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'Kate'

by IAN JACKSON on August 8, 2023 · in Aviation · 16 ≡

I've built a lot of WWII Japanese aircraft but nothing new for a l-o-n-g time. So when a good friend here in NZ (an American ex-pat) announced he was selling off some of his Hasegawa IJN/AF kits, I was first in the queue. Other than the [...]

Hotspur and Audax No4 Glider Training School 1942.

by Ross Paton on August 7, 2023 · in Aviation · 5 ≡

On seeing Planet Models GAL-48 Hotspur Mk.II at Hannats ((link)) I decided a project was in order. My old man did a spell of this before being let loose on a Spitfire Squadron. He towed Hotspurs with Audaxes and Hectors mostly out of [...]

New Ware Thor-Able

by Brian Powell on August 7, 2023 · in Space · 5 ≡

Thor-Able was a two-stage, expendable launch vehicle used in the late 50’s and early 60’s for NASA/USAF satellite launches and re-entry vehicle tests. The main stage made use of the Thor intermediate range ballistic missile (one of [...]

The cheapest rust effect technique

by Daniel on August 7, 2023 · in How-to · 8 ≡

After the previous weathering technique, I would like to show you a technique that many of you may know, but for those of you who don't, you can try it now. All you need is the desired rust colour, water, salt and an airbrush or spray [...]

Airfix Blenheim 1/48

by Felix on August 7, 2023 · in Aviation · 45 ≡

Airfix Blenheim Mk.1 1/48 RAF in Greece, 1941 Biggest plane i have built so far. I love the Blenheim in both 1/72 and 1/48, although the 72nd version has some fitting issues. I used the AK interactive Middle stone for the paint job, Ammo [...]

1/48 Tamiya V-1 Buzz Bomb

by John Clark on August 7, 2023 · in Aviation · 16 ≡

This was a simple palate cleanser that was a fun little build straight from the box. The figure is from Verlinden.

Martin B26 Marauder - Hrubisko series – 1/72 scale

by Santiago Hrubisko on August 7, 2023 · in Aviation · 7 ≡

Hi, This is the final list for the Martin B26 Marauder series. To be honest, for being a big model and the complexity of some versions (especially the Mk I) 12 models is quite a good number. 1) Martin B26 Marauder Mk I FK115 Heelzapoppin [...]

P-66

by Chas Bunch on August 6, 2023 · in Aviation · 29 ≡

Here's my recently completed P-66 Vanguard from Dora Wings. Others on this forum have detailed the history of the P-66 very well so I won't get into that. The P-66 is one of the better limited run kits from Dora Wings, much like their [...]

Jump! (DHC-2 Beaver diorama)

by caudelguille on August 6, 2023 · in Diorama · 14 ≡

The De Havilland Canada-2 Beaver from Airfix was my first kit I ever built, late in the seventies. So when I heard it was reedited I knew I would revisit the 1/72 model that essentially it's the same but with improved decals. Of course [...]

Airfix Defiant and Hurricane

by Alan Price on August 6, 2023 · in Aviation · 18 ≡

Two builds completed this weekend, the Airfix Defiant which will be featured in Model Airplane International Magazine as part of my Battle of Britain series, and the Airfix Hurricane which is a commission build for a regular customer. Both [...]