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Schwimmwagan 1/48th

by Walt on May 2, 2020 · in Armor · 6 ≡

Seeing all the fun vehicles in 1/35th we are very fortunate that a company like Tamiya decided to start doing the same in 1/48 for those of us that prefer that scale. This is Tamiya's Schwimmwagan, and it is a fun easy build that with a [...]

TBM-1 C, USS Block Island 1/48 Italeri(ex Accurate)

by Josef Rössner on May 2, 2020 · in Aviation · 20 ≡

The Grumman TBF Avenger (designated TBM for aircraft manufactured by General Motors) is an American torpedo bomber developed initially for the United States Navy and Marine Corps, and eventually used by several air and naval aviation [...]

U-2A, AFV Club

by Marvin Reyes on May 2, 2020 · in Aviation · 40 ≡

AFV Club is well-known for their excellent armor kits, so I was pleased to find that AFV Club now is making some aircraft kits, too. AFV Club has released kits of the early U-2 series, like the kind flown by Francis Powers, during his [...]

Fouga CM.170 Magister

by Joseph Fenech on May 2, 2020 · in Aviation · 17 ≡

Kinetic 1/48, 2 kits in 1 package. Build straight from the box using kit decals too. Opted for the French version. No particular issues except a fiddly nose wheel gear assembly and those photo etched arms for control surfaces which I kept [...]

P-38J Lightning – Twin-Tailed Dragons 1/32

by Colin Gomez on May 1, 2020 · in Aviation · 30 ≡

Here is Trumpeter’s massive, over-engineered, but still impressive P-38J Lightning in 1/32nd scale. Some of you may know that this is not an easy kit. The sheer size of it, coupled with the fact that you need a ton a weight in the [...]

1/48 Airfix Blenheim Mk.I Bomber

by dale travis on May 1, 2020 · in Aviation · 22 ≡

I decided to do the Airfix Blenheim Mk.If kit as the Mk. I bomber. All it required was using the excellent Vector bomb sight and the alternative clear nose part, with the lower port panel buffed clear, supplied in the kit. I had the [...]

1/72 scale T-34/85 "Battle of Berlin" April 1945

by Mee Wan on May 1, 2020 · in Armor · 1 ≡

Greetings all, This is my first build of the T-34/85 WWII Soviet Union tank depicted during the Battle of Berlin in 1945, coincidentally 2nd May 2020 will mark the 75th anniversary when the battle ended. The kit from Revell was really [...]

Sepecat Jaguar GR1 A 1/48 Airfix

by Josef Rössner on May 1, 2020 · in Aviation · 16 ≡

The SEPECAT Jaguar is a Anglo-French jet attack aircraft originally used by the British Royal Air Force and the French Air Force in the close air support and nuclear strike role. It is still in service in upgraded form with the Indian Air [...]

1/72 Scale Academy F4U-1 US Navy VF-17 Corsair “Big Hog” by Don Weixl

by Don Weixl on May 1, 2020 · in Aviation · 15 ≡

Everybody loves the Corsair with its unique gull wing and massive propeller. I am not a Corsair expert, but wanted to do a decent job of modelling the famous “Big Hog” Corsair flown by US Navy ace Tommy Blackburn of the VF-17 Jolly [...]

Otaki 1/48 Messerschmitt Bf109G-6 first airbrush

by John vd Biggelaar on May 1, 2020 · in Aviation · 22 ≡

Hello all, Got to know about this very informative website from a colleague modeler. Impressive results which you all are presenting. After 35 years rediscovered this hobby which I had when I was an air scout. During those early years I [...]