The WWII Database at iModeler

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Wooden Model BAR M1918A1

This is the model BAR. Browning Automatic Rifle, first put into service in 1917. Chambered in the 30.06 Springfield cartridge, this weapon had a range of 4,500 to 5,000 yards but not accurate. Max effective range was 1,500 yards. The [...]

Flyhawk 1/700 Prince of Wales

First attempt at a battleship and first attempt at the scale. It turned out quite well, I think - they never turn out as well as we hope they might, eh ? The good thing was that I made a lot of mistakes during the building, but I also [...]

2024 Recap Video: The Legacy of WWII Japanese Aircraft

(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 [...]

Oh dear .....

Here is a little diorama I made up earlier this year using the Tamiya 1:48 Dewoitine D.520 kit. I based the diorama loosely on a series of photos of a Dewoitine D.520 crashed landed sometime during the invasion of France 1940. Nice kit [...]

Hawker Hurricane Mk.IIc by Arma Hobby.

Arma Hobby's new 1/48 scale Hurricane IIc got my interest after reading excellent reviews on their range of 1/72 scale offerings. Since I have a soft spot for the Hurricane, I have several completed models on my display shelves from [...]