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Testors ME-163 Komet Tamiya Kettenkrad

by steven a weinmann on May 10, 2013 · in Aviation · 3 ≡

I built this diorama to depict Major Wolfgang Spate's komet On his first mission in the komet his crew had painted his plane bright red in honor of Manfred Von Rictoffen (red baron). Wolfgang was not amused and after an unsuccessful [...]

Lindberg Convair XFY Pogo experimental vtol aircraft

by steven a weinmann on May 10, 2013 · in Aviation · 3 ≡

The lindberg Pogo kit is pretty bad warped parts more flash than parts and horrific decals (had to use spares) but I love the subject matter This was first time using the alclad paints all in all a fun build

Sepecat Jaguar

by steven a weinmann on May 10, 2013 · in Aviation · 2 ≡

I don't remember what kit this is maybe Italeri This one depicts the retirement scheme of the Royal Air Force the last Jaguar built by Sepecat It only took a week to build than 6 weeks to wait for the decals coming from the UK

Mitsubishi Ki-46 (Dinah)

by steven a weinmann on May 10, 2013 · in Aviation · 2 ≡

I think this was a Tamiya kit but not sure I chose a heavily worn scheme on this one and tried something different by first painting it silver than chipping off paint to expose the silver I think it worked pretty well would love some [...]

Roden 148th OV-! Mohawk

by steven a weinmann on May 10, 2013 · in Aviation · 5 ≡

This was my first Roden kit not too bad good fits and decent detail there was some flash but it came off easily I would recommend this kit to any Viet Nam era fans Got the inspiration for this build at the Planes of Fame museum in Chino CA

Tamiya 148th Bristol Beaufighter

by steven a weinmann on May 10, 2013 · in Aviation · 1 ≡

Tamiya beaufighter (and yes this one is Tamiya) built this one out of the box always loved the lines on this plane fun build

148th scale Accurate Miniatures TBM Avenger

by steven a weinmann on May 10, 2013 · in Aviation · 5 ≡

AM kits are wonderfull kits heavy detail and really good fits I did find some room for additional detail in the fuel tank access panel and added some PE seat belts drilled out the guns and exhaust tubes both of my uncles flew in these in [...]

Flying Heritage Collection Hangar Grand Opening

by JimBates on May 10, 2013 · in Show Reports · 5 ≡

A couple of weeks ago, I was lucky enough to get to attend the Grand Opening of the Flying Heritage Collection's new hangar at Paine Field in Everett, Washington. Here are a few photos of the aircraft in that hangar. The newly restored [...]

Video review: Meng 1/48 Messerschmitt Me-410B-2/U4

by Editor on May 10, 2013 · in Reviews · 7 ≡

(link) This is a 5-minute video review of the 1/48 Messerschmitt Me-410B-2/U4 heavy fighter produced by Meng. Reviewed by Dusan Lekic (ScaleModelAircraft), via YouTube.

I’m a happy modeller…

by jorge rivas krause on May 9, 2013 · in Uncategorized · 6 ≡

Hi all, Yesterday I've received this beautiful box with some lovely contents! how fast was that! Once again I'll like to thank iModeler and everyone involved on choosing my Chen Yuen and Z30 work as best of April. The Kits are superb and [...]