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Scratch built (wood) F-100 in 1/32-scale

by Roger Malcolm Cortani on December 22, 2013 · in Aviation · 12 ≡

This Super Sabre was built as a commission for a client in Australia. It is covered with various types of aluminum skin as per the the real aircraft. It was built well before the currently plastic offering was released. It features a full [...]

My first love: Lindberg F-86A Sabre Jet.

by Pierre Lagacé on December 21, 2013 · in Aviation · 15 ≡

This was my first love in 1958. I was 10 years old. This is the box top I remember. I don't have the model kit anymore, but thanks to the Internet I was able to retrieve good old memories. There is an anecdote to this story. In 1958 I had [...]

What's your favorite hobby?

by Pierre Lagacé on December 21, 2013 · in Aviation · 12 ≡

Mine is writing blogs about World War II and some veterans I have met. Before, this was my favorite hobby... Building model kits. Why not combine both hobbies, one from the past with this one? This is why I started writing a blog about my [...]

Groups (Airshows and Museums)

by Rob Pollock on December 21, 2013 · in Show Reports · 3 ≡

To advise, under the Groups tab, I've uploaded upwards of 350 images from the Imperial War Museum (Duxford), including the tank museum, and also images from the RAF Hendon museum, for your perusal and future reference. (link)

Airfix 1/48 Sea Vixen

by Tom Cleaver on December 20, 2013 · in Aviation · 9 ≡

A nice counterpoint to the Javelin. In 1947, the Royal Navy promulgated a specification for a fleet defense fighter at the same time that the RAF issued a similar requirement. De Havilland viewed the requirements as being so similar that [...]

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 [...]