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1/72 Heller Alpha Jet Kit No_257

by George Schembri on June 3, 2020 · in Aviation · 13 ≡

I have been away from scale modeling since 1990's - I can't remember the last kit I actually built. Getting close to retirement, I figured I better make sure I still have the patience to get back into it. This wasn't my first kit getting [...]

Some odd old parts wanted...

by Jaime Carreon on June 2, 2020 · in Uncategorized · 1 ≡

Not sure if this is the place to post this, but I didn't see the marketplace in the groups section. I'm looking for some old parts; need canopies for a 1/42 Strombecker / Aurora TT-1 Pinto, and for the 1/48 Hawk / Testors F2H Banshee. [...]

1/32 Scale MB 326 Scratch Build Part 7

by Marc Barris on June 2, 2020 · in Aviation · 22 ≡

Well its that time again, a little progress for all you interested parties that are following the build, As you will see most of the air frame is built and its time for a little paint work, this is always the fun part for me, it makes the [...]

MiG-21F-13 “Fishbed-C” – 32nd Fighter Guard Regiment, VVS, Kublinka AB, USSR, 1962

by Stéphane Bredel on June 2, 2020 · in Aviation · 15 ≡

Bonjour chers iModelers, Please find my rendition of the MiG-21F-13 from Trumpeter at 1/48 scale. The F-13 is my favorite version of the MiG-21, very sharp. Finish metal has been realized with Vallejo Metal Color paints with an undercoat [...]

Magnets!

by Ross Paton on June 2, 2020 · in Uncategorized · 11 ≡

This little trick I've tried before but it suits this HK Mdels 1/48 B17 perfectly. Basically, we all get fed up with not being able to see the interior detail when we're finished. Couple of magnets stuck as shown and the top comes off and [...]

Video: TAMIYA Vietnam War Full Video Build M551 SHERIDAN U.S.Airborne tank

by iModeler Youtube Picks on June 2, 2020 · in Aviation

TAMIYA 1/35 M551 SHERIDAN VIETNAM WAR U.S.Airborne tank Kit No.3654 very relaxing build, superb fit and engineering so, highly recommended! Video preview video with more details out of the box, decals etc. (link) For more details about [...]

1/20 scale Tamiya Snap Loc 1993 T93-00 Lola Ford IndyCar by Don Weixl

by Don Weixl on June 1, 2020 · in Automotive · 14 ≡

I picked up this 1/20th scale kit at an estate sale partially built for $10 Canadian. The original price tag on the box was $35.00. Some minor sub assembly painting was done. The instructions say the kit was released in 1993. I didn’t [...]

1/72 IBG A9 Cruiser Mk 1

by John Niebel on June 1, 2020 · in Armor · 9 ≡

Hi Guys, This is my first posting of a built model here, hope you like it. Its the brand new 1/72nd scale A9 Cruiser MkI from IBG, sold under their World at War brand. I have to say that for £9.99 here in the UK this is tremendous value [...]

‘Jolly Rogers’ Grumman F-14A; Hasegawa 1/72

by Manuel Magrinho on June 1, 2020 · in Aviation · 20 ≡

History The F-14 first flew on 21 December 1970 and made its first deployment in 1974 with the U.S. Navy aboard USS Enterprise (CVN-65), replacing the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II. The F-14 served as the U.S. Navy's primary maritime [...]

Auntie’s trip to the Aegean

by Paul Higgins on June 1, 2020 · in Aviation · 28 ≡

My second offering in as many days... this is the venerable Revell 1/48 scale Ju 52 kit, with accessory resin floats/white metal struts, resin engine nacelle cover, and fuel tank, accessories and some scratch-building thrown in for good [...]