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Handley Page Halifax Mk VII NA337

by Alan Rush on September 19, 2014 · in Aviation · 43 ≡

A few weeks ago a friend and I went to the National Air Force Museum of Canada, just outside of Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Trenton, Ontario. The big attraction is a Halifax bomber that was restored a few years ago and remains the only [...]

Chevy 15CWT.. Now this is how I would have done it..

by California Steve on September 19, 2014 · in Uncategorized · 34 ≡

Well it seems we are back at the factory again. The order was in for a all terrain, sand/mud vehicle that could transport between ten troops or a crew of five plus a heavy load of cargo, using the existing trucks we had at hand. This is [...]

Matchbox 1/48 AD-5 Skyraider

by Joe Caputo on September 19, 2014 · in Aviation · 18 ≡

I chose the AD-5N (A-1G), VA(AW)-33, USS Forestal, USN, as my first attempt at this ancient kit. At the time I built it, we were lucky enough to even have it, let alone aftermarket parts... During it's "lifetime", I've seen it [...]

Hasegawa's 1/48 P-51D Mustang "Arkansas Traveller"

by Tony Prince on September 19, 2014 · in Aviation · 28 ≡

I've built quite a few Mustangs in my time (hasn't everybody?) but this remains one of my favourites. The only alterations I made were to the nose/spinner profile to ensure a smooth upper curve, which called for a little sanding of the [...]

1/48th Monogram SNJ-4 In The Markings Of MAG-11

by Jim Sullivan on September 18, 2014 · in Aviation · 33 ≡

Although the 1/48th Monogram SNJ / T-6 Texan kit has been around for several decades, it's still a fine kit to work with. I built this model several years ago in the markings of Marine Air Group (MAG) Eleven. I've included a photo of the [...]

"Spirit of St. Louis"

by Morne Meyer on September 17, 2014 · in Aviation · 43 ≡

In 1926 Charles Lindbergh, as a young airmail pilot for Robertson Aircraft Corporation, dreamt of flying the Atlantic in order to capture the elusive Orteig Prize of $ 25 000. This prize was sponsored by the prominent New York Hotel [...]

Review: Takom Male and female MKIV Tank review

by iModeler Youtube Picks on September 17, 2014 · in Armor, Reviews

Gabreski’s Thunderbolt. HobbyBoss 1/48

by Emmanuel on September 17, 2014 · in Aviation · 20 ≡

Hello This is the Hobbyboss's P47D in the Easy Assembly range. I was so curious to see what it could be done with 30 pieces of plastic. Finally, it look fine (to my humble opinion) and allow to spent more time with painting, chipping [...]

Tamiya 1/48 Sherman Firefly Ic

by Scott Nelson on September 16, 2014 · in Armor · 16 ≡

This is my seventh completed model this year. I painted it with Vallejo acrylics and weathered it with a mix of Vallejo colors, enamels, oils and powders. The kit was a very fun build. Construction only took me two evenings allowing me [...]

The little Woodie from H#@%*

by Frank Cronin on September 16, 2014 · in Automotive · 24 ≡

This is a study of what not to ever do and I did it. I almost took a trip to the GG Bridge, not for me, but to thrown this POS over the side and into the Bay. I got a call to build a model of a 1929 Ford woodie. It is an AMT 1/24th scale [...]