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Hasegawa, 1:32 scale, Curtiss P-40K-1-Cu, "Warhawk"

by Frederick J Seitz III on July 26, 2024 · in Aviation · 12 ≡

Calling this, DONE! 1st LT Robert Johnson 'Jay' Overcash, 64th FS/57th FG, based at Hadi Main AB, Tunisia, May 1943. A little quirky with all the silly plugs and adapters to fit in it, but a really good model and was a bit of fun to build. [...]

Review: TEMCO (North American) TF-51D Mustang trainer

by Tom Cleaver on July 26, 2024 · in Reviews · 10 ≡

The Airplane: Throughout the Second World War, one of the major problems facing all air forces was converting a new low-time pilot to a single-seat fighter. All of these aircraft were high-powered and not only difficult but dangerous for a [...]

Dragon 1/35 Sd.Kfz. 167 StuG.IV

by Rafi Ben-Shahar on July 25, 2024 · in Armor · 12 ≡

Dragon's attention to details in their 1/35 WWII armor series is a blessing in disguise in that the builder has to deal with hundreds of parts and pay close attention to the subtle differences between armor vehicle variants. Yet, the model [...]

Review: Trumpeter 1/32 Messerschmitt Bf 109K-4 Review

by iModeler Youtube Picks on July 25, 2024 · in Reviews

Madison NATS 2024

by Jim Harley on July 25, 2024 · in Show Reports · 27 ≡

Here are some highlights from the 2024 NATS…what a great show. As can be expected, there were some spectacular models on display, more like looking at works of art. The Vendor room was massive and full of all kinds of things I don’t [...]

Hasegawa Henschel Hs 129B-2

by Rafi Ben-Shahar on July 25, 2024 · in Aviation · 10 ≡

A very nice kit by Hasegawa oldie of a unique aircraft having a detailed engraved surface texture.

Western Cold-War Minimalism: Kinetic 1/48th CF-5A

by Fly Past Rush on July 25, 2024 · in Aviation · 14 ≡

This 1/48th scale F-5A Freedom Fighter release from Kinetic in 2012 (and later F-5B release) was a nice addition to the scale, as the type was underrepresented to date. Although not a quick build, with careful fitting and patience in [...]

1/144 Trumpeter Rafale B

by Boris Grgić on July 24, 2024 · in Aviation · 5 ≡

After over 30 years of service, Croatian Air Force finally decided to retire overused and outdated MiG-21 fighters. After first unsuccessful attempt to purchase F-16 Sufa fighters from Israel, Croatian Ministry of Defense finally signed [...]

Oshkosh 2024

by Jim Harley on July 24, 2024 · in Photo Collections · 9 ≡

Had a chance to go to the NATS in Madison this weekend and piggybacked a trip to Oshkosh. The NATS turnout was pretty incredible, the workmanship on display was extraordinary. I didn’t get the Mustangs finished enough to take…but [...]

Hasegawa RF-4E 1/48 Phantom II: Final Year 2020

by Rafi Ben-Shahar on July 24, 2024 · in Aviation · 18 ≡

The commemoration of the long service of the Phabolous adds another colorful dimension to the 'Sea Camouflage' attractive scheme of Japan's RF-4E. I enhanced the basic mold of the ejection seats and used DXM decals for the specialized [...]