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Rheintochter R1 Anti Aircraft Missile on E-75 Carrier (What-if/1946) (1/72)

by Simon Nagorsnik on August 28, 2023 · in Armor · 7 ≡

My anti aircraft missile "Rheintochter1" on E-75 carrier. (What- if) (Modelcollect UA72092) One of the almost infinite model variants of Modelcollect with their pro´s and contras. No flash, no sinkmarks, sharp edges however, [...]

1/72 RAF P-40 North Africa Airfix

by Brian Barton on August 28, 2023 · in Aviation · 18 ≡

Hi Everyone, Well it’s been a couple decades since I built an aircraft so I decided to give this simple 1/72 Airfix kit a whirl and see if I can relearn some techniques. I love the P-40 especially in desert camo scheme. It’s OOB [...]

Step By Step Guide To Planning A Scale Model Build – From Choosing A Kit To The Conclusion

by Kits And Bits Scale Modelling on August 28, 2023 · in How-to · 1 ≡

I find it particularly helpful to construct a build plan that outlines the build from start to finish, including things such as camouflage scheme, markings, weathering, aftermarket extras etc. My Step By Step Guide To Planning A Scale [...]

Another build with the nephew, Monogram/Mattel F-14A Tomcat

by George Schembri on August 28, 2023 · in Aviation · 22 ≡

Noah, my 7 year old nephew paid a few more visits this summer. Lucky for him that a few family birthdays were celebrated at our house, since we have the pool. When I showed him the old Mattel/Monogram F-14 with its swing-wing action, he [...]

Airfix de Havilland Mosquito PR.XVI 1945, 1/72

by Felix on August 27, 2023 · in Aviation · 28 ≡

Having completed the new issued Airfix Mosquito kit earlier this year, i knew i was in for a treat. The PR version flown by the South African Air Force in Italy was a must ever since it was first announced last year. Look at that [...]

Arado 68 F-1, Roden 1/48

by Jakub Vilingr on August 27, 2023 · in Aviation · 26 ≡

Roden from Ukraine is well known producer of plastic kits. They made two variants of Arado 68 in version E and F-1 in 1/48 scale. Both kits are almost same, except front part of fuselage with engine and propeller. Kits are most likely made [...]

Supermarine Spitfire IXc 1/24 Airfix

by Josef Rössner on August 27, 2023 · in Aviation · 20 ≡

Yes, yes, yes. I do it. 🙂 My dream is done. Only decals and seatbelts aftermarket. And some little homemade parts 🙂

Ford Tri-motor

by Chas Bunch on August 26, 2023 · in Aviation · 9 ≡

Looking through some pics of my old builds from the Jurassic period, here's an oldie. Revell's box scale (about 1:77) a friend got at a garage sale. Someone had already started building it, got some paint on parts still attached to the [...]

Oh the Humanity! A 1 1/2 year hurricane.

by Robert Royes on August 26, 2023 · in Uncategorized · 12 ≡

The disaster was unexpected, power full machines thrown about with disregard. It was the 1 1/2 year old Hurricane Anthony. Don't let your eyes off of one! Repairs are already underway.

F4U-1D - Corsair - VF84

by Alex on August 26, 2023 · in Aviation · 32 ≡

Dear Modellers, Here is my version of the 1/32 Corsair F4U-1D. It took me 10 months to build it. I spent a lot of time building the cockpit and engine. I used this time a lot of products from ANYZ and the belts are from HGW models. I used [...]