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1/48 Airfix Spitfire FR XIV “Race 80”

by Tom Cleaver on August 23, 2019 · in Aviation · 13 ≡

Supermarine Spitfire FR XIVe TZ138 was delivered at Aldermaston on February 23, 1945 and sent to Rolls Royce at Hucknall for modification for cold weather testing. Prepared in June 1945 by No. 47 Maintenance Unit at Sealand, it was shipped [...]

Unusual Battle of Britain Hurricane in 1/48, Airfix kit

by Justin Bronk on August 22, 2019 · in Aviation · 14 ≡

Nearing the end of my Battle of Britain fighters collection in 1/48, I picked up Airfix's new tool Hurricane but could only get hold of the Tropical version. The kit allows you to build a Mk.1 but needed custom decals so bought an [...]

Review: RFM 1/35 M4A3E8 Sherman Review

by iModeler Youtube Picks on August 22, 2019 · in Armor, Reviews

Spitfire FR.Mk.XIVe, 451 Squadron, RAAF.

by Tony Prince on August 22, 2019 · in Aviation · 19 ≡

Obviously a popular subject, judging by earlier postings. I had earmarked the two Xtradecals offerings some time before the kit's release, hoping that a pleasant surprise was not too far away. Maybe it is not too much to hope that Airfix [...]

Roden 1/48 Gladiator I

by Tom Cleaver on August 22, 2019 · in Aviation · 20 ≡

By the early 1930s, it was apparent to any aircraft designer that the day of the biplane was over: the inherent drag of the layout could not be overcome by any increase in performance, and the layout prevented the airplane from carrying a [...]

Video: FULL VIDEO BUILD P-51D-5 MUSTANG 1/48 EDUARD

by iModeler Youtube Picks on August 21, 2019 · in Aviation

1/48th scale EDUARD P-51D-5 Mustang This kit is straightforward and pleasure to build. Highly Recommended. Full video preview with October P-51D version here: (link) For more details about Eduard range and new kits please visit: (link) [...]

Review: T-Model 1/35 80Ton Flatcar Review

by iModeler Youtube Picks on August 21, 2019 · in Armor, Reviews

The Mantis – The AG(anti-gravity) bike

by Charles King on August 20, 2019 · in Sci-fi · 21 ≡

Yes. It's another hover bike. I told you, I was into the anti-gravity mood. 😉 Original kit bashing, using parts from the same kit and minor other parts to create this beast. The engines are electrical shells and many small bits and [...]

Review: Revell 1/72 Shackleton MR.3 Review

by iModeler Youtube Picks on August 20, 2019 · in Aviation, Reviews

Lovely, not "ugly", bird

by Shun on August 20, 2019 · in Aviation · 41 ≡

Hello, guys! I have rarely built post-war aircrafts, civil or military. This is the first post-war Royal Navy bird for me. I never believe the reputation that Fairey Gannet is one of the ugliest planes of the world. Although maybe not [...]