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1/32 ICM AH-1G Huey Cobra (Late Model)

by Dan Lee on September 2, 2024 · in Aviation · 13 ≡

The US Army had done a lot of planning and doctrine development for Air Mobile forces built around the heavy use of choppers in the 1960s. One of the things the more astute planners realized (based on the French experience in Algeria) [...]

1/32 scale AH1 Cobra

by Rick Schad on August 26, 2024 · in Aviation · 15 ≡

Here is my latest, the 1/32 scale Air Cobra by ICM. ICM sent me this kit to build, I had never built an ICM kit before and I have to say it was great, only negative was the thin decals but other than that the molding is terrific, no flash, [...]

43 - 1/48 Italeri Bell AB-212 / UH-1N

by Anthony Ricco on June 19, 2024 · in Aviation · 20 ≡

I enjoyed this kit so so much, what a beautiful helicopter. As always it needed a few upgrades but those are what makes it individual and interesting. I decided to do the Italian ISAF version that was used in Afghanistan. I started out in [...]

1/48 Academy CH-46A/D Helicopter of HMM-165

by David Kopielski on May 11, 2024 · in Aviation · 10 ≡

In July of 2024 the International Plastic Modelers Society (IPMS) held their National Convention in Madison, Wisconsin. This was only a couple of hour drive from my home. I used Academy’s 1/48 CH-46A/D – U.S. Marines –Vietnam kit. [...]

1/144 AFV Club CH-124 Sea King RCN

by Boris Grgić on April 6, 2024 · in Aviation · 10 ≡

It was surprisingly good for surprisingly cheap kit. Kit comes with sprues for two identical models. Decals are basic (US Navy, Royal Canadian Navy and Indian Navy) but parts are very well molded and fit well together. Models are quite [...]

Aeroplast Mi-2 Hoplite, 1/48 scale

by Ramon R. Lomeli on September 27, 2023 · in Aviation · 14 ≡

Hello iModeler! I realized I hadn't posted pics of this build, even though I finished it late last year. This is Aeroplast's Mi-2 Hoplite helicopter. I had fun building this kit, although some of the parts were a bit too delicate for my [...]

1/48 Kitty Hawk AH-1Z “Viper”

by David Kopielski on August 12, 2023 · in Aviation · 7 ≡

This commission build is the 1/48 Kitty Hawk AH-1Z “Viper” attack helicopter. This build is for a Marine Veteran who worked on these interesting helicopters. For this build added the Eduard interior and exterior photo etch sets, the [...]

39 - 1/72 Heller Alouette III – In a Rhodesian K-Car scheme

by Anthony Ricco on August 11, 2023 · in Aviation · 32 ≡

My dad was part of the Rhodesian bush war and loved the Alo III. the K-car was a gunship conversion fitted with a 20mm MG151 cannon. Inside was the pilot and gunner in the armoured seats and the Fire force commander who sat on a home made [...]

Zvezda 1/48 Mi-24 Hind, Croatian Air Force

by Boris Grgić on August 10, 2023 · in Aviation · 12 ≡

I was wondering if I could make decent effect of launching flares. For this project I chose well known Mi-24 HIND, and Zvezda was logical choice of manufacturer. I decided to ditch provided decals and go with markings of Croatian Air Force [...]

ZVEZDA 1/48 Mi-8T Aeroflot Arctic Transportation

by Boris Grgić on June 22, 2023 · in Aviation · 8 ≡

One of my favorite helicopters and I've been waiting for a long time for a decent and affordable kit in 1/48 scale. As soon as Zvezda issued this kit I had to order one. My father used to fly Mi-8 for a while (Croatian Air Force Transport [...]