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Revell 1969 Dodge Charger RT

by Eduardo Augusto Rodrigues Conci on February 20, 2022 · in Automotive · 15 ≡

Hello friends... My last automotive subject, 1969 Dodge Charger RT. One of the most iconic muscle cars of al time. This Revell kit, is very good on details. This particular kit, I bought several years ago, started it, but it stay on stand [...]

Eagle of The Malta

by capt. R on February 20, 2022 · in Aviation · 17 ≡

The story of George Beurling is quite well described on the i-modeler, so I will limit myself only to some of its elements. You probably remember how long I thought about choosing the plane. Reading the stories of various pilots, I became [...]

1/48 Hasegawa RF-86 Haymaker Sabre

by Chris Wallace on February 20, 2022 · in Aviation · 9 ≡

The RF-86 Haymaker has an interesting history. In a nutshell - there were more than a few modifications needed to turn a tactical day fighter into a strategic reconnaissance airplane. While it enjoyed a brief period of success, the [...]

Classic Kit: FROG 1/72 Ta-152H Tweaked

by David Garcia on February 19, 2022 · in Aviation · 16 ≡

I first heard about the Ta-152 in the popular magazine "1001 Modeling Ideas" around 1972 in an article on how to build one using parts from various Lindberg kits. The article showed by using the Lindberg FW190D how to begin. The [...]

80 Years Ago Today… the Japanese Bombing of Darwin

by Michael Turner on February 19, 2022 · in News · 5 ≡

On 19th of February 1942, just 73 days after the attack on Pearl Harbour (8th December 1941 Australian time) the Australian city of Darwin was bombed by the Japanese. The attack was led by Commander Mitsuo Fuchida, who had also led the [...]

Modelling early Wellesley Squadrons in 1/72

by Christopher Amano-Langtree on February 19, 2022 · in Aviation · 8 ≡

Most Wellesley models focus on the Second World War service in the middle east. Not so many actually represent the home squadrons which were equipped with the bomber before the war. The first squadron to get the Wellesley was No. 7 - [...]

The 1/48 Tamiya P-47D Razorback “Gail Ann” Project is complete!

by David Kopielski on February 19, 2022 · in Aviation · 5 ≡

At the start of the week I applied decals, lightly weathered the aircraft, added the fine details and installed the canopy. With the aircraft completed I then detailed the display case and mounted the aircraft. The model will be packed up [...]

Bell UH-1C in 1/35th Scale

by Derek Austin on February 19, 2022 · in Aviation · 6 ≡

This is the Revell version of this iconic helicopter. An easy build with no real problems although a bit fiddley in places. The Rotor head and engine were given a black pin wash whilst the fuselage was weathered solely with pastels. The [...]

1/24 Willys Jeep High Lift Custom

by dagored on February 19, 2022 · in Automotive · 10 ≡

Italeri kits It was a playful kit that came with a surfboard, so I followed the concept and played around with it as I pleased. The wheels from Aoshima's Hilux were used to create a wide tread and high lift. Each part of the body has been [...]