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1/72 Airfix Wellington

by dale travis on April 11, 2023 · in Aviation · 22 ≡

In the recent postings of the great vintage kits here, I thought I'd share one of my presents of the past Christmas. Last October I was scanning EBAY and spotted a mint condition 1959 Airfix Wellington kit. I happened to mention to my [...]

Grumman Goose (JRF) Mk III, No.13 Operational Training Squadron, RCAF base, Sea Island, B.C.

by Colin Latta on April 11, 2023 · in Aviation · 26 ≡

This is Czech Models 1/48 limited edition Grumman Goose JRF kit finished as an RCAF Goose Mk III. Grumman Goose 941 was flown by No. 13 Operational Training Squadron based at RCAF Station Sea Island, British Columbia. Prior to military [...]

1/32 Fw190 D-9

by Djordje Colovic on April 10, 2023 · in Aviation · 12 ≡

1/32 Hasegawa/Revell/Aires/Moskit/Eduard Fw190 D-9 Well, Fw190 D-9, what a lovely plane! I did it a few years ago, but Tamiya’s in 1/48 scale. This time I had oportunity to get Hasegawa’s Dora in Revell’s box, but with so many addons [...]

Serbian Infantryman

by Djordje Colovic on April 10, 2023 · in Figures · 8 ≡

It has been a while since I’ve posted something. I wasn’t lazy, I’ve been doing few models. It has been a jumpy ride with Fw190 D9 in 1/32 from Hasegawa with fully changed details. Almost 10 PE frets, complete resin cockpit, engine, [...]

Vintage models

by Christopher Amano-Langtree on April 10, 2023 · in Aviation · 22 ≡

Here are some of my vintage models. They're all Matchbox. Firstly, there is the Armstrong Whitworth Siskin IIIA which is J8652 P from B Flight No. 41 Squadron at Northolt in 1929. Then there's a Handley Page Heyford Mk. 1 of K3498 Q of A [...]

1/48 Ju88

by Paul van Acker on April 10, 2023 · in Aviation · 12 ≡

ICM Junkers Ju88C-6 daytime fighter of 14./KG40 Bordeaux France 1942-43. I painted it in what I think is accurate based on research. Colours of Rlm74/76/77. Who can say for sure but I hope it's close. Another great ICM release. Thank you [...]

MARY NELL – Uncle Harold’s Checkertail P-51 D Mustang

by Michael Smith on April 10, 2023 · in Aviation · 14 ≡

When I was growing up, my Uncle Harold Taylor was a really big deal to the younger cousins. Not just because he'd been a fighter pilot in World War II and a POW, but because his P-51D Mustang - named for our mother's cousin our Aunt Mary [...]

More oldies

by Jay Mitchell on April 9, 2023 · in Aviation · 19 ≡

Inspired by the recent posts of vintage kits, I thought I’d add a few . Almost everything in my model collection can be considered “Vintage” , “Classic “, “old”. The unbuilt kits are ones I’ve acquired over the years and [...]

My Vintage Testors Builds

by Chas Bunch on April 9, 2023 · in Aviation · 10 ≡

Here's my Testors builds from about 2010. I've always had a thing for Ryan PT-22s and ST3KRs, having flown several in the '60s and '70s. I could never find a PT-22 kit, so I went with the Testors PT-20 kits and modified one to a PT-20A [...]

Review: HAPPY EASTER! ICM 1/72 Ki-21-Ia Sally (New Tool-Video Review)

by iModeler Youtube Picks on April 9, 2023 · in Reviews · 1 ≡

FROHE OSTERN! Video review: New Tool ICM 1/72 Ki-21-Ia - Japanese Heavy Bomber SALLY Highly recommended! DISCLAIMER: I am NOT! being paid to promote this kit, paints, tools and to make this video! Thanks! Music info: Best licensed [...]