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1/48 A.VG. Hawk 81a-2, (P-40C).

by John Healy on October 19, 2022 · in Aviation · 33 ≡

This is the Airfix P-40B/Hawk 81 kit. The Hawk 81a-2 was an export model created for the RAF that was roughly equivalent to the P-40C, minus the drop tank plumbing. The A.V.G. (Flying Tigers), was equipped with these. This is the second [...]

Empire of Japan Group Build – Mitsubishi J2M3 Raiden, Tamiya 1/48

by Jaime Carreon on October 19, 2022 · in Aviation · 10 ≡

This started out as a Shelf of Doom build for my local model club as a way of jump starting some projects that had languished for too long. My original SOD is still in the box. This model was started by a unnamed modeler who was getting [...]

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 [...]