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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 [...]

Video: Building a Garage Diorama v.2 1/24 Scale Model Car Diorama

by iModeler Youtube Picks on November 25, 2022 · in Automotive

Rescue from the shelf of Doom: Academy's Mig 21

by Rafi Ben-Shahar on November 25, 2022 · in Aviation · 16 ≡

A long time ago I acquired a two-model deal. The first model (Eduard's Mirage) quickly found its way to the display shelf. I used the Polish swordfish scheme decal of the Mig model on an Eduard model and the model found it way to the shelf [...]

SU-100 Facelift

by Robert Knaack on November 25, 2022 · in Armor · 12 ≡

When I was a kid back in the early 70’s, one of my older brothers was into motorized toys. He had the airplanes on strings that went round in big circles, a little gas-powered ATV, and this 1/25 scale Tamiya tank which had a battery [...]

Motorcycle GB: Honda CB900F – Tamiya 1/12

by Andrew H on November 24, 2022 · in Automotive · 19 ≡

Good day everyone! Today, I'd like to share my most recent completion, which has been an enjoyable labor for the last few weeks. Having been bitten by the motorcycle building bug, this marks two in a row that I have now finished. While [...]

Revell/Monogram 1/48 P-38 J "Stinger"

by David Butler on November 24, 2022 · in Aviation · 15 ≡

Kit: Revell/Monogram's 1/48 p-38J Decals: Superscale Lighting Aces #48-1179 Paint: Vallejo Weathering: artist oils, weathering powder, chipping fluid, silver pencil Happy Thanksgiving fellow modelers! After a fun time building one of [...]