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A6M2b Zero (Airfix 1/72)

by Dmitry Stropalov on May 18, 2014 · in Aviation · 24 ≡

My latest build - a new tooling Zero from Arfix. Great kit (as the others "new tooling" kits from this manufacturer). This is completely OOB build, except a Pitot tube made of syringe needle and canopy masks from Eduard. Chipping [...]

Testors (Hawk) F8F-2 Bearcat

by Josh Patterson on May 17, 2014 · in Aviation · 19 ≡

Here's a companion to my F7F-3N I did a while back. I had the kit sitting on my shelf for half of forever and decided just to build it straight OOB just for a little painting practice. I've read about the numerous inaccuracies in this kit, [...]

Jasmine Model 1/72 Horten Ho 229

by Eric Larson on May 17, 2014 · in Aviation · 25 ≡

The subject of my avatar, this is the Jasmine Model 1/72 Horten Ho 229 'skeletal' model consisting of photo-etched stainless steel and a few cast metal parts. A beautifully engineered kit, it was an enjoyable project with the only grief [...]

Hasegawa’s Hurricane IIc in 1/48 scale by Tony Prince.

by Tony Prince on May 17, 2014 · in Aviation · 12 ≡

A very nice model kit; the second one I've built of Hasegawa's. Straight out of the box except for the canopy. The RAF in the CBI theatre seems to be largely forgotten & had to soldier on with outdated equipment long after more modern [...]

Lamborghini Aventador 1/24

by olivier.rive on May 17, 2014 · in Automotive · 11 ≡

My last building...i love this supercar...i can see 2 last year, the sound of engine is @%*µ GREAT ! Fujimi kit is really excellent with photo etched parts and masks...I choose to build one i've seen last year. see you soon Last pic show [...]

Review: The (not so) “Great 109Gate” Brew-Ha-Ha

by Tom Cleaver on May 16, 2014 · in Reviews · 70 ≡

As with most Brew-Ha-ha's (that's an alcohol-fueled argument anyone outside of it will laugh at) at Hyperscale, the Great 109Gate Whine is mostly "overscale" in the amount of hot air expended by people who don't know what they're [...]

UFO's--Serious Business!

by Mike Maynard on May 16, 2014 · in Aviation · 5 ≡

At least they were to a young modeler in 1958. The Lindberg "Flying Saucer" was a big deal to me and was my first model I was allowed to build all by myself. Like many kids of the 1950's, I was a big fan of space [...]

Revell 1/48 Lockheed PV-1 Ventura

by Josh Patterson on May 16, 2014 · in Aviation · 18 ≡

I guess I can't just work on one model at a time. This is Revell's Lockheed Ventura. The kit is nicely detailed externally with a nice representation of the front office. The only low point is the area aft of the cowl flaps. I simply [...]

1/48 Avia S.199 conversion

by Tom Cleaver on May 16, 2014 · in Aviation · 9 ≡

Today is May 15, the 66th anniversary of commencement of the Israeli War of Independence. In honor of that date... The Egyptian Army thought they would smash Israel in a matter of weeks following the outbreak of war after the May 14,1948 [...]

My 1/48 "Jug"

by Ralph Clements on May 15, 2014 · in Aviation · 18 ≡

Here's my version of the Revell (Monogram to my old way of thinking...) P-47D 'Razorback'. I tried to model it after the one you see on the book in some of the photos. The book is a 1989 Squadron/Signal Publication titled "49th [...]