1/48 scale modeling
The 1/48 Database at iModeler
6432 articles
1/48 A.VG. Hawk 81a-2, (P-40C).
This is the Airfix P-40B/Hawk 81 kit. The Hawk 81a-2 was an export model created for the RAF that was roughly equivalent to the P-40C, minus the drop tank plumbing. The A.V.G. (Flying Tigers), was equipped with these. This is the second [...]
Empire of Japan Group Build – Mitsubishi J2M3 Raiden, Tamiya 1/48
This started out as a Shelf of Doom build for my local model club as a way of jump starting some projects that had languished for too long. My original SOD is still in the box. This model was started by a unnamed modeler who was getting [...]
F-51 Mustang "Flying Cheetahs"
In November 2020 I visited a school as part of my work as a History Subject Advisor. A memorial commemorating students that participated in wars fought by South Africa caught my eye. Amongst the many names of soldiers who served and died [...]
Imperial Days...1/48 Oeffag Albatros D.III, kuk Luftfahrtruppen
One of my dad´s rare excursions to WW1 and another addition for our Austrian homeland collection.
Eduard kit oob, elastic thread for rigging, wings painted with a light gray and Tamiya XF-55 Deck Tan, fuselage painted with a [...]
Review: ICM 1/48 Beaufort Mk. I – first look
Kit: Bristol Beaufort Mk.I
Mfr: ICM
Kit No.: 48310
Scale: 1/48
MSRP: US$99.00 @ Squadron Hobbies
Decals: five aircraft
The Bristol Beaufort (Bristol Type 152) is a twin-engined torpedo bomber designed by the Bristol Aeroplane [...]
The hard working bunny: Academy F-4J Phantom II (with Furball decals)
It can be rightfully argued that no model airplane collection is complete without a Phantom. But with so many extraordinary Phantom models out there, how can a "developing" modeller aspire to do something with a potential to [...]
1/48 Hasegawa Henschel Hs129B2
This was the project that came out of nowhere. I’ve never intended to do something like this, it wasn’t plane which would took my attention. Fortunately I received an offer from my friend to obtain this Hasegawa’s Hs129B2.
This is [...]
Special Hobby F2G-1, 1/48. 'Fly Fast, Turn Left'
Another Corsair for the collection, this Special Hobby kit was bought around 2 years ago and when I opened the box I immediately realised I wasn't ready for this sort of built and left it in the pile.
This is Special Hobby's rendition of [...]
Eduard 1/48 Egyptian Mig 21
Eduard's excellent 1/48 Mig 21 and the almost endless color schemes of operational aircraft was a big incentive for me to keep building this model. The Egyptian Air Force had also a variety of schemes. I avoided the pink scheme because the [...]
