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1/72 F6F-3 Hellcat – HobbyBoss 80256

by George Schembri on July 28, 2022 · in Aviation · 17 ≡

I ended up taking a step back from modeling with the nice summer weather setting in and having multiple tasks around the house and garden. What I did not plan was the course of action required after a few medical tests due to a few [...]

Lothar's Fokker

by Michael Turner on July 28, 2022 · in Aviation · 11 ≡

This is the Fokker Dr.1 flown by Ltn. Lothar von Richthofen of Jagdstaffel 11 (Jasta 11). Lothar was the younger brother of the famed Rittmeister (Captain) Manfred von Richthofen. Like his older brother, Lothar was a successful fighter [...]

My old panzer kit from years ago was never painted (1975) Plastic modelling has come a long way in 2022!

by David Alfred Rusterholz on July 27, 2022 · in Armor · 10 ≡

Hello, I grew up during the 70's finished high school in 77! The old Monogram models where abundant back then I was inspired by Shep Paine had no idea there was a plastic modeller's club and soon after high school I joined up with IPMS [...]

1/48 Monogram P-39D Airacobra

by Guy Aubert on July 27, 2022 · in Aviation · 38 ≡

Hello, For my first post, I propose you the old but nice model of the P-39 from Monogram. The cockpit layout is mostly handmade. I also used Eduard photoetch for the landing gear. The decoration comes from an Aeromaster decal sheet that I [...]

Sword 1/72 Avenger/Tarpon Mk.I

by Alistair Gauld on July 27, 2022 · in Aviation · 25 ≡

Another cracker of a kit from Sword. Yes there are slight fit issues but the detail is superb and it goes together with a little persuasion. Primed with Tamiya Neural Grey Painted with ColourCoats Dark Slate Grey, Extra Dark Sea Grey, Sky [...]

Airfix 1/72 Hawker Hurricane Mk.I. in Finnish Air Force markings.

by Bob Torres on July 27, 2022 · in Aviation · 20 ≡

This is an old kit released by Airfix in 1972, it can be made as a Mk.I or a Mk.II. For this build I chose to build it as a Mk.I. I added some details for the cockpit, scratch built the wheel well, replaced the propeller with a resin De [...]

Video: Behind The Scenes at AIRFIX

by iModeler Youtube Picks on July 26, 2022 · in Aviation · 7 ≡

Fw190 for the Jerry Crandall Memorial GB.

by IAN JACKSON on July 26, 2022 · in Aviation · 14 ≡

This is the 1994 Tamiya kit, built without any modifications or AM other than the decals from Eagle-Cal sheet 48-173. Painted with Tamiya acrylics and Mr. Color lacquers (and Xtracolor enamels for the fabric control surfaces). My third [...]

Tamiya 1/20 Renault RE 30B Turbo – Alain Prost

by Richard Bungay on July 26, 2022 · in Automotive · 7 ≡

See all my models at: (link) Photograpy: Nikon D300; Focus Stacking using Helicon Focus; Editing using LightRoom Paint: Tamia TS-16 yellow (decanted); Tamiya LP-2 pure white Aftermarket: Icon Resin rain tires; Tamiya seatbelts Decals: [...]