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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 [...]

Trumpeter 1/48 Vampire FB Mk. 5

by Rick Wilkes on December 17, 2013 · in Aviation · 14 ≡

As a memento of the IPMS/UK 50th Anniversary Tour, and being unable to model a massive bout of constipation, and unwilling to spend £40 for one of the Alleycat kits, I purchased the new Trumpeter Vampire FB Mk. 5, when I got home. Little [...]

Special Hobby 1/48 Supermarine Seafire LF Mk. III

by Bryan W. Bernart on December 17, 2013 · in Aviation · 10 ≡

One that almost became the second occupant of the shelf of doom. Why, you ask? I was about half way through when Tom Cleaver published his authoritative "Frankenspit", and I knew all was lost. Eventually built OOB, it came [...]

The French Air force Mirage 2000 C 1/48 from Heller

by Rapid27 on December 17, 2013 · in Aviation · 16 ≡

Hello everyone, I present to you a new series of models that I made in 2004-2005. To begin with, I propose a Mirage 2000 C 1/48 Heller. It is accompanied by a characteristic small tractor equipment met in the parking airbases. I have [...]

1/32 TA-4 Aggressor

by Rob Colvin on December 17, 2013 · in Aviation · 14 ≡

Hasegawa kit built mostly out of the box.I scribed it and only added resin seats. The paint was Gunze Mr. Color...I added blues and whites to the paint to get the right "pop" out of it...I was trying to match a photo. The kit is [...]

Otaki 1/48 (Ki-61) “Hieney Racer”

by Joe Caputo on December 16, 2013 · in Aviation · 16 ≡

I always thought the Ki-61 was one of Japan's sleekest looking WWII fighters. German desigined and Daimler-Benz powered, it was built by Kawasaki, and named the "Hien". The cost of an Otaki kit was reasonable enough that I [...]