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Bf 108 Taifun in Swiss AF (Eduard 1/48)

by Dmitry Stropalov on March 17, 2016 · in Aviation · 12 ≡

This aircraft was originally designed as a sport and touring aircraft, and during the WWII, it was also used for personnel transport and liaison purposes. A prototype of my build was used by Swiss AF during WWII. Kit quality is not [...]

Saab AJS 37 Viggen cockpit

by Stellan Schroeder Englund on March 16, 2016 · in Uncategorized · 8 ≡

Another cockpit from the Arboga missile museum. This time it´s a multi role AJS 37. A is for attack, J is for fighter and S is for recce. Hope it gives you a general feeling for the colours and working environment in the pilot´s office. [...]

Hobby Boss 1/72 A5m2

by Scott Nelson on March 15, 2016 · in Aviation · 24 ≡

Well, this wasn't a weekend build but, it was close! It took me four days to finish it. This Hobby Boss easy build kit was exactly that: an easy build. The parts count is very small and fit was excellent. I only needed a tiny bit of [...]

1/48 I-153 “Chaika”

by John Healy on March 15, 2016 · in Aviation · 24 ≡

This is the brand new ICM kit. What fun this one was! This is probably the most fool-proof biplane I've ever built. The parts are molded very nicely, it fits extremely well, has enough detail to make it look busy, and it looks like a [...]

Valley Con 2016 — the Feature Film

by George Louis Creed on March 14, 2016 · in Show Reports · 6 ≡

We are changing the concept of contests in the Southwest USA... If you could'nt make it...enjoy ! (link) (link)

iModeler Awards – February

by Editor on March 14, 2016 · in Uncategorized · 28 ≡

It's high time for another monthly iModeler retrospective - this time looking back at our February contributions. 90 new headline articles were posted during the month, prompting 1128 readers' comments. It is our ambition to ensure that [...]

A-4 Skyhawk, ESCI, 1/48

by Zoran Sivcev on March 14, 2016 · in Aviation · 10 ≡

Restoration of old ESCI A-4 Skyhawk 1/48 Decals are home made with laser decal paper. Some missing parts are scratched. colors: Hu140, Hu 129 & Revell 50+05

Hunter FR.10

by IAN JACKSON on March 14, 2016 · in Aviation · 16 ≡

Built for 'Micro Modelling Month' over at www.modelersalliance.com - an annual GB/Campaign to build any model in one of the smaller scales. As I have four of these kits on the shelf, I thought it was time to build another Hawker Hunter, [...]

Eduard 1/48 Israeli Air Force Spitfire IX

by Wayne Landis on March 13, 2016 · in Aviation · 13 ≡

The aircraft is ex-Czechoslovakian AF and has RAF camouflage scheme. The Phoenix carrying the Spitfire was painted while in Czechoslovakia to provide good fortune for the young pilots ferrying the plane to Israel. The aircraft was [...]

Martin Maryland 167F – Warburton’s War

by Martin Dytrych on March 13, 2016 · in Aviation · 17 ≡

Hi everybody, I haven't written anything for really long time... 🙁 Let's start something fresh and old at the same time! 🙂 One year ago, I started new build - Special Hobby's Martin Maryland 167F in 1/48 scale. The most annoying [...]