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Polikarpov I-16

by Chas Bunch on August 24, 2024 · in Aviation · 15 ≡

I just read Tom Cleaver's post of his build of this fine kit and was inspired to post mine after I decided not to bother. I usually shoot a few photos of a new build indoors to check for flaws, omissions, mistakes, etc. Before I could [...]

1/8 Black Cat [Felicia Hardy] completed....

by Steven Corvi on August 24, 2024 · in Figures · 5 ≡

I got this one on Ebay a while back. IT is a 3D print...decent quality by Ebay seller: xi-7491. I think it is an original If anyone know different please let me know. overall rather simple kit with little clean up. I mounted her on a base [...]

Trumpeter 1/32 Swordfish Mk. III

by Rafi Ben-Shahar on August 24, 2024 · in Aviation · 22 ≡

A replicated upscale of the magnificent Tamiya 1/48 Swordfish, Trumpeter's counterpart is even more impressive thanks to its larger size.

Review: Clear Prop 1/48 Polikarpov I-16 Type 5

by Tom Cleaver on August 24, 2024 · in Reviews · 19 ≡

Nikolai Polikarpov was perhaps the leading Russian aircraft designer in the early days of the Soviet aircraft industry. In 1918, he was put in charge of preparing manufacture of the DH-4 at the GAZ-1 facility where at least 63 were [...]

ProModeller 1/48 F-84G Thunderjet

by Rafi Ben-Shahar on August 24, 2024 · in Aviation · 24 ≡

A very nice depiction of the Thunderjet by ProModeller/Revell. The intake part though, requires attention because it is significantly smaller in diameter than the fuselage front.

Airfix's 48th Scale de Havilland Vampire F.3

by John W Summerford on August 24, 2024 · in Aviation · 27 ≡

According to BAE Systems, The success of the Gloster Meteor led to the De Havilland Aircraft Company being approached to design and build an airframe for the Halford H1 turbojet engine (later to become the DH Goblin). Initially designated [...]

Porsche GT by Tamiya

by Rick Schad on August 23, 2024 · in Automotive · 6 ≡

My 34th model of the year. I just tied my record for models built in one year with 4 months yet to go. This id a good kit but BEWARE of the decals, if you don’t like doing complex decals then stay away from this kit, otherwise it’s [...]

Pacific Airshow, Gold Coast, Australia 2024

by Paul Barber on August 23, 2024 · in News · 20 ≡

Last Weekend the Pacific Airshow came to my hometown. A mix of warbirds, aerobatics and the latest tech. No descriptions - you'll know what these are I'm sure. Except maybe the Yak 110 - two Yak 55s joined together with a GE J-85 Jet [...]

Review: Magic Factory 1/72 Sd.Kfz.234/2 Puma Review

by iModeler Youtube Picks on August 23, 2024 · in Reviews

Wingman Model 1/48 Kfir TC 2

by Rafi Ben-Shahar on August 22, 2024 · in Aviation · 20 ≡

The Kfir TC 2 was a late development of the aircraft converting to a two seater version that was used for training. The combination of the Kinetic Kfir kit platform and the long resin nose presented a serious build challange.