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1/48 Tamiya Spitfire Mk.1b

by Tolga ULGUR on April 6, 2013 · in Aviation · 4 ≡

An early version of Spitfire from the past which is still one of favourite pieces of my Spitfire collection. This is 1/48 Tamiya Spitfire Mk.1b with the markings of No 92 Sqdn. during the summer of 1941. One of the original cannon armed [...]

First day of hunting American Armor season....

by D. Andrews on April 6, 2013 · in Armor · 2 ≡

Here's a little idea I came up with this morning : One angry StuG hunting American armor. I took 2 pics. one pic is from the view ( if you can call it such ) from the intended targets, and the other is from the hunter's viewpoint.

Today in Stockholm, part 4

by Editor on April 6, 2013 · in Show Reports · 3 ≡

Last portion of some impressive aviation models from IPMS Stockholm's event today.

Today in Stockholm, part 3

by Editor on April 6, 2013 · in Show Reports · 2 ≡

Even more aircraft models from today's event 08-Open in Stockholm.

Today in Stockholm, part 2

by Editor on April 6, 2013 · in Show Reports · 2 ≡

More aircraft from today's contest in Stockholm.

Today in Stockholm, part 1

by Editor on April 6, 2013 · in Show Reports · 4 ≡

Back home aften an enjoyable day in Stockholm at a local contest that goes under a somewhat weird name 08-Open 2013. Here is some eye candy from the aircraft categories. Everybody liked the Flying Banana!

Hobby Boss 1/72 HH-60H Rescue Hawk [Late Version]

by Larry J. Allen on April 6, 2013 · in Aviation · 10 ≡

Recently, I have been working on helicopter kits, but this is my first one in 1/72 scale. I uysed Model Master enamels thinned with lacquer thinner through a Grex airbrush, buffing metalizers on the rotor blades, Future brushed on over [...]

Airfix 1/72 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.I (Pre-war)

by Matthew Sorensen on April 6, 2013 · in Aviation · 9 ≡

For my first contribution to iModeler.com I present Airfix's nicely retooled 1/72 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.I / IIa kit. Since returning to the hobby I've had a few fails and it feels really good to complete something for the display shelf. [...]

Panzer Vor !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by D. Andrews on April 6, 2013 · in Armor · 4 ≡

Here's a treat: One StuG III F, one M4 Sherman Custom, and one Walker Bulldog... all in one shot. Well, three shots. The M4 Sherman Custom : I took off the original 75mm gun, and replaced it with a gun from an old Dragon Panther II kit. [...]

Longest Non Stop Combat Mission of WWII

by Thomas Scott Bell on April 5, 2013 · in Aviation · 2 ≡

Here is a link to an article in the AirForce Magazine about the longest combat mission of WWII. Flown by my father Lt. Thomas A. Bell in his B-29 Double Trouble in June 1945. I have seen his medal and the paperwork and even an article mom [...]