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1/72 Hasegawa A3D Skywarrior

by Michael Wayne Knowles on October 3, 2013 · in Aviation · 12 ≡

The A3D was the Navy's answer to the challenge to deliver nuclear weapons by jet bombers from our new Forrestal class Attack Carriers. For many years, it was the largest aircraft to serve aboard our CVAs, and certainly proved itself an [...]

1/48 Hasegawa F4U-4 Corsair

by Drew Tarter on October 3, 2013 · in Aviation · 14 ≡

Here'a another one of my older builds, Hasegawa's 1/48 F4U-4 Corsair. Released in 1981 (over 32 years ago!) the Hasegawa -4 features good fit, excellent overall shape and outline, raised panel lines for those who care (I do not), and very [...]

1/24 Maisto Nissan 350Z & Motormax Chrysler Crossfire

by Joe Caputo on October 2, 2013 · in Automotive · 3 ≡

Ever give thought to dolling up a die-cast or two? I repainted the Nissan 350Z, and eventually put on the BRE Datsun decals, as I always favored that paint job back in the day. The Chrysler Crossfire was supposed to be a sportscar, [...]

Liquatex Acrylic Inks

by Paul Wilsford on October 2, 2013 · in How-to · 2 ≡

OK I have this friend that is in the club that I am a member of that comes up with many new and wondrous ideas, well since I am new to this hobby its wondrous to me. He was telling us how he uses these acrylic inks for most of his model [...]

Weathering with Humbrol pre-mixed washes and powders

by Editor on October 2, 2013 · in How-to · 2 ≡

(link) Much has been written about the revival of Airfix under the new ownership of Hornby. Not nearly as publicised, another venerable brand is getting a makeover under the same ownership: Humbrol. Here's a demonstration video for their [...]

iModeler Review: 1/32 Revell Messerschmitt Bf-109G-6

by Tom Cleaver on September 30, 2013 · in Reviews · 13 ≡

After finishing the last 1/32 Hasegawa Bf-109, an F-2, I told myself I was finally "109ed out," that the airplane as a model held no suprises and no further interest to me. So naturally, when the neighborhood Walter White [...]

Industrial Locomotives AKA "Critters"

by Mike Maynard on September 30, 2013 · in Uncategorized · 10 ≡

In the real world of railroading there are three levels of diesel locomotives; the high horsepower locomotives produced by General Electric and Electro Motive, the medium 2000 HP units, followed by heavy duty switch engines in the 100-125 [...]

1/48 Modelcraft Noorduyn Norseman UC-64A

by Joe Caputo on September 29, 2013 · in Aviation · 13 ≡

Back by popular demand , a floatplane ! This is an inexpensive kit, and it shows. Even though it is fair sized, there is little detail. There are three options, wheels, floats, and ski's. There are 2 decal options. The clear parts are [...]

1/48 Tamiya Focke Wulf Fw-190 A8R8

by Tolga ULGUR on September 28, 2013 · in Aviation · 21 ≡

This is an old built, but with new taken pictures. The kit was finished with the markings of JG3. This A8R8 flown by Wilhelm Montz in the summer of 1944. The construction of the kit is very easy. Though it has some accuracy problems [...]

Eastern Airlines DC-8

by John Healy on September 28, 2013 · in Aviation · 18 ≡

This is the 1/144 Minicraft DC-8-63 built straight from the box. This particular a/c, N8755, was the 503rd out of a total of 556 DC-8s built. It was delivered to Eastern on 14 December 1969. It was later operated as a freighter by [...]