News
[updated 25th November 2011]
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Forum News
Airliner & Transport Group Build - 17 September - 04 March
F/A - 18 Bug Eye SIG - Dec 3rd - 25 March
Harrier - Jumpin' Jack SIG - Dec 15th - 15th April
Artillery, Self Propelled Guns & AAA through the ages - 14th Jan - 8th April
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This weeks new video builds (now in HD)
Academy/Eduard 1/48 Scale MIG-29A
Part Two
In part two of the build we install the cockpit tub and then bring all the fuselage part together before looking at different ways to filling and sanding it to give a smooth finish ready for re scribing.
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Free full Video build
To go along with this months Airfix Canberra build in Decembers the issue we have the full video of the build available to watch for free in full.
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Photo Build
Rob Brooks 1:32 Tamiya Spitfire MK IXc
Rob has do a fine job of his spitfire with his beautifully photographed step by step build, see how he did here in the start to finish photo build
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In Box Review
Hans takes a look at Alley cat's new Vampire
And AZ Models 1/48 SAAB J-29 Tunnan
News
[updated 18th November 2011]
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Forum News
The Group build and SIG diary has been updated as below
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This weeks new video builds (now in HD)
Last part of the Academy 1/32 F-16I SUFA is ready to watch
In part the final part of this build we bring it all together and install it on the base all ready for the final reveal.
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Academy/Eduard 1/48 Scale MIG-29A
We start work on the MIG by looking at the kit and the changes we'll make before starting on the resin and Photo etched cockpit and opening up the aux intake on the top.
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Free full Video build
To go along with this months Airfix Canberra build in Decembers the issue we have the full video of the build available to watch for free in full.
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Photo Build
Adrian Jefferies 1:32 Revell AH-64A
Adrian has done a truly stunning job on the old Revell Apache with some stunning updating, see how he did here in the start to finish photo build
News
[updated 11th Nevember 2011]
NO news show this week as we're at Scale model word, Telford :D
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Forum News
Airliner & Transport Group Build - 17 September - 04 March
WWII Allied AFV SIG is now finished
Swedish Aircraft SIG is on now until 13 Nov
As in the news show I'm asking for members to change there user name to the real names e.g PhilFlory one word full details here http://promodeller.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=5443835
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Two 30 minute videos of the Academy 1/32 F-16I SUFA to watch
In part 13 we paint up and detail the gear before dipping the canopy in gloss to give us a crystal clear look. Then it's on with the pylons and get it on it gear for the first time.
In part 14 we fix the wiring for the LEDs and make them look like the break lines, then working on the weapons fit before adding all the little bits on the cockpit and aircraft. Then we work on the base.
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Flory models will have it's own stand at this years Scale model world.
The team will be there with their models to answer and questions you have, as well as the Flory models range of washes, sanders and DVD-ROMs
So come and have a chat, we're in hall 2 (Middle one) left hand side as you come in:D
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Free full Video build
To go along with this months Airfix Cambera build in Decembers the issue we have the full video of the build available to watch for free in full.
News
[updated 4th Nevember 2011]
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Forum News
Airliner & Transport Group Build - 17 September - 04 March
WWII Allied AFV SIG is on now until 6 Nov
Swedish Aircraft SIG is on now until 13 Nov
As in the news show I'm asking for members to change there user name to the real names e.g PhilFlory one word full details here http://promodeller.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=5443835
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Two 30 minute videos of the Academy 1/32 F-16I SUFA to watch
In part 11 we work on the metal areas as well as the engine nozzle with buffer-able paints and then mask and paint the leading edges etc before decaling.
In part 12 see us finish decaling and then a quick satin coat before the whole model gets a Dark dirt wash before a dead flat coat goes on and it's onto the gear.
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Flory models will have it's own stand at this years Scale model world.
The team will be there with their models to answer and questions you have, as well as the Flory models range of washes, sanders and DVD-ROMs
So come and have a chat, we're in hall 2 (Middle one) left hand side as you come in:D
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Free full Video build
To go along with this months Airfix Cambera build in Decembers the issue we have the full video of the build available to watch for free in full.
News
[updated 27th October 2011]
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Forum News
Airliner & Transport Group Build - 17 September - 04 March
WWII Allied AFV SIG is on now until 6 Nov
Swedish Aircraft SIG is on now until 13 Nov
As in the news show I'm asking for members to change there user name to the real names e.g PhilFlory one word full details here http://promodeller.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=5443835
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Two 30 minute videos of the Academy 1/32 F-16I SUFA to watch
In part 9 we work on the paint work with the light grey underside colour and the lighten it up and the start on the free hand camo with the lightest colour first, the sand.
In part 10 we carry on the camo work and make a custom mix to get the right shade of green we're after and the the brown before tidying up the camo. We then look at metalized paints and mask up .
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Flory models will have it's own stand at this years Scale model world.
The team will be there with their models to ansaw and questions you have, as well as the Flory models range of washes, sanders and DVD-ROMs
So come and have a chat, we're in hall 2 (Middle one) left hand side as you come in:D
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News
[updated 21th October 2011]
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Forum News
Airliner & Transport Group Build - 17 September - 04 March
WWII Allied AFV SIG is on now until 6 Nov
Swedish Aircraft SIG is on now until 13 Nov
As in the news show I'm asking for members to change there user name to the real names e.g PhilFlory one word full details here http://promodeller.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=5443835
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Two 20 minute videos of the Academy 1/32 F-16I SUFA to watch
In part 7 we polish up the canopy and then mask, them preparing the model for airbrushing by closing everything up.
In part 8 we move into the painting stage of the build and talk about the paints and then prime up and start on the weathering with pre shading.
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Flory models will have it's own stand at this years Scale model world.
The team will be there with their models to ansaw and questions you have, as well as the Flory models range of washes, sanders and DVD-ROMs
So come and have a chat, we're in hall 2 (Middle one) left hand side as you come in:D
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In-Box Review of Ark Model's
1/48 Scale Hawker Hurricane MK.I
Ant take a look at Ark models Hurricane, see the full review here
News
[updated 14th October 2011]
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Forum News
Airliner & Transport Group Build - 17 September - 04 March
WWII Allied AFV SIG is on now until 6 Nov
Swedish Aircraft SIG is on now until 13 Nov
As in the news show I'm asking for members to change there user name to the real names e.g PhilFlory one word full details here http://promodeller.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=5443835
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Academy 1/32 F-16I SUFA
In part six we work through the painting the inner engine and then install all the lumps, bumps and photo etched parts to the exterior and then builds the pylons and fuel tanks.
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The WWII - Multi-Engine Group Build
Congratulations to everyone who took part in the group build
Medals and skinny sanders will be sent out today, I'll PM you today through the forum for your addresses to send you your medals and skinny sticks :D
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Brand new HD polishing video
Members can see the whole of the new polishing clear parts video now in the Video Tutorails area.
News
[updated 7th October 2011]
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Forum News
The WWII - Multi-Engine Group Build ended
WWII Allied AFV SIG is on now until 6 Nov
Swedish Aircraft SIG is on now until 13 Nov
As in the news show I'm asking for members to change there user name to the real names e.g PhilFlory one word full details here http://promodeller.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=5443835
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Academy 1/32 F-16I SUFA
In part five we install all the wiring for the lights and seal up the fuselage and the cut the leading edge flaps to the landing position.
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The WWII - Multi-Engine Group Build
Congratulations to everyone who took part!!
Medals and skinny sanders will be sent out late next week, I'll PM you through the forum for your addresses soon ;)
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Rob Bedfords
1/32 full photo builds of his winning JU88/Bf109 Mistel
See just how Rob built thid monster in his 250+ photo builds