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A "pro tip" for us all.

by Tom Cleaver on June 25, 2020 · in Uncategorized · 10 ≡

Well, I am certain that everyone who has, at one time or another, thought to themselves, "Tom, you're so negative," will be happy to know that I am indeed. Negative. Got "the call." Shelter in place. Wear a mask. [...]

1/72 Italeri Chinook HC.1

by Gordon Zammit on June 25, 2020 · in Aviation · 6 ≡

RAF Chinook used during the Falkland War built from the Italeri CH-47(HC.1) kit no 064. Built straight from the box, but modified some details according to the photos I found on the net of this Chinook. Still there might be some mistakes [...]

Sister Squadrons

by David Hansen on June 25, 2020 · in Aviation · 14 ≡

This project began shortly after i took GYPSY 203, a VF-32 Tomcat built for John Lawler, to the IPMS Nationals in Phoenix. Having enjoyed building the Tamiya Tomcat, i wanted to build one for myself. I was inspired by an issue of SCALE [...]

1/72 Matchbox Provost (Pk-30)

by Gordon Zammit on June 25, 2020 · in Aviation · 7 ≡

I built this from the original Matchbox kit (2 colour) that was issued in the mid 1970's. I don't know if it was ever issued under Revell (it seems not). The decals had the usual residue of the Matchbox decals of the era when applying [...]

Airfix 1/72 MIG-15

by Dennis Meyers on June 25, 2020 · in Aviation · 7 ≡

My fourth monthly ‘staying-at-home, no-frills, stash-reduction, build and paint’ project--June edition. A nice little kit that was one of Airfix's new generation. Apparently it received mixed reviews because the fuselage is a little [...]

Spitfire MK VIII 1/48 scale

by Terry Schuler on June 25, 2020 · in Aviation · 16 ≡

For years modelers dreamed of a well engineered 1/48 Spitfire model that was accurate and well detailed. Finally, Eduard answered those calls with a very nice kit, and have continued to entertain us with various versions of this iconic [...]

Stearman PT-17

by Scott Nelson on June 25, 2020 · in Aviation · 18 ≡

Here’s my Revell Stearman PT-17. This was the first time I tried rigging with micro tubing and ring anchors. It was a tedious process but, it sure looks good when done. Better than cleaning up and painting tank bogie wheels! ? I think I [...]

Hobbyboss F-80 C Shooting Star “Saggin Dragon”

by Morne Meyer on June 24, 2020 · in Uncategorized · 32 ≡

Although serving in small numbers towards the end of World War II, Lockheed’s pugnacious fighter made a name for itself as a fighter and strike bomber during the Korean War. To commemorate the start of the Korean War 70 years ago and to [...]

What-If Build: Ryan F2R-1 Dark Shark – Czech Model 1/48

by Andrew H on June 24, 2020 · in Aviation · 20 ≡

Good day all... I'd like to share one hot off the bench, as I'm happy to be done with this unique a/c. This build is OBB of a multimedia kit by Czech Model. There are reviews for it online, and generally speaking, they represent my [...]