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How to make a convincing looking fabric covered interior using tissue paper

by Louis Gardner on January 17, 2021 · in How-to · 28 ≡

Most of you know that I have a soft spot in my heart for any aircraft that has two wings, and is mostly covered with fabric. Last night I had a good idea (at least I thought it was), and I wanted to share this with you all. A while ago [...]

HMS Titanic with “Jack&Rose) on the bow

by Carlo Farina on January 16, 2021 · in Ships · 7 ≡

Dear friends, this is a ship’s period. I present to you this HMS Titanic in 1/700 scale. Kit by Academy, photoetch by Tom’s modelwork and figures by 3D parts and Eduard. Two figure are on the edge of bow; Jack holds Rose at her [...]

Tamiya's Lockheed P38 Lightning – another one

by John vd Biggelaar on January 16, 2021 · in Aviation · 33 ≡

Hello all, Presenting my first build of 2021. The well known Tamiya P38 Lightning. It has been presented here multiple times and a lot has been said about it, mainly positive. I can only say that all is true, the kit has a perfect fit and [...]

Hunting Percival Jet Provost T 2, A99-001, 1 BFTS, RAAF, Point Cook, Vic, 1959.

by Allan J Withers on January 15, 2021 · in Aviation · 24 ≡

1/72 Airfix, started 2017 with a few modifications to the T 3 kit.

Bab Company: Misfortune Comes in Threes.

by Kyle Koppos on January 15, 2021 · in Aviation · 19 ≡

Some of you may see the model companies release multiple boxings of seemingly the same thing. You may wonder, "who buys all of these things?" I do. I'm that person. Welcome to another Whipple Special, in this case maybe a [...]

Spitfire Mk I – Tamiya 1/72

by Aldo Missio on January 15, 2021 · in Aviation · 19 ≡

My First Tamiya kit. Figured my skill level was progressing enough to do it justice. Level of detail for 1/72 blows me away. Really challenges the extremes of my psychomotor skills painting all the tiny cockpit items. Tried to paint [...]

McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II

by Manuel Magrinho on January 15, 2021 · in Aviation · 28 ≡

McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II Hi all! This is my F-4J from Zoukei Mura in 1:48. It's completely OOB with just some seat belts from Eduard as the kit has none. The kit is amazing, and turn into a nice model with a little effort, I [...]

Trumpeter, Mig-15 UTI, 1/48

by Allon kira on January 15, 2021 · in Aviation · 12 ≡

Hi guys, Trumpeter, Mig-15 UTI two-seater in 1/48. It was supposed to be an easy and quick project. but as soon as I took the package out of the mail (Israeli post), I realized it would not be easy. The package looked like it had been shot [...]

It’s official…

by Tom Cleaver on January 14, 2021 · in News · 22 ≡

RIP Squadron Mailorder. They officially closed the doors yesterday. It was apparent over the weekend. They had a 70% off sale started last Friday, and by Sunday night, the website came up "under construction." Some locals had [...]