The RAF Channel at iModeler (92 articles)

The RAF Channel at iModeler

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Boulton Paul Defiant NF.I

by Michael Turner on August 22, 2021
in Aviation — 19 Comments

This model represents a Defiant NF.I of No. 264 Sqn. flown by Sqn. Ldr. Philip Saunders, amongst others, between December 1940 and February 1941. I picked this scheme for the unusual fuselage roundel. Mid war theory held that wars would be fou[...]

Airfix 1/72 Buccaneer (old mold)

by Andrew Alexander on July 31, 2021
in Aviation — 18 Comments

Here’s my build of the 1/72 Airfix Buccaneer S.2B (1989 mold). It’s an old kit, and I decided to build it side-by-side with the new Airfix Buccaneer. Since there is little detail in the wheel wells and cockpit, I decided to build it as a wheels [...]

Hawker Typhoon Mk IB 1/48

by Gary Brantley on June 7, 2021
in Aviation — 32 Comments

I have no idea just how old this kit is; I know it was issued in the early 1970s at least. So, it won't have the features found on today's great models. But, perhaps we can see how much improvement manufacturers have made since then? At any[...]

1/32 609 Squadron Spitfire MkIA

by Jay Mitchell on May 25, 2021
in Aviation — 17 Comments

This is a Revell/Hasegawa Early Spitfire. The box was dated 2000. I found it on the consignment table at the local hobby shop. I was inspired to build this by an EAA video of a man named Bob DeFord who built a full sized Spitfire from scratch.[...]

Eduard Spitfire Mk.Ia, 1/48. A Pair of Kiwis over Dunkirk.

by Harvey R. on April 24, 2021
in Aviation — 10 Comments

'the airspeed indicator read 240 mph, and I thought "this is bloody marvellous!", but then the Spitfire began to shudder and seemed as if it was going to stall. - I realised what had happened, my pitot head had been shot away, and the needle d[...]

Eduard Tempest Mk.V Dual Combo, 1/48.

by Harvey R. on March 20, 2021
in Aviation — 10 Comments

Recently I've decided to improve my photography and buy a lightbox, today it arrived! So as I showcase my previous builds this is the first one with some shiny now photos. Eduard's Tempest Mk.V... An interesting kit to say the least, this c[...]

Operation Starkey…1/48 Westland Whirlwind Mk.I, RAF

by Reinhard Spreitzhofer on February 25, 2021
in Aviation — 13 Comments

Built in 2016. Trumpeter kit with decals from the CA kit. Regarding the a/c number, the 8 has to be exchanged with a 9. Added the missing gunsight from the sparesbox and used a plastic rod for the missing headrest support strut. The Classic Airf[...]

Hurricane IIB, 151 Wing, Vaenga, USSR Sep-Oct 1941

by Bob Dudolevitch on February 18, 2021
in Aviation — 16 Comments

I wanted to do a Hurricane IIB with a tropical filter and temperate camo scheme. The options for that combo were Hurricanes IIs in Singapore, Burma, Java, India, Ceylon, and Russia (ironically none of those locations are actually temperate). [...]

Under new Management…1/48 Messerschmitt Bf109E-3, Royal Airforce

by Reinhard Spreitzhofer on February 13, 2021
in Aviation — 10 Comments

Built a couple years ago. First a former JG76 aircraft. In November 1939 the pilot accidentally landed on a French airfield and was captured. The plane was tested by the French an then given to the Brits. Tamiya kit with Rising decals

Spitfirepalooza Continues

by Scott Nelson on February 8, 2021
in Aviation — 16 Comments

I just finished another Spitfire to add to my collection. This time it’s the Airfix 1/72 Mk. Vb in the colors of Don Gentile’s aircraft. I believe the molds for this are from the mid 70’s and while there is a lack of detail (as in no wheel bay d[...]