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F9F-8P Photo Recon Cougar

by Scott Snow on May 28, 2025 · in Aviation · 9 ≡

Grumman's "cats" are all beautiful aircraft, but the lines of the fighter version of the F9F Cougar are particularly stunning. So why did I choose muck up its lines by building the photo-recon version? Well, there was just [...]

The 1/72 Monogram HU-16D Albatross

by Drew Tarter on May 28, 2025 · in Aviation · 34 ≡

My latest build is an extensive reworking of the old 1/72 Monogram HU-16 Albatross. First issued in 1957, this kit is a true classic, and represents the later HU-16D version, with the taller vertical fin and extended wings. I remember [...]

Zlin Z-43S – ambulance prototype ; Kovozávody Prostějov ; 1/72

by Konrad Sołtysiak on May 27, 2025 · in Aviation · 12 ≡

The Zlin Z-43 is a four-seat, single-engine trainer-trainer aircraft, developed as a development of the two-seat Zlin Z-42. The aircraft was equipped with a more powerful engine, a larger cabin and wings with a longer span, which allowed [...]

Spitfire MK.I, Phoney War/Early War Group

by gary sausmikat on May 27, 2025 · in Aviation · 38 ≡

Hi All, My second build within the Phoney War/Early War Group. I’ve had this Tamiya Spitfire kit in my stash for a while and this was the perfect opportunity to build simultaneously with my Hawker Hurricane tribute build. (link) This [...]

Mitsubishi A5M4 Claude Comparison Build – Nichimo, Fujimi, and Clear Prop Kits

by Jeff Groves on May 27, 2025 · in Aviation · 8 ≡

Here is a small batch of Claudes hot off the bench, Fujimi, Clear Prop, and Nichimo from left to right. The Mitsubishi A5M4 Claude is an attractive aircraft and it carried a variety of colorful and interesting paint schemes. I was happy [...]

Airfix Vickers Wellington Mk. 1a 1/72

by Felix on May 27, 2025 · in Aviation · 22 ≡

I finally got around to finish this kit. It is my first contribution to the Phoney War Group Build. At this point i would really like to thank everyone who is participating, i am really glad the topic inspires fellow modellers. Personally [...]

USS Laffey (DD-459) - 1/700

by Michael Smith on May 27, 2025 · in Ships · 5 ≡

My Memorial Day build this year was one of the U.S. Navy's most gallant ships, the destroyer Laffey (DD-459). Laffey was the seventh unit of the Benson class, and was commissioned March 31, 1942. She joined the U.S. carriers supporting [...]

1970 Chevy Truck Conversion

by Robert Knaack on May 26, 2025 · in Automotive · 16 ≡

I took another trip down memory lane recently to build the pickup truck we had back on the farm. My dad bought his truck new in 1970, and it stayed in my family up until just last year - 54 years! Apparently, the model kits for the 1970 [...]

Grober Hund (Kaiyodo 1/35)

by Paulo Castro on May 26, 2025 · in Sci-fi · 8 ≡

These mecha robots are fun to build, paint and weather. I probably be doing more of them

Alfa Romeo Giulia GTAm, Gunze Sanyo, 1:24

by George Williams on May 26, 2025 · in Automotive · 20 ≡

It’s easy to forget that before there was Ferrari there was Alfa Romeo, which has one of the greatest motor sport competition histories. This the ancient Gunze Sangyo 1/24 kit. It’s quite a basic kit, with a rubber/vinyl interior, [...]