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T2V-1 Seastar, US Marines El Toro 1962. 1/72 Sword

by Robert Royes on June 27, 2023 · in Aviation · 12 ≡

To make the TV-2[T-33] carrier suitable, Lockheed added an elevated instructor's seat,strenghened undercarriage, tail hook and catapult hookup and leading-edge flaps were improvements made to what became known as the T2V-1[T-1A] Seastar. [...]

Academy and Dragon 1/35 "Magach" variants in the IDF

by Rafi Ben-Shahar on June 27, 2023 · in Armor · 16 ≡

Over the years the M48A and its successor the 60A has undergone extensive modifications in the IDF service. "Magach" stands for battering-ram. Magach variants are among my favorite AFV models. Without effort, when completed the [...]

37 - 1/63 AMT X-Wing Fighter

by Anthony Ricco on June 27, 2023 · in Sci-fi · 14 ≡

Ah sci fi - I love it - the ability to go wild and it doesn't matter what you do. I opened this box up - a special edition one to find aweful gold plated sprues, that was definitely not going to cut it. So into a bleach bath it went - [...]

A34 Comet British Cruiser Tank

by Carl Christensen on June 27, 2023 · in Armor · 13 ≡

This is (almost) 2 made straight from the box kits. Tamiya A34 Late war British A34 Comet and Miniart Tank riders. As always Tamiya, this kit is a pleasure to build. Apart from 2 bags and a driver i added from my spares box this is [...]

How to ship a front loader

by Charles King on June 26, 2023 · in Automotive · 21 ≡

There are several ways to ship a loader, this is one. This is a 1:35 version of such a scenario.

1/72 Fine Molds F-4E with Carcal Edward Test Phantom Markings

by Dan Lee on June 25, 2023 · in Aviation · 18 ≡

The Base Edwards AFB was originally established by Lt Colonel Hap Arnold in 1933 as the Muroc Bombing and Gunnery Range. Based on Muroc Dry Lake and described to be 'level as a billiard table', it became the ideal place for gunnery and [...]

de Havilland DH 98 PR 16 Mosquito, A52-600, 87 Sqn RAAF, Coomalie Creek NT, 1945.

by Allan J Withers on June 25, 2023 · in Aviation · 30 ≡

1/72 Tamiya, Brengun conversion, built 2021 for the de Havilland 100 GB, more pic's and details there, some pic's of the subject being restored, taken at different airshows at RAAF Richmond.

Video: 1/48 Kinetic F-16D New Tool! Fighting Falcon Block 30/40/50 (video preview)

by iModeler Youtube Picks on June 24, 2023 · in Aviation

Excellent kit from Kinetic, this is a vast improvement over the over the previous F-16A/C/D series... Highly Recommended! DISCLAIMER: I am NOT! being paid to promote this kit, and to make this video! Thanks! Music info: Best licensed [...]

AV8BII Harrier 1/32 scale build x 6 update.

by Rick Schad "The Pope of Plastic" on June 24, 2023 · in Aviation · 8 ≡

Hi All, A quick update on the 6 Harriers that I am building for the USMC Blacksheep Squadron for the 80th Anniversary. I am now onto the engines, I completed one as a test so the other 5 would go smoothly and this approach seems to work [...]

1/48 AMK Fouga CM.170 Magister

by Djordje Colovic on June 24, 2023 · in Aviation · 22 ≡

This is my fisrt model of AvantGarde Model Kits, or AMK. I must admit that this is, maybe, one of the greatest models I’ve ever done in the terms of simplicity of assembly and fitting which was superb. The model is full of details, [...]