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Trumpeter 1/35 long track P-40 S-Band acquisition radar

by Rafi Ben-Shahar on November 3, 2022 · in Armor · 13 ≡

The combination of the giant AT-T mover and a large radar dish make an imposing and realistic looking model. The building process is straight forward. I was tempted to paint the model with the attractive 3 tones Russian camouflage scheme. [...]

Scharnhorst, 1943, Dragon Smart Kit

by Robert McDowell on November 3, 2022 · in Ships · 8 ≡

This submission is a mid-build evaluation of Dragon's 1/350 Scharnhorst 1943 [Smart Kit]. Many others have submitted comprehensive and helpful reviews on this kit and its predecessor, Scharnhorst 1940. This is a nit-picky submission, and [...]

BAE Lightning T.Mk.4 – to the hell and back again

by Martin Dytrych on November 2, 2022 · in Aviation · 26 ≡

The kit is SWORD, 1:48, which was advertised to me as "beautiful kit, the last one in the shelf". OK, I always wanted to have this iconic fighter in my display, who does not want to build "beautiful" kit? I make the [...]

When I close my eyes I see teeeny tiiiny stencils.....Tamiya 1/48 F-4B

by Rob Anderson on November 2, 2022 · in Uncategorized · 22 ≡

I won't add much to the narrative of what a great kit this is, but one feature I really enjoyed was the folded wing option. I used Furball decals for the VF-84 markings (anyone else think their national insignia is too light of a blue?) [...]

A modelling escapade and its consequences: the US 2 1/2 ton 6X6 Airfield Fuel Truck

by Roland Sachsenhofer on November 1, 2022 · in Armor · 12 ≡

Sometimes it has its advantages not to be an expert in a certain field- which for me is irrefutably true with regard to trucks This statement recently proved true for me when I built this GMC tanker: on the one hand, looking at the unknown [...]

1/48 Hasegawa F-104G FG-325 TuAF

by Tolga ULGUR on November 1, 2022 · in Aviation · 21 ≡

This is 1/48 Hasegawa F-104G with TuAF markings (Ex-USAF) during Best Hit Weapons Meet 1972 in Larissa- Greece. Best Hit was a NATO competition in which the air forces of Italy, Greece and Turkey took part Best Hit was held three times: [...]

Bandai. AT-ST , 1/48 .

by Petes Laszlo on November 1, 2022 · in Sci-fi · 7 ≡

Swiss Air Force

by Hans Peter Tschanz on November 1, 2022 · in Show Reports · 7 ≡

Flight demonstrations of the Swiss Air Force Axalp October 18, 2022 More pictures can be seen at :(link)

PC-21 Singapore Air Force

by Hans Peter Tschanz on November 1, 2022 · in Aviation · 6 ≡

This was dedicated in honor of fellow pilot and pilot of the PC-21 Andy Ramseier. www.3Dblitz.ch The kit 1:72 MPK Modellbau was equipped with the decals of the 130 Squadron Singapore Air Force. RAAF Base Pearce is the main air force base [...]

Matchbox 1/72 Spitfire Mk.IX (Royal Egyptian Air Force)

by Bob Torres on November 1, 2022 · in Aviation · 26 ≡

This Spitfire was built for a Matchbox Group Build that is still currently going on to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Matchbox to when they first started releasing their injected mold kits in 1972. In regards to this group build, I [...]