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F-51 Mustang "Flying Cheetahs"

by Morne Meyer on October 18, 2022 · in Aviation · 33 ≡

In November 2020 I visited a school as part of my work as a History Subject Advisor. A memorial commemorating students that participated in wars fought by South Africa caught my eye. Amongst the many names of soldiers who served and died [...]

Starting out in scale modelling – What do you need?

by Kits And Bits Scale Modelling on October 18, 2022 · in How-to · 1 ≡

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Kotare Models 1/32 Spitfire Mk. I, arriving in November

by Editor on October 17, 2022 · in News · 22 ≡

Kotare Models have announced that their first kit, K32001 Kotare 1/32 Spitfire Mk.Ia (Mid) is now available to pre-order. The production item will be shipping hopefully in late November-December 2022 subject to worldwide trade [...]

NIKE Hercules missle launcher with loading platform

by California Steve on October 16, 2022 · in Uncategorized · 32 ≡

I couldn't resist this any longer. I have been eyeing this kit for years. It really is well-engineered. Everything fit together nicely and getting all the hydraulics in place was very enjoyable. I did some research on the loading platform [...]

Whippet 1918

by David G LANE on October 16, 2022 · in Armor · 6 ≡

1:35 Takom painted with Tamiya and weathered with oils Figure Model Cellar painted with oils

Imperial Days...1/48 Oeffag Albatros D.III, kuk Luftfahrtruppen

by Reinhard Spreitzhofer on October 15, 2022 · in Aviation · 6 ≡

One of my dad´s rare excursions to WW1 and another addition for our Austrian homeland collection. Eduard kit oob, elastic thread for rigging, wings painted with a light gray and Tamiya XF-55 Deck Tan, fuselage painted with a [...]

Trumpeter 1/35 280mm K5(E) Leopold Railroad gun

by Rafi Ben-Shahar on October 15, 2022 · in Armor · 10 ≡

Another Trumpeter winner, positioned with 1/72 Dora railroad gun. It is hard to believe that the Dora was twice as big as the formidable Leopold. No building issues with this kit. Highly recommend

Two Yamaha YZF-R1s

by George Williams on October 15, 2022 · in Automotive · 16 ≡

The Yamaha YZF-R1 needs little introduction to motorcycle fans, and has been featured in these pages before by my friend Richard McStay, indeed he says it’s his favourite bike. Introduced in 1997, it featured a 1000cc engine in a [...]

Review: ICM 1/48 Beaufort Mk. I – first look

by Tom Cleaver on October 14, 2022 · in Reviews · 16 ≡

Kit: Bristol Beaufort Mk.I Mfr: ICM Kit No.: 48310 Scale: 1/48 MSRP: US$99.00 @ Squadron Hobbies Decals: five aircraft The Bristol Beaufort (Bristol Type 152) is a twin-engined torpedo bomber designed by the Bristol Aeroplane [...]

HobbyBoss 1/35 Pz.Kpfw.I Ausf.F (VK 18.01)

by DJ Fajardo on October 14, 2022 · in Armor · 6 ≡

I'm finally up to date on my posts here. The Versuchskampffahrzeug (abbreviated to VK or Vs.Kfz.) is a German term meaning "research/experimental fighting vehicle". Used in the names of some German experimental or prototype [...]