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Seversky P-35

by Chas Bunch on March 19, 2023 · in Aviation · 9 ≡

Here's my latest build from Dora Wings, their P-35 in 1:48 scale. It's a nice, well detailed kit, much nicer than the Academy P-35A/J-9s I built years ago. I won't go into the history of the P-35, but if you're interested see Tom [...]

Korean War Group Update: Reminder, it will end on July 27th, 2023

by Louis Gardner on March 19, 2023 · in News · 4 ≡

Hello again everyone. This is just a friendly reminder to let you know that our highly successful Korean War Group will come to a close in late July. This group followed the actual dates of the so called "Police Action", which [...]

HobbyBoss 1/48 F4F-3 Wildcat (Early)

by David Butler on March 18, 2023 · in Aviation · 14 ≡

I was drawn to this kit not because I am a huge fan of wildcats but because I am a huge fan of stretching my dollar. So I was interested when I saw this on Amazon for $25 including shipping. This feisty little fighter builds up very nice [...]

Jo-Han 1969 Plymouth Road Runner

by Thomas Pepe on March 18, 2023 · in Automotive · 17 ≡

This is an original Jo-Han body and hood ONLY. Kit bashed with AMT and Revell "B" Body parts. Vinyl top is scratch built with many other built and re worked parts. Dashboard was completely worked over from the Revell 69 Dodge [...]

Hawker Sea Fury in Korean War

by Martin Dytrych on March 18, 2023 · in Aviation · 19 ≡

Too late for second world war, but ready to be leading Royal Navy's fighter in Korea. Hawker Sea Fury was pinnacle of Hawker's piston-engine fighter development. The type served throughout the conflict with distinction in both FAA and [...]

Mörser Karl III (Thor) in 1:35 (Trumpeter)

by Michel Verschuere on March 18, 2023 · in Armor · 11 ≡

Short history: The Karl Gerät, also called Mörser Karl was developed by Rheinmetall in the 1930-ies. It is basically a 21 road wheel strengthened tank chassis featured of a 60cm heavy mortar, mainly used to break sieges. Here is a [...]

HOBBYBOSS Me262 B-1a/U1

by Tony Anderton on March 18, 2023 · in Aviation · 14 ≡

Having almost got my health back (not 100%, but getting there), i decided i'd build this HobbyBoss Me262 nightfighter. Fitment was good, apart from the shaped metal nose weight that needed a little grinding to allow the nose to fit [...]

Video: Transforming a Model into History: building a Museum Diorama with two 3D ANYCUBICs and a Laser.

by iModeler Youtube Picks on March 18, 2023 · in Aviation

Heller 1/8 Honda CB750

by Spiros Pendedekas on March 18, 2023 · in Automotive · 34 ≡

Whereas by 1967 American racing's governing body, the AMA, still had rules that allowed racing by production machines only and restricting overhead-valve engines to 500 cc whilst allowing the side-valve Harley Davidsons to compete with 750 [...]

A 3rd RNLAF fighter I want to show you.

by Alfred van Paaschen on March 17, 2023 · in Aviation · 8 ≡

This time also some WIP pictures and background info. Hope you like it! During the period 1955–1959, the Royal Netherlands Air Force (Koninklijke Luchtmacht) equiped 322, 323, 324, 325, 326 and 327 Squadrons at Leeuwarden, Soesterberg [...]