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Helicopters GB: Mach 2's 1/72 Sikorsky S-51

by Bob Torres on December 3, 2021 · in Aviation · 30 ≡

A little history taken from the internet: First flown in 1946 and produced until 1951, the S-51 was Sikorsky's first commercial helicopter. It distinguished itself in the Korean Conflict in search and rescue missions for the US Air Force. [...]

14 - Tamiya 1/24 Mazda 787b

by Anthony Ricco on December 3, 2021 · in Automotive · 17 ≡

I was given this kit semi- built and really loved completing it, I'd love to get a new one and start from scratch as it was a really nice kit, the car turned out beautifully. Only had one issue with it where half of a decal for no reason I [...]

Video: Choosing A Model Kit for Beginners? 4 Tips on what to look for.

by iModeler Youtube Picks on December 2, 2021 · in Aviation

F-4 FGR2

by Nguyen Huy Hoang on December 2, 2021 · in Aviation · 20 ≡

Hi all, My latest completion. Revell (Hasegawa) Phantom in 1/48 scale, with Aires cockpit and Eduard Sidewinder. Mrhobby paint was used, weathering with Mig products. Comments and criticisms are welcome !

Jagdpanzer 38(t) Hetzer

by Rodolfo Torres Vazquez on December 2, 2021 · in Armor · 11 ≡

Hello friends! This is the Jagdpanzer 38(t) Hetzer from Italeri in 1/35th scale. It is the updated kit (#6531) with new parts. This updated kit included the tracks from Italeri's Panzer 38(t) which are not correct for the Hetzer. You need [...]

Tamiya F4U-1A, 1/48. Two Planes in One.

by Harvey R. on December 1, 2021 · in Aviation · 22 ≡

The final aircraft from the Corsair trio build is one that represents the 3rd largest operator of the Corsair, the Royal New Zealand Air Force whom operated the type from land bases in 1944/45. In 1942 the RNZAF began to operate in [...]

Review: Italeri 1/72 Jaguar GR.1/3 review

by iModeler Youtube Picks on December 1, 2021 · in Reviews

Roden 1/72 AN-12 BK-PPS

by Spiros Pendedekas on December 1, 2021 · in Aviation · 44 ≡

The An-12 Soviet military transport aircraft (or 'Cub' according to NATO classification) was produced at the end of the1950s under the guidance of O.K. Antonov. From the very beginning of its long service the intended principal mission of [...]

1/48 Tamiya Spitfire Mk. V

by George Damian on December 1, 2021 · in Aviation · 14 ≡

A fun kit with virtually no issues, built out of the box with masks and decals from Montex for this livery, Tamiya paints and hand-made masks for the camo scheme. Some light weathering with soft-pastels blended along the panel lines with a [...]

Curtiss P-36A Hawk – 1/48 Hobbycraft

by Andrew H on December 1, 2021 · in Aviation · 24 ≡

Good day, and welcome.. Today I've simultaneously completed two builds. The first, this P-36A, has been built using what is one of the few P-36 kits available in 1/48 scale (for now), that is Hobbycraft's boxing from the 1990's. The kit [...]