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China Skies 85th Sentai Nakajima KI-44 Shoki "Tojo" Hasegawa 1/48

by Marcus Vinicius Teixeira Borges on April 24, 2023 · in Aviation · 13 ≡

Rehab of an old KI-44 from Manchukuo AF into the famous - at least for its camos - 85th Sentai,facing the Allies in the China skies... Hope you like it... Marcus

Accurate Miniatures A-36 Apache

by Spiros Pendedekas on April 24, 2023 · in Aviation · 36 ≡

The birth of the A-36 is attributed to USAAF General Oliver P. Echols, responsible for the development, procurement and supply of aircraft and aeronautical equipment, when he specified modifications which would turn the P-51 into a dive [...]

1/48 Sherman IC Firefly.

by John Healy on April 24, 2023 · in Armor · 19 ≡

This is the Tamiya kit that’s been available for some time. This is the first 1/48 tank that I’ve built since the 1970s. In those days, Bandai made an excellent line of 1/48 armor. Unfortunately, they were also pricey. That put [...]

1/72 F4U-1A Corsair

by Michael Smith on April 23, 2023 · in Aviation · 8 ≡

This was a reprise of the Hasegawa Corsair kit that I built two weekends ago as a F4U-4 flying from Bunker Hill in February 1945 in overall Glossy Sea Blue. This build was an attempt to get a good tricolor scheme down, as well as try out [...]

M4A1 (76) W Sherman- Operation Cobra, France Summer 1944 (1/72)

by Simon Nagorsnik on April 23, 2023 · in Armor · 6 ≡

Trumpeter's M4A1 (07222) A nice little kit but it also has a few disadvantages but if you are looking for quick fun, you should still be well served. Here I also use the opportunity to reduce my inventory of conversion parts a bit;). There [...]

Tempest Mk. II. 1/48 Eduard Ultimate Tempest

by Russ King on April 23, 2023 · in Aviation · 24 ≡

Tempest Mk. II of Frank R Carrey. WCO 135 Wing Fassberg Germany Aug 1948 - Feb 1949. Built OOB. PE and masks included with kit. Vallejo Metal Aluminum over primer and coat of Mr Color GX 2 Ueno black. No issues with the Eduard decals. [...]

Video: Moson Model Show 2023

by iModeler Youtube Picks on April 23, 2023 · in Aviation · 2 ≡

MOSON MODEL SHOW 2023 Mosonmagyaróvár Hungary Excellent show... DISCLAIMER: I am NOT! being paid to promote this show, brands, kits, paints, tools and to make this video! Thanks! Thanks for watching! All the best! Dusan

North American P-51B Mustang, 1/48, Tamiya TAM61042

by John vd Biggelaar on April 23, 2023 · in Aviation · 59 ≡

Received this amazing kit as a Christmas present from my good friend Spiros @fiveten. Together we started a groupbuild of a P51 and A36 which ended up in a group with lots of enthusiastic members taking part as well. A lot of techniques [...]

Airfix 1/72 Bristol Beaufort Mk.1

by Alistair Gauld on April 23, 2023 · in Aviation · 32 ≡

This is a kit that is a joy to build, yes, even the canopy. I wanted to do it as a Mk.1a and chose a scheme from 217 Squadron, RAF Luqa in 1942. Aftermarket: Kitsworld Cockpit Decals, Eduard Look IP, CMK Resin Brownings and Brassin [...]

Polish Spitfire- Mk. IXc

by Pedro L. Rocha on April 23, 2023 · in Aviation · 18 ≡

Hi everyone Been a long time since I actually finished a kit, though I have plenty on the bench at the moment. Bought this kit a few years back in second hand, box a bit bruised but contentes were as new and sealed. Added some brassin [...]