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The H-K B-17G test shot has arrived!

by Tom Cleaver on October 2, 2019 · in News · 7 ≡

A nice simple cardboard box full of plastic parts just arrived. I even have to get the instructions via e-mail and it's a good thing I took advantage of the Sprue Brothers decal sale and got the Kits World B-17G stencil decals and [...]

Diamond shape Focke-Wulf 190 A-4

by Pedro L. Rocha on October 2, 2019 · in Aviation · 29 ≡

My last build is this weekend box of Eduard Fw190 A-4. Not that I (we) don’t have a fair share of this plane lately but I just couldn’t resist this unique camouflage pattern. In fact there were some 109 E that sported this kind of [...]

ZSU-57-2 from Trumpeter

by Juan Ravizzoli on October 2, 2019 · in Armor · 6 ≡

This ZSU-57-2 is from Trumpeter, 1/35. A very well detailed kit, with a very good lace parts, which almost did not have to add any detail. The assembly can be divided into two parts: chassis, wheels and turret (assembled quickly and with [...]

9-0-9 has crashed

by Tom Cleaver on October 2, 2019 · in News · 34 ≡

Sad news. Flew with her 10 years ago. (link) What's a real "joy killer" is the thought it was some 70-year old $5 part that failed, as a warbird restorer friend told me a few years ago was going to be the cause of the end of [...]

1/700 H.M.S. Prince of Wales

by Alex Kuo on October 2, 2019 · in Ships · 22 ≡

This build took 4 month, spending about 5 hours a week. It became quite a terrifying experience towards the end, because I know if I were to make a mistake or an accident, it would deny months of effort, I’m just glad I made it to the [...]

Hasegawa 1/48 Aichi B7A2 Torpedo/ Dive Bomber Ryusei Kai (Grace)

by bob mack on October 2, 2019 · in Aviation · 26 ≡

the Aichi B7A2 Bomber Ryusei Kai {shooting star} allied code name Grace was the new super torpedo and dive bomber plane for the Japanese Navy of great strength and speed in 1944 as a replacement for the B6 Tenzan Jill torpedo plane and the [...]

Mirage F1 AZ 1/32 Scale, Scratch Build. Part 11

by Marc Barris on October 2, 2019 · in Aviation · 14 ≡

Here we go again, some more progress reports for you interested guys out there, Started with the spoilers and added the flaps to the F1 one of the spoilers will be open to show some detail, did a lot more scribing and riveting and will be [...]

Review: Airfix 1/72 Buccaneer S2C Review

by iModeler Youtube Picks on October 2, 2019 · in Aviation, Reviews

Review: Academy 1/72 F-35A Review

by iModeler Youtube Picks on October 2, 2019 · in Aviation, Reviews

Revell Type VIIc 41 U-boat

by Matthew Fletcher on October 2, 2019 · in Ships · 8 ≡

It has been quite a while since I have posted anything. Here is my latest completed build! It was a very fun kit to build. I did consider purchasing some aftermarket details for it yet I couldn't source any in my country. Any feedback or [...]