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F-80C Shooting Star in 1/32 scale.by Czech Model.

by Tony Prince on August 27, 2013 · in Aviation · 14 ≡

I am very fortunate to have a well trained son who shares my interest in model aircraft, to the extent that he buys me a kit from time to time for my birthdays. This one's from two years ago. Like a few other well known aircraft from the [...]

1/72 Matchbox Dornier 28D Skyservant

by Joe Caputo on August 26, 2013 · in Aviation · 3 ≡

Another unusual looking aircraft. I got to see one at an airshow quite awhile ago. It was civilian, white, and "for sale". I was impressed with the white paint job, and had to duplicate it. Since then I've seen this aircraft [...]

1/72 Heller Mirage

by Joe Caputo on August 25, 2013 · in Aviation · 5 ≡

This was another club project, to be done anyway we wanted. I went to Airliners.net and went through Mirages for something that would be fun, Here you go...

1/72 Hasegawa Curtiss SOC-3 Seagull

by Joe Caputo on August 25, 2013 · in Aviation · 2 ≡

This was a simple, little kit, that comes complete with a stand. It's a colorful addition, and looks nice next to the Airfix Duck, The SOC-3 served aboard battleships and cruisers, and was catapult launched. The wings folded back for [...]

Area 51--Secret files revealed from the 1950's!

by Mike Maynard on August 24, 2013 · in Uncategorized · 13 ≡

After you view these photos erase them from your computer...and, if questioned, swear you've never seen them before...I'll see if I can locate the flying disc pictures, if so I'll post them..but you didn't hear this from me.

Hobby Craft 1/48th Avia S-199

by Erich Goldbach on August 24, 2013 · in Aviation · 9 ≡

The Avia S-199 was the offspring of the famous Bf 109 and played a pivotal role in the Jewish War of Independence that resulted in the new state of Israel in the late 1940’s. This model represents an Avia S-199 from the No. 101 Sqdrn. [...]

Airfix HMS Prince

by Joe Caputo on August 24, 2013 · in Ships · 7 ≡

This was my wife, Carol's, first model. I asked if she'd be interested in building anything, and she asked if they made sailing ships. She thought they looked neat. I was at a contest with my buddies, when I came across this model of [...]

And after a period of no production for moving... DD441 continues

by Rob Anderson on August 24, 2013 · in Ships · 6 ≡

So back in full swing on my Wilkes project and thought I would post an update, starting to add PE and all the little parts, I am especially happy with how my dual 40mm tubs turned out, scratchbuilt them from Dragon quad 40s and Gold Medal [...]

Review: Tamiya 1/32 F4U in-work

by Jeff Brundt on August 24, 2013 · in Reviews · 7 ≡

I received my new Tamiya F4U-1 Birdcage Corsair a few weeks ago and I've been making steady progress on it. The thing that strikes me the most with this kit is just how well engineered this kit is. The first picture shows all the major [...]

1/72 Airfix P-38 Lightning

by Joe Caputo on August 24, 2013 · in Aviation · 4 ≡

I decided to raid the stash one day, and came up with this old Airfix kit. While it shows it's age, it's still a fun build, and looks ok when finished. I opted for a small "base" rather than mess with weight in that tiny nose. [...]