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April 2008

Tech Tips: Henschel Hs-129B and the Magic of Buffing
Rafi Ben-Shahar reveals the benefits of buffing.

The Braille Experience - Emhar 1/72 Whippet Medium Tank
A small scale classic World War I tank modelled by Mark Davies.

IPMS Open 2008 Photo Gallery
A photo review of this month's Swedish national modelling competition under the auspices of IPMS Sweden.

 

March 2008

Tamiya M20 Armored Utility Car
Serge Haelterman presents his elaboration on the M8 Greyhound theme

Too Much Weathering?
Can there be such a thing as too much weathering? Rafi Ben-Shahar experiments with the help of his 1/48 Me 163 models.

Mark's Model Plane Miscellany - Special Hobby Bell XP-77
Mark Davies returns with a model of this rather esoteric Bell fighter.

Accurate Miniatures SDB-3 Dauntless
This acclaimed Accurate Minitures kit may be a challenge for beginners, but is well worth your learning time. By patbes33.

 

January 2008

Pantherschreck!
The art of diorama composition explained and illustrated by Jonas Dahlberg.

Building Xtrakit Spitire Mk. XII - Part 1 - Construction
Magnus Fridsell presents a pictorial review of this newest injection-moulded 1/72 Spitfire kit.

Building Xtrakit Spitire Mk. XII - Part 2 - Painting and Finishing
Magnus Fridsell demonstrates the application of camouflage and markings on the Xtrakit Spitfire.

Low Viz Camouflage Variations and Colour Accuracy
Rafi Ben-Shahar explains why matching the colours with decals is more important than colour accuracy.

Mark's Model Plane Miscellany - Airfix 1/72 Britten Norman Islander
The best-selling commercial aircraft produced in Western Europe was only ever kitted by Airfix. By Mark Davies.

 

December 2007

Modelling Supermarine Spitfire PR Mk. XIX - The Complete Conversion Guide for 1/48 Scale (Part 1 - Conversion)
Jim Kiker's comprehensive two-part feature covers all the aspects of converting the Spitfire Mk. XVI kit into this photo-reconnaissance version.

Modelling Supermarine Spitfire PR Mk. XIX - The Complete Conversion Guide for 1/48 Scale (Part 2 - Detailing and Finishing)
Authentic markings make Jim Kiker's photo-reconnaissance Spitfire unique.

Harry Parker's Checkertailed Mustang - Tamiya P-51D - With Some Advice
Clever construction tips and some amazing masking enhance the Tamiya's popular Mustang kit. By Tom Gronczewski.

Dragon's 1/48 Focke-Wulf Fw 190A/F - Bang for the Buck Part VII
Rafi Ben-Shahar shares the wisdom gathered from building a few dozen Focke-Wulf Fw 190s.

Constant Commitment to Excellence - Impressions of Czech Modelling Ingenuity
Mark Davies explains his admiration for Czech Master Resin kits.