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Airfix 1/48 Hawker Sea Fury FB.II, Fuerza Aerea Revolucionaria

by Reinhard Spreitzhofer on November 6, 2019 · in Aviation · 13 ≡

Some more Latin-American stuff from my father. Airfix kit (export version), Quickboost gunsight (kit has none), Eduard Superfabric RAF seatbelts, Barracuda Studios replacement resin cowl, a scratch part for the missing headrest [...]

NB-52 with X-15, Atlantis

by Robert Royes on November 6, 2019 · in Aviation · 12 ≡

This is Atlantis models reissue of the old Revell 1/174 kit. Not to much detail, there never was, but they did provide two types of stands and improved the decals. You can also choose to use the external fuel tanks for a SAC version, ala [...]

Moonlander finished

by George Johnson on November 5, 2019 · in Sci-fi · 14 ≡

Finished the 1/350 Pegasus Hobbies Moonlander last night. This was a really fun project outside of what I usually build. I used Mission Models paints throughout and added a few LEDs to give it some drama. I also used the excellent [...]

VAC-U-FORM BOX.

by Rodney J. Williams on November 5, 2019 · in Aviation · 7 ≡

In 1984 I wanted to build a 1/32 scale Corsair, but there was no kit and I had no experience in what they called "scratch-building," including "vac-u-forming" parts. In fact, I had no idea what "vac-u-forming" [...]

Highway of death

by Charles King on November 5, 2019 · in Diorama · 29 ≡

I have been trying out different techniques and diorama design styles for some time now. Been working out on the 'Damaged scattered' look, and car damaged look. Haven't been able to decide on a possible diorama look but been working on [...]

Airfix 1:72 Bristol Blenheim Mk.1

by Dennis Meyers on November 5, 2019 · in Aviation · 7 ≡

The famous RAF airliner/bomber/fighter. This is another fine Airfix kit, although with some rather fiddly bits that means that this is not for the inexperienced modeler. The cockpit glazing was 3 seperate clear pieces sandwiched in and [...]

Tamiya 1/48 P-38E Lightning Aleutians 1943

by Paul van Acker on November 5, 2019 · in Aviation · 7 ≡

As most of us know, this kit is outstanding. The fit is so good in parts, you hardly need glue .. Spirit of 76 was flown by 2nd Lt John S Mackey of 54th FS/343rd FG Attu, Aleutian Islands 1943/44. With the harsh conditions, weathering [...]

1/350 Pegasus Models (von Braun) Moonlander

by George Johnson on November 4, 2019 · in Sci-fi · 7 ≡

Here's my almost completed moonlander. This is a really excellent kit manufactured by Pegasus Models. The fit is really good and the molding ares superb. It's a little tricky to build and I ended up tossing out the kit's vertical support [...]

Arma Hobby 1/72 PZL TS-11 bis DF “Iskra”

by Tommy Killander on November 4, 2019 · in Aviation · 15 ≡

This kit was a very pleasant surprise... The first kit from a small manufacturer normally sets off all the warning-alarms for me, but this was the "Expert set" boxing with photoetch, painting mask set and technical stencils [...]

Review: Just arrived on my front porch – AMG 1/48 Hawker Hart – first impressions

by Tom Cleaver on November 4, 2019 · in Reviews · 2 ≡

The postman just delivered my kit of the AMG 1/48 Hawker Hart (which looks like it can be done as every version of this airplane except the Osprey, which had a larger vertical fin and rudder). This kit is beautiful! Fully-detailed [...]