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A6M2N Rufe, 1/72 Revell,Lodela{Frog]

by Robert Royes on September 12, 2019 · in Aviation · 12 ≡

Another obscure kit from the cheap seats. I found this in a hobby shop which sells older kits. Lodela's/Revell 1/72 Nakajima Rufe, the kit date backs to the late seventies and it's supposed to be Frog molds. A very basic kit, more basic [...]

Toon Time Again: Fujimi “Toon” Ships

by George R Blair Jr on September 11, 2019 · in Ships · 6 ≡

I have built a bunch of the "toon" tanks, planes, and ships over the last few years, usually as a way to decompress from some of my more intricate builds. I had previously built four Meng "toon" ships before and really [...]

Kittyhawk Mk.III (Long Fuselage P-40K)

by Peter Ibes on September 11, 2019 · in Aviation · 6 ≡

Another review kit that I build for Scale Aviation Modeller International (SAMI), that should appear in one of the upcoming issues of the magazine. In short: great kit with four very interesting decal options, light years away from the [...]

Review: Aoshima 1/24 MGB review

by iModeler Youtube Picks on September 11, 2019 · in Automotive, Reviews

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 [...]