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Shadow Strike

by Travis Paschall on August 21, 2023 · in Sci-fi · 10 ≡

Bandai MG 1/100 Shenlong Custom paint scheme and fabricated base/vignette. Decided to not keep it tactical and just went with a color scheme I liked, wanted more of a samurai type vibe. Let me know if you have questions and as always [...]

Eduard Tempest T.T.Mk.5, 1/48, 'A Jet Age Training Aide'

by Harvey R. on August 20, 2023 · in Aviation · 20 ≡

A long time ago I completed a dual build of Eduard's Royal Class Tempest Mk.V set, it was among the first airbrushed models I did and I was very proud of the jump in quality between those Tempests and the builds prior. That set, like all [...]

Hasegawa 1/48 Macchi C.202 Folgore

by Rafi Ben-Shahar on August 20, 2023 · in Aviation · 26 ≡

Five models of the venerable Hasegawa Macchi Folgore.

Corvette C3 customized (Revell 1:24)

by Martin Dytrych on August 20, 2023 · in Automotive · 6 ≡

I got this kit from my son. He wanted the car for his showcase. However, I did not like the original look of the car and challenged myself to wide the body plus change box parts for 3D printed ones. I designed and printed new rims, tyres, [...]

Trumpeter 1/24 Hurricane MkIIc

by Mark Kannemeyer on August 20, 2023 · in Aviation · 10 ≡

This turned out to be a very pleasant and easy build. The actual aircraft had the black very crudely brush painted with areas of the original camo showing through especially on the wings. I, however, was not prepared to try and replicate [...]

1/48th De Havilland Mosquito – The Wooden Wonder that terrified the Nazi's

by Kits And Bits Scale Modelling on August 19, 2023 · in Aviation · 4 ≡

10/10 would recomend to anyone. Kit review and full build here. lots of tips and tricks included! (link)

1/48 Vickers Wellington Mk Ic

by Martin Trachsel on August 19, 2023 · in Aviation · 22 ≡

Hello The kit is from Trumpeter and the decals are from Techmod. The aircraft flew with 311(Czechoslovak) Squadron, England, March, 1941. The kit is very nicely detailed, complete interior, unfortunately you can't see it at the end. The [...]

Airfix Defiant Mk.I, 1/48. 'The Daytime Daffy'

by Harvey R. on August 19, 2023 · in Aviation · 20 ≡

This 'Daffy' was built during a quick break during training, I didn't have anything in the stash that I thought would be a quick build so I ended up going to the only model shop left in my area and picking this guy up, and then later [...]

VT-4 Avengers

by David Odenwald on August 19, 2023 · in Uncategorized · 4 ≡

I found the above photo on Pinterest Japan. It states that White 5 is a TBF-1 Avenger of VT-4 overflying USS Ranger on 9 September 1943. Starfighter Decals has a sheet for Operation Leader in 1/72 scale with markings for White 4 as TBM-1 [...]

1/72 Clear Prop A5M2B Claude

by Steven Corvi on August 18, 2023 · in Aviation · 7 ≡

I wanted the enclosed canopy A5M so It was nice to see the new tooled Clear Prop kit . A very nice build. I also have the Wingsy 1/48 Version and it is really identical but larger in scale...Same tooling & nice detail. This build [...]