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USS ENTERPRISE CVN-65 Circa 2001 (1/350 MHM, Old Trumpeter kit).

by Anthony Alvear on July 29, 2023 · in Ships · 14 ≡

After more than 1 1/2 years, +3500 parts and +1000 hours of work, finished the USS Enterprise, renovated and upgrade model. Added many(many) improvements… Styrene plastruct sheet, rod, strip..hanger deck, ss radars and platform island, [...]

Just landed on my porch! Arma 1/48 Hurricane IIc

by Tom Cleaver on July 28, 2023 · in News · 10 ≡

So, after a wandering trip from Poland through the US Postal System (thanks, Louis DeNoJoy) of 9 days once the package landed in Florida, my order for two of the new Arma 1/48 Hurricane IIc's landed on the front porch this morning. Initial [...]

Tamiya 1/48 Brewster Buffalo B-339 Pacific Theatre.

by Alistair Gauld on July 28, 2023 · in Aviation · 26 ≡

For a kit that was originally released in 1974 it went together beautifully. Primed with Tamiya Neutral Grey. Painted with: Tamiya Flat Aluminium, Khaki, Olive Drab, Rubber Black, Nato Black, Clear Red and Clear Green. Hataka Golden [...]

Review: Arma Hobby 1/48 Hurricane IIc Review

by iModeler Youtube Picks on July 28, 2023 · in Reviews

F-15DJ Eagle in JASDF Serivce

by David Odenwald on July 28, 2023 · in Aviation · 5 ≡

I stumbled across this and thought how Kazari had to suit up and then walk around the Eagle was pretty cool and informative. And in the background get to see an F-2B and one of the F-2 prototypes. Subtitles are a bit iffy. But enjoy. (link)

Korean War Collection.

by John Healy on July 27, 2023 · in Uncategorized · 12 ≡

Here’s a grouping of all my Korean War builds. All are 1/48 with the exception of the 1/35 Centurion and 1/700 Valley Forge. Some have been shown here, some haven’t. The Valley Forge will be finished soon. Home renovations have [...]

Cabin Modeling 2023

by Bill Koppos on July 27, 2023 · in Uncategorized · 11 ≡

Time for the annual trip to the cabin on gorgeous Lake George N.Y. Been bringing a Tamiya with me the last couple of years, and knocking it out sitting by the Lake in my "Free" time. This year's selection was the new Panzerjager [...]

Tamiya 1/48 P-38G "Miss Virginia"

by David Butler on July 27, 2023 · in Aviation · 15 ≡

Here is my take on Tamiya's delightful 1/48 P-38 G/F. I found this for a really nice price online and the seller included a Brassin wheel set and Model Masters metal barrels which I added along with a Eduard Zoom instrument panel/belts to [...]

1/48 FM Handley Page Halifax Mk III

by Rafi Ben-Shahar on July 27, 2023 · in Aviation · 30 ≡

A short run kit and a difficult build, but well worth the effort.

1/72 Academy VFA 111 F-8 Crusader

by Jackson on July 26, 2023 · in Aviation · 10 ≡

Here is my First attempt of a Rendition "Last of the Gunfighters" as many of you know it was the last of the Aircraft armed with Guns way back then. Remember it was all going to be Air to Air Missiles, well it was soon figured [...]