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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 [...]

Bob's Vintage Built kits

by Bob Torres on April 9, 2023 · in Aviation · 31 ≡

When I saw "Vintage" I had to show my vintage builds too. Many of these builds have been posted on this site in the past and some have never been posted. About 26 were built in the 70's and 80's while the rest were built within [...]

Tamiya 1/72 Messerschmitt Bf-109G-6 "Heinrich Bartel".

by James Kelley on April 9, 2023 · in Aviation · 14 ≡

Fourth completion of the year. Tamiya 1/72 Messerschmitt Bf-109G-6, Heinrich Bartel. Improvements (this kit doesn't need any) include: Added rivets to entire airframe (a 1st for me). Masked and painted all markings except victory markings [...]

Monogram, 1:72 Scale, Curtiss P-6E "Hawk"

by Frederick J Seitz III on April 8, 2023 · in Aviation · 24 ≡

This is one of those things that just happen, and as events would have it, this kit and a number of other small bi-plane fighters from Monogram, fell into my lap. I managed to get this little beauty, a F-11C, a F4B-4 and a P-36-all in [...]

More Old Kits

by Tom Hering on April 8, 2023 · in Uncategorized · 20 ≡

Looks like this is the weekend to show vintage models. (1.) "Scuz Fink with Dingbat." Revell's 2004 reissue of their 1965 kit. (2.) "Huey's Hut Rod." Testors' 1993 reissue of Hawk's 1963-64 kit. Huey's head was [...]