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Monogram Convair F-102A Delta Dagger

by Gary Brantley on November 13, 2021 · in Aviation · 23 ≡

I took this model out to the Cameron Airport yesterday. I started it around May 1st, working on it in fits and starts, I finally got her across the finish line. It is the 1990 release of the 1/48 Convair F-102A from Monogram and it [...]

Hermann Graf's "Mosquito killer" – Eduard 1/48 Fw-190A-5/U7

by Tom Cleaver on November 12, 2021 · in Aviation · 18 ≡

The Fw 190 A-5 was developed after it was determined that the Fw 190 could easily carry more ordnance. The D-2 engine was moved forward another 15 cm (6 in) as had been tried out earlier on the service test A-3/U1 aircraft, moving the [...]

Simple airbrush aids

by Joost Verbeek on November 12, 2021 · in How-to · 9 ≡

I would like to share a few simple tips that you might find helpful during airbrushing. Often pieces are too delicate to push into Blu-Tack or to hold using an alligator clips. This tool is easily made of polystyrene or wood and holds [...]

1/32 Hasegawa Messerschmitt Bf 109G-6 “Black 12”

by Tolga ULGUR on November 12, 2021 · in Aviation · 12 ≡

Good evening everyone, This is 1/32 Hasegawa Messerschmitt BF-109G-6 with the markings of “Black 12” Modifications are: MDC cockpit set Barracudacast propeller set Barracudacast wheels Quickboost exhaust Master Details horizontal [...]

Review: KP 1/72 Alpha Jet review

by iModeler Youtube Picks on November 12, 2021 · in Reviews

Tempest MK.V; Eduard 1/48

by Jorge Garcia on November 12, 2021 · in Aviation · 15 ≡

My latest model is this beautiful Tempest Mk.V from Eduard, great kit, went together extremely well, no really big issues; perhaps the weakest part of the kit were the decals, not the best quality and some carrier film issues; at least are [...]

Sturmtiger inside-out

by Joost Verbeek on November 11, 2021 · in Armor · 12 ≡

For me, a kit can’t have enough parts, polystyrene and photo etch. Hence AFV kits with full interior, many parts, elaborate instructions and often accompanied by plenty of PE - we’ve seen coming onto the market the last few years - are [...]

Review: ICM 1/48 OV-10A Bronco review

by iModeler Youtube Picks on November 11, 2021 · in Reviews · 2 ≡

FROG 1/72 Me-262A finished as an Avia S-92 Turbina.

by Bob Torres on November 11, 2021 · in Aviation · 21 ≡

FROG, ME-262A, Kit # F248, (1972) On my return back to this hobby, I've been wanting to build a big collection of FROG kits. Since April last year I have built five and restored one. This Me-262 caught my eyes the other day and decided to [...]

70 years ago today. 1st LT Michael Rebo, shot down over North Korea. MIA for many years, and a childhood friend of my Dad

by Louis Gardner on November 11, 2021 · in Aviation · 44 ≡

This is one of those things that you want to do... no, scratch that. This is something that I just HAD to do once I heard about the events that unfolded on this day over North Korea. I owe a sincere thank you to Jim Burke, who operates [...]