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Airfix 1:48 Spitfire Mk. I (Kit Number A05126)

by George Henderson on April 1, 2021 · in Aviation · 34 ≡

The newest Mk.I kit with the fuel tank cover and landing gear issues. Other than that, a great kit. This is WZ⦿H of 19 Squadron, Duxford, 4th May 1939. Innards were painted with Tamiya XF-71 Cockpit Green. Masking tape harnesses. The [...]

Getting Back in the Saddle Redux

by Gary B on March 31, 2021 · in Uncategorized · 15 ≡

Several of you yesterday mentioned the photos should be larger to get a better look at the model. I hope these turn out better. Thanks so much for the encouragement. Gary

Starfighter F-104 Evaluation Swiss Air Force

by Hans Peter Tschanz on March 31, 2021 · in Aviation · 6 ≡

As one of the first European countries, the Swiss Air Force was able to test various aircraft in the USA, including the Chance Vought F-8U-1 CRUSADER, Grumman F-11F-1F SUPERTIGER, Douglas A-4D-2 SKYHAWK and finally the Lockheed F-104A [...]

My "what if" projects.

by chuck brumm on March 31, 2021 · in Aviation · 8 ≡

Some kits for me just lend themselves to a "what if" project. The two anigrand resin kits, XR-11, XR-12 for example (although I am ready to swear off resin kits, very painful to build). Sometimes an incomplete project for [...]

Review: Clear Prop 1/72 UH-2 Seasprite Review

by iModeler Youtube Picks on March 31, 2021 · in Aviation, Reviews

Lindberg 1/48 F-8J Crusader

by PHILLIP EVANS on March 31, 2021 · in Aviation · 11 ≡

Lindberg 1/48 F-8J Crusader. I purchased this kit for £3.00 a long time back. Finally decided to make it. I had to scratch build the target designator that sits in front of the canopy. Decals used are aftermarket as the ones that came [...]

Piaggio P 166 Scratch Build 1/32 Scale Part 3, wings, Flaps, control surfaces and undercarriage.

by Marc Barris on March 31, 2021 · in Aviation · 10 ≡

Been a while since I have posted some progress on the P 166, so here are some pictures. Please excuse the condition of my work table, it looks like I clean up with a hand grenade. I usually take pictures as I am building so not to to break [...]

Revell 1/72 DGzRS Arkona

by PHILLIP EVANS on March 31, 2021 · in Ships · 3 ≡

My Revell 1/72 DGzRS Arkona SAR vessel. I have done some minor mods as per photos of the actual vessel such as leaving the flag post off the top of the rear metal structure, moving the flag ropes as well as their attachment position on the [...]

Tamiya 1/48 Tiger I (early production)

by Tom Cleaver on March 31, 2021 · in Armor · 16 ≡

Anybody who ever does armor, no matter what level of intensity, is sooner or later going to confront doing a Tiger (the ugliest tank ever created, IMO). This is mine from the summer of 2006: History: Despite the decision to mass produce [...]

1/48 Kinetic EA-6B with black box cockpit

by chuck brumm on March 31, 2021 · in Aviation · 14 ≡

Hey all, Thought I'd get my feet wet and submit my first article! This is the kinetic EA-6B. I used the black box resin cockpit that is designed for the old monogram kit. Yes I know, not a good idea but I had it on hand and it seemed a [...]