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1/48 scale Eduard FM-2 "Wilder Cat" kit number 11175 USS Nehenta Bay, VC-8 August 5th, 1945. Lt / JG O'Connor

by Louis Gardner on August 30, 2023 · in Aviation · 48 ≡

When I first heard that Eduard was going to be releasing a brand new FM-2 Wildcat in 1/48 scale, I was very excited. I had the older Hobby Boss FM-2 kit, and it fell short in some areas. So I was not in any hurry to spend as much money [...]

Pacific Aces...1/48 Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat, Lt. Alexander Vraciu, VF-6 "Felix Cat", USN

by Reinhard Spreitzhofer on August 30, 2023 · in Aviation · 13 ≡

The doublepack naval theme continues, first of two Hellcats by my dad. Eduard Profipack 2008 edition, built oob, added EZ Line for the antenna wire. Painted with MRP Sea Blue, Intermediate Blue and AK RC White. Build thread [...]

Arma Hobby 1/48 Hurricane IIC

by Steven Corvi on August 29, 2023 · in Aviation · 11 ≡

This is one I built for IPMS USA for review which should be appearing very soon online. The kit was a pretty nice build and rewards the builder who has patience with an accurate & well detailed 1/48 Hurricane. Arguably the best in [...]

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 [...]