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Martin PBM-5 Mariner "FRISCO D is for Dog" 1944

by Mike Maynard on June 18, 2015 · in Aviation · 18 ≡

In keeping with my modelers eye for the usual plane with an unusual paint scheme, I present the Mariner flying boat Air-Sea Rescue version. While as never popular or built in the same numbers as the PBY "Catalina", the Mariner [...]

Hamamatsu Air Park

by Eleftheriou George on June 18, 2015 · in Aviation · 2 ≡

A few photos we took during our visit to the Hamamatsu Air Park. Visit our blog for more photos and info. (link)

A-4B Skyhawk (Airfix 1/72)

by Dmitry Stropalov on June 18, 2015 · in Aviation · 16 ≡

Easy OOB build of a relatively new Airfix kit. I've only added Eduard PE parts for interior. There was some problem with air intakes, but not critical. Painted with Gunze acrylics. Thank you for watching!

Tamiya 1/32 scale Mustang

by Marc Barris on June 16, 2015 · in Aviation · 27 ≡

I built this kit about 8 Months ago, it was the first time I used Alclad paints with varnishes, I used an aftermarket pilot figure that I purchased from Eagle Editions. I did not have to add any detail kits or do any scratch building with [...]

Revell/Moebius USS Skipjack 1/72 Scale

by Ian Bartlett on June 15, 2015 · in Ships · 6 ≡

Hi Guys, Pics of my most recent completion. This was a commission for a friend at work, he wanted to have a submarine on display in his lounge! The kit was surprisingly good. Though there are not huge amounts of parts, the fit is very [...]

F4J Phantom II “Warlords”

by Rob Pollock on June 15, 2015 · in Aviation · 40 ≡

This is Tamiya's 1/32 F4J Phantom II (kit no.60306), in the VMFA 451 "Warlords" livery, one of three choices available in this boxing. I used the Eduard self-adhesive interior set for controls and consoles, and their Brassin [...]

* 1988 DAYTONA 500 WINNER – BOBBY ALLISON *

by DE4EVER on June 15, 2015 · in Automotive · 5 ≡

Another one from the past. The final laps of the race was a very tense and exciting one. A battle fitting for the coming FATHERS DAY, it was father vs. son, as society will call it ... MANO a MANO . On this model, the decals had to be [...]

Review: MR.PAINT – new range of model paints

by P.k on June 14, 2015 · in Reviews · 6 ≡

I have been buildin plastic kits for 42 years already. As I have progressed, I was always looking for the best paints available. I used Humbrol, Molak, Testors, Pactra, Mister kit, Lifecolor, Xtracolor, Xtracrylics, Vallejo, Tamiya.and [...]

Amazing naval diorama – Kamikaze attack on USS Missouri, 11 April 1945

by Editor on June 13, 2015 · in Ships · 17 ≡

The fabulous naval diorama of Operation Ten-Go (the last sortie of the Battleship Yamato) by @anthonyp Anthony Polychroniadis reminded me of anoter naval diorama seen in Telford last year which commemorated a moment from the same battle [...]

Figure this, the crew is ready....

by Rob Anderson on June 13, 2015 · in Diorama · 14 ≡

Well the crew for the Tiger is done, though one lost half his body along the way. Maybe it has to do with the Dragon's Tooth Stout in the last picture, as he had them there! The standing figures in parka and jacket are Alpine miniatures [...]