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Trumpeter 1/32 Swordfish Mk. I

by Rafi Ben-Shahar on February 19, 2024 · in Aviation · 28 ≡

Trumpeter's Swordfish is a great kit. Not only that it is an enlargement of Tamiya's magnificent 1/48th kit, but also that it is impressive thanks to its large size. The texture surface of the biplane is largely canvas. The texture surface [...]

1:8 Excelsior-Henderson Super X – 3D Scratch Built

by Matt Minnichsoffer on February 19, 2024 · in Automotive · 16 ≡

About a year ago I had an idea to scratch build an Excelsior-Henderson Super X. Reason being—a model of one doesn’t exist and I worked at E-H in the late 90s and have always wanted to own one. While the real bikes are out there and not [...]

Top P-40 Ace

by Michael Turner on February 18, 2024 · in Aviation · 13 ≡

This the first of six P-40s I built earlier last year for a club display for the Australian Model Expo. I built them as one group of three and a second group of four. A seventh aircraft was not finished in time for Expo but is now [...]

Academy 1/144 B-52H

by Mark P Hartig on February 18, 2024 · in Aviation · 20 ≡

I'd say another teeny gem by Academy but it ain't so teeny. It's still a gem tho, with outstanding fit and surprising detail given its scale...they even give you canopy masks in the kit. Decals are tiny and numerous but they are easy to [...]

Tamiya Yamaha Beluga 80 Scooter 1/12th

by Cricket on February 17, 2024 · in Automotive · 22 ≡

I was going through some photos for my new web site while I await all my parts to come in for other projects I offer this build. It was unique enough that I had to add it to my collection. Built in June of 2022. It was a fun and cute [...]

Review: MiniArt 1/48 P-47D-25RE "No Guts... No Glory!"

by Tom Cleaver on February 17, 2024 · in Reviews · 25 ≡

78th Fighter Group ground crewman Warren Kellerstadt recalled: “They didn’t tell us when D-Day was going to be, but the night before we could smell something in the wind. They closed up the base tight and wouldn’t let anyone on or [...]

Tamiya 1/48 Bf109 E3

by Mark Hedrick on February 17, 2024 · in Aviation · 10 ≡

This Is a very easy model to assemble. Only a few issues. Decals were very good to apply. This represents the 109E of Adolf Galland in France in August 1940 well before his Mickey Mouse marked planes. I found several online photos of [...]

1/48 ICM 48195 Ki-21 Ib "Sally" Japanese Heavy Bomber with 60th Sentai markings.

by Louis Gardner on February 17, 2024 · in Aviation · 46 ≡

This is a model I recently built. I knew when I heard it was coming out I immediately placed one on Pre Order with Squadron. I am a huge fan of WW2 era Japanese aircraft. When it finally arrived, I posted a kit review on the kit. Next I [...]

Video: HONDA CRF 1000L Africa Twin Scale Model Bike in 1/6 Scale

by iModeler Youtube Picks on February 17, 2024 · in Automotive

Eduard 1/48 Westland Lysander Mk.IIIA – RNAS Arbroath 1942.

by Alistair Gauld on February 16, 2024 · in Aviation · 36 ≡

Was this a bit of a trial - yes. Was it fun - Oh yes. The Port wing got broken off three times but I think I managed to salvage it. Primed with Mr. Hobby Finishing Surfacer 1500 Black. Painted with, Colourcoats Interior Grey Green, Dark [...]