Tamiya scale model kits
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I was quite dissapointed when I opened this kit. Not many parts, not too much details, it seemed like underestimated myself. But, I had to add at least one Japanese WWII aircraft to my collection, and I did not expect too much from $20 [...]
I present to you my Corsair. I started this thing about two years ago and did built a little here and a little there. I guess I got a little sidetracked with other projects and I'm sure that never happens to any of you. Anyway, I painted [...]
And here's my newest and latest model finished just today!
The Uss Missouri , not needing any introduction, though maybe in a not so often seen configuration.
As she appeared in 1991 while participating in operation Desert Storm.
Base kit [...]
This is the 1/48th scale Tamiya Vought F4U-1A Corsair. The markings are from Superscale Decals sheet number 48-501.
'Big Hog' VF17, USS Bunker Hill. Aeromaster paint was used for the main colours.
After looking at photos of [...]
To those who follow me, I’ll be picking up a nice camera soon
Lately, my workbench has been a mess. Not so much in a literal sense, but rather in the way projects keep coming in and not getting finished. Part of that is the result of trying to get build reviews done, while simultaneously [...]
This is my first entry at iModeler.com and this is my first plastic model built for over 50 years. When I built my cheap Airfix kits as a kid, it was more about getting the model glued and slap on the decals. No one had ever heard of [...]
16th Dokuritsu Hikotai, Japan, 1945.
Built from box. The kit is old but gold, not the decals though.
Photographed in photo box.
After a 53 year break, back to modeling in January. This is the 5th kit since returning.
Haven't done any weathering yet, may return later. Now I've a 1/350 Hobby Boss Soviet submarine
to tackle. Will post pics when done.
Hello colleagues modellers
I would like to introduce to you my third F-14 from Tamiya 1/48. I built this model for Ted Rutherford who flew with him.
Of the accessories, I only used Eduard's RBFs and seats. Fightertown Decals.