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Scratch build, building front

by Charles King on July 13, 2023 · in Diorama · 14 ≡

Here are results after trying to duplicate a MC club house building. There are a few minor mistakes when comparing the two, which I overlooked. But the overall look when browsing indiscriminately, will make up for them.

Dassault Mirage 2000 eggplane, AFV club

by John vd Biggelaar on July 13, 2023 · in Aviation · 23 ≡

Although I knew about the existance of those egg shaped models, I never took the opportunity to work on one. This changed when I received this Dassault Mirage 2000 from AFV club as a Father's day gift from my daughter. It was an enjoyable [...]

Revell Tupolev Tu-95RT ((Razvedchik-Tseleookazatel, reconnaissance & target illuminator aircraft), 1/144 scale

by Stephen Young on July 12, 2023 · in Aviation · 9 ≡

This is the Revell 1/144 scale Tu-95 Bear, kit #4727, first issued in 1992 and now out of production but generally available for rather elevated prices on Ebay. I acquired mine years ago when it and shipping was more economical. This kit [...]

Caudron G.IV Hydravion

by Rafi Ben-Shahar on July 12, 2023 · in Aviation · 20 ≡

Copper State Models' 1/48 Hydravion is a challenging and work intensive build. Like CSM's 1/32 Caudron G.III the surface texture of plastic is excellent. However, the instructions are suggestive and you may require additional references to [...]

Tamiya Kawanishi N1K1 Kyofu Type 11, No. 135, "Sasebo Kokutai", 1/48 scale

by Stephen Young on July 12, 2023 · in Aviation · 5 ≡

This is the Tamiya Kawanishi N1K1 Kyofu Type 11, No. 135, "Sasebo Kokutai", 1/48 scale, kit #61036 First issued in 1994 I bought this for a reasonable price on Ebay and it had been sitting in my collection for at least 10 years. [...]

The Grumman J2F2 Duck amphibian 1/54 scale

by Stephen Young on July 12, 2023 · in Aviation · 13 ≡

1/54 scale. Glenco kit #04101 originally issued as the ITC kit #3727-98 in 1958. One of the fledgling Grumman Aircraft Company's first successful military contract utility aircraft designs this model is completed as assigned to the U.S. [...]

Focke-Wulf Ta 154 Moskito 1/48 scale

by Stephen Young on July 12, 2023 · in Aviation · 14 ≡

This is the out of production ProModeler 1/48 Focke-Wulf Ta 154 Moskito, kit#5959, 1999 issue. Revell Monogram Models produced the molds in South Korea and first issued the kit in 1999. Dragon Models later issued the same molds in their [...]

Unicraft X-47A Pegasus

by Brian Powell on July 12, 2023 · in Aviation · 7 ≡

Northrop-Grumman developed the X-47A prototype in support of the U.S. Navy's Unmanned Combat Air System Demonstrator (UCAS-D), which seeks to demonstrate a carrier-based, remotely-piloted aircraft capability. Initiated as the J-UCAS [...]

Lotus super 7 series 2

by IAN Convey on July 12, 2023 · in Automotive · 16 ≡

This is my first car model, a Tamiya 1/24 Lotus Super 7, so here it is in all its glory and faults. I replaced the kit seats with Scale Productions Sparco bucket seats and the kit wheels with Scale Productions 15" BRM wheels. The [...]

1/48 USN F-4 Phantom II

by Richard Bungay on July 12, 2023 · in Aviation · 8 ≡

1/48 USN F-4 Phantom II See all my models at: (link) Photograpy: Nikon D7500; Focus Stacking using Helicon Focus; Editing using LightRoom Kit: Tamiya 121 Paint: This is another great kit from Tamiya. It isn’t perfect though and after [...]