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The M972F with a ‘burnt out’ excavator

by Charles King on August 13, 2021 · in Automotive · 18 ≡

This is a heavy modification of the M915 kit from Trumpeter. As always I decided to spice things up a bit as usual. I wanted to do something different. So, I kit-bashed the trailer and tractor that came in the kit, to bring forth this [...]

Review: Dora Wings 1/48 Curtiss-Wright AT-9

by Tom Cleaver on August 13, 2021 · in Aviation, Reviews · 22 ≡

The Airplane: In 1940, with the Martin B-26 bomber and Lockheed P-38 fighter on order, the US Army Air Corps knew that it was essential to begin preparations for training pilots so that when they “stepped up” to these “hot” types, [...]

'Downtime with the Lads' Flying Officer Adrian (Warby) Warburton DSO DFC

by Christopher Rene Ellul on August 13, 2021 · in Diorama · 23 ≡

Around this time last summer, I wanted to commemorate one of the greatest pilots to ever grace tiny Malta, with his presence: Flying Officer Adrian Warburton. Now Warby as he was affectionately known, wasn't exactly your usual fighter or [...]

Sherman T-31 Demolition Tank

by Derek Austin on August 12, 2021 · in Armor · 12 ≡

Developed in America in 1944 with a view to landing it on the D-day beaches this derivative of the Sherman tank was designed as a blockbuster to deal with beachhead fortifications. The redesigned turret featured a 105 mm howitzer and two [...]

Airfix 1/72 Red Arrows Hawk XX308 East Fortune Airfield.

by Alistair Gauld on August 12, 2021 · in Aviation · 20 ≡

Another one that's been in the pile for quite some time. I finally got the nerve up to do it as I'd finally figured out a way to show the detcord up nicely. Primed with Tamiya Pink Painted with Humbrol Arrow Red, Colourcoats Light Aircraft [...]

Show your teeth! A very unique Gotha Go-242

by Roland Sachsenhofer on August 12, 2021 · in Aviation · 21 ≡

About the Gotha Go-242 If there was a "workhorse" among the German cargo gliders, then the Go-242 deserves this title. Although the design of this glider broke new ground in many ways, the result was such a harmonious and [...]

DH100GB approaching the closing date

by Erik Gjørup on August 12, 2021 · in Aviation · 1 ≡

Just a reminder that the de Havilland 100th Group Build is more or less 1½ month from closing for new entries! (link) time to get started as the sun is setting so pop the lids and get a build going! Builds that are commenced - and can [...]

1/72 Bristol Blenheim IVf.

by John Healy on August 12, 2021 · in Aviation · 26 ≡

This is the new tool Airfix Blenheim. Airfix has given the Blenheim pretty extensive coverage over the last 8 years. They’ve produced bomber and fighter variants of both the Mk. I and Mk. IV in 1/72 for a total of four kits. They [...]

Review: Zvezda 1/72 Hawker Hurricane II.C review

by iModeler Youtube Picks on August 12, 2021 · in Aviation, Reviews

Greenheart…1/48 Messerschmitt Bf109G-5, 9./JG54

by Reinhard Spreitzhofer on August 12, 2021 · in Aviation · 7 ≡

My dad´s next finished model. Eduard kit oob, EZ line for antenna wires, brake lines added with lead wire and plastic rods, painted with Gunze Aqueous RLM74/75/76, fuselage band painted with a selfmixed blue. Build thread [...]