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U.S. Mitchell B-25 Bomber, AirLines FROG 1/72

by walt samardak on May 9, 2020 · in Aviation · 14 ≡

I had a lot of fun with this kit. It was a re-do, one of the first models I had ever built in '65. This build is mostly OOB, with a few changes. No weathering was attempted, other than paint shades (airbrush practice) its the first kit [...]

Ltn. Hans Böning Albatros D V

by Carlo Farina on May 9, 2020 · in Diorama · 13 ≡

This is the WnW kit “Von Richtofen”. For the realization I used some aftermarket products. For the engine I used the distribution kit of "Taurus model", the lozenge decals are of "Aviattic" and the turnbukles are [...]

AMT/ERTL 1/144 MiG-25 Foxbat

by Rick Reinbott on May 9, 2020 · in Aviation · 6 ≡

Hi all, I had this kit in the stash for over 20 years before starting it just after Christmas and finishing it in mid-January, which is almost a record for me for ANY kit, ha! Model Master Aircraft Gray was used for the base color with [...]

Review: Revell PT 579 / PT 588 Build Review pt2

by iModeler Youtube Picks on May 9, 2020 · in Reviews, Ships

This is the conclusion of my two part review of the Revell 1/72 PT Boat, PT 579 / PT 588. Kit #5165. Link to 37mm cannon maintenance film: (link) Link to Eyebolt Video: (link) Website page for the build: (link)

Video: Making Eyebolts and Padeyes

by iModeler Youtube Picks on May 8, 2020 · in How-to

This video is a brief description of how to make eyebolts and padeyes for scale models.

On this day, 75 years ago…..

by James B Robinson on May 8, 2020 · in News · 6 ≡

75 years ago, "Victory in Europe" was celebrated. Also known as "VE Day," or just "V-Day," it was the mark of the end of WWII in Europe. Due to COVID-19, this year's Arsenal of Democracy Flyover in the United [...]

Aeropoxy 1/72 Soko J22 - Orao

by Djordje Colovic on May 8, 2020 · in Aviation · 10 ≡

During 1970, the neighbouring nations of Romania and Yugoslavia began discussions on the subject of jointly developing a new ground-attack orientated fighter aircraft. On 20 May 1971, the Romanian and Yugoslavian governments signed an [...]

Mustang Mk.III (Tamiya 1/48)

by Dmitry Stropalov on May 8, 2020 · in Aviation · 30 ≡

For several years I was holding this Tamiya's Mustang on my shelf waiting to be built. And finally, it's done. I found an interesting subject – an RAF unit but with a standard birdcage canopy plus invasion stripes. Tamiya kit is a good [...]

Tamiya 1:48 F2A-2/Model 339D Buffalo

by George Henderson on May 8, 2020 · in Aviation · 18 ≡

F2A - Dutch East Indies Model 339D captured by the Japanese in March '42 and tested at the Tachikawa Army Air Force base in Japan. Another in my growing fleet of "Captured"/Odd ball schemes. Did this back in my brush painting [...]

Bf-109E By ICM

by Joe Borgia on May 8, 2020 · in Aviation · 12 ≡

Hi Builders, I finished this little bird a few weeks ago. I was looking for an E model after watching the classic Battle of Brittan, and ICM's kit looked as if it would fit the mark. It shipped all the way from Ukraine, and the seller [...]