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Correcting the Azur Vickers Vincent

by Christopher Amano-Langtree on August 29, 2023 · in Aviation · 16 ≡

In 2011 the Special Hobby/Azur group introduced a series of injection molded kits covering the Vickers Vildebeest and its associated variants. This was exciting news as previous kits had been the Contrail vacform and a couple of resin [...]

Hasegawa 1/48 F-4E Phantom IDF

by Rafi Ben-Shahar on August 29, 2023 · in Aviation · 28 ≡

Although showing its age, Hasegawa's 1/48 F-4E model looks like the real aircraft when completed. It has many shortfalls but, the relatively low part number count allows the builder to get to the painting stage quickly. In this model, I [...]

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 [...]