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Tamiya Yamaha Beluga 80 Scooter 1/12th

by Cricket on February 17, 2024 · in Automotive · 22 ≡

I was going through some photos for my new web site while I await all my parts to come in for other projects I offer this build. It was unique enough that I had to add it to my collection. Built in June of 2022. It was a fun and cute [...]

Review: MiniArt 1/48 P-47D-25RE "No Guts... No Glory!"

by Tom Cleaver on February 17, 2024 · in Reviews · 25 ≡

78th Fighter Group ground crewman Warren Kellerstadt recalled: “They didn’t tell us when D-Day was going to be, but the night before we could smell something in the wind. They closed up the base tight and wouldn’t let anyone on or [...]

Tamiya 1/48 Bf109 E3

by Mark Hedrick on February 17, 2024 · in Aviation · 10 ≡

This Is a very easy model to assemble. Only a few issues. Decals were very good to apply. This represents the 109E of Adolf Galland in France in August 1940 well before his Mickey Mouse marked planes. I found several online photos of [...]

1/48 ICM 48195 Ki-21 Ib "Sally" Japanese Heavy Bomber with 60th Sentai markings.

by Louis Gardner on February 17, 2024 · in Aviation · 46 ≡

This is a model I recently built. I knew when I heard it was coming out I immediately placed one on Pre Order with Squadron. I am a huge fan of WW2 era Japanese aircraft. When it finally arrived, I posted a kit review on the kit. Next I [...]

Video: HONDA CRF 1000L Africa Twin Scale Model Bike in 1/6 Scale

by iModeler Youtube Picks on February 17, 2024 · in Automotive

Eduard 1/48 Westland Lysander Mk.IIIA – RNAS Arbroath 1942.

by Alistair Gauld on February 16, 2024 · in Aviation · 36 ≡

Was this a bit of a trial - yes. Was it fun - Oh yes. The Port wing got broken off three times but I think I managed to salvage it. Primed with Mr. Hobby Finishing Surfacer 1500 Black. Painted with, Colourcoats Interior Grey Green, Dark [...]

HIMARS 1/35 scale by Trumpeter

by Rick Schad "The Pope of Plastic" on February 16, 2024 · in Armor · 8 ≡

What a pain in the butt this kit was! Trumpeter 1/35 scale HIMARS with a whopping 750 parts! Great molding and detail, typical crappy Trumpeter instructions. Get ready for tons of tiny parts, many that will leave you scratching your [...]

Monogram 1/48 Messerschmitt BF 110G-2 "Zerstörer"

by Rafi Ben-Shahar on February 16, 2024 · in Aviation · 28 ≡

Monogram's late Zerstörer retains the blunt lines of the fighter/bomber. It has some fit issues, notably the lower joint of fuselage and wings. The model was also criticized for the shape of engine nacelles and small spinners. I chose to [...]

1/72 Tammy F4U-1D

by Mark P Hartig on February 16, 2024 · in Aviation · 15 ≡

Needed a bit of quick gratification, and it's Tamiya to the rescue. No surprises, great fit, adequate detail, what's not to like? Finished in Tamiya Gloss Blue, the first coat was so shiny I had to semi gloss coat it so I could see the [...]

Tamiya 1/48 scale BF109

by Rick Schad "The Pope of Plastic" on February 15, 2024 · in Aviation · 29 ≡

Well here’s another kit! The Tamiya 1/48 scale Bf 109, probably the best Tamiya 1/48 scale kit going. Not much to say except it builds incredibly well!