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Japanese Ram-jets

by Mike Grant on July 29, 2015 · in Aviation · 51 ≡

Meng 1/72 Kayaba Katsuodori Ram-jets It seems to be '1/72 Japanese week' on iM, so here's another contribution. These Meng kits come two-in-a-box, and are superbly moulded. The actual aircraft was a concept only and never got beyond one [...]

Fujimi 1/72 B7A1 “Grace” – Training colors

by Greg Kittinger on July 28, 2015 · in Aviation · 22 ≡

Having just viewed Milan's beautifully done Grace, and having not posted in some time (still racking up hours decalling my MiG-31...), I decided to yank this out of my display case and post it, just to have a couple versions of the Grace [...]

Fujimi 1/72 Aichi B7A1, Ryusei Grace

by Milan Vukovic on July 28, 2015 · in Aviation · 16 ≡

Ryusei due to its long development never reached its intended role as carrier bomber. Very large plane with inverted gull wings is certainly interesting as modelling subject. Fujimi's kit is tipical mid-'80s, with subtle engraved details, [...]

Airfix 1/72 Lancaster B.II

by Milan Vukovic on July 28, 2015 · in Aviation · 18 ≡

Built out of the box, this kit represents Lancaster of 408 (Goose) Squadron, 6 Group Royal Canadian AF, RAF Linton-on-Ouse, Yorkshire. This aircraft was lost on Hamburg raid July 28/29. 1944, whole crew was lost. Construction was [...]

Put it on a pedestal

by Rob Anderson on July 28, 2015 · in Aviation · 9 ≡

The center console on C-2s and E-2s is called the "Pedestal" it has throttle, propeller condition levers, avionics and radio controls, flaps, gear and arresting hook. The one in the kit is adequate, especially given what will be [...]

Thanks Imodeler!

by Brent Thomas Simpson on July 27, 2015 · in Uncategorized · 15 ≡

The postman arrived today with a really nice surprise! A Wingnut Fokker EIII, my prize for being fortunate enough to be voted model of the month for June. Thanks to all the Imodeller staff and members for their kind comments!

1/32 Scale Trumpeter English Electric Lightning F.Mk1 RAF Coltishall 1963

by Eric Galliers on July 26, 2015 · in Aviation · 31 ≡

Modifications to back date the kit to a Mk1: Removal of the wiring conduit running 3/4 of the length of the fuselage Scratchbuilt Instrument panel. Corrections and additions to the kit: Reshaping of the fuselage area underneath the [...]

Some Images From The Airfix Website Concerning Their New 1/48 Defiant

by Seamus Boughe on July 24, 2015 · in News · 9 ≡

Airfix to release a 1/48 Defiant.

by Paul van Acker on July 24, 2015 · in Aviation · 10 ≡

Above is my Classic Airframes B P Defiant built last year. Just heard about Airfixs new Defiant in 1/48 to be released in early 2016. I love my CA kit, but can't help but wish I used the time building something else. I'm dying to see the [...]

Martin B-57 Intruder – REVELL – 1/72

by ALEXANDRE REZENDE on July 24, 2015 · in Aviation · 15 ≡

This model was fitted to prove that you can put functionality in a 1/72 kit without much compromise the accuracy of the final result. In it, all rudders are mobile (elevator, aileron and direction), the turbines rotate (just blow), the [...]