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15 May, 2008
14 May, 2008
We have a new topic on Theme Pics - "Night Fighters". Whatever the scale, whatever the era, whatever the nationality, let's see your night hunters on Theme Pics!
13 May, 2008
9 May, 2008
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Chris Wauchop has reconditioned his old Dragon 1/48 scale Junkers Ju 88 G-6 night fighter. 27 images are included in this new article.
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Asao Shirai's latest small scale conversion is a 1/72 scale two-seater A6M2K Zero based on Hasegawa's kit. 12 images are included.
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We have nine images of Calum Gibson's 1/48 scale Rafale C in hypothetical RAAF markings, photographed at last weekend's NSW Scale Model Expo.
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Tonight I review Pacific Coast Models' Supernarine Spitfire Mk.IXc, including 20 inages of the kit's plastic parts, resin, colour photo-etch, decals, marking options and box top.
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While we are on the subject, I have also reviewed Paul Monforton's big new book, "Spitfire Mk.IX & Mk.XVI Engineered", including images of the cover and four sample pages.. The book contains 133 paes of plans and nearly 900 full colour photos.
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Mick Evans examines Red Roo Models' new 1/72 scale decals, "Ansett-ANA DC-3 Cargoliner & Skyliner". An image of the cover artwork is included.
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There have been a couple of enquiries about Classic Airframes' forthcoming 1/48 scale Heinkel He 51 kits. I can confirm that these are 100% all-new tool kits, having nothing at all in common with the earlier Classic Airframes Heinkel He 51 releases.
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There are Dueling Drakens on Plastic Pics today, with progress photos of both Spencer Pollard's and Dave Aungst's new Hasegawa 1/48 scale kits. Check out both, and the other impressive recent additions to Plastic Pics by HyperScale's visitors.
8 May, 2008
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Classic Airframes announces a pair of all-new 1/48 scale Heinkel He 51 kits due for release around the time of the IPMS USA Nationals. Images of the attractive box art have been posted to Classic Airframes' website.
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On Testor's ScaleWorkshop, I have posted three images of my new Airfix 1/48 scale English Electric Canberra B(I).8, finished with my Testor Aztek airbrush. We will be seeing a lot more of this model in the coming weeks.
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We have four images of Bin Wang's 1/48 scale Hasegawa Aichi D3A1 Val, photographed at last weekend's NSW Scale Model Expo.
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Rodger Kelly spent a day aboard USS Tarawa recently, and took plenty of photos of the LHA and her air wing. Rodger has written a report on his day out, and provided 30 images.
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Glen Porter reviews Valom's new 1/72 scale B-26A and Marauder Mk.I kits, including images of the kits' plastic parts, resin, photo-etch, decals and box tops.
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Montex has sent imformation and images of their new and forthcoming releases, including a 1/32 scale resin Fury Mk.II, Fairey Fawn and Vickers Viking. New masks include sets for the new 1/24 scale Vintage Fighter Series P-47D. Darek has also included images of a built-up 1/32 scale Fury Mk.I by Borys Szczypka.
- There are more progress photos and completed models on the current HyperScale Group Build, "Century Series". I really had better get started on my F-111 while I still have time!
7 May, 2008
6 May, 2008
5 May, 2008
...and don't forget to
catch the latest book,
accessory and kit reviews from Frank De Sisto on Missing-Lynx's "Time on
Target" Forum.
2 May, 2008
1 May, 2008
30 April, 2008
29 April, 2008
28 April, 2008
The latest issue of Model
Airplane International magazine is out now, and one lucky visitor will
win an annual subscription by answering a simple question. Click
here to visit this month's MAI Competition page. The winner of the last
competition is Jason Webber.
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Roland Sachsenhofer presents 13 images and a short description of his second Hasegawa 1/32 scal Ki-61 Hien.
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Eugenio Ales has sent four images of his 1/48 scale Tamiya F4F-4 Wildcat for he Gallery.
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Rob Baumgartner reviews Phileditions recent title, "312 (Czechoslovak) Squadron 1940-1945 - Hurricane, Spitfire", including an image of the front cover.
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"Bondo" Phil Brandt examines Anigrand's 1/144 scale Lun' Erkanoplan, including images of the box art and resin kit parts.
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We are saddened to report the passing of Laurie Wright, a pioneer in the field of military vehicle research, and Mick Bell, another military research stalwart and modeller. Paul Handel has written a brief tribute to Laurie and Mick.
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With Anzac Day 2008 upon us, and with two excellent new Staghound kits in 1/35 scale, Paul Handel's timing is perfect for his new Anzac Steel article on the Staghound Armoured Car in Australian Service.
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On Missing-Lynx, Dr Hilton de Mello e Oliveira presents his diorama of Italeri's 1/35 scale Quad tractor, captured and converted to an anti-aircraft vehicle for the Afrika Corps. Six mages are included.
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Andrew Argent brings us two images of his 1/35 scale diorama, "They'll Be Back".
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Kuniyuki Takeuchi has sent five images of his Chilean 1/35 scale M-60 Sherman based on Tamiya's M4 plus parts from Academy's M-51.
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Cookie Sewell reviews three recent releases:
...and don't forget to check out the great
work of Missing-Lynx's visitors on the Constructive Comments Forum too
25 April, 2008
24 April, 2008
23 April, 2008
22 April, 2008
21 April, 2008
...and don't forget to
catch the latest book,
accessory and kit reviews from Frank De Sisto on Missing-Lynx's "Time on
Target" Forum.
18 April, 2008
17 April, 2008
We have a new topic on Theme Pics - "Spitfire!". Considering our previous theme, let's give Supermarine's classic fighter some equal time. Whether it is the prototype, a Battle of Britain veteran, a Mk.V doing Rhubarbs, Mk.IXs over the Normandy beaches, or the Spitfire in foreign service, show us your Spitfires in all scales and all their many colours.
16 April, 2008
15 April, 2008
14 April, 2008
...and don't forget to check out the great work of Missing-Lynx's visitors on the Constructive Comments Forum too
11 April, 2008
9 April, 2008
8 April, 2008
7 April, 2008
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On Testor's ScaleWorkshop, Chris Wauchop presents three images of his 1/48 scale Tamiya Heinkel He 219 A-7 in the Gallery.
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Nicholas Gohin's latest artwork in th Gallery is an RF-4E Phantom II.
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I have started an online build of Classic Airframes' 1/48 scale Baltimore on the Plastic Pics Forum. I wil be posting updates as construction progresses.
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Tonight I summarise some recent 1/72 scale Quickboost releases, including a replacement tail for Zvezda's Ju 88, a recon nose for Revell's Hawker Hunter, replacement Hurricane Mk.II propeller assembly and more. Images of the parts are inlcuded.
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Mick Evans reviews Wolfpak Decals 1/72 scale release featuring two F-15s, a Phantom and an F-102.
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On Missing-Lynx, Ray Blythe presents a new Construction Feature on his AlBy 1/35 scale Marder I "Lorraine Schlepper". 26 imagea are included.
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Luke Pitt reviews Gaso.Line's new 1/48 scale Panzerschreck Team; Kubelwagen Tank Cold Starter set and Fuel Barrels. Images of the resin parts are included in Luke's review.
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Tonight I examine Schatton Modellbau's 1/48 scale 21 cm Nebel Werfer 42, including images of the resin, brass and copper parts.
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Andrew Judson reviews Italeri's 1/35 scale DUKW "British Royal Army" release, including images of the plastic parts, the decals and box top.
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Cookie Sewell reviews Dragon's 1/35 scale 10.5 cm Sturmhaubitze 42 Ausf. G with Zimmerit, including an image of the box top.
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Cookie also examines the new book from Service Publications, "The M38A1 1/4 Ton Truck in Canadian Service", including an image of the front cover.
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Taesung Harmms from Alpine Miniarures has announced three new figures:
- 35063 - Kurt Meyer
- 35064 - SS Grenadier LAH Kharkov
- 35065 - SS Officers LAH Kharkov Set #2 (2 figures)
For more info and pics, please visit Alpine Miniatures's website.
...and don't forget to
catch the latest book,
accessory and kit reviews from Frank De Sisto on Missing-Lynx's "Time on
Target" Forum. |