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1/24 Trumpeter Fw-190D-9

by Tom Cleaver on April 10, 2013 · in Aviation · 9 ≡

Recently there appears to be a lot of interest in this kit, which first appeared in 2004, with lots of commentary about its problems, with several afttermarket gurus coming to the rescue with lots of high-priced resin. Back in 2004, there [...]

1/48 F/A-18C

by John Healy on April 9, 2013 · in Aviation · 2 ≡

This is a Revellogram kit built straight from the box. It was painted with Humbrol enamels and the kit decals for a VFA-113 USS Independence 1990 cruise (Desert Shield) example were used. This is the 3rd example of this kit I've built [...]

1/32 F-84e

by Rob Colvin on April 9, 2013 · in Aviation · 9 ≡

Hobby Boss kit built OOB. Zots decals.

Zero from Zuikaku….

by Bill Koppos on April 8, 2013 · in Aviation · 7 ≡

Just finished, Hasegawa's venerable 1/48 Zero A6M2. This is the newest boxing, Zero "Super Ace" that features a resin figure, of Testuzo Iwamoto, supposedly the 2nd highest scorer of the IJN. This guy flew from China to War's [...]

Jeepers!

by Seamus Boughe on April 8, 2013 · in Armor · 7 ≡

Built this one about ten or so years ago. As always, I started out with the intention of a quick build but the next thing you know, it just got away from me. The trailer is an old Italeri piece that had been sitting in a spares box since [...]

Video: I/72 KoPro Aero MB-200 plus a pair of wee MiGs

by MakingModelsAgain on April 8, 2013 · in Aviation

Apologies for the constant sniffing. I has the sniffles. Also, I forgot to turn on the fill-light, so it's a bit dark. Save you seeing my glistening, red schnozz!

Today in Stockholm, part 6

by Editor on April 7, 2013 · in Show Reports · 3 ≡

More examples of some exquisite mud, dirt, grime and rusty metal seen today at the armor tables of the 08-Open contest in Stockholm.

Today in Stockholm, part 5

by Editor on April 7, 2013 · in Show Reports · 1 ≡

Continuing our coverage of the weekend's modeling venue Stockholm, here are some highlights from the armor categories...

Hasegawa 1/32 Scale Bf 109 G-4 Trop

by Erich Goldbach on April 7, 2013 · in Aviation · 9 ≡

Hello All, This is my first post on iModeler. I've been on an "Axis Kick" as of late-I’ve got 7 different 1/32nd scale models going right now: Bf 109 E-4/7, G-2, K-4, FW 190 A-4, D-9 Ki-84, Ki-61 (Yes I suffer from Modeling [...]

Airfix early Spit....

by Bill Koppos on April 7, 2013 · in Aviation · 2 ≡

When this kit first came out I was happy to get an early model Spit with a two blader, my favorite version. It turned out to be kind of toylike, "soft" looking somehow. I dunno maybe my head is soft. The "straight" [...]