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Parrot Squadron...1/48 Focke-Wulf Fw190D-9, JV44

by Reinhard Spreitzhofer on April 17, 2021 · in Aviation · 7 ≡

Built more than 6 years ago, Tamiya kit, Eduard decals, underside painted, MDC open wheel well conversion, Dragon wheels (Tamiya ones are too small in diameter) Jerry Crandall books for reference Model shows one of the well known and [...]

Lockheed P-38L-1-LO Lightning 96th FS – 82th FG – Italy – European Theater – 1945

by Wes Pennest on April 17, 2021 · in Aviation · 15 ≡

P-38L-1-LO, s/n 44-23852, 'Beautiful B***h (let's see if the profanity filter snags this one)', coded 'B7', flown by Lt. John J. Kane of 96th FS / 82nd FG, Vincenzo, Italy, March 1945. Decals from Kagero's P-38 Lightning at War Part [...]

Bell 47 G-3B-1 Sioux 6672, A1-720, 161 "Possum" Reconaissance Flight, Nui Dat, South Vietnam 1969.

by Allan J Withers on April 17, 2021 · in Aviation · 22 ≡

1/72 Italeri, built 2019 - 2020, with a few modifications, finished in mainly MM enamels with Pledge over Hawkeye and Extra decals.

Tamiya 1:48 KAWANISHI N1K1-Ja SHIDEN TYPE 11 (George)

by George Henderson on April 16, 2021 · in Aviation · 33 ≡

N1K1 from the 402nd Fighter Squadron, 341st Fighter Group. This is a very nice kit with great fit and low parts count. When I opened the kit I set myself a challenge; finish a kit in under a month. If you discount the 10 minutes it took me [...]

Video: 1/700 HMS Harvester H Class Destroyer | Full Build | IBG Models

by iModeler Youtube Picks on April 16, 2021 · in Aviation

Revell Deutz D30 with scratch-built mower

by Robert Knaack on April 16, 2021 · in Automotive · 13 ≡

The latest edition to my 1/25 tractor collection is the Deutz D30 from Revell. This is the second entry in their "press-fit" tractor series (the Porsche was the first), and is a nice kit. Hopefully there will be more of these [...]

1/32 Pacific Coast Models Spitfire Mk.XIVe

by Tolga ULGUR on April 16, 2021 · in Aviation · 13 ≡

This is PCM 1/32 Spitfire Mk.XIVe with the markings of “MV268 JEJ” of Grp. Capt. Johnnie Johnson No 127 Wing in Soltau Germany May 1945. Base kit is PCM s Mk.XIVc kit. I have used Grey Matter resin part for teardrop conversion. Other [...]

Tamiya 1/35th scale JS-2

by Jim Altergott on April 16, 2021 · in Armor · 12 ≡

Greetings & salutations my fellow modelers! This is a kit I recently completed. The photography needs improvement. Tamiya starts you with a great basic kit, an excellent launch pad for adding or creating your own extra details, [...]

Check your Six...1/48 Messerschmitt Me262A-1a, KG(J)6

by Reinhard Spreitzhofer on April 16, 2021 · in Aviation · 8 ≡

Built in 2018, Hobby Boss kit with EagleCals, Gunze and Tamiya acrylics used, EZ Line for all the wires. This aircraft was found by allied troops in May 1945. It was used by Wilhelm Niederkrüger for two recorded training flights. Not [...]

1/35 M4A2 Marine Sherman by Academy

by Ko Lok Kan, Arthur on April 16, 2021 · in Armor · 12 ≡

Thought I might share my older work from last year, this is the M4A2 Sherman from Academy, in 1/35 scale. I understand that how 'weathered' for a working tank could be controversial. Despite that, I just wanted to make mine look special. [...]