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Lindberg kit, USS Nautilus (SSN-571)

by Emmet Molloy on August 14, 2022 · in Ships · 6 ≡

This kit was first introduced in the early 1950’s and is still apparently in the same mold configuration. I had recently ordered it through Amazon and the two hull sides came a bit warped but some rubber bands helped to hold the sides [...]

Revell F4U-4 Corsair VMF-214 “Black Sheep” Squadron, off the USS Sicily (CVE-118) Korea 1951

by Emmet Molloy on August 14, 2022 · in Aviation · 11 ≡

This model was ok to build but the wing to wing roots presented a problem in the fit of them. But with patience, I finished it. The decals are of good quality and I had extras which I reapplied two times because I had the wrong placement [...]

Ducati 1199 Panigale S (1:12 Tamiya)

by Gavin Snowdon on August 14, 2022 · in Automotive · 6 ≡

Wow, what a ride! At long last the Ducati is completed, mounted and boxed in a manner of speaking. For the first time ever, I put my completed build into a display case, and boy am I pleased with the results. I hope you like as much as I [...]

Revell USS Arizona (BB-39)

by Emmet Molloy on August 14, 2022 · in Ships · 8 ≡

A good model to paint and assemble but required some cutting to fit the deck to the two piece hull. About 20 hours to paint and assemble using Testors paints and Tamiya extra thin cement.

Gloster Gladiator 56 Squadron

by Max Williams on August 14, 2022 · in Aviation · 20 ≡

Hello all, I'm new to iModeller but very happy to be here. By way of an introduction, this is my model of the ICM Gladiator finished in the colours of 56 Squadron. There's a little artistic licence in that there's no evidence that I've [...]

Tamiya 1:48 P51-D Mustang kit

by Emmet Molloy on August 14, 2022 · in Aviation · 12 ≡

This is a kit that almost puts itself together. Fine Tamiya quality as usual with good decals. About 20 hours to paint and assemble using Testors spray and bottle paints. Instructions are easy to follow. I used Tamiya extra thin cement [...]

Tamiya 1/24 Mercedes AMG GT3

by George Williams on August 14, 2022 · in Automotive · 16 ≡

Over the years GT racing most of the world’s manufacturers, not least Mercedes Benz. This is the Mercedes AMG GT3, released in 2016, in line with the FIA’s GT3 class specifications. Based on the AMG GT production car, it was given an [...]