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2024 Recap Video: The Legacy of WWII Japanese Aircraft

by Alex Hu on December 17, 2024 · in Aviation · 3 ≡

(link) One of this year's highlights was dedicating a significant portion of my work to WWII Japanese bombers and fighters—subjects I had previously avoided. However, I was captivated by their fuselage's weathered exteriors and textured [...]

Zero “Zeke” in 1/32 scale

by Rick Schad "The Pope of Plastic" on June 28, 2024 · in Aviation · 12 ≡

This is my 27th build of the year, the 1/32 scale Zeke by Tamiya. I had high expectations for this kit, sure looks good in the box! Not one of Tamiyas best, not great engineering, ejection marks on almost every piece, confusing [...]

1/48 ICM 48195 Ki-21 Ib "Sally" Japanese Heavy Bomber with 60th Sentai markings.

by Louis Gardner on February 17, 2024 · in Aviation · 46 ≡

This is a model I recently built. I knew when I heard it was coming out I immediately placed one on Pre Order with Squadron. I am a huge fan of WW2 era Japanese aircraft. When it finally arrived, I posted a kit review on the kit. Next I [...]

Tamiya 1/48 scale Kawasaki Ki-61-1 Tei Hien

by Pip Moss on February 10, 2024 · in Aviation · 11 ≡

I finished this on February 1, 2024, just about a month after completing the Tamiya 1/48 F-14A, which I thought, given its size and complexity, was the best engineered kit I had ever built. Well, this Ki-61 is obviously smaller and [...]

Review: Kit Review for 1/48 scale ICM Ki-21 "Sally" #48195

by Louis Gardner on November 24, 2023 · in Reviews · 21 ≡

This is a model that I have been wanting for many years. I have not included any of the history behind this aircraft. Several years ago I read that ICM was going to someday be releasing a kit of this plane in 1/48 scale. Once I knew [...]

Tamiya Ki-61 with 'that' colour scheme

by Justin Bronk on June 20, 2021 · in Aviation · 36 ≡

This was a quick build of Tamiya's beautifully engineered Ki-61-Id Hien kit in 1/48 scale which I bought on a work trip to Tokyo years ago and have only just got around to building now that lockdowns are over and I can access my workshop [...]

Tamiya A6M5c Zero 52c

by Bob Dudolevitch on June 1, 2021 · in Aviation · 16 ≡

Presented for iModeler colleagues and friends, the Tamiya A6M5c Zero from 1983. Though the model is old, it is still quite good, in my opinion. After doing my N1K1 Shiden, I had an urge to do its contemporary, the late-war version of [...]

Empire of Japan Group Build. 1/48 Fine Molds Nakajima “Kikka” Jet

by Louis Gardner on August 8, 2020 · in Aviation · 24 ≡

75 Years ago today this plane took it's very first flight. It took a very long time to get airborne, so several days later another flight was made... or at least attempted. They had installed RATO pods under the wings in an effort to [...]

1/700 Fuyuzuki (Akizuki Type)

by Evan Franklin on June 16, 2020 · in Ships · 5 ≡

Aoshima 1/700 Yoizuki kit with the Five Star Fuyuzuki upgrade kit: The upgrade kit is essential for this build as the original kit is pretty basic. I also added aftermarket rope reels and built the wood base and acrylic case myself. For [...]

Fine Molds 1/48 Ki-15 Babs

by Paul Mahoney on April 27, 2020 · in Aviation · 11 ≡

When this kit was announced I was very pleased - not only is it a subject I have been wanting in 1/48 scale, but it was being made by one of my favorite manufacturers! Fine Molds has a small catalog, and they are definitely a niche [...]