1:48th scale modelling
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Three Scooters: Hasegawa 1/48 TA 4J
My favorite Hasegawa Skyhawk model variant is the two seater TA 4J. While this series is not perfect, it is the best Scooter model at the 48th scale. Surface texture of the variants is excellent and there is a good balance between the [...]
Eduard 1/48 Bf 109E-1
The German invasion of The Netherlands was part of “Fall Gelb”, the Nazi German invasion of the Low Countries and France during World War II. The invasion of the Netherlands saw some of the earliest mass paratroop drops to occupy [...]
Eduard 1/48 P-51D-20 Mustang (Very Long Range-Tales from Iwo Jima)
Hello!
Here’s my recent project, the iconic P-51D Mustang, the Very Long Range version, operating from Iwo Jima. Kit is Eduard’s Tales from Iwo Jima, 1/48. Since is the profiback box, it comes with resin wheels, masks and a lot of PE. [...]
Classic Airframes 1/48 SM.79 Sparviero
Out of the three models issues available in the 1/48th scale, Classic Airframes' is the most accurate representation of the Sparviero. However, it is a short run kit and presents a challenging build. Moreover, many details are missing and [...]
Lockheed T-33A
This aircraft is not my usual choice for a build. However, I built it is because it was for a club competition - "Build a B@#%@#%". The name of the competition comes from the fact that everyone has to build an old and difficult [...]
Airfix 1/48 Avro Anson Mk.I
This really is a kit of opposites.
The cockpit internals and the overall fit is beautiful but the fit of the nacelles leaves a little to be desired.
Nothing a spot of filler and plasticard can't fix but it was a surprise after the ease of [...]
Malta blues: Suggestions to ease the assembly process of Eduard 1/48 Spitfire Vs.
Eduard's 1/48th Spitfire variants are considered the best in the scale thanks to the high detailing standard of parts and the delicate surface texture. However, the building process is complex because many of the parts are fiddly and the [...]
Monogram-New Ware Apollo Lunar Module
The NASA Apollo Program led to the successful landing of a human being on the surface of the Moon. Early missions in the series developed tactics and techniques and rehearsed the operational segments that would culminate in 1969 with the [...]
The Somewhat Unappreciated Hasegawa F6F Hellcat
I've been away from iModeler for quite a while, but I haven't been sitting idle.
I've been tinkering with several "Shelf of Doom" projects in various stages of construction, and i decided to rebuild and repair a favourite of mine [...]
