Homepage Text - November 2010

Tuesday,    Nov 30  2010

  Barbados National Day 

  Scotland - St. Andrew's Day 

Hot Babe of the Week!  this week  from Twobobs  is from VFA-137 courtesy of Gerry Clarke and myself.   Enjoy!    Bob


Carmel J Attard is here with something very special today.  This is his 1/72 RVHP Grumman E-1B Tracer which was quite the project and was completed with custom made decals.  Read Carmel's article for the history of this USN aircraft  as well as the amazing build story for his Tracer.  Beautiful work Carmel. 

John "johnnymac" McCormick has pulled out all the stops on his eye popping 1/32 Academy F/A-18C "Chippy-Ho".  John used 3 Aires resin sets as well as DMold seamless intakes before giving his Hornet flawless looking weathering, a full weapons load and even RBF tags.  This one is well worth checking out all 26 gorgeous photos.    

Enrique Cárdenas B is here with 59 photos from the recent Encuentro XXVIII de Modelismo Estáticode la ciudad de Monterrey.  This looks like it was quite the  show as you will see in the 59 photos.  The guys in Monterrey build great looking models.

Nick Moore is here with a product article for the 1/48 Hasegawa A-4E Skyhawk "Top Gun" Ltd. model kit available from HobbyLink  Japan.


I have a product article for the new 1/32 P-47D Thunderbolt wheel bay from Aires.

I have a product article for the new 1/48 Ki-84 Hayate (Frank) seats from SBS Model.

Monday,    Nov 29  2010

 Albania Liberation Day 

This weeks Twobobs Newsletter is up.  Bob has images of the the front and back instruction sheets and decal sheets for the for the Florida Makos sheet.  The CO jet has lots of extras such as markings for the intake/exhaust plug, HUD cover, external tanks, baggage pod, LITENING Pod and all the wacky stencils from the pylons. Pretty detailed sheet; Enjoy!

Artur Oslizlo has done an amazing detailing job on his 1/48 Hasegawa F-104G Starfighter.  Artur added the CMK detail set, additional underwing fuel tanks from another F-104, Aires exhaust nozzle, Montex masks for canopies and excellent SkyModels decals.  But it is his skill at finishing this wonderful Starfighter model that will make you smile.

Ian Holahan has put much effort into painting, shading and weathering his 1/48 Trumpeter C-47 Skytrain.  Ian detailed the interior with seatbelts and other details and then gave the exterior a full weathering job and brushed painted D-Day stripes for maximum authenticity.  

Michael Hickey has done an exceptionally fine job detailing his 1/48 Hasegawa F/A-18C Hornet.  Michael opens some avionics panels and added RBF tags to the full weapons load on his Hornet.  He then finished it in the markings for the VFA-97 Warhawks.  

I have a product article for the new1/48 Ju 87D-1/D-3 Exhaust - Early Type from QuickBoost.


I have a product article for the new1/32 F/A-18C/D Main Landing Gear from Scale Aircraft Conversions.


Dave Johnson is here with a product article for the Air Vice-Marshal Sir Keith Park figure (Malta, 1942) from Gary Hunt Miniatures.


Sunday,    Nov 28  2010

 Mauritania Independence Day 


Friday,   Nov 26  2010 
Dragan Cvetic is having his birthday today, so I wanted to make sure he had an article at the top of today's update.  This is his sharp looking 1/72 Mastercraft Su-17M2 with some added scratchbuilt detailing in the cockpit.  Happy Birthday Dragan!!!

Fernando I. Moreno Villa has been busy building his 1/72 Masterkit EMB-312.  This is a kit that has some fit issues but that didn't prevent an experienced modeller like Fernando from turnign it into a beautiful looking EMB-312 in the markings for Fuerza Aérea Paraguaya.  I love the camo scheme.

Benner  did a beautiful job building, detailing and finishing his 1/48 Hobbyboss A-10A Thunderbolt II.  Benner gave his Warthog a full weapons load and resin wheelbays and noseart.  You'll enjoy seeing this one. 

Dean Reynolds is here with a product article for the 1/72 Mitsubishi Ki-67 Hiryu Photo-Etch Detail Set from Platz Hobby and available from Hobbylink Japan.


I have a product article for the new 1/32 F-16C-CJ Fighting Falcon weighted wheels from Wheelliant.


I have a product article for the new 1/72 De Havilland D.H.9A model kit from Czech Master Resin - CMR Models.

Thursday,   Nov 25  2010

  USA Thanksgiving Day  

  Suriname Independence Day 

I would like to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving Day and I hope you all have a chance to enjoy time with family and friends.

Kin Wong starts today in great style with his collection of 1/72 Revell, Italeri & Airfix Hawks.  Kin compares the different models in his article and also tells what was involved to build these 4 beauties.  Way to go Kin!!!

Geoff "JugJunkie" has done a marvelous job finishing and weathering his 1/48 Eduard Me 110C.  Geoff didn't find this to be the easiest kit to build, but he was impressed with the quality of the kit and his finished model is quite sharp looking.  It is a treat to see Geoff's finished model.

David Rapasi is back with another of his weathered gems.  This is his 1/48 Monogram F100 D Super Sabre as it appeared in SEA in the '69-'70 time period.  David gave his F-100 a stunning weathering job that makes his F-100 look exactly as I would expect the real jet to look.  What a beauty!!! 

Twobobs is having a clearance sale on their remaining  1/72 F/A-18F Rockin' Rhinos #2 VFA-11/VFA-106 decal sheets (Product # 72-045).  Two aircraft are represented in their new Super Hornet markings.  Enough marking options for two complete jets.  Only $3.00!!! Check out their "Clearance Items" section.

I have a product article for the new 1/24 Hawker Hurricane Mk.1 instrument panel from airscale.


I have a product article for the new 1/48 Hawker Hurricane wheel bay set from Aires.


I have a product article for the new 1/72 J35F/J Draken photo etch from Rebell Hobby.

Wednesday,   Nov 24  2010 
Paolo Yuen gets things started today with something very special.  This is his BIG 1/18 JS International Iranian Tomcat F-14A.  This is an F-14 that comes prepainted in VF-84 markings.  Paolo made custom Iranian markings plus added further detail and finished it in Iranian camo.  What a beauty this Tomcat is!!! 

David Hill has done an exceptionally realistic job on his 1/48 Tamiya F4U-1D Corsair.  David weathered and chipped the paint for his PTO Corsair and he explains the whole process in his article.  Very cool indeed. 

Dan McWilliams is here with an article and a Gulf War F-14 story that will make you grin.  This is his 1/72 Heller Boeing 707 (CC-137) finished off in Canadian markings using decals from Leading Edge.  Read his article....you'll love the story and photos.

Twobobs is having a clearance sale on their remaining 1/72 F/A-18E VFA-137 Kestrels decal sheets (Product # 72-037).  Three complete aircraft are covered on this sheet from the Kestrels, the CAG jet and two line birds.  There are enough markings for the modeler to build three complete jets.  Only $3.00!!!  Check out their "Clearance Items" section.

Nick Moore is here with a product article for the Zvezda1/48 Messerschmitt BF-109 F2 model kit available from HobbyLink Japan.

I have a product article for the new 1/48 F1M2 Pete Wire Covers from QuickBoost.

I have a product article for the new 1/48 P-38 Lightning late type armament from Master.


Tuesday,    Nov 23  2010 

Hot Babe of the Week!  this week  from Twobobs  is Florida Makos. Been sitting on these pics for quite some time now as I was working on artwork. Alex Alonso provided these great refs and along with the 482FW paint barn and the jets first wipe, we were able to get this sheet done and it will be released soon.   Bob


Paolo De Sanctis joins us from Italy with his excellent looking 1/72 Airfix Gloster Meteor F. Mk. III.  Paolo chose to finish his Meteor as an RAF machine stationed in Holland in the closing months of WW2.  Nicely done Paolo.

Gabriel Stern drops by today with a plane I really like the look of.  This is his  Modified Italeri 1/72 Cant Z.501.  Gabriel hunted down needed research material and then set to work adding scratchbuilt  details to this Italeri kit.  The finished model has a wonderfully delicate look to it. 

Ed Ellickson is here with a very colorful 1/72 Sword P-80B.  Ed built this from the Sword F-80C kit and he explains mods needed to backdate the C to a B. I love the paint scheme he chose.  Beautifully executed model Ed, you got everything looking just right.

Dave Johnson is here with a product article for the 1/48 Kawasaki Ki 45 Kai Koh Toryu (Nick) ‘4th Flight Regiment’ model kit from Hasegawa and available from HobbyLink Japan


Zotz Decals has re-printed their very popular 1/48 Ocean Raiders PV-1 Ventura At War decal sheet.  This sheet features 6 different blue PV-1 Venturas and each one sports artwork of some sort.....and most of the artwork is quite funny or playful.  One of these aircraft features a big light green Octopus on the top side of the fuselage with the lags draping down the sides of the fuselage.

I have a product article for the new 1/72 F-16I Sufa exhaust nozzle from Aires.

I have a product article for the new 1/72 Ki-48 Lily photo etch detail set from Platz Hobby.


Monday,    Nov 22  2010

  Lebanon National Day 

It is with a heavy heart that I learned that ARC's own Gary Porter has passed away at the young age of 48 from a brain aneurysm this past Thursday.  Gary was the main man and driving force behind the Kits 4 Kandahar back in 2006.  Gary was known by the ARC forums name of GaryP....he will be sadly missed by all who were touched by him.  My condolences go out to Gary's family and friends.
As a side note.....high blood pressure can sometimes cause a brain aneurysm......get your blood pressure checked once a year as high blood pressure usually occurs in your 40's.  

This weeks Twobobs Newsletter is up.  Bob has been busy on the finishing touches on the upcoming 1/48 F-16C Floria Makos decals. Plus instruction sheets for the soon to be released Italian F-16ADF L'Ultima Diana decal sheet.  And finally the F-16 Egg Plane decal sheets.

Donald Flynn is here once again with a real beauty.  Don has quite a bit of airbrush talent as you will see when you check out the camo scheme on his yellow nosed 1/72 Fine Molds Bf 109F-2.  Dang.....and this is 1/72 no less......amazing work Don!!!

Masahiro Anzai has worked many hours adding detail to this beautiful 1/48 Academy MiG-21-93.  Have a close look at this one and the scratchbuilt details and the very attractive paint scheme......beautiful...simply beautiful. 

Rafi Ben-Shahar is in exceptionally good form today with his 1/32 Tamiya Spitfire Mk. IXe.  Rafi converted the Tamiya IXc to a IXe and then gave it a paint and weathering job that has to be seen to be believed.  Rafi leaves me speechless with awe each time he posts a model on the ARC homepage.

Nick Moore is here with a product article for the 1/48 Lavochkin La-7 ProfiPACK model kit from Eduard and available from HobbyLink Japan.

I have a product article for the new 1/72 F-8 Crusader Slots from QuickBoost.


I have a product article for the new 1/48 F-22A Raptor Landing Gear from Scale Aircraft Conversions.

Saturday,   Nov 20  2010

  Mexican Revolution Anniversary 


Friday,   Nov 19  2010

  Monaco National Day 

  The Day of Artillery in Republic of Belarus and in Russia  

Arnold Cremers has done an outstanding job detailing and finishing his 1/48 Airfix Saab JA 37 Viggen.  Arnold rescribed the while model added a Neomega cockpit set and decals from Twobobs.  The complicated camo took days to complete....I love the way it looks..

Gabriel Stern is here with a very unique model.  This is his Modified Eastern Express 1/72 Hansa Brandenburg W.29 in Japanese markings.  This is quite the attractive model and Gabriel tells the whole history behind this rare little bird.  Gabriel continues to make me grin with his variety of models. 

David Mielke is here today with a Gulf War A-10.  David's 1/48 Monogram A-10 Warthog was a bit of a challenge when he got to the painting part, but the finished model came out looking excellent.  Very nice indeed.

Dave Johnson is here with a product article for the new 1/32 Kyushu J7W Shinden model kit from Zoukei-Mura and available from HobbyLink Japan.

I have a product article for the new 1/72 F-16I Sufa landing gear bays from Aires.

I have a product article for the new 1/48 Focke Wulf Fw189A-2 model kit from Great Wall Hobby.


Thursday,   Nov 18  2010

  Oman National Day 

  Latvia National Day 

Stephen A. Carr has put long hours into his 1/48 Academy Curtiss P-36 Hawk - Cutaway Model.  Stephen explains the process to plan and scratchbuild the interior details for this model.....it's pretty cool....check it out.   

Benner is here with a very special Tornado.  This is his 1/48 Italeri Tornado IDS in the markings for one of the Italian Tornadoes that fought in the Gulf War.  Benner includes the history including the loss of the only Italian Tornado during the Gulf War.  He added aftermarket goodies to make his Tornado accurate.....including resin items from Paragon. 

Kees Kuyper joins us from The Netherlands with a classic racer that is sure to make all ber drinkers smile.  This is his 1/72 Revell Grumman Beercat Reno Racer complete with Heineken markings.  Gotta' love that. 

Nick Moore is here with a product article for the 1/32 Messerschmitt Bf110D/E Night Fighter (2 in 1) model kit from Dragon and available from HobbyLink Japan

Here is a product article for the 1/32 F-14D Super Tomcat weighted wheels from Wheelliant.


Here is a product article for the 1/72 De Havilland Vampire NF.10 model kit from Czech Master Resin - CMR Models.


Here is a product article for the 1/72 S35E Draken photo etch from Maestro Models Conversions and available from Rebell Hobby


Wednesday,   Nov 17  2010 
Martin Laurance is here with his first article on ARC.  This is his 1/72 Revell Hawker Hunter T.68 that he created using the 1/72 Revell  Hunter F.Mk.6 combined with the PJ Productions T.7/T.8/T.68 conversion set.  Martin added some scratchbuilt details and finished this beauty in Swiss markings.  This is one great looking Hunter.....welcome to ARC Martin!!!

Burt Gustafson has done an outstanding job on his 1/48 Tamiya DeHavilland Mosquito diorama.  Burt added a utility car and figures to dress up his RAF Mossie diorama.  He praises the fit and quality of this kit very highly in his article.  Looks great Burt.

Vladimír Žucha is here with something very special today.  This is his 1/144 Revell Boeing C-17A Globemaster III wearing custom made RAAF markings.  Even in 1/144 these look huge.  It's good to see a model of the C-17.

Dave Johnson joins us today with a product article for the 1/32 Eduard Messerschmitt Bf-109 E-1 model kit available from HobbyLink Japan..


I have a product article for the new 1/48 Su-22 Fitter Correct Landing Reflector from QuickBoost.


I have a product article for the new 1/100 T-4 Blue Impulse model kit from Platz Hobby.

I have a product article for the new 1/48 Japanese Type 97  7,7mm brass machine gun barrels (2pcs) from Master.


Tuesday,    Nov 16  2010 

Hot Babe of the Week!  this week  from Twobobs  is courtesy of  Henk van der Lugt or "Omar" as a lot of you know him from ARC. Omar is a big aggressor/adversary nut and provides us with tons of photos for references. Thanks for the pics Omar!    Bob


A reminder.  A new model contest for Experimental or Test Vehicle aircraft models.  This contest has some great prizes provided by The Small ShopHawkeyes HobbiesMid Tenn HobbiesWar Pigs and Xuron CorpThis contest ends on Nov 21 2010 

Rafi Ben-Shahar has gone all out detailing his 1/48 Tamiya F4U-1A Corsair.  Rafi dressed up the engine compartment, opened panel to expose more detail and even has one of the wing gun bays opened up to show further detail.  Rafi also gave it full weathering for a war weary PTO Corsair.  It doesn't get much better than this.

Shawn "phantom" Weiler is here with something we all enjoy seeing.  This is his 1/48 Kinetic EA-6B Prowler with folded wings, a full weapons load and detailing and weathering all over.  Beautifully done Shawn. 

Carmel J Attard has done the amazing.....he has built not one but two 1/72 Contrail Avro Yorks.  Carmel mixed and matched parts from different kits to complete his Avro Yorks.  Read his article for the history and full build story on these two rare models.  He's included some vintage B&W photos of real Avro Yorks.....including one crashed airliner.

Nick Moore is here with a product article for the 1/48 F-5E/F-5N VFC-111 Sundowners model kit from AFV Club and available from HobbyLink Japan

I have a product article for the new 1/48 F-102A Delta Dagger wheel bays from Aires.

I have a product article for the new 1/72 G3M Nell photo etch detail set from Platz Hobby.

Monday,    Nov 15  2010

  Brazil Republic Day 

Today is the 11th anniversary of ARC.  It was originally started by The 3 Steves......Steve Stohr of North American Hobbies,, Steve Filak and myself (Steve Bamford).  The site has been rebuilt article by article from the ground up 6 times by me in the past 11 years and it is currently in the final stages of being rebuilt again to convert it into a database driven site with added features.  The revised site should be launched this winter.  I would like to thank everyone for their friendship during the past 11 years.....it has been one heck of a fun ride.

This weeks Twobobs Newsletter is up.  Bob has included images of the Italian F-16 Diana instruction sheets.  Plus plenty of images of the F-16 Eggplane decal sheets......these are going to be big sellers.  Bob is also having a sale on selected items....check the newsletter for full details. 

Burcin Emren gets things started in fine style today with his 1/48 Hasegawa F-14.  Burcin used an Aires cockpit set to add detail and then finished it with weathering and markings for a Jolly Roger Tomcat.  This F-14 is a treat to see.

Sandro Moretti joins us today with his sharp looking 1/48 Tamiya A-1J Skyraider.  Sandro added Eduard photo etch to the cockpit pit and added further scratchbuilt detail to his Skyraider before giving it  a full weathering job, noseart and SEA camo. 

David Rapasi is here with a massive collection of 1/200 Hasegawa Airliners.  Check these out.....there is plenty of color....the black one to the right has a playboy bunny on the tail. 

Nick Moore is here with a  product article for the 1/72 Luftwaffe Pilot Set (3pcs) from Goose Mark and available from HobbyLink Japan.

I have a product article for the new 1/72 F-8 Crusader Flaps from QuickBoost.

I have a product article for the new 1/32 F-16C Landing Gear from Scale Aircraft Conversions.


Sunday,   Nov 14  2010 

  Remembrance Sunday   


Friday,   Nov 12  2010 
Gabriel Stern is here with a  real classic.  This is his 1/72 Sword Beech Staggerwing wearing Argentinean registration.  Nicely done Gabriel.

Dragan Cvetic has done a marvelous job finishing and weathering his 1/72 Academy F-86F.  Dragan finished his Sabre in Yugoslav markings and a very carefully applied weathering job over a flawless bare metal finish.

John Smalbrugge is here with his well done 1/48 Pegasus P-51B Mustang. This was built for a model club group build  and finished in the markings for the famous Tuskegee airman Lee Archer. 

1/32 MiG-29A Fulcrum Intake Covers Type B from QuickBoost.


1/72 RRG Fafnir Glider model kit from Czech Master Resin - CMR Models


Thursday,   Nov 11  2010

  Poland Independence Day  

  Remembrance Day / Veterans Day   

Out of respect for Veterans Day and Remembrance Day there will be no product articles, daily joke or funny picture today.  There is some content in the TPC related to this solemn day.
Lest we forget.

Artur Oslizlo is here from Poland to mark the Polish Independence Day with his flawlessly finished 1/48 Academy MiG-21UM Mongol B.  Artur used  a NeOmega resin conversion set and finished his MiG-21 in a very attractive Grey/Grey camo scheme.   Beautifully done Artur.

John Smalbrugge is here to mark Remembrance Day with his 1/24 Airfix Spitfire Mk Vb.  John finished this big beauty in RCAF markings with weathering and a pilot figure in the cockpit.  John also has included a photo of the Squadron members and squadron history in his article.

Jean-Paul Wrona joins us to mark the Polish Independence Day with his 1/72 Revell North American P-51B Mustang Mk.III.  Jean-Paul used resin and photos etch detail parts along with a Vac canopy and scratchbuilt detailing to finish his Polish Mustang.  Read his article for the full details of this build.

Wednesday,   Nov 10  2010

  USMC Birthday (1775) 

  Indonesia's "Remembrance" day 

Marcel Hohl is here on the USMC birthday with his  1/32 Academy F/A-18D Hornet.  Marcel did a huge amount of extra work on his Hornet and if you are planning on building the big Hornet, then this article is a critical resource. 

Michael Taylor is here with a well nice selection of his USMC Armor Models.  Michael has definite talent when it comes to building Armor models. 

Michael Taylor is also here with a variety of his USMC Bi-plane aircraft Models.  One is the 1/48 Wings vacuform O2 Corsair and the other is the 1/72 Olimp Jenny. 

Michael Taylor is here with a good variety of his USMC Jet aircraft Models.  And yes....one of them is an F-15.....read his article to figure that one out. 

Michael Taylor is also here with a huge selection of his USMC Prop aircraft Models.  I'm pleased to see so many of Michael's USMC models on ARC on this special day. 

I have a product article for the new 1/24 North American P51D Mustang instrument panel from airscale.


I have a product article for the new 1/48 Re.2002 Ariete Correct Fuselage Spine from QuickBoost

  I have a product article for the new 1/72 AGM-65 Maverick Missiles and Swedish AF launchers by Maestro Models Conversions and available from Rebell Hobby.

I have a product article for the new 1/48 P-47M Thunderbolt cockpit set from Aires.


Tuesday,    Nov 9  2010

  Cambodia Independence Day 

 First flight of AV-8B Harrier Nov 9 1978

Hot Babe of the Week!  this week  from Twobobs.  More Eagles this week guys. Some old-school stuff for you from Luke AFB back when they were the RTU for the F-15. Photos courtesy of your bud and mine, Jim Rotramel. Thanks for the references Jim.     Bob


A reminder.  A new model contest for Experimental or Test Vehicle aircraft models.  This contest has some great prizes provided by The Small ShopHawkeyes HobbiesMid Tenn HobbiesWar Pigs and Xuron CorpThis contest ends on Nov 21 2010 

Warin Sethabut has added plenty of scratchbuilt detailing to this 1/48 Hasegawa F-4U.  There is engine and gun bay detailing and a full weathering job.  Very nicely done indeed. 

Florin "Scorpio" Silaghi has put plenty of time and aftermarket detail items into this big 1/32 Trumpeter Sukhoi Su-27 B.  Detail items came from Aires, Eduard and of course ZactomodelsThe paint scheme is for the from the aerobatic team the "SOKOLY ROSSII" which means "Russian Falcons’'.  Enjoy the photos. 

Paolo De Sanctis did a beautiful job building on his 1/72 Heller Tempest Mk.V.  Paolo added some scratchbulilt details to the cockpit and then finished it in the markings for RAF Ace Roland P. Beaumont.

I have a product article for the new 1/72 P-40 wheel bay set from Aires.

I have a product article for the new 1/48 Japanese Type 99 20mm Mark 2 gun barrels from Master.


Monday,    Nov 8  2010

  Greece Hellenic Air Force Day

This weeks Twobobs Newsletter is up.  WOW...Bob is releasing two F-16 Egg Plane decals sheets.  These include all the most popular F-16 markings....all size for the F-16 Egg Plane.  You've got to check them out.  F-14 and F-15 Egg plane decals will be released next if these F-16 Egg plane sheets sell well.  I love these!!!  Also there's instruction sheets for the F-16ADF Italian Diana sheet in 1/48, 1/72 and 1/32.  Plus the upcoming F-4 Phantom stencil sheet.

Lars Kolweyh has put in a  huge amount of work into super detailing his 1/48 Italeri HH-60G Pave Hawk.  Lars used Eduard photo etch and a conversion kit by Cobra Company plus a huge amount of scratchbuilt detailing to super detail his chopper.  This is one seriously well done model.

Shawn "phantom" Weiler is here with two of his latest Phantoms.  These two sharp looking 1/48 Hasegawa F-4D Phantoms are wearing South Korean markings and Ohio Air force reserve markings.  I always love to see Shawn's latest Phantoms on ARC.

David Rapasi did his usual flawless job on his 1/48 Accurate Miniature P-400 Airacobra.  This Airacobra served in the PTO during WW2.  Man I love the faded weathering job David did on this one.  It's good to see a PTO P-400 on ARC.  

Zotz Decals has reprinted their Human Eyes decal sheet.  This sheet features Human Eyes in 7 different sizes (8mm 5mm, 3mm, 2.6mm, 2.1mm, 1.6mm and 1.2mm in diameter).  These eyes come in a variety of colour....some of which are very natural and others are more suited to more sinister figures.  There is also a variety of pupil sizes.


I have a product article for the new 1/72 I-153 New Cowling from QuickBoost.


I have a product article for the new 1/48 A-4 Skyhawk Landing Gear from Scale Aircraft Conversions.

Friday,   Nov 5  2010

 Guy Fawkes Day 

John Smalbrugge is here today with his 1/48 Monogram A-26C Invader that he built for a group build with his model club.  John built this as part of a Korean War themed group build.  John did an excellent job on his Invader and dressed it up with sexy noseart.  Beautiful job John. 

Vladimir Bilbija has done a gorgeous job detailing and weathering his 1/72 Italeri MIG-29A.  Vladimir added Eduard photo etch to the cockpit and the exterior and further detailed his MiG with scratchbuilt details and then finished it in Yugoslavian markings and beautifully done weathering for a jet shot down in 1999.

Lee Burns has done a lovely job building and finishing his 1/72 Academy B-17F Flying Fortress.  Lee dressed up the cockpit with an Eduard photo etch set and finished his B-17 with some weathering and the paint scheme of the earlier B-17's in Europe.

I'm pleased to announce the new A-20 Havoc decal sheet featuring 5 PTO A-20s has been released by Zotz Decals.  Each aircraft has nose art.....some with sexy noseart. 

I have a product article for the new 1/32 MiG-29A Fulcrum Exhaust Covers Type B from QuickBoost

I have a product article for the new 1/72 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXC model kit from Czech Master Resin - CMR Models.


Thursday,   Nov 4  2010 
Ian Buick gets thing started today in fine style with not one but two 1/72 Revell Typhoons.  Ian created his own custom decals with great success, permitting him to model a Typhoon from the Falkland Islands. 

Danny Dinh is here with a very special plane.  This is his 1/48 Testors O-2A Skymaster in VNAF markings.  Danny added extra detailing and then made custom decals to get the correct VNAF markings he needed to complete this beauty. 

Dragan Cvetic has been busy adding details to his very sharp looking  1/72 Zvezda MiG-21 BIS-K including scratchbuilt details and a Pavla resin seat.  Dragan chose Yugoslav Air Force markings for his MiG-21. 

Dean Reynolds is here with a  product article for the 1/72 Gloster Meteor F.3 model kit by Cyber-Hobby/Dragon and available from Hobbylink Japan.


I have a product article for the new 1/32 AV-8B Harrier II night attack cockpit set from Aires.

I have a product article for the new 1/72 Double Trouble F-82 Twin Mustangs Pt.1 decal sheet from Starfighter Decals.


Wednesday,   Nov 3  2010

  Panama Independence Day 

Gabriel Stern gets things fired up today with another of his floatplane racers.  This is his 1/72 Eastern Express (ex-Frog) Supermarine S.6 with the addition of a white metal engine and a tiny bit of love and patience.  I loved how Gabriel described the figure that came with this old kit.  It's good to see these older kits getting built, Gabriel has a very good message in his article regarding older kits. 

Carmel J. Attard is here with a most attractive 1/72 Eduard L-39 Albatross.  This one has a big dragon down the side of the fuselage and judging by Carmel's comments in his article......this is one very nice kit.  I love the look of his finished model.....beautifully done Carmel.

Douglas Conrady is progressing very well on his 1/350 CVW-8 - Operation Eagle Claw.  Douglas has some very interesting facts in his article regarding his Operation Eagle Claw USS Nimitz carrier.  I look forward to seeing the next installment about this project.

Dave Johnson is here with a product article for the 1/48 Junkers Ju 88G-6 ‘Nachtjäger’ w/ Luftwaffe Pilots decal sheet by Cyber Hobby and available from HobbyLink Japan

I have a product article for the new 1/48 Hs 126 Exhaust from QuickBoost.

I have a product article for the new 1/48 A6M5 Zero armament set & Pitot tube from Master. 

Tuesday,    Nov 2  2010 

Hot Babe of the Week!  this week  from Twobobs  is courtesy of Jean Paul Poisseroux. You're gonna' love these photos!


Mike Keane is here with his first model on ARC.  You're going to love the photos of his 1/72 Hasegawa AV-Harrier II Plus and the flight deck diorama with a all the figures, carrier weapons and fire tractors.  Beautiful job Mike.  I look forward to seeing more of your models on ARC in the future.  Welcome to ARC!!! 

Oliver Peissl has been very busy creating his flawless 1/32 Eduard Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-1.  Have a close look at the detailing and weathering on this one....it is amazing. 


Richard H Stracey joins us with 3 very interesting photos of an F-4 that shot down over Vietnam.  The remains of this jet rest at the Vietnam Airforce Museum Hanoi.  The whole story is included with the photos.  

Nick Moore is here with his product article for the 1/48 Super Value Pack He 162A-2 Salamander decal sheet from Cyber-Hobby and available from HobbyLink Japan.

I have a product article for the new 1/32 SJU-4/7A (AV-8B) ejection seat from Aires.

I have a product article for the new 1/72 Sanders SCSG-5A smoke generator pods by Maestro Models Conversions and available from Rebell Hobby.

Monday,    Nov 1  2010

  Algeria - The Revolution Day of 1st November 

I'm pleased to announce a new model contest for Experimental or Test Vehicle aircraft models.  This contest has some great prizes provided by The Small ShopHawkeyes HobbiesMid Tenn HobbiesWar Pigs and Xuron CorpThis contest ends on Nov 21 2010 

David Qu has done an impeccable job on his 1/35 Academy Super Cobra.  David's Super Cobra is beautifully weathered and wears the very cool snake artwork down the side of the fuselage. 

Francone Diego is here with one of the best looking Tiger scheme jets.  This is his 1/72 Italeri F-5E Tiger II in Swiss Tiger scheme markings.....it doesn't get much prettier than this. 

David Rapasi is here with a gem today.  This is his 1/48 Academy P 47D Thunderbolt complete with a flawless bare metal finish and home made decals with noseart. 

John R. Matthews joins us today with his North American XB-70 Valkerie artwork.  Check out his website for more aviation artwork

Dean Reynolds is here with a product article for the new 1/72 Hasegawa F-14D Tomcat "Black Tomcat" model kit from Hobbylink Japan


I have a product article for the new 1/72 Ju 87D Exhaust - Late Version from QuickBoost.


I have a product article for the new 1/48 FJ-4 Fury Landing Gear from Scale Aircraft Conversions.