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48th Scale Lockheed Martin T-33 T-Bird/Shooting Star

by Jack Mugan on November 1, 2013 · in Aviation · 18 ≡

Just completed this Academy kit OOB for a Gatormodelers display of Florida aircraft that will be in the main library for the month of November here in Gainesville Florida. One of the most well-known jet fighters and trainers in the [...]

AH-64 Apache

by Richard Mcstay on November 1, 2013 · in Aviation · 12 ≡

I don't really think this machine needs much of an introduction! Here it is equipped with sidewinder missiles in 1:32nd scale. The kit is an old Revell kit from 1986, I managed to get it for twenty quid on E-bay! The seatbelts are [...]

1952 Hudson Hornet

by Rob Pollock on November 1, 2013 · in Automotive · 18 ≡

This is Moebius Models' 1952 Hudson Hornet. I never built a car kit before, and may never again, but there was something about this subject I found appealing. I detailed-up the engine - plug leads and other cabling/wiring. You can just [...]

M8 Greyhound Italeri 1/35 kit

by Alan Rush on October 31, 2013 · in Armor · 6 ≡

I think this was my third kit to start. It is an OOB build that I started quite a while ago but only finished weathering and decals just now. Painted with olive drab, with white interior, spray cans with black for tires. Other parts [...]

My Prize !! 1/48 Academy F-4B Phantom

by Matt Mears on October 31, 2013 · in Aviation · 8 ≡

Hey Guys would just like to thank everyone for all the comments and friendly messages i have been receiving, there were so many great models entered, my prize arrived , the 1/48 academy F-4B phantom with MK.1 design pack with resin [...]

P-51H Mustang, RS Models 1/72

by drewe manton on October 31, 2013 · in Aviation · 7 ≡

My favourite pony in my favourite scale from my current favourite short run company. About three days work. Primed with Mr Surfacer 1000 to spot flaws and work that still needs doing.

"Trick or Treat" (last installment)

by Joe Caputo on October 30, 2013 · in Uncategorized · 6 ≡

Zombie Killa's I & II : A side by side comparison. On their way to some mega-disaster (or Raider football game). When you're having fun, why quit with one !

U.S. COAST GUARD DOUGLAS R5D “SKYMASTER” 1959

by Mike Maynard on October 30, 2013 · in Aviation · 15 ≡

At the end of WWII the USCG flew a wide variety of fixed wing aircraft, from the B-17 Flying Fortress to the C-46 Commando. Looking for the perfect long range patrol aircraft, the Coast Guard acquired fifteen R5D-3 Skymasters. The USAAC [...]

1/48 F8F Bearcat “Beetlebomb”

by Michael Wayne Knowles on October 29, 2013 · in Aviation · 21 ≡

The early days of the Blue Angels was filled with Hellcats. I don't know too much about this era, but I can imagine there were a host of Navy pilots looking for something to do at the close of World War II! The next mount was the F8F [...]

iModeler Review: Airfix 1/72 Focke-Wulf Fw-190A-8

by James Kelley on October 29, 2013 · in Reviews · 6 ≡

Airfix 1/72 Focke Wulf Fw190A-8 Product Code: A01020 49 gray parts 4 clear parts First flying in 1939, the Focke-Wulf Fw190 proved to be an immediate threat to RAF fighters when introduced in late 1941, being faster and more [...]