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Mini Hobby Models 1/48 Mil Mi-24P Hind

by Rafi Ben-Shahar on April 6, 2024 · in Aviation · 18 ≡

A re-box of Monogram-Revell mold. This basic kit is an old-time building experience with plenty of seams to seal. The cockpit is in dire need of replacement if one decides to have the access doors and panels open. The big canopy is not [...]

Siam Spit...1/48 Supermarine Spitfre FR.XIVe, Royal Thai Airforce

by Reinhard Spreitzhofer on April 6, 2024 · in Aviation · 5 ≡

Suggesting my dad most of the time more rarely seen or exotic schemes. So here´s his latest effort. Academy Special Edition kit version, decals form the kit and Siam Scale, added Eduard seatbelts, rocket mounts and bomb racks. Painted [...]

Kiwi Avenger

by Michael Turner on April 5, 2024 · in Aviation · 25 ≡

The RNZAF took delivery of their first six TBF-1 Avengers in September 1943 and these were regulated to a training role. The next 19 Avengers, delivered in October and December, were TBF-1Cs that were considered more suitable for [...]

Hasegawa 1/48 F-18D Hornet

by Rafi Ben-Shahar on April 5, 2024 · in Aviation · 26 ≡

Hasegawa's Hornet is a challenging model. The mold is well detailed with a fine recessed panel surface, but has a few fit issues. Nonetheless, it is an impressive model like this great aircraft.

1/48 RNLAF T-33A (GWH4819)

by Alfred van Paaschen on April 1, 2024 · in Aviation · 18 ≡

Hi all, Here’s my rendition of a T-33A of the Royal Netherlands Airforce (RNLAF). First a bit of history of the T-bird in Dutch service … The T-33s became operational as from in 1953 with RNLAF mainly for flight training. The aircraft [...]

1/48 SAAF Impala MK II

by Celliers on April 1, 2024 · in Aviation · 14 ≡

Here's my build of the ESCI 1/48 Aermacchi MB-326K Impala in early SAAF colors. Really nice kit with fine recessed panel lines and a good fit. The only after market added is the Neomega resin cockpit and Wolfpack MB MK6 ejection seat as [...]

Review: 1/48 Liberator B-24J Hobby Boss Review

by iModeler Youtube Picks on March 31, 2024 · in Reviews

Messerschmitt 108B Taifun Swiss Air Force

by Hans Peter Tschanz on March 31, 2024 · in Aviation · 9 ≡

In 1938, the Swiss Air Force was looking for a new Fighter aircraft. The tests of the Messerschmitt aircraft showed consistently positive results, after which immediate procurement took place. In order to be able to immediately retrain the [...]

Grumman Goose Airliner

by John W Summerford on March 31, 2024 · in Aviation · 19 ≡

In 1936, a group of wealthy residents of Long Island, including E. Roland Harriman, approached Grumman and commissioned an aircraft that they could use to fly to New York City. In response, produced the Model G-21. It was a high-wing [...]

1/48 TA-4PTM conversion

by Dan DeSilva on March 30, 2024 · in Aviation · 9 ≡

This is a Classic Airframes TA-4J, modified into a TA-4PTM, by the fitting of a Hasegawa A-4C nose cone. Also, they carried a windscreen wiper, so I added a spare one I had from a Hasegawa A-4E kit. The Classic Airframes TA-4J was released [...]