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Zhengdefu Missle Boat Type 021

by Joe Caputo on March 24, 2016 · in Ships · 11 ≡

First off, the scale is undetermined by me. It's not the advertised 1/72 but closer to 1/125-1/150th, perhaps 1/144th. It measures around 13" in length. The instructions leave a lot to be desired as the whole kit is built in 6 [...]

Roden 1/48 He-51B-2

by Tom Cleaver on March 24, 2016 · in Aviation · 11 ≡

There is a saying in aviation design that, "if it looks right, it is right." While this is generally true, it was unfortunately not the case as regards the Heinkel He 51, which was a completely orthodox biplane of undistinguished [...]

More simulators at Arboga missile museum

by Stellan Schroeder Englund on March 24, 2016 · in Uncategorized · 2 ≡

At the Arboga missile museum one can play with some more simulators if one is not too tired after a full mission in the Saab J 35 B Draken sim. First is a genuine MOMSUL, (momentsimulator) simulating RB 05 missile shots on fixed or moving [...]

1/48 Koster/Revell PB4Y-2 Privateer

by Bryan W. Bernart on March 24, 2016 · in Aviation · 21 ≡

This kit was an unintentional acquisition, part of a large swap. Prior to the build I had stayed away from vacu-form kits/conversions, convinced that I'd run out of talent shortly after unwrapping the boxes. (see WIP). Motivated by the [...]

#brusselsattack

by Maurits De Ridder on March 23, 2016 · in Aviation · 3 ≡

Belgian flag colored Javelin - repost. My deepest thoughts are with the victims. Maurits

1958 Impala 1st complete build for 2016

by Tony V on March 23, 2016 · in Automotive · 11 ≡

Hello All...This is my first time posting on these forums so hopefully I'm doing things correctly. As far as this kit I really love this body style and all the chrome that came on it. This is the amt kit it went together pretty well all [...]

Clearing the shelf of doom & experimenting with mud....

by Stan Traas on March 22, 2016 · in Armor · 10 ≡

...I am dirt impaired... an aircraft modeler who dabbles in armor, and my weathering reflects that. So now i try to place an AFV in it's environment with limited success. All comments and criticism welcomed... eventually I may learn to [...]

Academy T-33 FANG

by Andrew Frill on March 22, 2016 · in Aviation · 12 ≡

This is the Academy 48 scale T-33 finished in markings for the 125th FIS based at Jacksonville International Airport in Jax FL (my hometown). Used the awesome Caracal decals and True Details seats. Andy