EagleCals Database

The EagleCals Database at iModeler

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Zvezda 1/72 Bf 109 F2

by Greg Kittinger on January 30, 2023 · in Aviation — 22 Comments

This was a project with a purpose. I wanted to experiment with using pastel chalk powders to attempt fine-line camouflage patterns and wanted to start on something small. I looked through the decals I had been collecting for my 109 [...]

1/48 A.VG. Hawk 81a-2, (P-40C).

by John Healy on October 19, 2022 · in Aviation — 33 Comments

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 [...]

Eduard Spitfire Mk1

by Alan Price on June 7, 2022 · in Aviation — 12 Comments

This is the Eduard 1/48 Spitfire Mk1 which I have recently completed as a commission build for a chap who found me through imodeler! My builds are normally for magazines but Bobby, who commissioned this build, particularly liked my [...]

South Pacific Corsair

by Joe Bianco on February 14, 2022 · in Aviation — 10 Comments

This model represents the "Spirit of 76" flown by Major Robert G. Owens, USMC with Marine squadron VMF-215. This aircraft was the first to arrive at the newly captured airfield at Munda, New Georgia in the Solomon Islands where [...]

Somewhat Out of the Norm

by Phillip Friddell on July 14, 2021 · in Uncategorized — 11 Comments

The Tamiya family of 1/48th scale FockeWulf 190s have long been pilloried by certain elements of the modeling community as being heavily flawed, to the point where some have even stated that the kits aren't worth building. I've always [...]

Wild Boar...1/48 Messerschmitt Bf109G-6/R6, I./JG300

by Reinhard Spreitzhofer on July 10, 2021 · in Aviation — 6 Comments

Built 6-10 years ago. Hasegawa kit with EagleCals. Basic camo 74/75/76 with Gunze paints, RLM 66 as additional camo on the upperside, Tamiya Nato Black for the underside. The model shows the aircraft of Oberfeldwebel Arnold Döring, [...]

Wild Boar...1/48 Focke-Wulf Fw190A-6/R11, 6./JG300

by Reinhard Spreitzhofer on June 27, 2021 · in Aviation — 6 Comments

Besides the already shown Fw190A-8 with the "antler" antennas, my dad also built this "spike" antenna version more than 6 years ago. Eduard Fw190A Nightfighter dual combo, decals from EagleCals. The antenna pieces are [...]

Deadly Stars...1/48 Messerschmitt Bf109G-6y/R6, 7./JG3

by Reinhard Spreitzhofer on May 29, 2021 · in Aviation — 6 Comments

Built in 2016. Hasegawa kit with EagleCals, Gunze and Tamiya paints, wiring with EZ Line, brake lines with plastic rods and lead wire Model shows the Regensburg built a/c of Staffelkapitän Hauptmann Karl-Heinz Langer, CO of the [...]

Bomber Killer...1/48 Focke-Wulf Fw190A-7, Sturmstaffel 1

by Reinhard Spreitzhofer on March 5, 2021 · in Aviation — 9 Comments

Built 5-10 years ago. Took some final pics before the clear flat coat deteriorates more. Hasegawa kit, decals from EagleCals and sparesbox, fuselage and canopy side armour from Tamiya, painted with Gunze and Tamiya acrylics. Seatbelts, [...]

Review: Eagle Cal #157 Spitfire Mk 1a Decals Review

by Louis Gardner on October 31, 2018 · in Reviews — 14 Comments

Recently there has been a lot of excitement with Tamiya announcing an all new tool Spitfire Mk 1 in 1/48 scale. But do we need another Spitfire model? After looking at the various photos of the plastic trees, and a video review online, I'm [...]