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Tamiya 1/35 M4A3E8 Sherman "Easy Eight" Korean War

by Nick Newell on November 27, 2022 · in Armor · 25 ≡

Well, yes, it's been a while since I last posted some pics of a finished model. But...oh, OK, I don't have a viable excuse other than to say I've been building lots of models in my head! Don't laugh, you should see the amount of [...]

Tamiya 1/48 P-47D-1 Thunderbolt

by Tom Cleaver on November 26, 2022 · in Aviation · 17 ≡

On September 22, 1943, John T. Godfrey, the youngest of three brothers born in Canada to English parents, then raised in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, achieved his dream of being a fighter pilot when he arrived at Debden. Having been arrested [...]

Jack Satchell

by Ross Paton on November 26, 2022 · in Aviation · 9 ≡

Friend of mine's Grandfather was S/Ldr. W A J Satchell ((link)). He gave me access to the log books for which I am extremely grateful and he has given me permission to share them here. I have built two Hurricanes for him. One - WX-L- [...]

P-39Q "Brown Eyes" (Arma Hobby 1/72)

by Dmitry Stropalov on November 26, 2022 · in Aviation · 18 ≡

This is the latest model kit issued by Army Hobby in 1/72 scale (most of their kits are in this scale, but I'm still waiting for the promised Hurricane in 1/48). I built some of their first plastic kits (PZL P.7), and a later Wildcat along [...]

Video: 72nd scale revolution? NEW P-39Q Aircobra and P-51B Mustang Arma Hobby 1/72 scale kits

by iModeler Youtube Picks on November 26, 2022 · in Aviation

72nd scale revolution or not, New Arma Hobby kits are simply amazing, I bought kits at 20% discount price and they worth every cent. Brand New 1/72 P-39Q Aircobra and P-51B Mustang. DISCLAIMER: I am NOT! being paid to promote this kits and [...]

Grunau Baby Glider, 1/48 Special Hobby

by Doug Thost on November 26, 2022 · in Aviation · 10 ≡

Another gift for my dad... harking back to his gliding days in South Australia in the 1950's. He declared this his favourite aeroplane ever, and he even managed to get his "Silver C" in this aircraft: 5 hours aloft. This was back [...]

Fw 190A-5/U8 1/48 Eduard "Jabo"

by Doug Thost on November 26, 2022 · in Aviation · 19 ≡

Finally managed to finish my first ever Fw190... can't quite believe it's taken me so long to build one. Anyway, here she be: possibly not great, as I had a few issues with the paint finish, but I'm generally pretty happy with it. Finished [...]

USAF C-47 Skytrain

by Jay Mitchell on November 25, 2022 · in Aviation · 30 ≡

This is a 1/72 MPC C-47... although the box describes it as a DC-3. This is originally an Airfix release kit and had a “Made in England” slip of paper in the bag with the parts . The fit of the parts was generally good, and there was [...]

M3A1 Stuart "Honey", 7th Armored Division, Libia, 1941

by Colin Latta on November 25, 2022 · in Armor · 14 ≡

This is the 1/35 Academy M3A1 Stuart "Honey" in the correct 'Caunter' scheme (not the incorrect 'blue' scheme that Academy showed). Custom mixed Tamiya acrylics using Mike Starmer's formulas, RAC insignia painted, kit unit [...]

1/72 DH.98 Mosquito Matchbox PK-116

by George Schembri on November 25, 2022 · in Aviation · 19 ≡

I finally found time to complete a build that’s been hanging around a while. It seems that I’m busier being fully retired compared to when I was working. I built this as a birthday gift for my brother and it will be a display on his [...]