iModeler Headlines

Very Happy Winner!!

by Brent Thomas Simpson on August 15, 2016 · in News · 13 ≡

As the lucky winner for June I was fortunate to receive the 1/32 scale Kitty Hawk OV 10 A/C. Many thanks to all the staff here for voting for my Adler kit and of all of you out there who posted such wonderful and encouraging comments, I [...]

Tunnel Rats

by Thomas Sweeney on August 15, 2016 · in Uncategorized · 5 ≡

The VC used caves for all sorts of things like medical station, hiding food stores and stored weapons. This diorama depicts a U.S. Marine squad finding such a tunnel and preparing to go down in [...]

Phantom II Group Build Gallery

by Greg Kittinger on August 15, 2016 · in Aviation · 13 ≡

Thanks to all who participated! There was great conversation - swapping of warnings, tips and tricks in the groups area, along with some cajoling and support along the way! Below are the pics of those who made the deadline, and there [...]

Camouflage & Markings – McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II

by Editor on August 15, 2016 · in Aviation · 4 ≡

Celebrating the outcome of a recent Phantom II Group build, here are a few profiles of the aircraft drawn by Mr. Rick Kent (used with permission of the author). The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II was originally envisioned as a big, [...]

MiG-21 BIS in Finnish Service (Eduard Profi Pack, 1:48)

by Christian Ristits on August 15, 2016 · in Aviation · 9 ≡

One of my latest builds, a MiG-21 BIS from the Finnish Airforces. The Build was a lot of fun, as the Profi-Pack Edition provides you with the excellent Eduard-Sprues and some extra Goodies. Paintjob was done with Mr. Hobby Acrylics. Eduard [...]

McDonnell Douglas F 4E Phantom 2, A69-7213, 6 Sqn RAAF Amberly Qld 1972.

by Allan J Withers on August 15, 2016 · in Aviation · 18 ≡

1/72 Fujimi, my first F4, I modified a few things, added Aeroclub seats, Model Tech canopy frames, True Details wheels and Mk 82 bombs from Hasegawa, finished in MM enamels with Future and Micro flat over kit, Hasegawa and Hawkeye decals,

McDonnell Douglas F 4J Phantom 2, Blue Angels, US Navy 1972.

by Allan J Withers on August 15, 2016 · in Aviation · 14 ≡

This is as far as I got with my group build, 1/72 Fujimi, I will post it properly when it is finished, thanks to Greg for organizing this.

1/72nd Mosquito diorama

by Paul Mahoney on August 14, 2016 · in Aviation · 6 ≡

It's been quite a while since I posted anything on here, but I have attempted to do some modeling! this is Tamiya's 1/72 Mosquito. I modified the landing gear to the raised position (closed the doors, blended them in and rescribed the [...]

1/72 Hasegawa F-4E Phantom II

by David Mills on August 14, 2016 · in Aviation · 14 ≡

Dear All ,Great to see the wonderful Phantoms posted - congrats and thank you to all . The Rockin Rhino is still under construction as you will see ( will post in WIP shortly), however in an attempt to contribute just a little to this [...]

1/72 Testors/Italeri RF-4E Luftwaffe in Norm 72 scheme

by Greg Kittinger on August 14, 2016 · in Aviation · 19 ≡

This Recce Phantom is my group build contribution. Relatively fun kit to put together. There were no details in the cockpit, so I did a bit of scratch building to add a center bulkhead, beef up the instrument panels to give them some [...]