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1965 Ford Mustang

by Paul van Acker on November 4, 2023 · in Automotive · 16 ≡

Just completed today. Revell 1/24 1965 Ford Mustang 2x2 Flashback (whatever that means lol). Built for a very dear friend and band mate, because he loves cars. I don't do cars so am a novice but I learned alot from doing this and watching [...]

Review: Magic Factory F4U Corsairs

by Tom Cleaver on November 4, 2023 · in Reviews · 29 ≡

The F4U Corsair was designed by Vought Aircraft in response to a 1938 BuAer RFP for a fleet defense fighter. The prototype appeared in 1940, the first fighter to be powered by the new Pratt & Whitney R-2800, 2,000 hp radial engine. In [...]

"Calamity Jane" Model 1918 155mm Howitzer . Fired the last shell of 1918 @ 10:59.59 on 11 Nov 1918

by David G LANE on November 3, 2023 · in Armor · 10 ≡

Das Werk kit 1:35 Tamiya paints. Pigments and oil weathering Figure from Model Cellar in oils

Monogram-New Ware Apollo Lunar Module

by Brian Powell on November 3, 2023 · in Space · 11 ≡

The NASA Apollo Program led to the successful landing of a human being on the surface of the Moon. Early missions in the series developed tactics and techniques and rehearsed the operational segments that would culminate in 1969 with the [...]

Ford GT40 - 1968 Le Mans winner

by Brian Mennenoh on November 3, 2023 · in Automotive · 28 ≡

This is the companion piece to the Ford GT I did recently. The GT40 will eventually be a part of a diorama with the GT. This is my first Fujimi kit and overall it was a really nice kit. As you can see from the photos, it wasn't the [...]

Tamiya 1/48 P-47D & M Thunderbolt

by Rafi Ben-Shahar on November 3, 2023 · in Aviation · 30 ≡

Three of Tamiya's bubbletops are presented here. Their finest model ever in the 48th scale props in terms of achieving the balance between the ease of construction and accurate depiction of the real aircraft.

1/35 Tamiya DAK Pz II

by John J Licht on November 2, 2023 · in Armor · 8 ≡

My second DAK vehicle in as many months. Tamiya Panzer II with figure from Master Box. Painted with rattle cans and weathered by abrasives, pin washes and dry brushing. Vehicle went together great. Figure was mediocre with very little [...]

Airfix Nakajima B5N2 Kate 1/72nd scale

by Felix on November 2, 2023 · in Aviation · 20 ≡

Airfix Nakajima B5N2 Kate, 1/72nd scale. I have wanted to do this kit for a long time - this is the Pearl Harbor 75th anniversary edition. Painted with Ammo mig and AK interactive acrylics (i painted the white stripes on the fuselage and [...]

The Somewhat Unappreciated Hasegawa F6F Hellcat

by David Hansen on November 2, 2023 · in Aviation · 20 ≡

I've been away from iModeler for quite a while, but I haven't been sitting idle. I've been tinkering with several "Shelf of Doom" projects in various stages of construction, and i decided to rebuild and repair a favourite of mine [...]

Tamiya M41 Walker Bulldog 1/35 in Service of Japan_WIP

by Emilio García on November 2, 2023 · in Armor · 6 ≡

I'm not a fan of the war world, but I had the opportunity to get my hands on this model and since I like challenges, I accepted it. It is very easy to assemble and with the previous experience I acquired with rust effects I am adding more [...]