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This is the rather old (ancient) Airfix Re-8 kit. It's not very detailed by today's standards but with care it builds up into a nice display model. The only thing I did to it besides the rigging is to replace the kit's scarf mount as it looked like it was made from 2 inch pipe and used different figures for the crew as the old Airfix one's looked deformed.

Hi , here a pic of the projects I completed this week..it's in 1/48 scale WWII US GI X 2 (BANDAI) https://photos.app.goo.gl/19A2iENxUTRMWadq6 LOCKHED T-33 TAIL SECTION (TESTOR) https://photos.app.goo.gl/mCtpo97pwYCFaYE39 BOEING INCITIUS MQ-27 (3D PASCAL) https://photos.app.goo.gl/jrWyBiNZSJHCUknZ9 AVRO CANADA EMPLOYE (STEPH 3D) https://photos.app.goo.gl/nmSZrGimois7RV9c7 1950 ERA CANANDIAN MILITARY (STEPH 3D) https://photos.app.goo.gl/f845jHqMwpWEytk28 Like to view what I have done so far in 2026 season , just follow this Google link : https://photos.app.goo.gl/dJwnAmhVD15JPt9w8 Like to see more of my previous completed projects in 1/48 scale ..................... Like to see what I have completed so far this season 2025 (143 projects) , just follow this GOOGLE link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/zKmRkgK19W2fPoin7 Like to see what I have completed so far this season 2024 (103 projects) , just follow this GOOGLE link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/4d3DYFCkVLL64imq8 Like to see what I have completed in 2023 season (100 projects) , just follow this GOOGLE link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Wbzocz4nrbgcPuAQ6 Like to see what I have completed in 2022 season (148 projects). just follow this Google link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/WniLxX42pzCF6JYH9 Like to see what I have completed in 2021 season (110 projects). just follow this Google link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/d89Abe6NeE8LJUEeA Like to see what I have completed in 2020 season (65 projects) ,just follow this Google link : https://photos.app.goo.gl/piTfBCtMXvf6g5zG8 Like to see what I have completed in 2019 season (35 projects) ,just follow this Google link : https://photos.app.goo.gl/wX42Q8pKRqwR7APR9 Like to see what I have completed in 2018 season (52 projects) ,just follow this Google link : https://photos.app.goo.gl/SnL7aiYFfHrV5JbA8 Like to see what I have completed in 2017 season (33 projects) ,just follow this Google link : https://photos.app.goo.gl/1RxEF7q89HnJUjGA6 Like to see what I have completed in 2016 season (33 projects) ,just follow this Google link : https://photos.app.goo.gl/299uiMnC7C2PDaABA Like to see what I have completed in 2015 season (33 projects) ,just follow this Google link : https://photos.app.goo.gl/e9kY3Gg1D3fxECtC9 Enjoy !

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WOW,WOW,WOW..a littel late , but I'm here ... MAN that is quite something to takle the ANTONOV ... I'm impress .. lots of SHIPARONYYYYYYYYY !.. Just love it ..Looking forward for the next tour.. GO,GO,GOOOOO

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Thanks for following this WIP, it's quite appreciated ! (JUL 24th )....Today ,I continue working on the landing ponton ! If you like to view the complete WIP on this project, just follow this Google link : https://photos.app.goo.gl/UECshHgpHyfRTFHJA Enjoy ! Jmarc

First I'd like to thank you for following my WIP , it's quite appreciated ! Here another space related project I been working on , its the COLLECT-AIR BOEING X-20 DYNASOAR ! (JUL 24th) today ,I start working on the last detail of the side fuselage ! If you like to view the complete WIP , just follow this Google link to my personal page: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Rjsjms9BhTrbnhYDA If you like to view the other space related project I have done so far , just follow this link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/ov2R8HFSA26iDpms5 Enjoy ! Jmarc

First I'd like to thank you for following this post ,it's quite appreciated ! BOEING INCITUS MQ-27 / CU-169 SCAN EAGLE 1/48 ( 3dPRINTED +ADDITIONS) (JUL 24th ) Today I continue adding the last details ! If you like to view the complete WIP on this project , just follow this Google link : https://photos.app.goo.gl/jrWyBiNZSJHCUknZ9 If you like to view all the DRONES I have done so far in 1/48 , just follow this link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/mjGm69hDKYaDuFNX6 Enjoy ! Jmarc

First I'd like to thnak you for follwing this Post , it's quite appreciated ! REVELL 1/48 WHITE 3000 TANKER (AVRO CANADA VERSION ) (JUL 24th) Today I start modifying the front frame so I can lower the cab ! If you like to view the complete WIP on this project , just follow this Google link : https://photos.app.goo.gl/i715ZWtipf74jUdx9 ..If you like to view some other 29 x 1/48 car stuff I have built over the years here a link https://photos.app.goo.gl/Ax8ci1D4S77NG6z49 Hope youl,le enjoy the build ! Jmarc

First I'd like to thank you for following this post , it's quite appreciated ! 1/48 LOCKHEED T-33 SILVER STAR (TESTOR) (JUL 24th ) Today I continue working on the last details to place in the fuselage ! If you like to follow the complete WIP on this project , I have set up an GOOGLE page, just follow this link .. https://photos.app.goo.gl/mCtpo97pwYCFaYE39 If you like to view the complete STASH PARTS done so far ,just followthis GOOGLE link .. https://photos.app.goo.gl/NtNSgh1zJgx9jRSx5 Enjoy ! Jmarc

Hi, It turns out I'll have to leave Saturday morning, which means I'll have to pull my models out after judging (which I'll be there for anyway). I can make arrangements to have awards picked up if I'm lucky enough to win. Do I understand correctly that the form is not available online, so I'll just have get my form from the head judge as I enter? Thanks.

This is the Hasagawa (HAI!) 1/48 Ki-44 Tojo kit. I built this just for my shelf mainly to get 1 model built before getting ready to go the Nats. This is a very nice kit with plenty of detail, so I built it OOTB except for some PE belts added to the kit seat. Since the finished cockpit could be added into the fuselage from the bottom and the fit was so good between the major components (the tail planes are just sitting in their slots here) I decided to take the unusual path of painting the wings and tail planes separately from the fuselage. I also decided to paint ALL of the markings, using no decals, cutting my own masks from tape using the decals as a guide. Painting things separately really simplified masking off around the tail plane roots as well as the leading edges of the wings. There's lots of little "buggers" here and there on this one, but they're due to my working fast and not showing as much care as needed if this was meant to be a contest model. Still, it's a very colorful scheme for my shelf and I've finally replaced the old Otaki Tojo that I built decades ago and had bit the dust some time ago. Comments, questions, and critiques welcome as always! Gil

First I'd like to thank you for following my WIP , it's quite appreciated ! Here another space related project I been working on , its the COLLECT-AIR BOEING X-20 DYNASOAR ! (JUL 23th) today ,I complete the detailling of the back section ! If you like to view the complete WIP , just follow this Google link to my personal page: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Rjsjms9BhTrbnhYDA If you like to view the other space related project I have done so far , just follow this link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/ov2R8HFSA26iDpms5 Enjoy ! Jmarc

First I'd like to thank you for following this post ,it's quite appreciated ! BOEING INCITUS MQ-27 / CU-169 SCAN EAGLE 1/48 ( 3dPRINTED +ADDITIONS) (JUL 23th ) Today I continue adding the last details ! If you like to view the complete WIP on this project , just follow this Google link : https://photos.app.goo.gl/jrWyBiNZSJHCUknZ9 If you like to view all the DRONES I have done so far in 1/48 , just follow this link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/mjGm69hDKYaDuFNX6 Enjoy ! Jmarc

First I'd like to thank you for following this post , it's quite appreciated ! 1/48 LOCKHEED T-33 SILVER STAR (TESTOR) (JUL 23th ) Today I continue working on the last details to place in the fuselage ! If you like to follow the complete WIP on this project , I have set up an GOOGLE page, just follow this link .. https://photos.app.goo.gl/mCtpo97pwYCFaYE39 If you like to view the complete STASH PARTS done so far ,just followthis GOOGLE link .. https://photos.app.goo.gl/NtNSgh1zJgx9jRSx5 Enjoy ! Jmarc

I decided to build a base for my Hellcat. I used .03 sheet styrene and scribed it, painted it, and then added a brown wash over it. After that I very lightly rubbed the whole thing with a very fine sanding pad to give it a more worn look and some "scuff". I then used dry transfer (rub on) "black dash" decals to simulate the carrier deck drain holes on a couple of the planks and finished it off with an overall flat coat. I set the base into a refinished picture frame I had used as another base for many years. The Hellcat as it will be displayed now that the kitty has a new home! Gil

First I'd like to thank you for following this post ,it's quite appreciated ! Time to complete another WHIPPET CANADAIR CL-327 ( 3d PRINTED) (JUL 22th ) Today ,I located an ring for the inner circle ! If you like to view the complete WIP on this project , just follow this Google link : https://photos.app.goo.gl/3QPU8Ntb4dt57CuH6 If you like to view all the DRONES I have done so far in 1/48 , just follow this link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/mjGm69hDKYaDuFNX6 Enjoy ! Jmarc

First I'd like to thank you for following my WIP , it's quite appreciated ! Here another space related project I been working on , its the COLLECT-AIR BOEING X-20 DYNASOAR ! (JUL 22th) today ,I I continue adding details to the back section ! If you like to view the complete WIP , just follow this Google link to my personal page: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Rjsjms9BhTrbnhYDA If you like to view the other space related project I have done so far , just follow this link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/ov2R8HFSA26iDpms5 Enjoy ! Jmarc

Thanks for following this WIP and hope it meet your expectation , it's quite appreciated ! M.101 HOWITHZER (REVELL) X 2 (JUL 22th) Today I completed the basic work on the lifting mechanism and glued one of the side for inlinement ! If you like to view the complete WIP on this project , just follow this GOOGLE link : https://photos.app.goo.gl/j9zACnyqSE92mr8AA Enjoy !.. Jmarc

First I'd like to thank you for following this post ,it's quite appreciated ! BOEING INCITUS MQ-27 / CU-169 SCAN EAGLE 1/48 ( 3dPRINTED +ADDITIONS) (JUL 22th ) Today I continue adding the last details ! If you like to view the complete WIP on this project , just follow this Google link : https://photos.app.goo.gl/jrWyBiNZSJHCUknZ9 If you like to view all the DRONES I have done so far in 1/48 , just follow this link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/mjGm69hDKYaDuFNX6 Enjoy ! Jmarc

First I'd like to thank you for following this post , it's quite appreciated ! 1/48 LOCKHEED T-33 SILVER STAR (TESTOR) (JUL 22th ) Today I reapir the latest traveling misapp and add the tires in the tail section ! If you like to follow the complete WIP on this project , I have set up an GOOGLE page, just follow this link .. https://photos.app.goo.gl/mCtpo97pwYCFaYE39 If you like to view the complete STASH PARTS done so far ,just followthis GOOGLE link .. https://photos.app.goo.gl/NtNSgh1zJgx9jRSx5 Enjoy ! Jmarc

July 20th, 2026 Eboard & Staff Quarterly Meeting Call to Order The meeting was called to order on July 20th, 2026 at 7:00pm EST by John Noack. Staff Updates and Reports EA – Updating the Gallery and Forum sections of the website soon. Main website migration is setup but should wait until after the National Convention. Review and National Convention sites need to update by the end of the year. Eboard Roundtable/Action Item Updates ETR – Currently have 7 photographers for contest photography, expecting a smooth process. Everything is going smoothly on the social media front, has made preparations for the increase in traffic due to the National Convention. PP – Head judges are contacting their teams already. Agenda made for NCC meeting. Has people looking at revising the “What Judges Look For” document to make it more readable. CB – Journal is going out this week to the printers. National Convention issue has been printed and is ready to go. Still looking for an Ad Manager. Added a designer and an editor to the journal staff in the last two weeks. DM – Reviewer corps dinner and manufacturers dinner is setup and ready. 20 reviews posted in the last month. There will be a table setup in Tiger Meet for the reviewer corps to display the models they built. Discussion was had on the need of updating the forum as opposed to ending the forums. Vote was held on ending the forums and passed unanimously. DL – Menu set for the Chapter Social which has been finalized. Awards have been completed and are ready. Still have seven lapsed chapters, two are not renewing and a deadline of July 31st was given to complete renewal. A colored brochure is in the works for chapters to use to promote IPMS/USA. Also working on an updated submission process for awards. MO – Financially the society continues to do well and things are going as expected. Income is slightly lower but expenses are also lower. JT – Has been working on the slideshow for the Annual Business Meeting, still waiting on slides from a few people. Once they have been received, will put it all together and send to ETR for formatting. Will have name placards made for the meeting. SH – Convention journals have been delivered to Fort Wayne already. Bags and name tags have been completed. Couldn’t get TV’s to display slideshow in lobby so will have a happy hour followed by the award show in the theater. Writing scripts for both the Juniors and Regular awards shows. A question was asked by a member registering for the National Convention regarding the ability to conceal carry a weapon at the convention. It was agreed that they could conceal carry as it was in accordance with Indiana Law and the rules of the Convention Center. The only open question was concerning the insurance for the event which turned out to be a non-issue. JN – Would like every member of the board to plan to spend time at the registration table helping Nancy and Mike. Had appointed a Constitution and Bylaws review committee which reported their current progress. Wants to put together a position description for an IT Leader position, will be requesting input from board members. Recently participated in a podcast alongside other IPMS organization leaders. Nothing Further the meeting was adjourned at 8:06pm EST. The next meeting is scheduled for August 8th, 2026 at 10:00am EST at the National Convention. View the full article

I was reviewing my models on the My Registrations list. I noticed that most of them are listed as registered. One entry is listed as checked in. What is the difference?

!930’s era Gangsters had a certain fascination to many people. I’m sure most people has seen the movie Bonny and Clyde. The figures in this set of three brings us back to that time period without having to rob banks, get into firefights with law enforcement, the risk of prison or worse!! The Kit: 24054 View the full review