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1/48th HobbyBoss FM-2

by Jim Sullivan on January 26, 2021 · in Aviation · 18 ≡

Just finished up with the 1/48th HobbyBoss FM-2 Wildcat. I had problems with the landing gear construction but likely self-inflicted. The FM-2 is finished in the markings of VC-80 while serving aboard USS Manila Bay (CVE-61) in late 1944. [...]

Suomi Shark...1/48 Messerschmitt Bf109G-6, Finnish Ilmavoimat

by Reinhard Spreitzhofer on January 26, 2021 · in Aviation · 10 ≡

All good things come in three, so here´s a third and last 109 for today 😉 Built in 2015. Hasegawa kit, Aeromaster decals (Augsburg Eagles III) MT-422 was delivered in April 1944 to 1/HLeLv 34, in June 1947 it was transferred to HLeLv [...]

Video: Revell 1/24 Jaguar E-Type Review

by iModeler Youtube Picks on January 26, 2021 · in Armor

Italian Stallion...1/48 Messerschmitt Bf109G-14/AS, Aeronautica Nazionale Repubblicana

by Reinhard Spreitzhofer on January 26, 2021 · in Aviation · 10 ≡

Built in 2015. Hasegawa kit with Stormo decals, painted with Gunze and Tamiya acrylics. Eduard seatbelts, EZ Line for antenna wires, brake lines added. Aircraft serving with 1 Gruppo caccia 1 Sqn

Early Schmitt...1/48 Messerschmitt Bf109D Royal Hungarian Airforce

by Reinhard Spreitzhofer on January 26, 2021 · in Aviation · 10 ≡

Built in 2017. Classic Airframes kit, painted with Tamiya XF-82 RAF Ocean Gray, Tamiya XF-5 Green and Gunze H406 Chocolate Brown Brake lines added with plastic rods and lead wire, EZ Line for aerials In 1942 the Germans delivered three old [...]

Video: Centurion IDF Shot Kal Gimel Type II – 1/35 AFV Club- Tank Model

by iModeler Youtube Picks on January 26, 2021 · in Armor

Zvezda Yak-3s

by Wes Pennest on January 26, 2021 · in Aviation · 14 ≡

Pain-free. Go slow, enjoy the build and mind the gunsight glass so the carpet monster doesn't eat it. The blue decal for the spinner is poorly sized and if you use it, the decal won't conform no matter what decal setting solution you use. [...]

Just arrived on my porch

by Tom Cleaver on January 26, 2021 · in News · 9 ≡

From H-K. First review kit. 1/48 Kit decals for "Memphis Bell" also "Old Faithful" of the 303rd BG. Accurate clear noses for 2-gun and single-gun set-up with supporting interior structure.

M163 vads

by Jiří Kohoutek on January 25, 2021 · in Armor · 5 ≡

Hi, my first AFV in this forum.

A pair of Fairey Fireflies, AZ model 1/48

by George Chatzidakis on January 25, 2021 · in Aviation · 18 ≡

So, here's my take on a favourite airplane of mine. I decided early on to divert from the classic paint schemes and go for the more colorful, obscure schemes. So here we have an Ethiopian plane with an interesting camouflage, and an Indian [...]