Thursday, June
30 2016 |
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Thomas Brόckelt
is here with a most amazing
project. This is his 1/72 Bird Models Lippisch DM-1 with NACA-modifications on Academy Lockheed Ventura PV-1
and built ot a very high standard.
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Dragan Cvetic
got all the details correct
on his 1/48 Trumpeter MiG-21 UM.
Dragan was not impressed with this kit, but he still built it to a
very high standard. |
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This detail set is designed for
the 1/48 Folland
Gnat T.1 Pitot Tube from
Master.
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This detail set is designed for
the 1/48 MiG-19S resin
cockpit set with canopy from
Pavla
Models.
This detail set is designed for
the Trumpeter kit
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Wednesday, June
29 2016 |
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My heart goes out to all the innocent victims of yesterdays attack at the
airport in Istanbul, Turkey. My prayers goes to them and their
families and friends. I hope my fellow ARC'ers in Turkey are safe.
Keep safe my
friends.
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Ian Buick
joins us with a pair of his
72nd Scale Harriers `Lucy` and `Michelle`. These
were used to support NATO forces in Afghanistan and were given
artwork and their names after a visit by by models Lucy Pinder and
Michelle Marsh. Ian has a serious talent for British aircraft
and his two latest Harriers are stunning.
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Jens Gerber
has done an excellent job on the
1/48 Eduard/Roden Gloster Sea Gladiator. Jens is an expert
at adding rigging to biplanes and this model is another jewel from
his workbench. Beautiful work Jens.
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Here's a product article
for the 1/32
Su-27 Nosecone correction kit from
Zactomodels.
This detail set is designed for
the Trumpeter kit.
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Here's a product article
for the 1/72
Fw 200 Condor control surfaces from Aires.
This detail set is designed for
the Trumpeter kit.
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Here's a product article
for the 1/48
Hawker Typhoon Seat with Sutton Harness from
Ultracast.
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Tuesday, June
28 2016 |
No update today.
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Monday, June
27 2016 |
Djibouti National Day |
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Andreas
Gordes, ARC member Goggo built the 1/48
Hasegawa A-4E Rampant Raider to mark the 50th
anniversary of crash of this particular Skyhawk.
Andreas also poses his fantastic A-4 in a carrier flight
deck diorama. It's important in this hobby to
remember these events in history. |
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Gerd
Wilcken has brought us a pair of 1/144 Sweet
Messerschmitt Me-109F wearing winter camo from the
Eastern Front in 1942. Gerd has done an expert job
in the weathering of this two 109's and I know you will
enjoy seeing the photos of his models. |
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Here's a product article
for the Extra
Foil for Nutter Set - 6" x 6" from The
Small Shop. This
is Extra Foil for Nutter Set - 6" x 6". Foil for use
with the Nutter
& for Scratch Building!
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Here's a product article
for the 1/48
Spitfire Mk. Vb gun bays from Eduard
Model Accessories. This detail set is designed for
the Airfix kit.
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Sunday, June 26
2016 |
Madagascar
Independence Day |
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Saturday, June
25 2016 |
Croatia Independence Day
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Friday, June 24
2016 |
Order of Malta
- St. John's Day |
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Shows this weekend
include:
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JD is
here with his first model on ARC and what a gem it is. This is
his 1/72 Italeri KC-135R with added scratchbuilt details and
a wonderfully weathered paint job. JD added stiffeners to the
interior of his model to give it added strength in the critical
areas. This tanker is a beauty and I'm very proud to see JD's
work on ARC. Welcome to ARC JD!!!
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Here's a product article
for the 1/48
Spitfire Mk VIII cockpit from Eduard
Model Accessories. This detail set is designed for
the Eduard kit.
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Here's a product article
for the 1/48
Bf-109F-2/F-4 cockpit set from SBS
Model. This detail set is designed for
the Zvezda kit.
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Thursday, June 23
2016 |
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Luxembourg
- National Day and |
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Official Birthday of
H.R.H. the Grand Duke Jean |
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Dragan Cvetic
has done a
marvelous job finishing and weathering his 1/72 Academy F-18C.
Dragan used aftermarket decals to get the USMC markings and then
he gave his Hornet a full weathering job to give his Hornet a very
realistic look.
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Jaroslav Kral
is here with the wildest looking A-26 I've ever seen. This
is his 1/72 Italeri A-26 TPE 331 Test Bed which is a standard
A-26 fitted with a 3rd motor in the nose. Jarda did some very
skilled scratchbuilding on this model then gave it a multi-shaded
paint job and finished it with custom decals. I love the long
nose on this one.
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Here's a product article
for the 1/48
Bf 108B control surfaces from Aires.
This detail set is designed for
the Eduard kit.
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Here's a product article
for the 1/48
Heinkel He115 photo etch detail set from
Maestro
Models.
This detail set is designed for
the Special Hobby kit.
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Wednesday, June 22
2016 |
The
Invasion of Russia - Operation Barbarossa 1941
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S K Loh
is here with his 30th 1/44 scale model on ARC. This latest
gem is the 1/144 Zvezda IL-2 Strumovik with scratchbuilt
detail parts and added custom decals to further enhance his Strumovik.
The Strumovik was a tank busting workhouse on the Russian Front and
SK has weathered his to show his model in a more realistic
way. For an added bonus he has included his model in a ground
based diorama with a Ju-87 and 2 ground vehicles etc. This is
a great looking model and the diorama is a massive treat to see. |
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Alex Cimenti
is here with his 14th model article on ARC and what a beauty it
is. This is his 1/72 Hasegawa F-4 F Phantom Lufwaffe JG-74 Mφlders
with added photo etch in the cockpit and resin wheels and
finished it all off with a full weapons load from Hasegawa.
Luftwaffe markings on modern jets always look good and this Phantom
show this. It is a pleasure to see this Phantom on ARC.
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Here's a product article
for the 1/32
MiG-29 Exhausts from Zactomodels.
This detail set is designed for
the Trumpeter kit.
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Here's a product article
for the 1/72
MiG-19S resin cockpit set + vacu canopy from
Pavla
Models.
This detail set is designed for
the KPl kit.
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Tuesday, June
21 2016 |
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in 1916
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Ian Buick
gets things started in style with his Falklands Harriers.
Ian has built six 1/72 Harriers that were involved in the victory
over Argentina during that war in the south Atlantic in 1982.
Ian chose a variety of paint schemes and a variety of weapons loads
that saw action and contributed to the decisive victory over
Argentina. Such a wonderful selection....well done Ian.
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Jens Gerber
has done a first class job on his 1/48 Eduard/ Roden Heinkel He 51 B 1.
Jens added Eduard detail parts and did a stunning job on his rigging
wires before giving his biplane a great looking camo paint job
complete with artwork.
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Here's a product article
for the 1/48
D.H. Vampire control surfaces from
Aires.
This detail set is designed for
the Trumpeter kit.
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Here's a product article
for the 1/72 Aero L-29 Delfin - Pitot Tubes from
Master.
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Here's a product article
for the 1/48
Hawker Hurricane Seat & Armor Plate from
Ultracast.
This detail set is designed for
the Hasegawa kit.
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Monday, June
20 2016 |
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in 1916
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Rob Nieuwenhoven
has taken the 1/48 Revell Spitfire Mk XVI/Brigade Models conversion
and plenty of aftermarket decals to accurately build the
Spitfire trainer he was lucky enough to get a ride in. Rob had
to so plenty of work to create this beauty with a some problems
along the way that Rob overcame. Most of us have problems
during every build and Rob overcame these and built a great looking
Spitfire of his very memorable flight.
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Baran Ηakmak
has built a very special 1/32 Revell BAe Hawk T1 /Red Arrows.
This is his Red Arrows Hawk in the special Benevolent Fund
livery complete with added cockpit detailing and a metal pitot
tube. I loved seeing 5this paint scheme on the 1/32 Hawk and
I'm very impressed by the job Baran did on his model.
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Here's a product article
for the 2"
Mini Hold and Fold - Photo Etch Bending Tool from
The
Small Shop.
This Photo Etch Bending Tool is the Photo Etch Bending & Rolling
Deluxe Brass Assist for "True" cylinders, tie downs, hinges,
clamps, brackets & grab handles all with one tool.
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Here's a product article
for the 1/48
Spitfire MK VIII engine from Eduard
Model Accessories. This
detail set is designed for the Eduard kit. This Photo Etch
Bending Tool is the Photo Etch Bending & Rolling Deluxe Brass
Assist for "True" cylinders, tie downs, hinges, clamps,
brackets & grab handles all with one tool.
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Sunday, June
19 2016 |
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Saturday, June
18 2016 |
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Friday, June 17
2016 |
Iceland
Anniversary of the
Establishment of the Republic |
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Shows this weekend
include:
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Gerd Wilcken
has created a wonderful scene of his 1/144 Eduard MiG 21 MF -weed out-
partially scavenged for parts and abandoned at the outskirts of
an airfield. This is a tiny model, but Gerd has loaded it with
many tiny details that bring the scene to life and add such a
full feeling of realism. Enjoy the photos, this is quite the
sweet looking diorama. |
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Mike Regan
joins us from New Zealand with his 7th article on ARC.
This is Mike's 1/48 Airfix Seafire F.17 in all it's glory and
finished to a very high standard. Mike includes detail of the
build process that will help you if you also have this newer Airfix
kit on your workbench. Sweet looking Seafire Mike.
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Here's a product article
for the 1/48
Spitfire Mk VIII gun bays from Eduard
Model Accessories. This
detail set is designed for the Eduard kit.
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Thursday, June
16 2016 |
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in 1916
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Shawn "phantom" Weiler
joins us with A couple more 1/48 Hobby Craft CT-114 Tutors.
Both are Canadian showbirds and one is a Snowbird. Looking
good Shawn!!! |
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Wednesday, June
15 2016 |
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in 1916
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Fernando Lamas
starts today with his 1st model on ARC. This is his 1/72 HobbyBoss Mil Mi-8MT
in Ecuadorian markings. Fernando gave his chopper some
excellent weathering and then finished it off with custom
decals. Welcome to ARC Fernando!!! |
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Dragan Cvetic
did quite the nice job on his 1/72 Revell J-35J Draken.
Dragan added some cockpit details including seat belts and a
pitot tube and then finished it off in a carefully weathered Swedish
paint scheme. This is Dragan's 120th model on ARC. |
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This detail set is designed for
the 1/32 F-100
Super Sabre Intake Correction kit from Zactomodels.
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This detail set is designed for
the 1/48
Spitfire Mk.IXe/XVIe late version gun barrels from
Master.
This detail set is designed for
the Eduard kit.
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Tuesday, June 14
2016 |
End of Falklands War |
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Alex
Cimenti starts today with a beautifully done 1/72 Hasegawa RF-4 EJ - Recce Phantom.
Alex added a weapons load and then the complicated camo and
piles of stencils to create this stunning Japanese Phantom.
Alex has included a photo of the real jet on the flight line.
Thanks for sending it in Alex, I always enjoy seeing your latest
model on ARC. |
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Mike Muth
joins us with his Royal Flying Corps
1/48 Eduard Morane-Saulnier Type N. Mike has also
included photos of his Armιe de l'Air Type N which has a weather
black nose. All in all both of his Type N's look excellent and
they compliment his other WW1 model on ARC very well. Mike has
a passion for WW1 aviation and it shows in all his models. |
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Here's a product article
for the 1/48
Supermarine Spitfire Seats from
Ultracast.
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Here's a product article
for the 1/72
Mi-2 cockpit + wheels + battery box from
Pavla
Models. This detail set is designed for
the Italeri/Smer kits.
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Monday, June
13 2016 |
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Jens Gerber
starts today with the new 1/48 Eduard Bf 109 G6. Jens
was excited to build this new 109, so he built it out of the box
with the exception of aftermarket barrels for the under wing
guns. I love the camo scheme on this Gustav.
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Ian Buick
has done some extra work to create a more accurate 1/72 Revell Typhoon T.3
and then got busy getting the weapons load perfect. This is
quite the stunning Typhoon....well done Ian. |
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Here's a product article
for the 2"
Mini Hold and Fold - Photo Etch Bending Tool from
The
Small Shop.
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Here's a product article
for the 1/72
B.534 bombs & racks from
Eduard
Model Accessories.
This detail set is designed for
the Eduard kit.
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Here's a product article
for the 1/72
CF-101 Voodoo - Symmetrical Markings
decal sheet from Canuck
Model Products. This
decal sheet is also available in 1/48.
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Saturday, June
11 2016 |
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Shows this weekend
include:
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Miguel I. Becerril
has put much effort into the custom painting and custom markings
on his 1/32 Trumpeter EA-18G VAQ-136 Ironclaw CAG jet.
Miguel added anti-collision lights and also did an amazing job on
the interior of the exhaust nozzles. This one is a beauty.
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Rob Nieuwenhoven
has turned the 1/48 Hobbycraft Seafire XV into a stunning
model thanks to quite a few aftermarket detail parts and
decals. Rob added resin exhausts, PE cockpit, vac canopy,
metal landing gear, resin wheels and cannons and a wing fold set to
give his Seafire at more complicated look. I am very impressed
what Rob has done with the Hobbycraft kit....very impressive. |
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Here's a product article
for the 1/48
Kamov Ka-50 gun from Aires.
This detail set is designed for
the Italeri kit.
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Here's a product article
for the 1/48
Spitfire Mk. XVI cockpit from Eduard
Model Accessories. This detail set is designed for
the Eduard kit.
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Thursday, June
9 2016 |
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Konley Kelley
is here with his 50th article on ARC. This is his very special 1/48 Revell B-25 Doolittle Raider
that is signed by Doolittle Raider by Col. Dick Cole.
Col. Dick Cole flew as co-pilot to Col. Jimmy Doolittle on the raid
and having his signature on a model is a very special honor for any
display case. A very exciting and special project Konley,
thanks for sharing. |
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Jens Gerber
has done a wonderful job building and painting his 1/48 Hobby Boss Me 262 A2a/U2.
Jens added some minor details and then gave his prototype Me 262
bomber a flawless camo paint job. This work of art was
completed in only 6 hours. Jens is truly a skilled modeller.
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Here's a product article
for the 1/35
OH-58D Kiowa Exterior Detail Set from Zactomodels.
This detail set is designed for
the MRC/Academy kit.
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Here's a product article
for the 1/32
Aero L-29 Delfin Pitot Tubes from
Master.
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Here's a product article
for the 1/72
F6F Hellcat resin cockpit set + vacu canopy from
Pavla
Models. This detail set is designed for
the Academy kit.
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Wednesday, June
8 2016 |
No update today.
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Tuesday, June 7
2016 |
Yorktown
sunk - US
Carrier Yorktown sunk (1942) |
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Tolga άlgόr
is here with the 3rd installment in his 1/32 Bf-109 Gustav
Trilogy. This flawless build is his 1/32 Hasegawa Bf 109G6 "Yellow 5"
as it appeared when captured by US troops in 1945. Tolga
added a resin cockpit, dropped the horizontal stabs and upgraded the
main wheels, spinner and propellers before finishing off this beauty
with aftermarket decals.
One detail that I loved about this model is the different camo on
the right wing due to some scavenging by mechanics to keep this bird
flying. An awesome build Tolga. |
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Burt Gustafson
has done a great job building and finishing his 1/48 Trumpeter T-38C Talon II.
Burt had a pretty trouble free time building his USAF Talon II
and he provides the history of the T-38 and well as a rundown of his
build process. This is Burt's 104th model on ARC and you can
check them all out by clicking the link at the bottom of his
article.
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Here's a product article
for the 1/48
Bristol Beaufighter Seats from
Ultracast.
This resin set includes pilot and rear gunner's seats with molded-on
harness.
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Here's a product article
for the 1/48
Mirage F.1 weighted wheels from Royale
Resin.
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Today is the
Anniversary of the D-Day landings in 1944. There were 5
beaches, 2 American, 2 British and 1 Canadian. Today's models
are 1 American aircraft, 1 British aircraft and 1 Canadian aircraft
to help quietly remember those 5 beaches so long ago.
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Cyril Worley
joins us from Malta with his 9th model on ARC and what a
masterpiece this one is. This is Cyril's 1/32 Revell Lockheed Lightning F-5E
given super detail in all areas including a scratchbuilt
cockpit. Cyril converted the Revell P-38 to a recce aircraft
with the removal of guns and the modification of his model to get
all the details perfect for his Lockheed Lightning F-5E. His
work doing all this wonderful detailing is truly inspiring and
exciting to see. Sit back and enjoy each of his photos.
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Shawn "phantom" Weiler
joins us with another of his eye catching 1/48 Kinetic CF-5A (CF-116A).
Shawn built this one with a recce nose as it appeared late in
it's Canadian career. Shawn collected the decals from a
variety of decal sheets to get the correct markings for this
particular aircraft with an excellent end result.
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Dominique Dubusse
joins us from Normandy, France on the anniversary of D-Day with his
British Royal Navy 1/48 Airfix Seafire FR.46.
Dominique sanded and
rescribed the fuselage and reworked different details on his Seafire
to make it more accurate and better detailed. His finished
model is a pleasure to see and I'm very pleased to have a modeller
from Normandy with his model on ARC on this D-Day anniversary.
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Here's a product article
for the Photo
Etch Bending Folding Blade 8 Inch from
The
Small Shop.
This Photo Etch Bending Folding Blade 8 Inch is
for bending and folding PE parts. This blade complements the 8"
Tool head Workstation (This item is included with the 8" tool).
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Saturday, June 4
2016 |
Battle
of Midway (1942) |
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Friday, June
3 2016 |
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Shows this weekend
include:
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Jeramy Boileau
has been a member of the ARC forums for many years and I'm pleased
to see him join us with his first article on ARC today. This
is his 1/72 Hasegawa VF-1S Valkyrie finished as a Top Gun Valkyrie
using Twobobs decals and paint guide. Jeramy posed the canopy
open then gave his jet drop tanks and training missiles to complete
the look. I'm pleased to have his model on ARC and I'm hoping
to see more of Jeramy's work on ARC in the future. Well done
Jeramy and welcome to the ARC homepage.
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Richard Spreckley
has done a stunning job on his 1/48 Hasegawa Curtis P40 Kittyhawk.
This P-40 is finished in the markings for RAF Ace Neville
Duke (the most successful Western Allied ace in the Mediterranean Theatre, and was credited with the destruction of 27 enemy
aircraft). Richard is highly skilled at weathering and you
will see that and the wonderful cockpit detail when you view his
photos. This P-40 is a treat to see.
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Here's a product article
for the 1/48
Lewis Mk. III WWI gun from
Eduard
Model Accessories.
These guns would be the perfect addition to a variety of WW1
aircraft including the British F.B.5, Airco D.H.2, Royal Aircraft
Factory F.E.8, S.E.5a, Avro 504, Nieuport 11, Nieuport 17, Sopwith
Camel, Bristol F2b fighter and Sopwith Dolphin...check your
references as this is the MK III version of this gun.
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Thursday, June 2
2016 |
Italy
National Day |
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Rob Nieuwenhoven
has gone above and beyond building and detailing his 1/144 Airfix Saturn V and DM Productions LUT (Launch Umbilical Tower).
Robs amazing diorama combines these 2 model kits to make a
display that captures the excitement of the Apollo missions.
Truly inspirational Rob. |
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Andrew Desautels (AKA "Andrew D. the Jolly Rogers guy")
joins us with his fine looking 1/72 Fujimi A-6E Intruder Libya 1986
to capture the Intruder that attacked Libyan patrol boats in
1986. Look carefully and you will see patrol boat kill
markings on the side of the A-6 in Andrew's article. Andrew
tells the history behind this mission. Thanks for sharing
Andrew, we all love history.
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Jake
Melampy is here with a
product article for the 2nd and larger edition of Modern
Eagle Guide from
Reid
Air Publications. The is
the go to book for modelers with an interest in the F-15 Eagle.
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Wednesday, June 1
2016 |
Mexico Navy Day
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Western
Samoa Independence
Celebration Day
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Paul Maksimov
gets things started in good style today with his big 1/24 Airfix Ju-87.
This is Paul's 3rd article on ARC and it is a beauty. He's
added plenty of detail including figures (including a sexy girl) and
even a 6 wheel staff car. Enjoy all the tiny details, Paul put
plenty of effort onto this amazing Stuka model. |
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Jens Gerber
is here with his 1/48 Trumpeter MiG 21 UM in a very
attractive and special paint scheme. This is a Czech bird and
Jens got the paint job looking perfect. It's a treat seeing
this one on ARC.
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Here's a product article
for the 1/32
F-14 Tomcat Fuel Tank Pylons from Zactomodels.
This detail set is designed for
the Tamiya kit.
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Here's a product article
for the 1/48
Spitfire Mk.IXe/XVIe early version gun barrels from
Master.
This detail set is designed for
the Eduard kit.
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