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TIE Advanced X1 (Darth Vader's TIE Fighter)

by Jay Biga on April 1, 2023 · in Sci-fi · 9 ≡

Picked this little Revell kit up for a small price. It was a fun little project and gave me the opportunity to test out some groundwork without running the risk of ruining an expensive kit. Not visible in the pics, but it has a detailed [...]

Il-2M3 Shturmovik

by Michael Turner on April 1, 2023 · in Aviation · 28 ≡

This model represents the Il-2 flown by Hero of the Soviet Union (HSU) Capt. Aleksandr Nicolayevich Yefimov of 198th ShAP (Assault Air Regiment), 233rd ShAD (Assault Air Division), in March 1945. Yefimov was, at this time, the squadron [...]

Video: Adeptus Custodes Venerable Land Raider - 24 Carats Gold - 28mm – Tank Model

by iModeler Youtube Picks on April 1, 2023 · in Aviation

1/48 FW 190 F-8

by dale travis on April 1, 2023 · in Aviation · 24 ≡

This is the newer tool Hasegawa kit. The only cockpit enhancements were a throttle lever made from plastic strip and rod and Quinta seat belts. What attracted me to do this build was the unusual paint scheme. The upper wing surfaces and [...]

1/9th Scale WLA Harley build in progress. Creating saddle bags.

by Rick Schad on March 31, 2023 · in Automotive · 11 ≡

Hello all, the 1/9th Scale WLA Harley build continues with more work done on the bike and custom made saddle bags. The bags that come with the kit are essentially plastic boxes, so you should really make your own. I used craft paper, paper [...]

1/32 Ukraine Air Force Su-25 "Frogfoot"

by Wes Pennest on March 31, 2023 · in Aviation · 17 ≡

Trumpeter kit, DNModels digital masks, Fundekals bort numbers. The kit is generally accurate, with the exception of the omission of the characteristic arrow-shaped vanes on the nose probes. Ukrainian aircraft sport indigenous [...]

Swiss Air Force Northrop Tiger F-5F Trainer

by Hans Peter Tschanz on March 31, 2023 · in Aviation · 12 ≡

The procurement of 72 "Tiger" - aircraft for the air force also included six F-5F two-seater aircraft. With this two-seater, the Luftwaffe received for the first time an aircraft in which the front pilot's cabin is absolutely [...]

IDF Merkava Mk.IV (1/72)

by Simon Nagorsnik on March 31, 2023 · in Armor · 8 ≡

This is one of my first finished projects in 1/72nd scale. For this project i've used the HobbyBoss Merkava Mk.IV (82915). A nice kit with good details. I removed the fan and exhaust grills and changed them through PE grills. I also [...]

Tamiya 1:48 scale, Nakajima J1N1-S, Model 11, "Gekko" (Irving)

by Frederick J Seitz III on March 31, 2023 · in Aviation · 25 ≡

This is one of these kits that, I've seen friends build, and always felt I wanted to build. Such an elegantly designed aircraft and one that can be thought of as both beautiful and deadly. This particular kit is the earlier model, with a [...]

ARVN M41 Walker Bulldog

by Gary Brantley on March 30, 2023 · in Armor · 33 ≡

The M41 Walker Bulldog, officially known as 76-mm Gun Tank M41, was produced by the Cadillac Motor Car Company division of General Motors from 1951 to 1954. Originally built as a light tank replacement for the WWII-era M24 Chaffee, it was [...]