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Eduard 1/48 Bf-108 Taifun, KG+EM, Sonderkommando Blaich, Libya 1942.

by Bernard Wylie on November 17, 2013 · in Aviation · 11 ≡

This is my most recent completion. It's the Eduard ProfiPack boxing and has been around for long enough for some wear to be apparent in the moulds as evidenced by some small amounts of flash on some parts and slightly larger than normal [...]

Riverside Scale Modellers club group build, 2013.

by Bernard Wylie on November 17, 2013 · in Automotive · 6 ≡

Every year the scale model club, Riverside Scale Modellers that I joined in August this year has a club group build, after some discussion a subject is chosen and providing that a kit valued at no more than $10 to $12 AU is available in [...]

Tamiya 1/48 Hurricane Mk.1

by Bernard Wylie on November 17, 2013 · in Aviation · 7 ≡

This is Tamiya's re boxing of the Italeri Mk.1 Hurricane, it was built with the addition of an Eduard Big-Ed set and won 1st place in the Riverside Scale Modellers October model of the month contest. Painted with Vallejo Model Air and [...]

AFV Club 1/35 Centurion Mk 5/1 “p***y Eater” C Squadron, 1st Armd Regt, RAAC, Vietnam 1971.

by Bernard Wylie on November 17, 2013 · in Armor · 6 ≡

This model was initially build as part of a club display for QMHE 2013, the club theme was "Conflict 1946 to Present". The kit is the AFV Club 1/35 RAAC Centurion and it was built with the addition of an Eduard Big-Ed set, paints [...]

Doggy-Style!

by Seamus Boughe on November 16, 2013 · in Uncategorized · 15 ≡

Several people, when commenting upon my recently completed 1/32 Spitfire Mk.II, said that the pilot figure looks lonely and needs a dog to keep him company. These people were preaching to the choir, though. From the start, I wanted my [...]

Hasegawa Hellcat – the 1/48 F6F-3 by Tony Prince

by Tony Prince on November 16, 2013 · in Aviation · 8 ≡

Being a lover of carrier borne aircraft & the USN WWII in particular, I built this kit a few years ago (pre Eduard), but noted the adverse comments regarding the 'smile' on the cowling ring. Being very happy with other aspects of the [...]

A Hind with a different tilt

by Robert Bausch on November 16, 2013 · in Aviation · 9 ≡

Probably my most favorite helicopter (which is probably not my most favorite aircraft type) is the Mi-24 Hind. It is a very interesting and unusual looking design. And from what I’ve read, it’s pretty effective as well. One of the [...]

Monogram 1/48th F-101B 444th FIS

by Jim Sullivan on November 16, 2013 · in Aviation · 14 ≡

Here's a recent build of a classic old Monogram kit, the 1/48th F-101B Voodoo. I finished it in the markings of the 444th FIS Det 1 which was stationed in my hometown of Wilmington, NC between 1966 and 1968. Pretty much an out of the box [...]

Endgame - Berlin 1945

by Rob Pollock on November 16, 2013 · in Armor · 8 ≡

While I've been absent-mindedly progessing (well, we'll call it that) with my Royal Caroline wooden ship, and from time to time checking out the lovely builds on iM (and, just to keep in the loop, posting a few builds I've completed in the [...]

2013 IPMS UK Scale Modelworld – on video

by Editor on November 16, 2013 · in Show Reports · 3 ≡

Found on Youtube is this comprehensive video coverage of the 2013 IPMS UK Scale Modelworld in Telford, England. Expertly presented by someone... a bit unexpected. Viewing the two clips will take about 20 minutes of your time, in return [...]