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The First B-2

by Christopher Amano-Langtree on November 10, 2023 · in Aviation · 32 ≡

History The B-2 Spirit is actually the second aircraft to bear the designation; the first was a Curtiss interwar biplane bomber which entered service in 1929. The name Condor, though, was a Curtiss creation, the USAAC always referred to [...]

USAAF 1/48th Mosquito

by Robert D Carley on November 9, 2023 · in Aviation · 22 ≡

I recently completed kit #04555 Mosquito B Mk. IV. The kit contained some parts that were poorly molded. I contacted Revell in Germany and they mailed me the corrected pieces. Also, thanks to friend Tom Bebout for the decals and resin [...]

Eduard 1/48 P-51D-20 Mustang (Very Long Range-Tales from Iwo Jima)

by George V Guimaraes on November 9, 2023 · in Aviation · 52 ≡

Hello! Here’s my recent project, the iconic P-51D Mustang, the Very Long Range version, operating from Iwo Jima. Kit is Eduard’s Tales from Iwo Jima, 1/48. Since is the profiback box, it comes with resin wheels, masks and a lot of PE. [...]

The ultimate Snoop: RC-135V/W Rivet Joint (Roden, 1/144)

by Marcello Rosa on November 9, 2023 · in Aviation · 15 ≡

It is plain for all to see that my misadventures building the B-36 ((link)) were not sufficient to keep me away from Roden kits. I think his Ukranian manufacturer found an excellent market niche, providing reasonably accurate, reasonably [...]

'The Troubles' Northern Ireland

by Carl Christensen on November 9, 2023 · in Diorama · 9 ≡

When I saw Airfix had released the Ferret Armoured car it was a very quick decision to buy it. I'd always wanted to do a diorama featuring British troops in Northern Ireland so here was my chance. Big problem is getting 70s/80s era British [...]

Video: 1/72 Sopwith 1 1/2 Strutter | Toko Model | Full Build

by iModeler Youtube Picks on November 8, 2023 · in Aviation

Classic Airframes 1/48 SM.79 Sparviero

by Rafi Ben-Shahar on November 8, 2023 · in Aviation · 34 ≡

Out of the three models issues available in the 1/48th scale, Classic Airframes' is the most accurate representation of the Sparviero. However, it is a short run kit and presents a challenging build. Moreover, many details are missing and [...]

Review: Is this the best Jug? Mini Art 1/48 P-47D 25RE Review

by iModeler Youtube Picks on November 8, 2023 · in Reviews · 5 ≡

Lockheed T-33A

by Michael Turner on November 8, 2023 · in Aviation · 18 ≡

This aircraft is not my usual choice for a build. However, I built it is because it was for a club competition - "Build a B@#%@#%". The name of the competition comes from the fact that everyone has to build an old and difficult [...]