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Academy P-47 D, 1/48, 1st Brazilian Fighter Squadron

by Thiago C. M. Pacheco on January 20, 2022 · in Aviation · 19 ≡

Salute, gents. This is Academy's P-47 D in 1/48, a well known kit which was superseded by the Tamiya offering. It is not a bad kit, but can use some improvements. Ultracast resin wheels, seat (with molded harness) and propeller were used. [...]

A-10A Thunderbolt II

by Manuel Magrinho on January 19, 2022 · in Aviation · 36 ≡

Having fun with the ancient Tamiya A-10 kit The kit really shows its age (not Tamiya’s best) with some fit problems joining the fuselage halves and a few raised panels. But, when it’s solved, all the rest goes quite right. Until [...]

Review: Takom 1/350 Zeppelin P Class review

by iModeler Youtube Picks on January 19, 2022 · in Reviews · 1 ≡

Not a Harley

by George Williams on January 19, 2022 · in Automotive · 18 ≡

Hi, I haven’t posted anything for a while so here goes with another motorbike. I don’t usually do road bikes but this one caught my eye. It’s Yamaha’s attempt at a cruiser. Tamiya originally released this 1/12 kit some years [...]

HK'S 1/48 B-17F-35-BO Lucious Lady

by Juan Benitez on January 18, 2022 · in Aviation · 18 ≡

Any aircraft modeler who knows anything about WWII certainly knows about the iconic Boeing B-17. The images and film of the 8th AF bomber fleets smashing the Reich, along with countless books, movies, documentaries, TV and personal [...]

Dancing with the Wolf: F-14A and the Vf-1 Wolfpack, USS Ranger 1982

by Roland Sachsenhofer on January 18, 2022 · in Aviation · 14 ≡

This F-14 model is the third part in a small series of five Tomcats that I am building in 1/144, 1/72 and 1/48 scale. The history of Grumman's spectacular carrier fighter is rich enough in variations and stories that there is room for five [...]

Donkeys, Rats and Flies, oh my! 1/48 Polikarpov I-16

by Jaime Carreon on January 18, 2022 · in Aviation · 14 ≡

The Polikarpov I-16 is considered by many to be the first truly modern fighter - a low wing monoplane with an enclosed cockpit and retractable landing gear. Early models saw combat in the Spanish Civil War, where they were referred to as [...]

First WW1 era model, MENG Whippet.

by Jon lytle on January 18, 2022 · in Armor · 4 ≡

Have never done anything from this era. Solid kit, track was a complete PIA. But the outcome was worth it. First MENG kit, no fit issues at all. I’ll try another in the near future. Happy New Year modelers! ?

Video: Full video build 1/35 T-62 Main battle tank – ZVEZDA (New Tool)

by iModeler Youtube Picks on January 17, 2022 · in Armor · 1 ≡

-T-62 Soviet Main Battle Tank 1/35 scale (New Tool). -Zvezda Kit No:3622 -Quick build out of the box with chipping effects etc. Approx 5-6 days build. -Excellent kit... DISCLAIMER: I am NOT! being paid to promote this kit, paints, tools [...]

Charles Mcgee, Tuskegee and 332 F.G. hero, dies at 102.

by Bill Koppos on January 17, 2022 · in News · 7 ≡

Charles Mcgee fits the title "Superhero" much better than any comic book character. I won't get long winded, just post the AP article which sums up his story OK. And his P-51B "Kitten", named for his Wife. Once tough, [...]