Homepage Text - May 2018

Thursday,  May 31  2018
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Straker65 joins us with his tiny 1/72 Hobby Boss MiG-3.  Straker65 added antenna wire and gave his tiny Russian fighter a full weathering job to better show the tough conditions this fighter worked under during WW2.  The MiG-3 is an attractive aircraft and this one is a beauty.

Here's a product article for the 1/48 R-73 / AA-11 Archer missiles from Eduard Model AccessoriesThis set is designed for the MiG-29 and Su-27.


Here's a product article for the 1/72 RQ-4B Global Hawk Landing Gear from Scale Aircraft ConversionsThis set is designed for the Platz/MRC kit.


In the ARC Joke Page there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.


Wednesday,  May 30  2018
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Jim Court is here with something very special indeed.  This is his sharp looking 1/48 Revell/ICM Beech 18D made from a Beech C-45 and completed with the addition of aftermarket conversion parts and finished in the markings of a Canadian airline called Kay Air.  A beautifully done and very cool float plane model to see on ARC.


In the ARC Joke Page there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.


Tuesday,  May 29  2018
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Waldek Pupar has done a stunning job on the 1/72 Italeri MC 202 Folgore.  Waldek chose the complicated desert camo paint scheme and used the markings from an aftermarket sheet to pull it all together.  I love the look of the finished model.

Shawn “phantom” Weiler is here with his big and impressive 1/32 Trumpeter F-18E Super Hornet.  For markings Shawn chose a Super Hornet involved in the air to air missile downing of a Syrian Su-22.  It's an interesting story and Shawn's F-18 captures the VFA-87 Golden Warriors jet very well.


Here's a product article for the 1/32 MiG-23 Splitter Plates from ZactomodelsThis detail set is designed for the Trumpeter MiG-23.


Here's a product article for the 1/48 Bf 109G-6 Gun Barrels from QuickBoostThis detail set is designed for the Eduard kit.


Here's a product article for the 1/48 Curtiss P-40 E - N detail set - Browning .50 blast tubes, gunsight and Pitot Tube from Master.


In the ARC Joke Page there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.


Monday,  May 28  2018

  Memorial Day    

Armenia National Day 

Ethiopia National Day

Azerbaijan National Day

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Dragan Cvetic is here with his quickie build of the 1/144 Zvezda Tu-134.  Dragan doesn't give the kit high marks, but I do give his finished model high marks.  It looks quite good.


Phil (Flip) Marchese is here with something very cool indeed.  This is his 1/32 Pyro 1910 Cadillac Limousine combined with parts from another model to get this model.  It's impressive to see this Caddy and I'm glad it is on ARC. 


Here's a product article for the Photo Etch Cut-Off Set - Standard from The Small Shop.  This Photo Etch Cut-Off Set - Standard is designed to hold the photo etch fret as you remove parts from the photo etch fret.  This is a big help so parts don't go flying into your carpet or parts unknown. 


Here's a product article for the 1/72 Spitfire Mk. VIII 4 spoke wheels with smooth tires from Eduard Model Accessories This detail set is designed for the Eduard kit.


Here's a product article for the 1/32 Eurofighter Typhoon Twinseater Antennas from QuickBoostThis detail set is designed for the Revell kit.


In the ARC Joke Page there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.


Sunday,  May 27  2018
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Saturday,  May 26  2018

Georgia National Day

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Friday,  May 25  2018

Jordan Independence Day 

Argentina - National Day (1810)
"La Revolucion de Mayo" Anniversary of the Revolution against Spain
No update today.

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Thursday,  May 24  2018

Eritrea Independence Day 

Forums were having issues....I just got it sorted and they seem to be fine now.

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Shawn “phantom” Weiler has done a stellar job on his 1/48 Hasegawa CH-124 Sea King.  Shawn used some aftermarket decals and parts to finish his Canadian Sea King and in his article he has included a photo of 8 of his Sea Kings.  Rock on Shawn!!


Here's a product article for the 1/32 MiG-21-BD3-60 late-pylons from Zactomodels.


Here's a product article for the 1/72 P-39 Airacobra Landing Gear & Ballast from Scale Aircraft ConversionsThis detail set is designed for the Academy kit.


Here's a product article for the 1/48 MG 131 mount for Fw 190A/F from Eduard Model AccessoriesThis detail set is designed for the Eduard kit.


In the ARC Joke Page there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.


Wednesday,  May 23  2018
I had issues yesterday trying to upload the update and had to contact the hosting company and get them to sort out the issue.  It is working now, although the tech support was unable to find the problem.  Fingers crossed.

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Dragan Cvetic had a very good time building the beautifully fitting 1/72 Tamiya Mosquito MK IV.  Dragan added seatbelts then finished the rest of his Israeli Mosquito out of the box along with some aftermarket decals.  It's a great looking Mossie.


Jens Gerber had a challenging time building the 1/48 Kitty Hawk Super Seasprite SH-2G.  He chose some excellent markings complete with Dragon artwork for a Polish chopper.  His finished model does look very good indeed.


Here's a product article for the 1/72 Curtiss P-40 B/C Tomahawk II - British version - Browning .303 cal and British type Pitot Tube from Master.


Here's a product article for the 1/72 Beaufighter wheels & paint masks from AiresThis detail set is designed for the Airfix kit.


Here's a product article for the 1/48 F9F Panther Landing Gear from Scale Aircraft ConversionsThis detail set is designed for the Revell/Monogram kit.


In the ARC Joke Page there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.


Tuesday, May 22  2018

Yemen National Day

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Monday,  May 21  2018

Anniversary of the Chilean Navy and the anniversary of the Iquique´s Naval Combat (South Pacific War, between Chile, Peru and Bolivia)

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Straker65 has done an excellent job detailing and finishing his 1/72 Revell Hunter F6Straker65 added some aftermarket detail items and gave his Hunter some careful weathering over a flawless paint job. 

Thomas Brückelt is here with something very different today.  This is his 1/125 Skyhook Models "Luftpanzer" / Iron Sky "Valkyrie".  Thomas explains the story for this armored flying saucer in his article.

Here's a product article for the Photo Etch Extended Roller Set - Use with Brass Assist from The Small Shop.


Here's a product article for the 1/72 FFAR rockets from Eduard Model Accessories.


Here's a product article for the 1/32 A6M5c Zero Type 52 Undercarriage Covers from QuickBoostThis detail set is designed for the Hasegawa kit.


In the ARC Joke Page there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.


Friday,  May 18  2017

  US Armed Forces Appreciation Day 

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Shows this weekend

Sam Ching gets today started with his exceptional 1/144 MiG-15 Attack Hobby.  This tiny MiG is finished in North Korean markings complete with a great looking camo.  Sam has some great looking smaller scale modeds on ARC and I'm pleased to see this one on ARC as well.

Phil (Flip) Marchese is here with something different and quite pleasant today.  This is his 1/16 Fador 1909 EMF 3 in 1 with some skillful upgrades.  It is very cool to see these older car models on ARC. 

In the ARC Joke Page there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.


Thursday,  May 17  2017

Norway Constitution Day

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No update today.  My wife are heading out of town for the day.

Wednesday,
May 16  2018

Dambusters Raid - RAF bombing of Ruhr Valley Dams 

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Dragan Cvetic rescribed all the panel lines on his 1/72 Heller Mirage 2000b before giving the cockpit a full detailing.  The attractive camo is for a French Air Force jet with a drop tank and very subtle weathering.  I love the camo on this one.


Here's a product article for the 1/32 MiG-21-BD3-60 early-pylons from Zactomodels.  These early style 'heavy duty' pylons provide highly detailed corrected pylons for the 1/32 MiG-21 kit.  Detailed mechanisms are included on the undersides of each pylon.  Each set includes 4 pylons and optional brackets that can be posed in a variety of different configurations.


Here's a product article for the 1/72 Curtiss P-40 B/C - US version - Browning .30 cal and US type Pitot Tube from Master.


In the ARC Joke Page there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.


Tuesday,  May 15  2018
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Straker65 has done an exceptional job detailing and weathering his 1/72 Tamiya F4D-1 Skyray.  Straker65 combined scratchbuilt detailing with aftermarket detail items to give his tiny 1/72 jet a level of detail that is quite amazing to see.  Enjoy the photos.


Here's a product article for the 1/72 Ju-52 Landing Gear from Scale Aircraft ConversionsThis detail set is designed for the Italeri kit.


In the ARC Joke Page there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.


Monday,  May 14  2017

Paraguay Independence Day

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  • Clash at Chelyabinsk station between Hungarian POWs heading west to be repatriated and Czechoslovaks going east. Trotsky orders the arrest of the Czechoslovak Legion, but they revolt and seize several towns along the Transiberian RailwayDetails  May 14
  • Artillery bombardment of Paris.  Mar 23 – Aug 7  Details
  • Allied forces occupy the Jordan Rift Valley.  Feb to Sept

Sertac Bayar is here with a double header.  These are his exceptional 1/32 Tamiya F-16C finished with added resin and photo etch and a very skillful painting and weathering job.  Sit back and enjoy these, both are a treat to see and I'm honoured to have them here on ARC.

Jens Gerber joins us from Germany with his exceptional 1/48 Dragon Ju 88 C6 Night Hunter.  Jens finished his Ju-88 with night fighter radar and markings for a aircraft that operated out of the Netherlands during 1944.  Jens does beautiful work and the job he did on the building, detailing and painting is amazing.  I loved seeing this one.

Here's a product article for the The "BUG" RTH Hold and Fold - Photo Etch Bending Tool from The Small ShopThis Photo Etch Bending Tool is the The "BUG" RTH Hold and Fold.  Loaded with Features in a Tight little Package! Perfect for close-up work! Little bends are no problem when using the "Bug"!   


Here's a product article for the 1/72 Falanga 9M17P missiles from Eduard Model Accessories.


Here's a product article for the 1/32 A6M5c Zero Type 52 Cowl Flaps (opened) from QuickBoostThis detail set is designed for the Hasegawa kit.


In the ARC Joke Page there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.


Thursday,  May 10  2018
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S K Loh is here with an historic Phantom.  This is his Showtime 111 from that fateful day 46 years ago.  SK started used the 1/144 Academy F-4E Phantom modified to a F-4J variant.  His article is a very interesting read and his model and in-flight diorama is the usual first class display we see from SK Loh.  Sit back and enjoy.

Thomas Brückelt is here with something truly unique.  This is his 1/72 Unicraft Bombengleiter made from a resin kit.  This is a glider with a bomb that would be dropped from a "mother ship" and glide to the bomb release point.  A very interesting design that I guess falls into the Luft '46 category.  Thomas always builds some very interesting models that I love to see on ARC.

In the ARC Joke Page there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.


Wednesday,  May 9  2018

Liberation Day for the Channel Islands  May 9 1945

Russia - Victory Day

 End of Great Patriotic War 

 European Union
Europe Day

  Malta gets Spitfires 64 Spitfires are ferried to Malta by USS Wasp 

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Michael Phillips used a variety of aftermarket detail items to dress up his 1/48 Hasegawa F-14A Adversary - Bad Kitty.  The spectacular camo scheme was from an aftermarket decal sheet and if you are building the 1/48 Hasegawa F-14A, then this article has some excellent advice for the build process to save you some grief.

Carmel J. Attard has done a remarkable job on his 1/72 Gavia Let-410 Turbolet.  Carmel finished it as a modern looking aircraft from the Slovak Republic Air Force using aftermarket decals.  Carmel's photos are first class all the way as usual.

Here's a product article for the Extra Foil for Nutter Set - 6" x 6" from The Small Shop.  This Foil for use with the Nutter & for Scratch Building!

Tuesday,  May 8  2018

V.E. Day - Victory in Europe 1945

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Dragan Cvetic has done a first class job on his very attractive blue camo 1/72 Special Hobby Mirage F-1.  Dragan added seatbelts to dress up the cockpit and finished it with Iranian markings using aftermarket decals.

Here's a product article for the 1/32 Ju 87 Stuka Landing Gear from Scale Aircraft ConversionsThis set is designed for the Trumpeter kit.


In the ARC Joke Page there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.


Monday,  May 7  2018
No update today.  My wife arrived home yesterday after 9 weeks visiting family and I've been busy welcoming her back home. 

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Sunday,  May 6  2018
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Saturday,  May 5  2018

Mexico - Cinco De Mayo  

   Liberation Day in Netherlands  

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Friday,  May 4  2018
No update today.

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Shows this weekend

Thursday,  May 3  2018

Poland Constitution Day

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Rafi Ben Shahar has done a marvelous job finishing and weathering his  1/32 Tamiya F4U-1A Corsair.  Rafi was quite impressed with the quality and fit of this Tamiya kit  and I am impressed with the realism of his finished models.  I always enjoy seeing Rafi's latest model on ARC.

Waldek Pupar is here with the most amazing Su-25 you will ever see.  This is his 1/72 Kangam Su-25 wearing a very attractive digital camo and Ukrainian markings from an aftermarket decal sheet.  Waldek added a full weapons load and just the perfect amount of weathering.  WOW WOW WOW...I love the look of this Su-25.

Here's a product article for the 1/72 PBY-5A Catalina Landing Gear from Scale Aircraft Conversions This detail set is designed for the Academy kit.


In the ARC Joke Page there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.


Wednesday,  May 2  2018
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Klaasjan Schuuring has very high praise for the 1/48 Great Wall Hobbies F-15D.  Klaasjan finished his Eagle as a US jet complete with weapons, droptanks and added scratchbuilt detailing.  The finished model is a joy to see.

Shawn “phantom” Weiler is here with something very rare indeed.  This is his 1/72 Airfix Bristol Freighter Mk.31 modified with a resin set to make an RCAF machine complete with aftermarket decals for a Canadian aircraft.  Very cool indeed Shawn. 

Here's a product article for the 1/32 AIM-9LM Sidewinder Missiles from Zactomodels.  Each sets includes 2 complete missiles with electrical umbilicals and seeker head covers.


Here's a product article for the 1/32 Hawker Tempest Mk.V early - Hispano 20mm cannon barrels in fairings from Master.


In the ARC Joke Page there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.


Tuesday,  May 1  2018

May Day Labor Day

Anniversary of first engagement of 

Argentine Airforce Falklands War (1982)

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Waldek Pupar gets things started in style with his flawless 1/72 HobbyBoss Zero Fighter Type 52.  Waldek gave his Zero weathering to further show off the detail.  The finished model looks exceptional.

Carl Jarosz has done a first class job on his 1/144 Minicraft MD-82 airliner.  Carl used bare metal foil to accent the bare metal areas of his airliner with great effect.  I love the look of the finished model and Carl's article is a very good read.

Here's a product article for the 1/48 Su-15 Flagon Landing Gear from Scale Aircraft ConversionsThis detail set is designed for the Trumpeter kit.


In the ARC Joke Page there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.