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Korean War GB: Lockheed T-33A – Hobbycraft 1/48

by Andrew H on November 7, 2021 · in Aviation · 24 ≡

While browsing the LHS a few months back, I came across two Hobbycraft T-33A's. One was a later variant with the integrated wing fuel tanks, but the other was an early version with the drop tanks hung below the wings, just like an F-80. In [...]

Korean War GB: North American LT-6G Mosquito – Revell (Monogram) 1/48

by Andrew H on November 6, 2021 · in Aviation · 26 ≡

This next completed build has been a work in progress for many months. The kit itself is the "Reno Racer" version of Monogram's venerable T-6 Texan. I found this kit for $6, and a set of Aeromaster decals for just a bit more, [...]

Hasegawa 1/24 NISSAN SUNNY TRUCK LONG BODY DELUXE "LATE VERSION"

by dagored on November 6, 2021 · in Automotive · 28 ≡

Kit made by Hasegawa I finished the late model of SUNNY TRUCK with rat paint specification. In addition to the paint, I also added detail improvements to each part. The SR400 on the back of the truck is a repainted and slightly modified [...]

Matchbox 1/72 Spitfire Mk. VIII (conversion)

by Bob Torres on November 6, 2021 · in Aviation · 16 ≡

This is Matchbox's 1/72 Spitfire Mk. IX (Pk-2) first released in 1972. In 1973 I built my first Spitfire from Matchbox and loved it. The one displayed here was made in 1984 and I converted it into a Mk. VIII. There was a few things I [...]

Space Shuttle Craft, Revell 1/189?

by Robert Royes on November 6, 2021 · in Space · 14 ≡

This reusable Shuttle concept is a design by Krafft A. Ehricke, a rocket scientist while working for Convair. It dates back to the late fifties, While the craft would never be built,he was correct in the concept, multiple stages for the [...]

Finnish Lagg-3 by LTD Models

by Bob Dudolevitch on November 6, 2021 · in Aviation · 16 ≡

Greetings iModeler compadres. My latest project is a captured Soviet Lagg-3. The model kit is by the limited run LTD Models, who were a subsidiary of the old mail order-retail powerhouse Squadron Shop. The model was made in the Czech [...]

Trying New Techniques On Tamiya Leopard A3/A4

by Ian Foulkes on November 5, 2021 · in Armor · 6 ≡

I decided to try out a few new (to me at least) techniques. I'm trying to get a metallic sheen to weathered parts of the tank and equipment. I've not done this using a pencil before and I think it's far more controllable than just straight [...]

Airfix 1/72 Lysander Mk. III (SD), Burma

by Greg Kittinger on November 5, 2021 · in Aviation · 22 ≡

I saw a couple of images of the Lysander in this Burma scheme, found decals for it, and boom! - project on! I had this old bagged Airfix kit in the stash, and with the ribbing and rivets already there, it had a surprisingly good exterior [...]