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AOSHIMA 1/12 YAMAHA SR400

by dagored on November 25, 2021 · in Automotive · 24 ≡

Kit made by Aoshima This kit was originally a stock kit, but since it's a model, I made some modifications to it. Air funnels were added, front and rear suspensions were lowered, spoke wheels were re-tensioned with metal wire, seats and [...]

Airfix 1/72 Mustang P-51D – Glamourous Glen III

by Alistair Gauld on November 24, 2021 · in Aviation · 20 ≡

A bit of a trial this one. My first attempt ended as a blob of plastic after attempting the butterfly stroke in a pool of cellulose thinners. 6 months later I came round to the second attempt. I used the Barracudacals Decal set for this [...]

Amodel's 1/72 IAR-80c Kit No. 72168 (2009 release)

by Bob Torres on November 24, 2021 · in Aviation · 14 ≡

Amodel, 1/72 IAR-80c. IAR-80c no. 279, Escadrila 45 Vanatoare, Targsor, Aug, 1943. The IAR 80 was a Romanian World War II low-wing monoplane, all-metal monocoque fighter and ground-attack aircraft. When it first flew, in 1939, it was [...]

Westland Lysander, Eduard 1/48, Winter Camo, Hirvas Finland, Jan.1943

by Kiriakos P. on November 24, 2021 · in Aviation · 12 ≡

Hello my friends! Here is my last built. This kit was a challenge for me. I was reading in reviews that this is a difficult kit for experienced modellers. My opinion: Yes, this kit has some difficulties, mainly because of the shape of the [...]

This Was Unexpected

by Tom Cleaver on November 24, 2021 · in News · 21 ≡

Just got word today that the Vietnam Veterans of America named my book "Best Vietnam history of 2021." All compliments are wonderful, but a compliment from the people who know what they're talking about is better.

Cessna O-2 Skymaster

by Gábor Szabó on November 23, 2021 · in Aviation · 31 ≡

Hi fellow modelers, I hope You are all well. The Cessna O-2 Skymaster (or "Oscar Deuce") is a military version of the Cessna 337 Super Skymaster, used for forward air control (FAC) and PSYOPS operations (aka "B******t [...]

Mitsubishi Ka-14 - Fine Molds 1/48 – Empire of Japan

by Steven Brandon on November 23, 2021 · in Aviation · 10 ≡

Here's my latest project: the Fine Molds 1/48 Mitsubishi Ka-14. As others have already noted, this is a jewel of a kit. I'm actually a bit stunned by how quickly this one went together for me. From arrival in the post to completion was [...]

Airfix 1/72 Messerschmitt Me262A-1A

by Alistair Gauld on November 23, 2021 · in Aviation · 11 ≡

Hi there, This kit was a part of the Airfix Dogfight Double but is not done in the box scheme. As a relatively new kit I thought it would be fairly easy but the fit of certain part, specifically the engine wing mounts was tricky. This [...]

Academy 1/48 F-16C Falcon

by Spiros Pendedekas on November 23, 2021 · in Aviation · 35 ≡

Hi everyone! This is my Academy 1/48 F-16C Falcon, finished as an early 90s HAF bird, wearing the beautiful Aegean Ghost scheme! The Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon is a single-engine multirole fighter, originally developed by General [...]

1/48 Airfix Stuka Ju-87 Trop

by Darren Dickerson on November 23, 2021 · in Aviation · 13 ≡

HI Everyone Here is my 1/48 Airfix Stuka (New Tool) - all done and dusted. Quickboost Seats Quickboost Exhaust Qucikboost Prop Gaspatch MG15 ROP Decals - African Stukas Pitot - Brass Tube Painted using Tamiya acrylics. A great kit and with [...]