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Bill Bosworth’s scratchbuilt Fokker T-2

by Tom Cleaver on October 10, 2013 · in Aviation · 4 ≡

Bill would kill me with his bare hands were I to actually refer to him as "the legendary Bill Bosworth," but in fact that title is true, though it should never be used since he would deny all. So just remember, you never read [...]

1/48 Hobbycraft A-4B "Falklands"

by Joe Caputo on October 10, 2013 · in Aviation · 7 ≡

Hobbycraft A-4, need I say more? I believe this was the result of a Christmas "grab bag", or something like that. Since it had been opened previously, there was no returning it, and it seemed sort of a challenge. There was [...]

Tamiya 1/48 P-51Ds

by Tom Cleaver on October 10, 2013 · in Aviation · 15 ≡

Some Tamiya 1/48 P-51Ds, Glenn Eagleston's "Eagle", 353rd FS, 354th "Pioneer Mustang" FG. "Grim Reaper" - 356th FS, 354th FG (I would love to see some warbird owner do this on a flyer) Bud Anderson's "Old [...]

iModeler Review: 1/72 Airfix Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR1

by James Kelley on October 9, 2013 · in Reviews · 5 ≡

Manufacturer: Airfix Model: A03003 Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR1 Model Kit Scale: 1/72 Airfix continues the march of turning out industry-standard kits that are economically sound, providing the modeler with the most enjoyment for their [...]

Vultee Vengeance – First three models done

by Santiago Hrubisko on October 9, 2013 · in Aviation · 5 ≡

Hello to all of you. Following with this post, we have a preliminary list of the Vultee Vengeance models to be included in this series. 1 Vultee Vengeance Mk I RAAF A27-9 2 Vultee Vengeance Mk IA RAAF A27-60 SJ-X 25 3 Vultee Vengeance Mk [...]

iModeler September Awards

by Editor on October 9, 2013 · in Uncategorized · 12 ≡

Without further delay, here are the results of iModeler Septeber contest, selected among the 118 new articles added during the month. As usual, we're awarding the iModeler Best in Show title to the entry that wins our prize, but also list [...]

A pair of Yamahas

by George Williams on October 8, 2013 · in Automotive · 9 ≡

The Moto GP world was surprised when hearing the news that three times world champion Valentino Rossi was moving from Honda to Yamaha for the 2004 season. Yamaha had developed their 2003 machine and were ready to take over the crown from [...]

U.S. Homeland Defense, 1958

by Mike Maynard on October 8, 2013 · in Uncategorized · 9 ≡

The CIM-10 BOMARC missile was the US Air Force entry in America's air defence, an unmanned adjunct with its air defense fighter interceptors. The missile featured a liquid-fuel booster with two ram jet sustainers, longer range than the [...]

Messerschmitt Me 262 A-1a by Trumpeter in 1/32 scale

by Tony Prince on October 8, 2013 · in Aviation · 15 ≡

This model represents the Me 262 A-1a flown by Major Walter Novotny, based in Achmer, in November 1944. The kit went together quite easily & some light rubbing down after the application of Tippex in various places minimised the effect [...]

1/48 Testors Gates Learjet Model 24 D

by Joe Caputo on October 7, 2013 · in Aviation · 8 ≡

This model of the Learjet has been around for many years, and is still available. It shows it's age when compared to the newer Hasegawa Learjet 35/36 (but, don't we all). Still, it builds into a decent looking business/private jet that [...]