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B-26K Counter Invader

by Chuck A. Villanueva on May 13, 2013 · in Aviation · 17 ≡

Hello everyone this is my first posting on this site, I will start with my favorite build up to this point. Monograms B-26C kit converted to the B-26K Counter Invader using the Paragon set in 48th scale. Started in 1998 and completed [...]

1/144 Lockheed L-100

by Charles S on May 13, 2013 · in Aviation · 4 ≡

Here's a little L-100 (civilian C-130) I did. This was built for a friend who passed away. He always encouraged his modeler friends to build aircraft "without hardpoints." Decals were from a airliner modeler magazine. Bare metal [...]

1/48 Hasegawa F-8E Crusader #2

by Drew Tarter on May 13, 2013 · in Aviation · 10 ≡

Here's another of my collection of F-8 Crusaders, a 1/48 Hasegawa F-8E Crusader. I finished it in the markings of a jet flown by VF-162 commanding officer CDR. Richard Bellinger from USS Oriskany, when he downed the Navy's first MiG-21 of [...]

Video review: 1/48 Kitty Hawk F-35B Lightning II

by Editor on May 12, 2013 · in Reviews · 1 ≡

(link) A welcome new addition in the 1/48 aircraft category is the F-35 Ligtning II Joint Strike Fighter produced by Kitty Hawk. Video review by ReblRC61 on Youtube.

Revell A-6e intruder 148 scale

by steven a weinmann on May 12, 2013 · in Aviation · 14 ≡

Always loved the Intruders and served aboard the Kittyhawk while this squadron was onboard who knows i could very well have directed this particular aircraft after a landing Brings back so many memories

Tamiya 148 Type 95 japanese 4x4 staff car and Rikou motorcycle with side car

by steven a weinmann on May 12, 2013 · in Armor

These were fun but challenging kits soooo small had to double up the magnifiers for this one my arms just arent long enough to see that clearly aymore Great kits for dioramas. I started building these 148 armor as a break between [...]

Tamiya Sd.Kfz.251 halftrack 148th scale

by steven a weinmann on May 12, 2013 · in Armor

i reallt enjoy Tamiyas 148 mm series of armor the kits are perfect and most have metal chassis to give some weight they are usualy a very quick build this is a german half track used throughout the war this ones has ha a whit wash [...]

1/48 Monogram B-25J Mitchell Emergency Strip- Expanded version with new pictures

by Tolga ULGUR on May 12, 2013 · in Aviation · 9 ≡

Here is the expanded version of 1/48 Monogram B-25J Solid nose with new pictures. This was finished with the markings of “Emergency Strip” from 38th BG / 71st BS in Okinawa during August 1945. The kit is old Monogram from 1991 with [...]

IJN Yamato Tamiya NEW tooling 1/350

by jorge rivas krause on May 12, 2013 · in Ships · 33 ≡

Hello, I wanted this time to present a big project I've finished last December. The new tooling 1/350 Yamato Tamiya. The IJN Yamato is the largest Battleship ever built in the history of naval warfare, and together with the DKM Bismarck [...]

Video: Superdetailing Eduard's 1/32 Bf 109E-4

by Editor on May 12, 2013 · in How-to

Here's an interesting two-part video by Mr. "Making Models Again", a modeler from Scotland who found renewed passion for the hobby after 30 years' hiatus. The video provides a detailed outline in how to top Eduard's excellent [...]