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BF109F Eduard 1/48 – enamel washes.

by Jimmy Zed on September 11, 2019 · in Aviation · 20 ≡

Ok, so this my first step into a proper full wash subject and what better subject than Eduards Royal Class 109F dual kit, i mean if i'm going to muck it up, i might as well ruin the best. I've wanted to do a 109 for a while now and [...]

Tamiya Fiat 500 1/24

by Aldo Missio on September 10, 2019 · in Automotive · 12 ≡

The Fiat "Cinquecento" (Italian for five hundred) is the iconic people's car of Italy during the 50's, 60's and 70's. It is to Italy what the Beetle is to Germany and the Mini to England. Like those classics, you still see them [...]

1966 VW Bug 1300

by Ken Koll on September 10, 2019 · in Automotive · 19 ≡

Hi everyone. First time poster here. My modeling buddy Eric has been after me to show some of my builds. So, here goes. My latest build is Tamiya’s 1966 VW Bug 1300. There is so much good to say about this kit. The design detail is [...]

The Israeli knife, Avia S-199 “Sakeen”

by Bhandez Models on September 9, 2019 · in Aviation · 8 ≡

Welcome everyone! My most recent job was this 1:32 scale Revell Me-109G-6 model and I purchased the conversion kit of the Czech AML (no.32006). The model was sprayed with Gunze paints and the colors were mixed by myself. History: The S-199 [...]

Mirage F1 AZ 1/32 Scale, Scratch Build. Part 9

by Marc Barris on September 9, 2019 · in Aviation · 15 ≡

Well, its time for another update, I spent 2 weekends getting the undercarriage built, doesn't sound difficult, but this has been the most challenging part of the build, the undercarriage on the F1 has always been the focal point of the [...]

FW 190 D restauration project at Gatow, Berlin

by Ulf Lundberg on September 9, 2019 · in Photo Collections · 9 ≡

Being a member of IPMS-Deutschland entails certain privileges. One of them is being taken on a tour through the restoration workshop at the Luftwaffenmuseum in Gatow, just outside Berlin. This takes place during IPMS-Deutschlands annual [...]

Me 163 Walkaround

by Ulf Lundberg on September 9, 2019 · in Photo Collections · 6 ≡

The Me 163 has been a part of the exhibition at Gatow Luftwaffenmuseum for years, but it used to be exhibited in a separate room. Now, it’s hanging from the ceiling which creates a much more dramatic effect. Enjoy the pictures.

Heinkel 111 Walkaround

by Ulf Lundberg on September 9, 2019 · in Photo Collections · 5 ≡

The exhibition at the Luftwaffenmuseum in Gatow outside Berlin has been rebuilt and some new aircraft are being exhibited. The He 111 caught my eye, so I thought I'd share some pictures of them here. Four years ago, this aircraft was still [...]

FW 190 A8 Walkaround

by Ulf Lundberg on September 9, 2019 · in Photo Collections · 6 ≡

Four years ago, I wrote an article about how a FW 190 A8 was being restored at the Luftwaffenmuseum in Gatow outside Berlin, Germany (link) A year ago the restoration was finished and the aircraft is now exhibited in the rebuilt [...]

MiG GB - MiG-21MF 'Fishbed-J', a special kind of Czech

by Sebastijan Videc on September 9, 2019 · in Aviation · 12 ≡

There's not much point discussing Eduard's 1:72 line of MiG-21s - excellent kits, decently priced and with overwhelming details. The only thing I did to improve the looks, was to sand the intake ring from the inside, which gives a much [...]