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1/32nd Trumpeter F4U-1D Conversion To F4U-1A

by Jim Sullivan on November 6, 2013 · in Aviation · 10 ≡

This model was originally finished as a F4U-1A in the markings of VMF-222. The original build had a True Details cockpit installed as the kit cockpit had numerous errors. I also changed the frameless kit F4U-1D canopy and substituted the [...]

1/48 Otaki F4U-1A Vought Corsair (FAA)

by Joe Caputo on November 6, 2013 · in Aviation · 7 ≡

The Otaki 1/48 Corsair is probably one of the oldest Corsair models in my small collection. While there isn't a whole lot of detail, it is a very simple, and sturdy, build. The decal sheet offers 3 options. Once again, trying to vary [...]

iModeler Review: Zvezda 1/72 Fw 190A-4

by James Kelley on November 5, 2013 · in Reviews · 3 ≡

Zvezda 1/72 Fw 190A-4 Focke Wulf Fw 190A-4 Catalogue number: ZVE 7304 Scale: 1/72 Introduced in July 1942, the Fw 190 A-4 was equipped with the same engine and basic armament as the A-3. Updated radio gear, the FuG 16Z, was installed [...]

1/32 F4u4

by Rob Colvin on November 5, 2013 · in Aviation · 19 ≡

The kit was built out of the box. The decals are Superscale.It took 2 sheets to do the aircraft properly as one sheet only gives you enough markings for one side of the aircraft, not to mention some sizing issues, but the with 2 sheets you [...]

Video: FineMolds 1/72 Incom T-65 X-Wing Completed!

by MakingModelsAgain on November 4, 2013 · in Sci-fi

Wedge's bird done and dusted. A little more room on the WiP shelf. What will I fill it with next...?

DOUGLAS SBD-5 DAUNTLESS

by Mark Beckwith on November 4, 2013 · in Aviation · 14 ≡

No. 25 Squadron, Royal New Zealand Air Force Piva Airfield, Bougainville, March - May 1944 Accurate Miniatures produce(d) some of the best models ever, I have build a few now and they are all excellent. The SBD is no exception. [...]

1/48 Hobbycraft FG-1D “Post-War Corsair

by Joe Caputo on November 4, 2013 · in Aviation · 19 ≡

El Salvador, Corsair, 1969 (last combat WWII Corsairs). That's what the instructions say. The Soccer (or Football) War . Our clapped out, war weary Corsairs were used as frontline aircraft by a 3rd world country. At least 25 years old [...]

It ain't plastic but it is scale....Maurice Farman...

by Bill Koppos on November 3, 2013 · in Aviation · 12 ≡

From my Brother Keith in Tuscon Arizona comes this creation. It flys! It's R/C if you look careful you will see the real engine under the water-cooled one. Wingnut Wings-Bah Humbug! Don't know the scale but I'm sure it's big.

FOCKE WULF 190A-8/R11 "Wilde Sau" Nachtjager

by Mark Beckwith on November 3, 2013 · in Aviation · 14 ≡

DRAGON 1/48 SCALE INJECTED PLASTIC KIT Construction was straight-forward and without event. For painting I used Tamiya Acrylics mixed to the correct colour. I mixed the RLM76 first and applied it to the lower airframe, the fuselage sides [...]

Mouse Rod

by AL HOFFMAN on November 3, 2013 · in Automotive · 9 ≡

Some of you might be familiar with the term "Rat Rod". These are bare bone hot rods in various forms of construction or destruction. Mine is a Mouse Rod because it is somewhere around 1/32nd scale as opposed to the 1/25th scale [...]