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Novascream – A kitbash build inspired by Transformers

by Ko Lok Kan, Arthur on February 8, 2022 · in Sci-fi · 11 ≡

Inspired by the Transformers, I've built a somewhat original Decepticon. This is my kitbash project with mostly Gunpla and other scale models. Contructing Ideas The idea for this build is basically to make a mecha that looks like it could [...]

1/48 Tamiya RAF P-47 Thunderbolt

by Joe Bianco on February 7, 2022 · in Aviation · 18 ≡

Tamiya 1/48 P-47D RAF No. 73 OTU, Egypt 1945. This plane represents the plan flown by Chief Instructor, Sqn. Ldr. "Nobby" Clark. Painted with Alclad II Lacquer paints. Decals are Iliad Design, RAF Thunderbolts (except for the [...]

Accurate Miniatures Grumman F3F-2 Trainer 1/48 (repainted)

by Andreas Fey on February 7, 2022 · in Aviation · 24 ≡

Hello friends, this kit is the Grumman F3F-2 from Accurate Miniatures, with some figures from Tamiya and Tori Factory. I have built the kit about 10 years ago and the model was gathering dust because of lack of space in my showcase. I [...]

Ebbro Models 1/20 Team Lotus 49C (1970)

by Alistair Gauld on February 7, 2022 · in Automotive · 12 ≡

Welcome to my bash at the mount of the late, great Jochen Rindt at the Monaco Grand Prix of 1970. Aftermarket: Model Factory Hiro 0.4mm Clear Brown Tube, 0.5mm Black Ignition Wires, 1/20 Air Funnel Mesh for DFV. Tamiya 1/20 Seat Belts. [...]

1/48 French Hawk 75.

by John Healy on February 6, 2022 · in Aviation · 27 ≡

This is the tried and true Hobbycraft kit. All in all, it’s not a bad model when you consider that it’s pushing 30 years old. The Hobbycraft Twin Wasp ( my French Hawk and P-36s) versions are generally ok, the Cyclone powered [...]

Yamaha XV 1600 – Wildstart – 1/12 Tamiya

by Radek P. on February 6, 2022 · in Automotive · 10 ≡

Hi, Finished one simply build from box, paint is according another motorbike Honda Shadow and it will be gift for my friend 🙂 Hope you will like! Cheers

Academy Battle of the Planets (Gatchaman) Phoenix

by Chris Wallace on February 6, 2022 · in Sci-fi · 5 ≡

This is definitely a side project because I don't often venture into non-aircraft builds. However, I had a blast building this Phoenix. This truly is a modern kit with up-to-date engineering. I was very impressed with the engineering of [...]

Siam Cat...1/48 Grumman F8F-1B Bearcat, Royal Thai Airforce

by Reinhard Spreitzhofer on February 6, 2022 · in Aviation · 7 ≡

Beside the recently posted Hobbycraft Bearcat my dad also built a Hobby Boss one. Built mostly oob. Added seatbelts, used plastic rods for the whip antennas, plastic rods and lead wire for the brake lines, EZ Line for the antenna wire and [...]

Ju Ef-127

by Riccardo Fortina on February 6, 2022 · in Aviation · 7 ≡

Ju Ef-127 "Walli" Das Werk 1:32 Seat belts: Quinta Studio Decals Colors: AK

HMS Tiger, C20

by Marcello Rosa on February 6, 2022 · in Ships · 4 ≡

This is my completed light cruiser HMS Tiger, build from the Matchbox/ Revell kit from the 1970's. The Tiger and her sister ship Blake were converted from all-gun cruisers in the 1970's into "Helicopter and Command Cruisers", to [...]