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Call For a Taxi–a Space Taxi!

by Mike Maynard on December 18, 2014 · in Sci-fi · 13 ≡

This Monogram kit was released during the hey-day of space models in 1959. Designed by Willy Ley, the 1:48 scale model is a depiction of a space "Taxi", or space tug to be used in moving cargo and passengers around larger space [...]

Camouflage & Markings – Grumman F4F Wildcat

by Rick Kent on December 18, 2014 · in Reference · 7 ≡

Here's my collection of Wildcat and Martlet profiles. Martlet was the early British name for the type but was later abandoned for the US name. The Royal Navy Martlets of 805 Sqn in North Africa in 1941/42 were delivered in the standard US [...]

Thanks Imodeler! Random Award Prize

by Michael Booth on December 18, 2014 · in Uncategorized · 25 ≡

I just want to say a big thank you for choosing me as Novembers Random Award Winner. Never knew I would win a competition. I 'am happy to say that this was my first modelling win and didn't know I could win anything - but maybe things you [...]

Review: Clamp set review

by iModeler Youtube Picks on December 18, 2014 · in How-to, Reviews

Academy 1/72 Curtiss Kittyhawk Mk. III FR864/ GA M (build by MARKO ŠEN)

by P.k on December 18, 2014 · in Aviation · 8 ≡

This kit build is done by my child best friend and neighbor In 70 we build kit together later teenage years he abandoned this hobby.After many years he wished again to build he year 2000 made this model and again Abaddon for this hobby.a [...]

Churchill Crocodile 1/72 Airfix 02321

by Murad Özer on December 18, 2014 · in Armor · 16 ≡

Started the tank about 3 weeks ago as a supposedly weekend project to see the hairspray chipping technique / faded winter white washes in effect for the first time, it ended up as this vignette just now. Everything except the tank on the [...]

Honda RA272 Formula One Racer

by George Williams on December 17, 2014 · in Automotive · 37 ≡

This is another Tamiya kit, this time their 1/20 scale Honda RA272 F1 racing car from 1965. If you'd like to see something of the build please have a look at this link to the Automotive Group - (link). The jeading picture shows the model [...]

1/100 Doyusha Douglas DC-9-15 TWA Conversion

by Alastair Barbour on December 17, 2014 · in Aviation · 16 ≡

These Doyusha/Entex kits are probably the best quality large scale airliners you can get, if you can get hold of them. The DC-9 kits is very accurate in every way although quite a few years old now and long out of production does lack in [...]

Avia S-199 Sakhin 1/72 KP Kovozávody Prostejov KPM006

by Murad Özer on December 17, 2014 · in Aviation · 14 ≡

Lovely piece of kit, sent as a gift from a friend in Czech Republic which makes it even more dear. The kit is recommended btw, plastic was good with a bit of fit issues here and there but nothing serious! Finding proper reference on IAF [...]

Brewster 239 (Buffalo) BW-374, 1/72,Hasegawa

by P.k on December 17, 2014 · in Aviation · 12 ≡

BREWESTER 239 ,BW-374, 2/HLeLv 24,Suulajarvi,FINNLAND, maj.1944 Model made 20 years ago enriched with Eduard etched parts Coloured with xtracolor. P.k