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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 [...]

Schwimmwagen (Italeri 1/35)

by Paulo Castro on May 1, 2020 · in Armor · 3 ≡

Hi all This is my AFV kit in a long time I used the old but still decent kit from Italeri in 1/35. Built straight from the box. Painted using Tamiya paints (mostly) and Gunze. Kit decals for a Wermacht army division in Russia. Weathering [...]

P40B. Flying Tigers. R.T Smith. Airfix 1/48

by Emmanuel on May 1, 2020 · in Aviation · 9 ≡

Hello again As we are still confined here in France, I have been particularly encouraged to work on my models... Here is a P40B from Airfix, not the best model I built. Quite over-engineered to my mind, but It did the job... Enjoy and [...]

Me 109 F4. Von Boremski Pattern. 9/JG3. Eduard 1/48

by Emmanuel on May 1, 2020 · in Aviation · 16 ≡

Hello Mates I would like to share my last addition to my squadron. Although not vey original, I tried to make it sexy with this pattern,. As usual, Questions, criticism, and feedbacks are welcome Hppy moving day Emmanuel

Review: Heller 1/72 Canadair CL-215 review

by iModeler Youtube Picks on May 1, 2020 · in Aviation, Reviews

Trumpeter 1/48 ERA-3B Skywarrior from VAQ-33

by David Kopielski on May 1, 2020 · in Aviation · 5 ≡

This was an interesting kit to build. Some of the things to watch for if you build this are some of the antennas are not included I the kit. The main landing gear can be challenging as noted before. The side APUs will need to be modified. [...]