iModeler Headlines

Kitbashing a 1/48 Spitfire XIVc

by Tom Cleaver on August 30, 2013 · in Aviation · 8 ≡

In 1/48, there is no really good injection-molded kit of the Spitfire XIV. The Academy kit is too deep in side profile, as well as way too "fat" in plan view between the trailing edge of the wing and the tail surfaces. One can [...]

1/72 Revell F-111 (prototype)

by Joe Caputo on August 30, 2013 · in Aviation · 7 ≡

While the others were old, this one is ancient. Some of you will remember Revell's "frameable box art" series. This was one of those. Accurate or not , how often do you get to do a Navy "Vaark", especially one with [...]

1/48 He-280

by Michael Wayne Knowles on August 30, 2013 · in Aviation · 8 ≡

The Heinkel He-280 was the world's first twin engine jet fighter. She flew in early 1941 and proved she was a real thoroughbred, but was shelved due to military jealousy. You see, Willie Messerschmidt was in tight with Goering, and [...]

1/350 HMS Warspite by Academy

by Michael Wayne Knowles on August 30, 2013 · in Ships · 4 ≡

HMS Warspite was the most decorated ship in the history of the Royal navy. Fighting all the way from Jutland in WWI throughout WWII, she was in more violent engagements than any other battleship of the modern era. Launched as a member of [...]

1/35 SU-85 by Italeri

by Michael Wayne Knowles on August 29, 2013 · in Armor · 3 ≡

The Russians quickly realized the advantage of assault guns as anti-tank weapons. After all, their tanks were being eaten up by the German Stug series. Thus the excellent T-34 had its turret removed and a new upper hull citadel designed [...]

1/48 Fairey Firefly MK I by Grand Phoenix

by Michael Wayne Knowles on August 29, 2013 · in Aviation · 10 ≡

The Firefly was a replacement for the Fairey Fulmer shipboard two-seat fighter. The British felt that over water flights were too exhausting, so they added a navigator / observer to share the load with the pilot. This may have provided [...]

1/350 Roma by Trumpeter

by Michael Wayne Knowles on August 29, 2013 · in Ships · 12 ≡

There are some moments in human history characterized by the drama of a noble vessel going down in horrible disaster. Such was Titanic. Such was Hindenberg. Fewer folks know the story of Roma. She was the last of her class to be [...]

SR-71 Flown by Lt Col B.C.Thomas USAF (ret)

by Frank Cronin on August 29, 2013 · in Aviation · 3 ≡

I built this model for Col. Thomas. He is a member of our "Military Mafia" lunch group. Col Thomas has flown a number of USAF a/c including the U-2, B-57, C-130, and many more. His all time favorite airplane is the SR-71. He is [...]

1/48 Monogram Harrier

by Joe Caputo on August 29, 2013 · in Aviation · 4 ≡

Yes, we do jets too ! An aftermarket set of decals and a lttle different.paint job, and a very basic kit, made for an interesting addition to my Harrier collection.

Dragon 1/32 Bf110C Nightfighter WIP – No Black paint was used in the commission of this ‘sin’….

by Brett Peacock on August 29, 2013 · in How-to · 8 ≡

This is a WIP of my 1/32 Dragon 110C-7 kit, painted as L1+DH of NJG3, as it was photographed at Benghazi, Libya in 1941, with replacement tail surfaces from a Dayfighter. What makes it "interesting" is that I used no black paint [...]