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by Brent Thomas Simpson on July 27, 2015 · in Uncategorized · 15 ≡

The postman arrived today with a really nice surprise! A Wingnut Fokker EIII, my prize for being fortunate enough to be voted model of the month for June. Thanks to all the Imodeller staff and members for their kind comments!

1/32 Scale Trumpeter English Electric Lightning F.Mk1 RAF Coltishall 1963

by Eric Galliers on July 26, 2015 · in Aviation · 31 ≡

Modifications to back date the kit to a Mk1: Removal of the wiring conduit running 3/4 of the length of the fuselage Scratchbuilt Instrument panel. Corrections and additions to the kit: Reshaping of the fuselage area underneath the [...]

Some Images From The Airfix Website Concerning Their New 1/48 Defiant

by Seamus Boughe on July 24, 2015 · in News · 9 ≡

Airfix to release a 1/48 Defiant.

by Paul van Acker on July 24, 2015 · in Aviation · 10 ≡

Above is my Classic Airframes B P Defiant built last year. Just heard about Airfixs new Defiant in 1/48 to be released in early 2016. I love my CA kit, but can't help but wish I used the time building something else. I'm dying to see the [...]

Martin B-57 Intruder – REVELL – 1/72

by ALEXANDRE REZENDE on July 24, 2015 · in Aviation · 15 ≡

This model was fitted to prove that you can put functionality in a 1/72 kit without much compromise the accuracy of the final result. In it, all rudders are mobile (elevator, aileron and direction), the turbines rotate (just blow), the [...]

Review: Special Hobby 1/48th SAAB Viggen review

by iModeler Youtube Picks on July 23, 2015 · in Aviation, Reviews

Review: Hobby Boss 1/48th KA 27 Helix review

by iModeler Youtube Picks on July 23, 2015 · in Aviation, Reviews

Review: Airfix 1/48 Spitfire I

by Tom Cleaver on July 23, 2015 · in Reviews · 17 ≡

The Supermarine Spitfire is the most famous and recognizable British airplane ever built and as close to immortal as any airplane will ever get. The Spitfire I first appeared in RAF squadron service in the summer of 1938. Harder to [...]

Airfix 1/72 Cessna O-1 Bird Dog

by Mike Grant on July 22, 2015 · in Aviation · 52 ≡

I remember building this kit as a teenager back in the 70s, but a few years ago I had another crack at it. It's actually quite a nice little model, spoilt only by the poor clear parts and some unfortunately placed ejection-pin marks. I [...]

Goblin Lord

by Rob Pollock on July 21, 2015 · in Figures · 25 ≡

This sculpt, marketed as "Savage Horn" by Spanish company Nocturna, consists of twelve finely cast pieces of grey resin. There's little flash in evidence, but as some pieces are quite small a fine-toothed saw is required to [...]