and tell was fantastic. [...]

Tamiya 1/48 F4F-4 Wildcat VMF-221

by Frank Steffens on January 15, 2017 · in Aviation · 14 ≡

Here's Tamiya's 1/48th Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat in the colors of 1st Lt. James Swett of VMF-221 at Guadalcanal in 1942. Paint is Tamiya Acrylic thinned with Mr. Color Leveling Thinner. The National Insignias and "77"s were Montex [...]

Tamiya 1/48th F4F-4 Wildcat VF-22

by Frank Steffens on January 15, 2017 · in Aviation · 7 ≡

Tamiya's 1/48th Scale F4F-4 Wildcat in the tri color scheme worn by VF-22 aboard the USS Independence, late 1942. Paint is Tamiya acrylics thinned with Mr. Color Leveling Thinner. Decals are from the kit and the only additions are some [...]

Video: 1/72 McDonnell RF-101C Voodoo by Valom

by iModeler Youtube Picks on January 15, 2017 · in Aviation

Video preview: 1/72 scale McDonnell RF-101C Voodoo kit by Valom. Video preview, for possible spring video build. Box Includes: -Plastic sprues -Resin parts -Photoetch fret -Waterslide decals -Clear parts instructions Valom 1/72 RF-101C kit [...]

Tamiya 1/48th Fw190 D-9 Dora, Luftwaffe WWII ETO

by Chuck A. Villanueva on January 15, 2017 · in Aviation · 21 ≡

First completed model for the new year. Tamiya's D-9 is an excellent kit. Straight forward build. Added just Eduard's cockpit zoom set and Eagle Strike Decals for the scheme of RLM 82/83/76. Really like this late camo scheme the [...]