Saturday, Apr 30
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Saigon
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Friday, Apr
29 2016 |
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Shows this weekend
include:
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Shawn "phantom" Weiler
has dropped by with his eye catching 1/48 Hasegawa F-4EJ Phantom #182.
This Japanese Phantom is painted in an Aggressor scheme finished to
a very high standard. Wow check out all the stencils on this
beauty.
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Ole A. Hoel
is here with the Spitfire that started the legend 80 years
ago. This is his 1/72 Airfix Spitfire Prototype 80 Year Anniversary.
Ole used the old school 1/72 Airfix kit with the Aeroclub
conversion and then added his own magic to bring this little
spitfire to life.....it looks exactly like the original plane.
Excellent job on rescribing the panel lines Ole. |
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Here's a product article
for the 1/48
S32C Lansen photo etch cockpit set from
Maestro
Models.
This detail set is designed for
the Tarangus kit.
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Here's a product article
for the 1/48
P-39Q Airacobra 4-blade Propeller set from
SBS
Model.
This detail set is designed for
the Eduard/Hasegawa kit.
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Thursday, Apr
28 2016 |
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Eric
Morningstar did a massive amount of work on his 1/48 Kinetic
Alpha Jet. Eric added a resin cockpit, wheels and a gun
pack from Wingman Models and then fully weathered his model and used
decals from Caracal Decals to finish it off. Have a close look
at the weathering....it is awesome.
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Tolga άlgόr
is here with his eye popping 1/48 Hasegawa P-38J Lightning Journeys End.
Tolga added aftermarket goodies to improve the detail and then
gave his P-38 one of his very
skilled painting and weathering jobs. Tolga is a pro when it
comes to painting and weathering. |
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Here's a product article
for the 1/72
Dassault Mirage IV Refueling Probe Boom from
Master.
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Here's a product article
for the 1/72
Mi-24 resin cockpit and cargo cabin set from
Pavla
Models.
This detail set is designed for
the Italeri/Bνlek kit.
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Wednesday, Apr
27 2016 |
Sierra Leone
Independence Day |
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Dirk Schenk honours
South Africa Freedom Day with his 1/72 Airfix Canberra
B(I)12. Dirk was very successful at getting the paint to
the correct shade and sheen to match the sun faded Canberra's from
the '70's. This is Dirks 5th model on ARC and I enjoy seeing
his latest models on the ARC homepage.
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Patrick Nabinger is
here today with his 3rd article on ARC. This is the out of
production 1/72 Airmodel Helio U-10B Courier with some added
scratchbuilding. The beautifully weathered free hand camo is
from Vietnam in 1969 and looks very realistic. |
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Here's a product article
for the 1/32 Su-25 PD-62-8 Pylons from
Zactomodels.
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Here's a product article
for the 1/48
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 Seats
from Ultracast.
This seat is designed for the Fw 190 A, F, G, D kits.
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Tuesday, Apr
26 2016 |
Tanzania
Union Day |
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No update today....I
got sidelined doing repairs on my daughters 23 year old car.
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Paul Coppin
starts your week with a very effective display of the Luftwaffe
camo used in Libya during WW2. This is his 1/48 Eduard Bf109-E7 Trop
finished to a very high standard with camo that matches the ground
cover. It's very cool to see the camo scheme on this desert
Emil |
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Shawn "phantom" Weiler
added a resin seat to dress up the cockpit of his 1/48 Hasegawa CF-18A Hornet #66.
The markings for his Hornet came from Leading Edge Models and
everything was finished with full weathering and drop tanks.
Beautifully done Shawn. |
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Here's a product article
for the 5.5"
(5 Speed) Hold and Fold - Photo Etch Bending Tool from
The
Small Shop.
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Here's a product article
for the 1/72
A6M2 Zero control surfaces from
Aires.
This detail set is designed for
the Tamiya kit.
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Sunday, Apr
24 2016 |
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Friday, Apr
22 2016 |
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Shows this weekend
include:
- Monticello,
Iowa April
23, 2016 Fleacon 12
- Stafford,
Texas April
23, 2016 Modelmania 2016
- Plattsburgh,
New York April
23, 2016 CAN/AM Con '16
- Cleveland,
Tennessee April
23, 2016 2nd Whitewater Classic Model Car Contest
- Renton,
Washington April
23, 2016 IPMS Seattle Spring Show 2016
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Mack Main
starts today with his 3rd article on ARC. This is Mack's
1/72 Airfix P-51D Mustang in Lebanese markings in an
in-flight display flying over Rayak Air Base in Lebanon. I
love your work Mack.
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Emre Tuzun
has done a
marvelous job finishing and weathering his 1/72 Revell Mirage 2000D.
Emre finished his Mirage as a French Air Force jet complete with
stunning weathering. Beautiful work Emre.
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Here's a product article
for the 4"
Hold and Fold - Photo Etch Bending Tool Mk IV from
The
Small Shop. This
is an ideal little tool for bending photo etch.
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Here's a product article
for the 1/72 Fw 190A wheels late
from
Eduard
Model Accessories.
This detail set is designed for
the Eduard kit.
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Here's a product article
for the 1/48
MiG-23 cockpit set from Neomega.
This detail set is designed for
the Italeri/ESCI kits.
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Thursday, Apr
21 2016 |
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United
Kingdom Birthday
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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second |
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Red
Baron Manfred
von Richtofen shot down 25 yr old (1918) |
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Tolga άlgόr
has chosen a very challenging paint scheme for his 1/32 Hasegawa Messerschmitt Bf 109 G10 R2 Black 12.
Tolga added resin goodies from a few different companies and
finished his 109 with full weathering to match his color reference
photo. Amazing work on the detailing and painting and
weathering Tolga. |
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Burt Gustafson
has done a excellent job on his 1/48 Tamiya/Italeri Mk.66 Hawk
and finished it as a weapons
trainer for the Swiss Air Force. Burt loaded his Swiss Hawk
with blue training sidewinders to show his trainer ready for it's
next mission. It's great to see Burt's Hawk in Swiss markings. |
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Here's a product article
for the 1/48
Spitfire Mk. XVI wheels - 3 spoke from
Eduard
Model Accessories.
This detail set is designed for
the Eduard kit.
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Here's a product article
for the 1/32
Hawker Hurricane Mk IIC Hispano Mk I 20mm cannons from
Master.
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Here's a product article
for the 1/72
Su-27 resin cockpit + vacu canopy
from
Pavla
Models. This detail set is designed for
the Italeri kit.
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Wednesday, Apr
20 2016 |
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Alex
Kontiveis
has gone to the highest of high level of scratchbuilding to
create a much more detailed and accurate 1/24 Trumpeter A6M2
Zero Fighter. Grab a coffee or cup of tea and sit back
enjoy the article and many photos.....you won't be
disappointed.
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Chuck
Sawyer
is here with his second model on ARC and I must say Chuck picked
a favourite of most people. This is his 1/32 Tamiya
F-14D
with resin goodies and weathering to give his F-14 that
realistic look.....and yes.....it's finished in Jolly Rogers
markings.
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Andrew
Taylor
is on ARC for the first time today. This is Andrew's
1/72 Revell Sea King HAS 6 in Royal Navy
markings. Andrew went a step further and chose a Tiger
scheme which always catches the eye. Very well done
Andrew.....welcome to ARC!!!
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Rafi
Ben-Shahar
has done an exceptionally nice job building and weathering his 1/48 Suchoi
Su-22M4 "Fitter". I'm not sure what it
is but the paint and weathering job looks excellent on this
one. Well done Rafi.
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Here's a product article
for the Photo
Etch Bending Tool - The Wrangler Wire Forming Tool from
The
Small Shop.
This tool give you ability to make 17 different sizes of loops and
rings.
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Here's a product article
for the 1/32
MiG-21 BD3-60 Pylons from
Zactomodels.
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Tuesday, Apr 19
2016 |
Battles
of Lexington and Concord (1775) |
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No update
today....I'm returning home from my trip to the Philippines.
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Monday, Apr
18 2016 |
Zimbabwe
National Day |
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Doolittle
Raid - U.S.
bomb Tokyo (1942) |
P-38
mission to kill Yamamoto (1943)
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Iran Armed Forces Day |
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Pavol Vilinsky
joins us today with his 1/72 Revell Eurofighter Typhoon T.1.
Pavol really did his Typhoon up right with Eduard detail items in
the cockpit and a scratchbuilt intake to improve this area.
Pavel then finished off this great looking Eurofighter in RAF
markings.
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Oliver Peissl
has gone
the extra distance in detailing his 1/48 Dragon Focke Wulf Ta 154.
Between a photo etch in the aftermarket resin cockpit and
other resin detail items and Oliver's skill with an airbrush, this
Ta-154 is a beautiful sight to behold. check it out and sit
back and enjoy.
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Tolga Ulgur
is here from Istanbul, Turkey with
his stunning 1/48 Hasegawa CF-104 Starfighter.
You are all familiar with the high quality of Tolga's models
and this Turkish Starfighter is no exception. The painting and
weathering is flawless and I suspect it looks more realistic than
the real jet. Beautifully done Tolga.
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Laurent Angus Beauvais
is here to
make you grin and let your mind wonder with his Virtual 1/24th D520 3D Mounting
notice.
Check it out......it's pretty cool and masterfully done.
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Ken Middleton
is here with a very detailed article on
how he creates his world renowned Displays Using Wood Bases and Acrylic Rod.
Ken is a master at these in-flight display and with this article you
can also master this dramatic display technique.
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Sunday, Apr
17 2016 |
Syria
Independence Day |
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Saturday, Apr
16 2016 |
Denmark
Queen's Birthday |
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Friday, Apr 15
2016 |
In honor
of the victims of the Boston Bombing - 2013 |
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Shows this weekend
include:
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Pete Brown
starts today with one of my favourite
paint schemes on a chopper. This is Pete's 1/72
Italeri USCG MH-60J in USCG red and white
markings. Pete added to this fine kit to improve the details
and add the proper details. he tells about all this in his
article. Well done Pete....she's a beut.
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Eric Hargett
drops by today with his sharp looking 1/48 Trumpeter F9F-2 Panther.
Eric knows his stuff and he's provided some very helpful info for
anyone building a Panther. Eric dressed up his great looking
Panther with some PE seatbelts. Nicely done indeed.
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Jonathan Fco Umaρa Seravalli
is here with his 1/48 Revell Monogram A-10 Warthog. Jonathan loaded his Warthog up with a full weapons load and
finished her off in the gray scheme with a menacing Sharks
Mouth. It's a treat to see Jonathan's A-10 on ARC.
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Ray Hemenway
is here with one the the better known
aircraft designs from WW1.......this is the 1/28 Revell Fokker Dr 1 425/17.
This is a large kit and Ray took advantage of this by adding some
scratchbuilt details.
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Thursday, Apr
14 2016 |
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George
Ting is here with today's first model. This is
his 1/144 Revell B747-400 finished up in Thai
Airways markings. George did some extras work to
improve some of the inaccuracies on his Jumbo Jet.
A very attractive airliner.....good to see it on ARC.
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Jose
Maria Martinez Fernandez has done a fine job
building and finishing his 1/48 Hasegawa Fw-190 A-3.
Luftwaffe paint scheme are difficult to do but Jose
made his Fw-190 look excellent. |
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Gregory
D. Williams is here to make you jet builders
grin. This is his very well detailed 1/72
Italeri F/A-18D. Gregory scratchbuilt a
variety of items for his Hornet that he will be offering
for sale.....this should interest the 1/72 modellers. |
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Noel
Saplala has been busy adding piles of detail to his 1/48
Tamiya F4U-1D. WOW....check out the job Noel
did on the cockpit. From the engine to the
cockpit....this model has detail everywhere.
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Wednesday, Apr
13 2016 |
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Soccer Wu
has done a
wonderful job finishing and weathering his 1/48 Hasegawa F-104G.
I enjoyed seeing a Starfighter in markings for
the Republic Of China (Taiwan) Air Force. This really is a sharp
looking F-104.
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Alfredo Garcia
joins
us from sunny warm Monterrey, Mexico
with his
1/48 Tamiya A6M2 & A6M2-N.
Alfredo has a real talent for modelling and you will see that in
these 2 latest models. Alfredo scratchbuilt cockpit details
and did some panel line rescribing to get both of these Japanese
fighters looking just right.
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Bob Leonard
has
gone to great lengths on detailing his 1/48 Eduard Mirage 2000N.
Bob explains the fit issues and how he sorted out that problem plus
all the extra work and detail items he added to his Mirage 2000.
Wow......reading Bob's article has me in deep respect for the effort
he put into this model......with excellent results I might add.
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Tuesday, Apr
12 2016 |
Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin. First Human In Space
(1961) |
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I arrived safely in
the Philippines....I'm spending the remaining part of the day
settling into my hotel and recovering from the jet lag and 9 hour
time change. I don't have an internet connection and I'm
working on getting that sorted out so I can update ARC.
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Monday, Apr
11 2016 |
No update
today....I'm traveling to the Philippines....which takes 28 hours.
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Sunday, Apr
10 2016 |
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Saturday, Apr
9 2016 |
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Portugal
"Dia
do Combatente" (The Fighter's Day) |
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Day of
remembrance (La Lys Battle
1918) |
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Friday, Apr
8 2016 |
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Shows this weekend
include:
- Sumter,
South Carolina April
7 - 9, 2016 2016 AMPS International Show
- Dayton,
Ohio April
8, 2016 WrightCon 2016, The IPMS/USA Region IV Convention
- Kenner,
Louisiana April
9, 2016 Great South Tigerfest XXIII
- Bixby,
Oklahoma April
9, 2016 Tulsa Modelers Forum
- Cheektowaga
(Buffalo), New York April
10, 2016 BuffCon 33
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Jens Gerber
starts today with he beautifully painted and weathered 1/48 Eduard Bunny Club Limit Bf 110 C6.
Jens scratchbuilt some of the finer details to improve his model
and then finished his 110 in the markings it wore when fighting in
Libya. Everything looks perfect, including that complicated
camo scheme. Well done Jens. |
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Shawn "phantom" Weiler
is here with his eye catching 1/48 Hobby Craft CF-100 Canuck Mk V
wearing a bare metal finish and markings from Canuck
Decals. As an added bonus, Shawn has posted a photo of 6 of
his CF-100 Canucks. I love it!!!
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Here's a product article
for the 1/48
Spitfire Mk. XVI engine from
Eduard
Model Accessories. This detail set is designed for
the Eduard kit.
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Here's a product article
for the 1/48
P-47D Thunderbolt Part 8 decal sheet from Lifelike
Decals. This decal sheet
includes 3 aircraft with some flown by aces and all have noseart as
well as 2 from the ETO and one US P-47 based in the Philippines.
This decal sheet is designed to fit the Tamiya kits.
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Thursday, Apr
7 2016 |
No update today.
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Shows today
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Wednesday, Apr
6 2016 |
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Emre Tuzun
joins us from Turkey with his very special 1/72 Revell Dornier Do 28D2.
Emre gave his Donier 28 his special treatment when it came to the
finishing and painting. It is wearing the Luftwaffe camo and
Turkish markings as was seen on the full sized aircraft. He
added extra details to the exterior and finished up with post
shading to complete the weathering. It is great to see this
Turkish Do-28 on ARC. |
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Dragan Cvetic
is here with a gem of a model. This is his 1/72 Dragon Jian Ji-2
wearing Chinese camo and some additional detail in the cockpit
and well and gun barrels. This is China's version of the
MiG-17 and I very much like how it looks in this camo pattern. |
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Here's a product article
for the 1/32
MiG-23 Splitter Plates from
Zactomodels.
This detail set is designed for
the Trumpeter MiG-23.
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Here's a product article
for the 1/72
Su-24 resin cockpit set from Pavla
Models.
This detail set is
designed for
the Italeri kit.
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Tuesday, Apr
5 2016 |
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Tolga
άlgόr is here with his excellent looking 1/32 Hasegawa Messerschmitt Bf 109G6
in a very unique finish. Tolga dressed up the cockpit to
his usual high level with help from Aires and he also used detail
items from Master, Quickboost and Barracudacast and finished off his
fighter with a bare metal finish and weathering for the exhaust
stains. The markings for this very unique 109 came from
EagleCals. |
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Ulysses Almeida
is here with something you won't see very often. This is
his 1/48 Revell MiG 25 PU which is a MiG 25 with an added
cockpit in front of the regular cockpit to make a training
aircraft. Ulysses
used a Neomega cockpit set for the additional cockpit set and then
got busy making the modifications to pull this amazing project
together. |
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Here's a product article
for the 1/48
F4F Wildcat Seats with molded-on harness from
Ultracast.
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Here's a product article
for the 1/72
De Havilland Sea Vixen Pitot Tubes from
Master.
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Monday, Apr
4 2016 |
Senegal
Independence Day |
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Juan Jesϊs Moreno
joins us from Spain with his
battle weary 1/48 Trumpeter MiG-3. Juan enjoyed building this kit and found it to be off excellent
quality. The trick to building WW2 Russian aircraft is to
weather them to reflect the rough conditions the aircraft fought in
and Juan did an outstanding weathering job on his MiG-3
fighter. |
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Shawn "phantom" Weiler
is here with a legendary Canadian aircraft. This
is Shawn's 1/48 Hobby Craft CF-105 Avro Arrow in the markings
for Prototype #4. Shawn has
skill and knowledge when it comes to building the Arrow and I know
you will all enjoy seeing it. Beautiful work Shawn. |
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Here's a product article
for the Wire
Assist Forming Tool - Photo Etch Bending Tool from
The
Small Shop. This
is the perfect little tool for bending wires of various thicknesses.
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Here's a product article
for the 1/72
F-4J exhaust nozzles from Eduard
Model Accessories.
This detail set is
designed for
the Academy kit.
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Here's a product article
for the 1/72
Bristol Blenheim propeller set from SBS
Model.
This detail set is
designed for
the Airfix kit.
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Sunday, Apr
3 2016 |
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Saturday, Apr
2 2016 |
Falklands War
Anniversary |
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Shows this weekend
include:
- Ocala,
Florida April
2, 2016 21st Annual Wings, Wheels & Keels Spring Model Show
- Ashland,
Nebraska April
2, 2016 Omahacon 2016
- Wayne,
New Jersey April
2, 2016 MosquitoCon 25
- San
Jose, California April
2, 2016 Silicon Valley Classic III
- Anniston,
Alabama April
2, 2016 Phantom Phlashers Phantom Phurball 2016
- Winnipeg,
Manitoba April
2, 2016 Grant Park Mall Scale Model Display
- Saco,
Maine April
3, 2016 DowneastCon
- Chicopee,
Massachusetts April
3, 2016 Valleycon 26
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Paolo Yuen
has been very busy detailing and weathering his stunning 1/72 Hasegawa F-16E Fighting Falcon.
Paolo added a resin cockpit set and a photo etch set to add a
wonderful level of detail and then finished it with a flawless
weathering job and markings for the United Arab Emirates and a full
weapons load complete with drop tanks. |
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Burt Gustafson
is here with his sharp looking 1/48 Hasegawa P-40E Warhawk.
Burt dressed up the cockpit with some seatbelts and finished it
in the markings for an American P-40E of the 9th FS, 49th FG,
Australia, the summer of 1942. I love the look of this Warhawk
complete with the sharks mouth on the nose. |
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Here's a product article
for the 1/48
Spitfire Mk. XVI gun bays from
Eduard
Model Accessories. This detail set is designed for
the Eduard kit.
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Here's a product article
for the 1/72
Su-22 resin cockpit set + vacu canopy from
Pavla
Models. This detail set is designed for
the Italeri/Bνlek kit.
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