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Thursday,   May 15  2008 
RDUCON 2008 is happening Saturday, May 17 2008 in Raleigh NCClick here for further info 
Andrew Eaton joins us with one of the coolest Ausuie schemes to grace a SeaKing.  This is Andrew's 1/72 Fujimi Westland Seaking Mk 50A which Andrew added extra scratchbuilt detail to juice up his Seaking.   
Kelly Green is here with his first article on ARC.  This is Kelly's  1/48 Tamiya F4U-1D finished in the markings for a famous Ace with quite a few victories to his credit.  Nicely done bent wing bird Kelly and welcome to ARC!!!
Bob Zorie is here with 65 photos from the recent Modelfest 2008 Titusville, Florida.   This looks like quite the show.  Use the slide show feature to view all the photos easier.  
Dalibor Repic joins us from Serbia with his great looking 1/72 Revell P-47D Thunderbolt .  in Yugoslavian markings and a very attractive green and grey camo scheme.  I really enjoyed seeing this one.  
Ray Hemenway has something a bit different today.  This is his 1/125 cut-away Revell U-47.  No doubt about Ray put quite a bit of effort into his U-Boat. 
I have a p review of the new 1/48 F-16C/D Block 50 Peace Puma Vipers decal sheet from Twobobs Aviation Graphics.  F-16C Block 52 jets from the Chilean Air Force.  There are enough markings on this sheet to build two complete jets.  One C and one D model.  Every Chilean Viper is represented on this sheet.
I have a review of the new  SB Decals  1/48 US Navy Seakings High-Vis Part 1 decal sheet.  This sheet features 5 different High-Vis SeaKings including one SeaKing that has Apollo recovery mission markings for 5 different Apollo missions including Apollo 13.

I have a review of the new  1/48 F-16 Test Vipers decal sheet from  Afterburner DecalsThis new decal sheet includes markings for 8 different 1/48 F-16 Test Vipers from the Air Warfare Center and the 85th Test & Evaluation Squadron and the 422nd Test & Evaluation Squadron including 7 single seaters and 1 two seater.  

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Wednesday,   May 14  2008

Paraguay Independence Day

Josh Kaiser  has done a large amount of scratchbuilding on his 1/48 Revell B-17F.  Josh focused on the interior detail the most and even added whole compartments to get his B-17 looking right.  He then went the extra step and added fine detail to improve upon this older and well respected kit.  Josh then finished his B-17 with Zotz decals.   
Trevor Murphy spent a year creating his cut-away F-104G Starfighter.  You've got to have a close look at this one.....Trevor has outdone himself.....it's quite the site to behold.  
Rafi Ben-Shahar is here with one of my favourite late war designs.  This is his 1/48 Dragon Horten Ho-229A-1 done up in Rafi's usual fine style with an impeccable camo job.   
Charles Johnson has been busy getting things right on his 1/35 MRC UH1C Gunship & 1/32 Revell UH1D.  These are the Vietnam War 174th AHC Vietnam choppers that Charles built to be given away at a reunion of these Vietnam War vet.  Enjoy the photos.....the sharks mouths do look great.    

I have a p review of the new 1/48 F-15E 389th T-Bolts Rule decal sheet from Twobobs Aviation Graphics.  This sheet features F-15E's from the 389th FS.   

I have a review of the new  1/48 & 1/32 Arctic Aggressors decal sheet from Afterburner Decals.  You get markings for 9 different aggressor aircraft in 3 different schemes and markings for two 1/32 aircraft in 2 different aggressor schemes.   

I have a review of the new  1/48 Mudmovers  decal sheet from Wolfpak Decals.  This sheet gives you an F-4D, F-16, T-28D and two A-10's including one for the first USAF female combat pilot.   

I have a review of the new  1/72 or 1/48 or 1/32 A-7D Corsair ANG decal sheet from AirDOC (Aircraft Documents).  This sheet features 13 different A-7D's in 3 different camo schemes all in ANG markings.   
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Tuesday,   May 13  2008 
The Western Canadian Regional Model Contest is this weekend May 17 in Calgary, Alberta.  Click here for more details.
Brian Waldorf fires up today's update with his 1/48 Revell F/A 18C.  Brain was focusing on his weathering techniques with this Hornet and I must say I believe he's got things figured out very well.   
PJ from Brazil is here with a  special 1/48 Tamiya P-47D.   Brazilian pilots fought with the Allies in Europe during WW2 and their story isn't told as often as it should be.  This P-47 is the aircraft on one Brizilian pilot.  PJ tells the story behind this aircraft as well as what he did to make it look so well.
Terry Chan has tackled the 1/72 Amodel Sukhoi T-4 Sotka with fantastic success.  Terry tells the history of this rare aircraft as well as the effort involved in building this limited production kit with dubious fit quality.  I've gotta' admit Terry did quite the job on the multi-shade bare metal finish.  
Bronson Bendicion is one of the younger modellers here on ARC and he joins us with his 1/48 Hasegawa BF-109E.  Nicely done Bronson.  

I have a preview of the new  1/48 F-15C Gunfightin' Boars decal sheet from Twobobs Aviation Graphics.  This sheet features a complete set of markings for two jets with enough options for ten total jets!   

I have a review of the new  1/48 EA-6B "Jammin' Jihad" Prowlers decal sheet from Afterburner Decals.  This sheet includes 5 different Prowlers including 2 with wild camo schemes.  
I have a review of the new  1/48 resin Supermarine Spitfire Early Metal Seat without Harness from Ultracast.  This seat replaces the kit seat to permit you to model  a Spitfire produced prior to March 1940.   

I have a review of the new  1/32 F-100D Super Sabre decal sheet from CAM Decals.  This sheet features a F-100D Super Sabre with the 122nd Tactical Fighter Squadron with the Louisiana ANG. 

Monday,   May 12  2008 

OMACON 08 the Regional Contest  MAY 16 & 17 2008 in Council Bluffs, Iowa  Click here for all the details.

Serge Dompierre begins today with his nicely done 1/48 ICM MIG-3.  Serge built this little gem OOB in the markings of a MiG-3 that fought in defense of Moscow in Oct 1941.    
Michael Ezat has done a stunning job on his 1/32 Trumpeter Me-262A-1a.  The painting and weathering has to be seen to be believed.....it looks fantastic.......as well as the extra detailing.   
Chris St Clair has taken on the challenge and done an excellent job on his  1/72 Heritage Aviation Pilatus U-28A.  This resin kit did require some extra effort by Chris to get things to fit, but Chris kept with it and ended up with a  fine looking model of this rare USAF plane.
Scott Vomacka is here with his Scratch built 1/48 U.S. Navy Tow bars.  Check this article out.....I think Scott is on to something here......this sort of item would really add to a model on display.   Well done Scott.
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Sunday,   May 11  2008 
Pierre Christian Baudru has done an exceptionally nice job building, detailing his  and finishing his 1/72 Revell Tornado IDS Marineflieger.  Pierre used an  Aires detail set for the cockpit and finished off his Tornado with a flawless weathering job.   
Josh Kaiser has gone to great lengths to detail and weathering his 1/48 Tamiya F4U-1C Conversion.  Josh put a huge amount of effort into his Corsair conversion and he tells the whole story with photos in his article.  Enjoy.   
Saturday,   May 10  2008 

10% off for ARC'ers for the next 18 Days!!!  -  See Below!!!

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Unfortunately, customers in the UK and EU are not eligible.  They have an agreement with Cammett Ltd. not to ship to those countries.
  • Malaysian modellers will be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the F-4 display with a gathering of F-4 models today  May 10 2008.  This gathering is the culmination of a 3 month plus group build.  This event will be held at City Square Center, 3rd Floor Promotional Area (outside Hobby HQ), 182 Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA
Francisco A. has done a very fine job with his 1/72 Italeri UH-1F Huey.  Francisco built his Huey OOB and finished it off with a carefully applied weathering job and displayed it on a very realistic diorama base.   
Tim "Hornet Man" Miller joins us with his first article on ARC.  This is Tim's 1/48 Hasegawa F/A-18B in Aussie markings with sexy noseart.  Tim built it mostly OOB with some aftermarket decals to get the special markings he was after.  I'm very pleased to see Tim's Hornet on ARC and I look forward to seeing more of his work on ARC in the future.  Welcome to ARC Tim!!!   

Friday,   May 9  2008

Liberation Day for the Channel Islands  May 9 1945

Russia - End of Great Patriotic War 

European Union - Europe Day

Malta gets Spitfires 64 Spitfires are ferried to Malta by USS Wasp 

Rico "Forge" Maula joins us with Part 8 of his series on Edy Ong's 1/48 ROCAF Collection.  I've certainly enjoyed seeing Edy Ong's models and today's article includes his 1/48 PB4Y-2 Privateer. 
TandHK has done extensive work on this 1/72 Fujimi E-2C Hawkeye.  TandHK scratchbuilt the cockpit and the wingfolds.  What a beauty!!!    
Andrew Eaton has done a fantastic job building his 1/72 PJ Productions Gloster Meteor F8.  This is a resin kit with great looking markings and Andrew did it up right....complete with a great looking display base.   
Petit James joins us from France with his 1/48 Esci Mirage III EA.  James finished his Mirage # as a plane that served with the Argentinean Air force during the Falklands War. 
I have a p review of the new 1/48 F-16C/D Polish Jastzrabs decal sheet from Twobobs Aviation Graphics.  This sheet features 2 Polish F-16s.
I have a review of the new  1/48 Feisty Felines Part 2 decal sheet from SB Decals.  This sheet features 3 different F-14's including one with Leprechaun and Pot of Gold artwork and another in hi-viz markings.

I have a review of the new  1/48 CAF CF-18 441 Sqn D-Day 50th Anniversay decal sheet from Leading Edge Models.  This sheet features both CF-18's that wore this D-Day 50th Anniversary scheme and is available in 1/48, 1/72 and 1/32.

Thursday,   May 8  2008

Israel Independence Day

V.E. Day - Victory in Europe 1945

Yoav Efrati begins today's special Israeli update with his IAF F-16 special feature.  Yoav includes seven on his flawless F-16's in his article....a feast for the eyes.   
Rafi Ben-Shahar is here on the Israeli 60th Independence Day with his 1/48 Accurate Miniatures Grumman F3F-1.  Rafi has high regards for this little kit and his great looking finished model shows he enjoyed the build.     
Ra'anan Weiss of IsraDecal is here on this special day with his selection of models of aircraft flown by the IAF Orange Tail Squadron models.  All these models will be on permanent display in the Squadron Display case.  Well done Ra'anan    
Chuang Xue Qian has done an outstanding job on his 1/48 Italeri F-15A 'Baz' Xue Qian did some scratchbuilding to improve the detail on his Italeri F-15 and also added RBF tags to add that final look of realism to his impressive F-15. 

I have a product announcement of the new The June 1967 Six-Day War book from IsraDecal.  This book has 208 pages and over 300 photos looking into all aspects of The Israeli pre-emptive strike of June 5, 1967.   

I have a review of the new  1/72 Israeli Air Force Kfirs decal sheet from IsraDecal.  This sheet gives you markings for 18 different 1/72 Israeli Air Force Kfirs.  

I have a review of the new  1/72 Middle East Meteors decal sheet from IsraDecal.  This sheet gives you markings for 18 different 1/72 Meteors from 3 different Air Forces.

I have a review of the new  1/144 Middle East C-130 Hercules decal sheet from IsraDecal.  This sheet gives you markings for 16 different 1/144 Hercules from 7 different Middle East Air Forces.

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Wednesday,   May 7  2008 
No update today.....I'm feeling tired from digging in my backyard doing the landscaping and need to get some rest.


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