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Are RAF subjects adequately catered for by the kit manufacturers.?

by William Alvin Hillocks on June 22, 2015 · in Aviation · 29 ≡

Fellow modellers I am using this forum to air a slight beef I have about some of the subjects which are kitted and those which aren't. I grew up in the era of Airfix bagged kits and when Aurora and Frog were still around and I think the [...]

1/72nd scale C-17A Globemaster III – Combat Models Vacuform

by Thomas Probert on June 21, 2015 · in Aviation · 15 ≡

I started this back in November of 2014, and after 8 months of blood, sweat and tears, I've got my big C-17 finished. There are two kits currently available in 1/72nd of the C-17: one being the Anigrand Craftworks resin kit, and the other [...]

Downham Market Show

by Rob Pollock on June 21, 2015 · in Show Reports · 11 ≡

Every year, West Norfolk IPMS (UK) hosts a show at Downham Market. It's a large-ish regional show and attracts about fifteen clubs and a dozen or so traders. Our club did well this year, with firsts in the Armour, Figure, and Aircraft [...]

BMPT "Terminator"

by Richard Mcstay on June 21, 2015 · in Armor · 17 ≡

Hello again! This is Meng's 1/35 kit of the Russian infantry support fighting vehicle, "The Terminator". The BMPT is a modern fire support vehicle based on the chassis of the T-90 MBT, and made it's first prototype appearance in [...]

Hawker Hurricane Mk.I in 1/48 from Italeri.

by Tony Prince on June 21, 2015 · in Aviation · 15 ≡

This model represents a Hurricane Mk.I in October 1940. Along with the Sea Hurricane this kit is a new release from Italeri. I found it a fairly straight forward build although the fit of the leading edge of the wing roots required a bit [...]

1/32 Wingnut Wings Felixtowe F2a (Late)

by Brent Thomas Simpson on June 21, 2015 · in Aviation · 25 ≡

Finished using Aviatic CDL decals and Tamiya paints. Rigged with monofilament in the central section and EZ Line for the rest of the airframe. Gaspatch terminals and Bobs Buckles completed the rigging process. Wooden areas were [...]

410 Hornet

by Ralph Clements on June 20, 2015 · in Aviation · 15 ≡

Hi all, Here is just completed Messerschmitt 410 Hornet, or Hornisse a Revell "Pro Modeler" kit in 1/48 scale This was a challenge as I really had a fight to get the canopy together, on the fuselage and still enclosing the parts [...]

Assortment of models!

by Billy Smith on June 20, 2015 · in Uncategorized · 9 ≡

Hey guys! I don't know if many people remember me, I used to be fairly active on here posting at least once a day. BUT! I just finished up my second year of college getting a 4.0 and making the presidents list, so I guess that is something [...]

Tamiya 1/32 Scale South African Airforce Spitfire XVI e

by Marc Barris on June 20, 2015 · in Aviation · 29 ≡

This aircraft was stationed at AFB Langebaanweg Air Operations School in South Africa circa 1953.It was flown by 1 Squadron and was used to train aircrew going to fight in Korea in F 51 D Mustangs. This is another of those great Tamiya [...]