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Cenepa War...1/48 Embraer EMB-312 Tucano, Fuerza Aérea del Perú

by Reinhard Spreitzhofer on April 2, 2023 · in Aviation · 10 ≡

My dad finished another Latin American subject. Hobby Boss kit built OOB. As usual, HB has some accuracy issues, for example they mixed up the landing gear with their EMB-314 kit. Did a minor correction to the outer main landing gear doors [...]

Video: Plastic Model Glue Joints

by iModeler Youtube Picks on April 2, 2023 · in How-to

This video presents the problems associated with the use of an excess amount of solvent cement. Brought this one back for the boys at the "ON THE BENCH PODCAST " (link)

StuG III Ausf. G, Grossdeutschland Division, Kursk 1943

by Jay Biga on April 1, 2023 · in Armor · 13 ≡

This is the Takom kit of the early StuG G. Added some Tamiya figures and some stowage to liven the thing up. Fun and easy build.

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 "The Pope of Plastic" 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 [...]