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Hasegawa 1:48 F6F-5 Hellcat

by Drew Tarter on October 27, 2016 · in Aviation · 29 ≡

Here's my latest build, hot off the bench - Hasegawa's 1:48 F6F-5, the "10,000th Hellcat" boxing. The Hasegawa kit can be made into a fine model straight from the box, but I made a few additions and corrections. Good points are [...]

Focke Wulf Ta-152 C-0 V7 werk no. 110007

by Louis Gardner on October 27, 2016 · in Aviation · 12 ≡

Here's another one of my favorite models. It's the Focke-Wulf Ta-152. The kit is manufactured by Hobby Boss and is in 1/48 scale. It is finished using Model Master enamels. This is an amazing kit and it went together without a problem. [...]

1/35 Tamiya Jagdpanther (late)

by Louis Gardner on October 27, 2016 · in Armor · 11 ≡

This is my second article posted. I'm new to I-modeler and I have received a warm welcome from many. Thanks! I have a lot of finished models, mainly 1/48 aircraft (some 1/32) and 1/35 armor. My main interest is in the WW2 and Korean [...]

Review: Eduard Rise of the bubble tops Spitfire MKXVI & FW190 D9 review

by iModeler Youtube Picks on October 27, 2016 · in Aviation, Reviews

Video: FULL VIDEO BUILD ACADEMY F-4J PHANTOM II

by iModeler Youtube Picks on October 27, 2016 · in Aviation

Excellent Academy's 1/72 F-4J Phantom II 'VF-84 Jolly Rogers' kit (2016). Tools and paints used in this video: Mr. Cement Deluxe Mr. Cement S Mr. Surfacers 1500 black. Colors only Mr.Color and Mr. Hobby Paints by Gunze/GSI CREOS JAPAN. [...]

Star Wars Rebel U-Wing, Incom UT-60D

by IT Lahtinen on October 27, 2016 · in Sci-fi · 14 ≡

Star Wars Rebel U-Wing, Incom UT-60D This new plane will appear in Star Wars Rogue One Disney movie. ILM told that 781 pre designs reportedly was needed, before the U-Wings final design was released and the machine was presented to the [...]

F/A-18A Hornet VFA-15 ‘Valions’

by IAN JACKSON on October 26, 2016 · in Aviation · 20 ≡

Hello folks. Well here's a thing, a fourth completion in four months... really this is not the speed I usually work at, think 'mein Frau' is adding something to my 'English Breakfast Tea' ! Hobbyboss's F/A-18 isn't without its' faults:- [...]

Hasegawa 1/48 P-47D "Razorback"

by bob mack on October 25, 2016 · in Aviation · 38 ≡

this is one of the mounts of Lt. Col. Baseler..."Big Stud"...commander 325th "Checkertail Clan" in North Africa and Italy 1943-1944...his awards include six kills,the Silver Star,Legion of Merit and two presidential [...]

RIP: Bob Hoover

by Tom Cleaver on October 25, 2016 · in Aviation · 17 ≡

Bob Hoover died last night, age 94. One of the best pilots ever, he flew "chase" for Chuck Yeager on 14 October 1947. Two years earlier, he'd escaped from POW camp and got out of Germany by stealing an Fw-190 and flying it to [...]

Lavochkin La-5 1/72

by Pavel Aparin on October 25, 2016 · in Aviation · 13 ≡

Set La-5 models 1/72 Prop & Jet drew his preparedness and beauty. Now I can add your opinion about the pros and cons of the set: Good that: Wing given one piece, greatly simplifies the life of the modeler, Beautiful study of surface [...]