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1:32 Trumpeter TBF Avenger

by Matt Minnichsoffer on July 18, 2020 · in Aviation · 14 ≡

About a year ago I added a 1:32 TBF Avenger to my stash thinking it would be something I worked on in the long dark days of winter. It’s a huge carrier-based bird and I wanted to build one. Then the virus & quarantine hit and my wife [...]

1:25 John Deere 4440 – Ertl 4430 Conversion

by Matt Minnichsoffer on July 18, 2020 · in Automotive · 5 ≡

A good friend of mine found this kit at a garage sale for me. While my first 4430 build was the re-packaged 1990s version of the kit this one was the original kit from the 1970s. The inside of the box is stamped OCT 25 1973. Which I [...]

B-26 bomber

by Rodney J. Williams on July 18, 2020 · in Aviation · 23 ≡

I built this model in 1985 and I remembered that I hand painted on the sharks mouth. I use a bare metal paint called; "METALIZER." I was brand new @ model building . I knew nothing about "re-scribing" panel lines. I [...]

Under new Management…1/48 Messerschmitt Bf110C-4 Royal Yugoslav Airforce

by Reinhard Spreitzhofer on July 18, 2020 · in Aviation · 8 ≡

My dad wanted to build the good old Fujimi 110 now for a while. It can´t keep up with the newer Eduard and Dragon offerings but still makes a nice model. Decided to do an exotic scheme. Used parts from a True Details resin cockpit, EZ [...]

Review: ICM 1/48 0-2A Skymaster review

by iModeler Youtube Picks on July 18, 2020 · in Aviation, Reviews

1/48 Fine Molds Mitsubishi Ka-14

by Jeremy Millan on July 17, 2020 · in Aviation · 30 ≡

This is my first group build for The Empire of Japan. I’m a big fan of Japanese aircraft so I thought I should join the group. I love the animation “The Wind Rises” and I didn’t know about this plane till I saw the movie. The [...]

Video: Building the USS Johnston DD-557 Fletcher Class Destroyer 1/700 Scale Model Ship

by iModeler Youtube Picks on July 17, 2020 · in Ships

1/72 S-3 Viking

by Mike Grant on July 17, 2020 · in Aviation · 25 ≡

This is the old (1978) Hasegawa S-3 Viking in 1/72, a nice kit that has aged well. Apart from the raised panel lines and over-simplified cockpit, it stands up well against current releases; the fit was amazing, trailing edges were sharp, [...]

I.A.R.-80 - HobbyBoss - 1/48

by Bogdan Ionete on July 16, 2020 · in Aviation · 14 ≡

I.A.R.- 80 nr. 26 Escadrila de Experiențe - Pipera march 1941 Kit Hobbyboss 1:48 Paints from MR.PAINT Dark Green/Dark Earth/Sky/US DarkGhostGrey/Duraluminium Decals RB Productions RB-D48021 Metal tubes Albion Alloys Precision [...]

Salem Representative Tamiya 1/48 scale P-51B Mustang

by Jim Harley on July 16, 2020 · in Aviation · 13 ≡

Salem Representative...Ralph Hofer had a way too short but storied history with the 8th. If you have any interest in Ralph Hofer I highly recommend Troy White's book "Last of the Screwball Aces". On July 2nd 1944, 23 year old [...]