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Classic Kit: Matchbox Messerschmitt Me110 No. PK-115 1:72 1976

by David Garcia on January 30, 2022 · in Aviation · 26 ≡

The Matchbox Me110 is a simple kit as is common with their line of kits. It is molded in yellow, and brown and does not have the deeply engraved panel lines (well maybe a few) common with earlier kits. I built it out of box and marked [...]

Australian Ace of the Battle of Britain.

by Michael Woodgate on January 30, 2022 · in Aviation · 20 ≡

Here is a model of a Spitfire MkI flown by the top scoring Australian Ace pilot of the Battle of Britain. His name was Paterson Clarence Hughes. He served with 234 Squadron RAF as a flight commander. He shared his units first aerial [...]

Hobby Boss, Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat in 1/48

by Andreas Fey on January 29, 2022 · in Aviation · 29 ≡

Hello friends, today I have another US NAVY aircraft for you. It's the Hobby-Boss 1/48 scale kit that I started about 2 years ago. The construction is relatively easy, since the components fit together very well. The only challenge was to [...]

Heller 1/72 Saab 91 SAFIR

by Spiros Pendedekas on January 29, 2022 · in Aviation · 31 ≡

The Saab 91 Safir is a three/four seater, single engine trainer aircraft, primarily of metal construction, with fabric-covered control surfaces. Its development began in 1944, with its first flight taking place on 20 November 1945. As well [...]

F-84Gs Korea

by gary sausmikat on January 29, 2022 · in Aviation · 43 ≡

Hi Fellow iModelers, First completions and postings for 2022. F-84G, FS-454, 58th FBS, Korea 1952: 1/48, Pro-Modeler (Revell/Monogram) F-84G Thunderjet Tamiya decals F-84G, FS-460, 8th FBS, 49th FBG, Korea 1952: 1/48, Tamiya, F-84G [...]

Valentine tank (North Africa 1942) , FUJIMI 1/76

by Nikos Parts on January 29, 2022 · in Armor · 4 ≡

This old Fujimi kit, was harder to build , than i was thinking. Enough details and very small parts and the most difficult stage was the tracks. This happens in all Fujimi kits, in 1/76 family. I am thinking to use this tank in a diorama. [...]

M10 Tank Destroyer, AFV Club, 1/35 scale

by Curt Cayemberg on January 29, 2022 · in Armor · 10 ≡

The M10 Tank Destroyer by AFV Club. A nice kit with some great detail. I replaced the kit tracks with a set of Dragon DS tracks. The sandbag armor was sculpted with Apoxie Sculpt. Various resin accessories used for stowage, along with [...]

Video: How to paint Realistic Leather on your Models

by iModeler Youtube Picks on January 28, 2022 · in Aviation

Classic Kit: Revell 1/48 P-51D No. H31

by David Garcia on January 28, 2022 · in Aviation · 22 ≡

Not to be confused with the Monogram 1/48 P-51D which was issued about the same time, the Revell P-51D builds up nicely. It does not have the removable panels like the Monogram version. That is one good thing going for it. I built it [...]

Eduard 1/48 A-4E Skyhawk "Vietnam Scooters"

by Ramon R. Lomeli on January 28, 2022 · in Aviation · 30 ≡

Hello iModeler! Here is my first completed build of the 2022. Eduard A-4E Skyhawk. I had a lot of fun building this kit, despite a lot of self inflicted headaches with painting and finishing. Upon reviewing the photos I noticed a few [...]