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* Dick Trickle – SNICKERS *

by DE4EVER on June 7, 2015 · in Automotive · 4 ≡

Greetings : This model was done years ago, but is has held very good with the passing years. I do have the SNICKERS car driven by Rick Wilson. Hopefully I will post it once I find it ( the cd with the pictures, I have the model )

P-47D Uncle Tom’s Cabin

by Wayne Landis on June 7, 2015 · in Aviation · 16 ≡

Here is my attempt to model the P-47D of Thomas E. Bowers (65th FS, 57th FG) based at Grossetto Italy in March of 1945. This is the 1/48th scale Tamiya P-47D kit with Ultracast seat with belts, Ultracast tires, and Superscale decals. The [...]

1/48 Tamiya P-47D-40 “Big Stud”

by Tolga ULGUR on June 6, 2015 · in Aviation · 14 ≡

Here is my recently finished 1/48 Tamiya P-47D40 with the markings of “Big Stud” from 325th FG, 15 AF. The base kit is Tamiya P-47M. Cockpit modified with Eduard instrument panel and seat belts. Painting was done with Alclad lacquers [...]

Review: Bandai 1/48 T65 X Wing moving Edition Review

by iModeler Youtube Picks on June 4, 2015 · in Reviews, Sci-fi

1/24 Scale Spifire Mk 8

by Marc Barris on June 4, 2015 · in Aviation · 20 ≡

This is a Trumpeter spitfire Mk 5 that I converted to the Mk8, I had to scratch build quite a few of the components. Lengthened the nose, and changed the Engine, which is from a 1/24 scale Mustang. I resin cast the spinner as well as the [...]

Dragon 1/32 Me109E4

by Ian Bartlett on June 4, 2015 · in Aviation · 9 ≡

Hi All, Not posted for a little while, but here is one of my recent builds. This is a superb kit, rammed with detail, but goes together exceptionally well. Its up there with the Tamiya warbirds in the same scale, but costs half the price! [...]

Remembering Dick Best and the Battle of Midway, 4 June 1942

by Tom Cleaver on June 4, 2015 · in Aviation · 13 ≡

Today is the 73rd anniversary of the Battle of Midway, the battle that changed the course of the war in the Pacific. I'd like to take this time to remember my friend, the late Richard H. "Dick" Best, the only person I ever met [...]

Consolidated PBY-4 Academy 1/72

by Jaime Carreon on June 3, 2015 · in Aviation · 18 ≡

While waiting for stuff for my Phantom build to arrive, this kit was given to me by a good friend. The camo intrigued me, so I decided to build it. The airplane represents a Catalina of VP-101 stationed in the Philippines just after [...]

Tamiya 1/48 Gloster Meteor F.3

by George Williams on June 3, 2015 · in Aviation · 27 ≡

First, I'd like to say a big thank you to my good friend Craig for posting this for me. For some reason, despite Martin's determined efforts to solve the problem, I'm currently unable to post new articles. Anyway, as you can see, it's a [...]

Spitfire Mk. IXe by Eduard in 1/144 scale

by Jiří Fiala on June 2, 2015 · in Aviation · 18 ≡

Hi everybody who likes Spitfires. Here is my newest creation, a Spit IXe by Eduard in 1 : 144 scale. A Beautiful gem indeed and a pleasant work. The only things I had to add are the underwing bomb racks and the mirror. Great job from [...]