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Revell 1/72 Hawker Hunter FGA.9

by Alistair Gauld on August 28, 2021 · in Aviation · 14 ≡

Painted with UMP Grey Primer ColourCoats Dark Green, Dark Sea Grey, FAA/RAF Yellow, Postwar Roundel Blue Alclad High Speed Silver, Airframe Aluminium Tamiya Nato Black, Rubber Black. Citadel Nuln Oil Windsor & Newton Satin Varnish on [...]

Republic P-47D Thunderbolt – Monogram 1/48

by Andrew H on August 28, 2021 · in Aviation · 15 ≡

I've finally completed this kit after a long period of in-process limbo. But first I must briefly explain how this kit came to be on my work bench in the first place. It all started when I purchased a second-hand Hasegawa P-47D, mainly due [...]

A “Flying Whale” over the Black Sea: Martin B-10 Model 139WT in Turkish service

by Roland Sachsenhofer on August 28, 2021 · in Aviation · 15 ≡

When in 1934 an icon like General Henry "Hap" Arnold enthusiastically declared the Martin B-10 to be "the air power wonder of its day", this was tantamount to elevation to the rank of aeronautical nobility. What exactly [...]

Airwar over Austria…1/48 Messerschmitt Bf109G-10 (Erla), KG(J)27

by Reinhard Spreitzhofer on August 28, 2021 · in Aviation · 4 ≡

Eduard Weekend Edition oob, EZ line for antenna, brake lines with plastic rods and lead wire, painted with AK Real Colors RLM 74/75/76, fuselage band is painted too, no decal for that in the kit. Build thread here (link) In June 1944 [...]

Airwar over Austria...1/48 North American P-51D Mustang, 301stFS/332ndFG "Red Tails" 15th AF

by Reinhard Spreitzhofer on August 28, 2021 · in Aviation · 9 ≡

Hasegawa limited edition kit, stars and bars decals taken from the sparesbox because the kit ones were typical Hasegawa cream coloured and not white. The "Creamer´s Dream" decals are slightly undersized compared to the original [...]

Minimum Factory VF-1J From Robotech/Macross in 1/20 Scale!

by Josh Patterson on August 28, 2021 · in Aviation · 6 ≡

Disclosure notice! I did not build this. A gentleman named Suichi Hayachi built it. I am merely sharing his incredible work. I have also invited him to join us at iModeler. Since 1985 I have loved the show Robotech and have a collection [...]

Work in progress on a Bocage base for the Tamiya Marder 1.

by Jay Biga on August 27, 2021 · in Armor · 14 ≡

At the moment I'm working on the Tamiya Marder 1 and I'm putting it on a small diorama base, since I like showing these vehicles in their natural habitats. The model, figures and the base are not finished yet, but here are some in progress [...]

Video: Tamiya 1/35 Kettenkraftrad and Figures | New Tool | Full Build

by iModeler Youtube Picks on August 27, 2021 · in Aviation

Italy – The sun and … Rhubarb?

by capt. R on August 27, 2021 · in Aviation · 15 ≡

Rhubarb - It was the code name for attacking ground targets by fighter formations. In 1944, the Luftwaffe was in a decisive retreat and many divisions were trained to attack ground targets. This was also the case with the 601 squadron that [...]

MH-60A Black Hawk Super 62, Battle of Mogadishu, 3OCT1993

by Ramon R. Lomeli on August 27, 2021 · in Aviation · 34 ≡

Hello iModeler! Here is my completed build of Kitty Hawk's MH-60L Black Hawk, back dated to a MH-60A. Modifications include Werner's Wings correction and back date sets, Werner's Wings decals, and extra bits and pieces to represent [...]