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The F-8E(fn) Crusader in French service 1/48 Hasegawa

by Rapid27 on December 20, 2013 · in Aviation · 22 ≡

Hello everyone, To continue my little series 2004-2005, I present the F-8E (FN) Crusader 1/48 Hasegawa. This model represents this great American fighter early in his career with the French Navy and specifically in testing missile Matra [...]

1/35 MRC/Academy OH-58D Kiowa Warrior

by Ramon R. Lomeli on December 20, 2013 · in Aviation · 16 ≡

Hello All! My name is Ramon, and this is my first article on iModeler! I present to you MRC/Academy's 1/35th scale OH-58D Kiowa Warrior, which I modified to represent the aircraft my friend Jon Hulse was a crew chief on back in the 90's. [...]

Mitshubishi A6M3 type 22 ,ZERO, Nap1/C Hiroyoshi Nishizawa ,May1943 RABAUL.

by makete-primorska on December 20, 2013 · in Aviation · 7 ≡

it was built from the box, decal was from box painted with airbrush by colorcoats of <WEM. Models from manufacturer Sweet in scale 1/144 are some of the best in this scale. P.k

Royal Air Force Rescue Launch, 1943

by Mike Maynard on December 19, 2013 · in Ships · 15 ≡

Built by the British Power Boat Company, the 67' Air Sea Rescue "Whaleback" boats were used by the RAF in WWII to rescue downed pilots. The design of these rescue craft was an adaptation of a motor gun boat developed by the Royal [...]

Eduard's Spitfire Mk.IXc (late) in 1/48 scale, by Tony Prince

by Tony Prince on December 19, 2013 · in Aviation · 9 ≡

The best Spitfire kit in this scale in my opinion. I've built most of them too, from the ancient Monogram Mk IX to Otaki, Tamiya Mk Vs, Airfix Mk IX, ICM & Hasegawa. They have all had their problems; some I could live with & others [...]

iModeler Review: Hobby Boss 1/48 F-84F Thunderstreak

by Editor on December 19, 2013 · in Reviews · 14 ≡

The Thunderstreak was a swept-wing development of the F-84 created with the hope of bringing the type's performance to the level of its main competitor, the F-86 Sabre. In the event it emerged as an almost entirely new airframe having only [...]

What do you get when you cross old hood orniments with 50's Aircraft Technology?

by Randy Guenin on December 18, 2013 · in Aviation · 10 ≡

The Car companies of the 50's all tried hard to cash in on the lightning advances in Aviation. Chevy, Ford and especially Oldsmobile came up with some fantastic basic designs. A little work in photo shop, a new history and you have a bunch [...]

Hasegawa 1/12 Honda RS250RW

by George Williams on December 18, 2013 · in Automotive · 11 ≡

This is a model of the 2009 250cc World Championship winning bike. It's the works Honda machine entered by the Scott racing team, their rider was Hiroshi Aoyama from Japan who went on to enter the top Moto GP championship. I believe it [...]

The 1/48 Republic F-84G Thunderjet in French service from Tamiya

by Rapid27 on December 18, 2013 · in Aviation · 18 ≡

Hello everyone, For the rest of the series 2004-2005 constructions, I present you a F-84G who served in the French Air Force (2/33 savoie). This version is modified for reconnaissance missions. Thank you all, Sincerely, Eric.

SPAD VII.c.1

by Rob Pollock on December 18, 2013 · in Aviation · 10 ≡

As 2014 approaches, and with it the centenary of the onset of the Great War, I thought I'd post a few photos of one of the principal aircraft of the conflict, in the livery of one of its greatest pilots. This is Roden's 1/32 kit of Georges [...]