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First reveal: Arco dei Fileni, Libya, 1941 in 1:35, Scratchbuild

by Michel Verschuere on August 28, 2019 · in Diorama · 24 ≡

Some of you may have dropped by this WIP on the Arco dei Fileni (Arch of the Philaeni) entry in the diorama and armor section: (link) Since the main construction phase is now finished, I wanted to bring a first reveal to you. Today, I had [...]

Victory!

by Rob Anderson on August 28, 2019 · in Uncategorized · 17 ≡

Well here she is, Victory 201 COs bird, VF-84, USS Theodore Roosevelt 1989 Maiden Voyage cruise. This is a wonderful kit, but I would say it is not one of Tamiya's shake-n-bake kits. Like their 1/32 P-51, you really need to pay attention [...]

Sculpting and Scratchbuiling Figures and Weapons for the Revell 1/48 Huey Hog

by gene on August 28, 2019 · in Aviation · 14 ≡

Sculpting and Scratchbuiling Figures and Weapons for the Revell 1/48 Huey Hog Sculpted chief and door gunner figures and scratchbuilt their M60s + ammo belts + boxes + bungie chords. I couldn't help have Gen. (then Col.) Robin Olds in mind [...]

Video: F-14D Tomcat 1/72 GWH Scale Model Aircraft

by iModeler Youtube Picks on August 28, 2019 · in How-to

1/72 Hobby Boss Ka-50 Black Shark

by Dan Lee on August 28, 2019 · in Aviation · 8 ≡

INTRODUCTION The Kamov Ka-50 Black Shark or known by its NATO moniker “Hokum” is a single seat attack helicopter whose development started in 1984 and was shown to the West in 1989, but thanks to the collapse of the Soviet Union and [...]

Mig -21 FM Indian Tiger Eduard 1/48

by Tzigkounakis Tasos on August 27, 2019 · in Aviation · 17 ≡

It's an Eduard Mig 21 PF converted to Mig21 FM with the fin of the old Esci Mig 21 MF.It was a bit deficult but I think the result is ok.The gun is from the Academy's Mig 21.Thank you,Ihope yoy like it.

Want! Want! Want! (updated info)

by Tom Cleaver on August 27, 2019 · in News · 8 ≡

ICM has released computer shots of the new B-26B-50 (Korean War) version of their upcoming B-26 Invader. Finally! It looks right, and it's the 8-gun nose version. I will definitely be getting one of these! Coming this fall! UPDATED INFO: [...]

Mirage F1 AZ 1/32 Scale, Scratch Build. Part 8

by Marc Barris on August 27, 2019 · in Aviation · 23 ≡

Another update for all you die hard modelers out there, Man, this is really turning into a labour of love, and hate. I managed to finish the intakes, this was not as bad as I thought it would be, and I managed to get the fit ok, did a [...]

Full Battle of Britain fighter stable finished!

by Justin Bronk on August 27, 2019 · in Aviation · 17 ≡

Seven months back I build Tamiya's new release Spitfire Mk.1 and decided to do one of each of the fighters used in the Battle of Britain in 1/48 scale. With the Bf 109E-3 I posted about yesterday, the collection is finished! Little video [...]

Josef Priller’s Bf 109E-3 in 1/48

by Justin Bronk on August 26, 2019 · in Aviation · 16 ≡

My attempt at the very unusual field resprayed scheme worn by JG.51's Josef Priller's Messerschmitt Bf 109E-3 during the Battle of Britain. This one is a nightmare to do freehand but is very satisfying in the end. Build video here: (link)