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1/72 Monogram F7F- COIN

by Robert Royes on April 1, 2016 · in Aviation · 11 ≡

Something I did a few years ago, Snakeyes and gun pod came from Monogram F-4, rocket pods from Heller T-28, AIM-9's from spare parts box, fuel tanks from Hasegawa T-33, seat- Airfix Tornado. Not sure about the decals but they are S. [...]

1/48 Tumpeter J-17 Thunder

by Brian Scott on April 1, 2016 · in Aviation · 18 ≡

This little trumpeter kit was a nice build except for the kit decals. Painted waith Tamiya paints and weathered with Mig washes . Enjoy

Cheers Brian

Aurora/Monogram Sherman

by Robert Royes on April 1, 2016 · in Armor · 16 ≡

This is Monograms reissue of aurora's 1/48 M-4 Sherman, it came in a combo kit with Monograms 1/48 Fw-190. Being not much of an armor guy I wasn't sure how to detail it, Having lost the decal sheet, I was going to try for the tank from the [...]

Review: Landscapes of War – The Greatest Guide – Dioramas Vol…

by Rob Pollock on April 1, 2016 · in Reviews · 3 ≡

Landscapes of War (The Greatest Guide - Dioramas) Vol. 1 Rodrigo Hernández Cabos Acción Press Softback, A4 format, colour, 112pp, English ISBN 9788495464835 £17.99 This book of diorama projects is the result of the author's half [...]

Academy SUFA 1/32

by Brent Thomas Simpson on March 31, 2016 · in Aviation · 18 ≡

Hi all, After my last effort (Wingnut Felix) I have done a complete 360 and constructed a modern jet! Base kit is the Academy SUFA which I found to be a great kit despite some on-line criticism. I added the Wolfpack cockpit, Aires wheel [...]

Revell 1/25 1964 Chevy Pickup

by Frank Steffens on March 31, 2016 · in Automotive · 11 ≡

Built box stock with no wiring, just paint detailing. The paint is Testor's Model Master Custom Lacquer Nassau Blue Metallic with a White Roof. The wood paneling in the bed is represented with paint. This is one of those kits that fits [...]

Same Thunderbird new and old

by mike redzinak on March 31, 2016 · in Automotive · 10 ≡

The shiny yellow one is how it looked new in 71. The old beat up rusty one is how it looks now.

Messerschmitt Me-410B-1, "Hornisse" (Hornet)

by Frederick J Seitz III on March 30, 2016 · in Aviation · 17 ≡

This is the Pro-Modeler kit in 1:48 scale. I built her a few years back as an OOB project, and if memory serves me correctly, overall it was a pleasant experience with a few hiccups. Hiccup number one, was the fit in the wing root. Not [...]

Russian T5 torpedo boat

by Steven Davis on March 30, 2016 · in Ships · 14 ≡

This is the Merit 1/35 scale kit. It's been quite awhile since I posted anything or finished anything but here we go. The kit was a very nice build, no flash or ejector pin marks tha show up. The hull is 2 pieces joined at the lower sharp [...]

COD on deck!

by Rob Anderson on March 30, 2016 · in Uncategorized · 26 ≡

Well she's finally done. I realized I started her last July! Next I think a Tamiya kit before diving into my F-4B for the Phantom group build, I need a shake and bake! So mods included, detailing the cockpit to look like a C-2, [...]