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Hawker Hurricane Mk.I in 1/48 from Italeri.

by Tony Prince on June 21, 2015 · in Aviation · 15 ≡

This model represents a Hurricane Mk.I in October 1940. Along with the Sea Hurricane this kit is a new release from Italeri. I found it a fairly straight forward build although the fit of the leading edge of the wing roots required a bit [...]

1/32 Wingnut Wings Felixtowe F2a (Late)

by Brent Thomas Simpson on June 21, 2015 · in Aviation · 25 ≡

Finished using Aviatic CDL decals and Tamiya paints. Rigged with monofilament in the central section and EZ Line for the rest of the airframe. Gaspatch terminals and Bobs Buckles completed the rigging process. Wooden areas were [...]

410 Hornet

by Ralph Clements on June 20, 2015 · in Aviation · 15 ≡

Hi all, Here is just completed Messerschmitt 410 Hornet, or Hornisse a Revell "Pro Modeler" kit in 1/48 scale This was a challenge as I really had a fight to get the canopy together, on the fuselage and still enclosing the parts [...]

Assortment of models!

by Billy Smith on June 20, 2015 · in Uncategorized · 9 ≡

Hey guys! I don't know if many people remember me, I used to be fairly active on here posting at least once a day. BUT! I just finished up my second year of college getting a 4.0 and making the presidents list, so I guess that is something [...]

Tamiya 1/32 Scale South African Airforce Spitfire XVI e

by Marc Barris on June 20, 2015 · in Aviation · 29 ≡

This aircraft was stationed at AFB Langebaanweg Air Operations School in South Africa circa 1953.It was flown by 1 Squadron and was used to train aircrew going to fight in Korea in F 51 D Mustangs. This is another of those great Tamiya [...]

Review: HGW's Harrness and Riveting sets Review

by iModeler Youtube Picks on June 18, 2015 · in Aviation, Reviews

Martin PBM-5 Mariner "FRISCO D is for Dog" 1944

by Mike Maynard on June 18, 2015 · in Aviation · 18 ≡

In keeping with my modelers eye for the usual plane with an unusual paint scheme, I present the Mariner flying boat Air-Sea Rescue version. While as never popular or built in the same numbers as the PBY "Catalina", the Mariner [...]

Hamamatsu Air Park

by Eleftheriou George on June 18, 2015 · in Aviation · 2 ≡

A few photos we took during our visit to the Hamamatsu Air Park. Visit our blog for more photos and info. (link)

A-4B Skyhawk (Airfix 1/72)

by Dmitry Stropalov on June 18, 2015 · in Aviation · 16 ≡

Easy OOB build of a relatively new Airfix kit. I've only added Eduard PE parts for interior. There was some problem with air intakes, but not critical. Painted with Gunze acrylics. Thank you for watching!

Tamiya 1/32 scale Mustang

by Marc Barris on June 16, 2015 · in Aviation · 27 ≡

I built this kit about 8 Months ago, it was the first time I used Alclad paints with varnishes, I used an aftermarket pilot figure that I purchased from Eagle Editions. I did not have to add any detail kits or do any scratch building with [...]