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Hobby Boss 1/48 scale F-80C Shooting Star (Kit #81725)

by Matt Dyer on April 19, 2023 · in Aviation · 22 ≡

This was a very enjoyable kit and renewed my faith in HobbyBoss products. One thing I learned in researching this project is that the first jet fighters (and the F-80 was America’s first active duty fighter) were real gas guzzlers! Of [...]

Tamiya 1/48 P-51D "Louisiana Heatwave"

by David Butler on April 19, 2023 · in Aviation · 18 ≡

Tamiya kit Eduard PE detail set Aeromaster decals I've wanted to do this scheme for two years now ever since I saw this decal sheet online. I lived in Louisiana for 6 years, got married there and my two girls were born there so this had a [...]

M1A1 Abrams- Anniston Army Depot (1/72)

by Simon Nagorsnik on April 19, 2023 · in Armor · 4 ≡

The idea for this project came to me while reading the new issue of the AK Wornart Collection. Representing an M1 in this form seemed like a good idea to me;). It is intended to represent a used M1 that is stored in the Army depot and [...]

33 - 1/24 ESCI Ferrari SWB Rally

by Anthony Ricco on April 18, 2023 · in Automotive · 28 ≡

Roooooar - what a stunning classic this on is and man with rally decals - holy moly what a gorgeous car, I loved this build. So when I had the opportunity for this beast I jumped at it - Painted and added a bit of extras to the engine, but [...]

US Medium Tank M3A1 Lee- Fort Knox, Armored Force School 1942 (1/72)

by Simon Nagorsnik on April 18, 2023 · in Armor · 6 ≡

M3A1- The right choice if you like cast armor 😉 The quality of the Mirage kit (72803) was better than I had feared. The lower structure was traditionally multi-part to assemble, but the parts fit together without problems. Only on the [...]

Tamiya 1/48 F-35A IDF "Adir"

by Rafi Ben-Shahar on April 18, 2023 · in Aviation · 27 ≡

Tamiya's F-35A is a complex and delightful build. Engineering is good like you may expect from Tamiya. The fit of parts is tight and you may need to exert pressure on some joints to avoid the application of putty. The model was purchased [...]

Airfix 1/48 Spitfire Vb

by Spiros Pendedekas on April 18, 2023 · in Aviation · 42 ≡

RAF No.92 (formerly known as “East India”) is a Test and Evaluation Squadron based at RAF Waddington, Lincolnshire. It was formed as part of the Royal Flying Corps at London Colney as a fighter unit on 1 September 1917 and deployed to [...]

RNLAF Noorduyn AT-16 Harvard IIB

by Alfred van Paaschen on April 17, 2023 · in Aviation · 11 ≡

Hi all, This time not an RNLAF fighter, but an aircraft that was mainly used for training purposes. However, this particular aircraft which flew with 306 Sqn at Deelen AFB was used for photo reconnaissance tasks from the late 50’s until [...]

Pz.Kpfw.II Ausf.F

by Simon Nagorsnik on April 17, 2023 · in Armor · 5 ≡

Found this kit in the local toy store. It was a spontaneous idea to join the Matchbox Group Build on Scalemates. Saw, bought and built the model within 2.5 hours. The idea was to paint the whole thing with the paint brush without using the [...]

Oldies but Goodies

by David Butler on April 17, 2023 · in Photo Collections · 7 ≡

Here are some of my builds from 2013-15 era before we left Louisiana and moved to Minnesota. Sadly none of these build made it on the trek North and were either sold or given away. The kits pictured are as I recall: 1/350 Hobbyboss USS [...]