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Grumman F8F-1b by Academy in 1/48.

by Tony Prince on November 29, 2014 · in Aviation · 16 ≡

Supplied from U.S.Navy stocks, these Bearcats saw combat service with the Armee de l'Air in what used to be French Indo-China from 1951. This model is the Academy kit, which came out around 2004, which is when I built it. This is [...]

1/48 Tamiya F-84G Thunderjet

by Tolga ULGUR on November 29, 2014 · in Aviation · 20 ≡

Here is my recently finished model. This is 1/48 Tamiya F-84G Thunderjet with Turkish aerobatic display team markings . The first aerobatic display team in Turkish Air Force was established in 1952 using the name “National” (Milli). [...]

FW-200 Condor, Revell 1/72

by Milan Vukovic on November 27, 2014 · in Aviation · 23 ≡

I finished her some time ago, but I was too lazy to show progress on In progress discussion group. It was relaxing project despite its size, only aftermarket used was Eduard masks for windows. Kit has a lot of fine details inside that can [...]

It’s OK Hans….. Some are just longer than others….

by California Steve on November 27, 2014 · in Armor · 21 ≡

I couldn't help but modify this Styer a little bit, Built for the mountains of Italy and those narrow switchback mountain passes. The last photos show some of the modifications,and how much I sectioned off the chassis. Maybe it's my A.D.D. [...]

Merkava I 1/35 Tamiya 35127

by Murad Özer on November 27, 2014 · in Armor · 21 ≡

Hello folks, this is my very first post here and here's my 1/35 Tamiya Merkava I over vignette finished fresh. I joined the site about a week ago but this one was almost finished so i skipped the in-progress updates and here's the result. [...]

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 [...]