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Royal Air Force Rescue Launch, 1943

by Mike Maynard on December 19, 2013 · in Ships · 15 ≡

Built by the British Power Boat Company, the 67' Air Sea Rescue "Whaleback" boats were used by the RAF in WWII to rescue downed pilots. The design of these rescue craft was an adaptation of a motor gun boat developed by the Royal [...]

Eduard's Spitfire Mk.IXc (late) in 1/48 scale, by Tony Prince

by Tony Prince on December 19, 2013 · in Aviation · 9 ≡

The best Spitfire kit in this scale in my opinion. I've built most of them too, from the ancient Monogram Mk IX to Otaki, Tamiya Mk Vs, Airfix Mk IX, ICM & Hasegawa. They have all had their problems; some I could live with & others [...]

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 [...]