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F-102A 55-3427 from the 190th FIS, Idaho ANG during October 1962

by Chris St Clair on November 26, 2014 · in Aviation · 18 ≡

Second in (what is planned to be) a long line of F-102's, this one was built from the new Meng kit in 1/72. Basically straight from the kit, with the addition of a Master nose probe and Pavla seat. Paint is overall Xtracolor FS17875 [...]

1970 Nissan Skyline GT-R (KPGC-10) Rubber Soul

by Chris St Clair on November 26, 2014 · in Automotive · 11 ≡

Just finished this one - built completely stock from the Fujimi kit. Paint was Rover Leyland White with Zero Paints Nissan Active Red. I had to mask and spray this as the decals cracked when I tried to apply them. Top coat was Zero Two [...]

WNW 1/32 Sopwith Snipe (Г.С. Сапожников, 1-ый ИАО, 1920)

by Maxim Bylkin on November 26, 2014 · in Aviation · 31 ≡

My first WNW! Theoretically, for the manufacture of the model may be enough for 3 nights - the first day of the assembly, in the second- painting, and the third - braces ))). Thank you guys from New Zealand for their excellent model! And [...]

Camouflage & Markings – Some more early Huricane I profiles

by Rick Kent on November 26, 2014 · in Aviation · 9 ≡

Following the good reception of Martin's editorial article using some of my early Hurricane profiles and the requests for more, here is another selection, from July 1938 to late 1940. 111 Squadron was the very first squadron to get them in [...]

The Dodge Power Wagon, Coast Guard Rescue Unit, 1950

by Mike Maynard on November 26, 2014 · in Diorama · 13 ≡

Four wheel drive vehicles are common place today but in the post WWII era they were a novelty in the motoring world. Companies like the Willys Motor Company were quick to seize the importance of their famous "JEEP" in the [...]

Please indulge me. But I really didn’t know where to place this…1941 Dodge truck..

by California Steve on November 25, 2014 · in Uncategorized · 19 ≡

In the walk around section, or the car section? I guess I got excited. Sometimes I spend my lunchtime at the Van Nuys Airport viewing area. When I rolled in and saw this my head exploded. This is a 1941 Dodge But it is not the later Power [...]

USS NORTH CAROLINA IN 1:350

by Ulf Lundberg on November 25, 2014 · in Ships · 20 ≡

Rick Wilkes asked for some battleships, so here is one. I built Trumpeters USS North Carolina in 2008 and she was my first big battleship in 1:350. The build started with my strengthening the hull, using plastic from the base plate [...]

Amazing 1/5th scale P-51D Mustang by Mr. David Glen

by Editor on November 24, 2014 · in Aviation · 29 ≡

Found during my recent visit to RAF Cosford was this new, massive P-51D model which is now adorning the entrance hall to the museum and which I thought is worth sharing. This model was built and donated by Mr David Glen as a tribute to [...]

Battle of France/Battle of Britain Group Build – Tamiya 1/72d Spitfire Mk.I

by Rick Wilkes on November 24, 2014 · in Aviation · 27 ≡

Finally finished this morning, Not much to tell that wasn't in the WIP blog.except for the propeller. I took Seamus's advice and used the "PropBlur" brass parts to make a mask the airbrushed the prop on to a clear disk. The [...]