Homepage Text - May 2020

Friday,  May 29  2020
My wife "Mai" has created her own Youtube channel.  Her channel is called "Mai Sexy Garage" and focuses on fixing and restoring various cars.  In today's video she washes her Supercharged 1989 Toyota MR2 It was a sunny day, so she was able to get a bit of sun in the process.  Thank you everyone!!
Please subscribe to her channel........she needs subscribers.

Juan Carlos Gómez Y Sarzotti has done a fabulous job building and finishing his 1/48 ICM YaK-7.  This is a classic Russian WW2 fighter and I'm pleased to see this one on ARC today.

Maximo Golle is on ARC for the first time today.  This is 1/48 Heller Etendard IV M finished in French Navy markings complete with full weathering.  This Etendard IV M looks great.  Welcome to ARC Maximo!!! 

Gordon L. Hewstone is here with his first article on ARC.  This is his flawless 1/72 Hasegawa Consolidated PB4Y-1 Liberator with aftermarket detail items and some serious skill to get everything looking perfect.  Gordon has included the tragic history of the final mission of this sub hunter.  Beautiful work Gordon.  Welcome to ARC Gordon!!! 

Aslan Akpınar is here for the first time today with this awesome bare metal finish 1/72 Airfix F-5E Tiger II.  Aslan used aftermarket decals to finish his fighter and the bare metal finish look fantastic.  Welcome to ARC Aslan!!!

Here's a product article for the 1/48 LööK Tornado GR.1 cockpit detail set from Eduard Model AccessoriesThis detail set is designed for the Eduard/Revell kit.  

You will be required to fold the photoetch in this set, but if you have one of the Hold & Fold photo etch benders from The Small Shop, then this will be an easy process.  They have a variety of benders for sharp corners as well as rounded corners and in many different sizes.


Here's a product article for the 1/72 Gloster Gladiator Mk.I/Mk.II cockpit set from SBS ModelThis detail set is designed for the Airfix kit.  

You will be required to fold the photoetch in this set, but if you have one of the Hold & Fold photo etch benders from The Small Shop, then this will be an easy process.  They have a variety of benders for sharp corners as well as rounded corners and in many different sizes.


Here's a product article for the 1/72 F-4 Phantom II Arresting Hook from QuickBoost This detail set is designed for the Academy kit.


In the Test Post Clubhouse there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.


Thursday,  May 28  2020

Armenia National Day 

Ethiopia National Day

Azerbaijan National Day

I have begun using larger images in all new articles.  Enjoy!!

Stefan VanDer  is here for the first time today with his big exceptional 1/32 Tamiya F15E.  As you can see in his photos Stefan was very careful with all the details on his F-15 including the RBF tags and open access panels and intake covers.  He gave it a weapons load with drop tanks and full weathering.  I love this F-15.  Welcome to ARC Stefan!!

RSK48, Rafael is here with a first today.  This is the first time this aircraft has been on ARC.  This is his 1/48 Scratchbuilt Morane Saulnier 230 finished in an eye catching paint scheme for the Venezuela Air Force.  Scratchbuilding any aircraft is a complicated time consuming process and Rafael has kindly included in-progress photos to show what work was involved.  I think his finished model looks awesome and it's good to see Morane Saulnier 230 on ARC..

Jason Watkins is here for the first time with his great looking 1/72 Airfix MiG-29.  Jason chose the 2 tone gray camo scheme for a Serbian Air Force MiG-29 and finished his jet with a full weapons load and weathering.  I love how it turned out.  Welcome to ARC Jason!!

Orlando Sucre Rosales dropped by the ARC corporate office in Venezuela with his 1/72 Hasegawa Mustang III “Sharkmouth squadron”.  This is not the easiest kit to build but Orlando was persistent and built it to a high standard.  It's good to see this RAF Mustang on ARC.  Well done Orlando.

Here's a product article for the 1/32 Gladiator Mk.I interior photo etch detail set from Eduard Model Accessories This detail set is designed for the ICM kit.

You will be required to fold the photoetch in this set, but if you have one of the Hold & Fold photo etch benders from The Small Shop, then this will be an easy process.  They have a variety of benders for sharp corners as well as rounded corners and in many different sizes.


Here's a product article for the 1/48 SBD Dauntless Landing Gear from Scale Aircraft Conversions This detail set is designed for the Accurate Miniatures, Italeri, Eduard kit.


In the Test Post Clubhouse there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.


Wednesday,  May 27  2020
Starting today....daily updates will be bigger!!   I hope everyone enjoys that.

Heriberto Espinoza Poblete is here from Chile for the first time today with this Indian 1/48 Academy Hawker Hunter F. MK. 56.  Heriberto added resin aftermarket parts from Airies and finished his Hunter with an excellent camo and weathering job.  Welcome to ARC Heriberto.  

Lev Lukianoff is here from Belgium with his first article on ARC today.  This is his 1/72 Revell F-101B Voodoo-95-MC detailed with resin parts from Pavla and finished as a USAF jet. 

Bob TheDoc is here from India with a forgotten WW2 Russian bomber.  This is his 1/72 Master Model Ilyushin IL-4 finished as a torpedo bomber.  Bob found this older kit to require quite a bit of extra work to build it, but in the end the finished model does look excellent.  Well done Bob.

Shawn "phantom" Weiler is here from Canada with his big 1/32 Hasegawa CF-104 Starfighter finished as an RCAF jet.  Shawn finished it as it appeared in 1974 and I was excited to see in his article that he included 2 photos of his display cases.  Great looking Starfighter Shawn.

Here's a product article for the 1/32 Su-27 Wingtip Pylons from Zactomodels This resin set includes two 1/32 Wingtip Pylons for the Su-27.  You can use these lovely resin wing tip resin pylons or you can use these pylons to replace the inaccurate kit wing tip pylons.


Here's a product article for the 1/48 EA-6B Prowler interior photo etch detail set from Eduard Model AccessoriesThis detail set is designed for the Kinetic kit.

You will be required to fold the photoetch in this set, but if you have one of the Hold & Fold photo etch benders from The Small Shop, then this will be an easy process.  They have a variety of benders for sharp corners as well as rounded corners and in many different sizes.

 


Here's a product article for the 1/72 Supermarine Spitfire C wing - Hispano 20mm cannons in fairings (two versions) from Master.


In the Test Post Clubhouse there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.


Tuesday,  May 26  2020

Georgia National Day

Rizky Renaldy starts today's update with his first model on ARC.  This is his 1/48 Hasegawa Vaught A-7D Corsair II built OOB to a very high level of detail.  Rizky added a full weapons load and has some panels open to show detail and finish this A-7 as a USAF with full weathering.  Looks great Rizky, welcome to ARC!!!

Juan C Gómez Y Sarzotti is here with one of the most famous Mustangs from the ETO.  This is his blue nosed P-51 made from the 1/48 ARII North American P-51D Mustang finished to a very high standard.  I enjoyed seeing this Mustang here on ARC.

Mauricio Gonzalez Martinez is here from Chile for the first time on ARC.  Mauricio's 1/48 Trumpeter MiG-17PFU was given a multi-shade bare metal finish with a very realistic weathering job.  Welcome to ARC Mauricio!!!!

Here's a product article for the Photo Etch Cut-Off Set - Large from The Small ShopUse for removing larger pieces from the PE frets. Especially useful for scale modellers.


Here's a product article for the 1/32 US WWII Pitot Tube - "Shark-fin" type probe from Master.


Here's a product article for the 1/72 Douglas C-47, Dakota, DC-3 Landing Gear from Scale Aircraft Conversions.  This detail set is designed for the Airfix (new 2014 mold) kit.


In the Test Post Clubhouse there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.


Monday,  May 25  2020

  Memorial Day   

Jordan Independence Day 

Argentina - National Day (1810)
"La Revolucion de Mayo" Anniversary of the Revolution against Spain
No product articles today out of respect for Memorial Day.

Mike Muth gets Memorial Day started with his 1/48 HobbyBoss F4F-3 Wildcat & 1/72 Hasegawa F4F-3 Wildcat.  Mike includes 2 model and both finished in those colorful pre-war markings.  These look great.

Thomas Brückelt is here with something I didn't know existed.  These are his 1/144 Airfix / Minicraft F-104A/G Starfighter and one is finished as 1 of the 3 US Navy Starfighters.  Thomas added extra detailing and chose some very interesting paint schemes.  The in-flight Italian jet is a treat to see and the USN bird is very cool.

In the Test Post Clubhouse there is a photo and quote to honor Memorial Day..


Sunday,  May 24  2020

Eritrea Independence Day 


Friday,  May 22  2020

Yemen National Day

My wife "Mai" has created her own Youtube channel.  Her channel is called "Mai Sexy Garage" Mai Sexy Garage" and focuses on fixing and restoring various cars.  In today's video she diagnoses and fixes a no spark problem on a dead 1995 Honda Del Sol on a dead 1995 Honda Del Sol and as an added bonus there is a bikini intermission (her idea) in the middle of the video. The ending is priceless when she realized she actually can fix a non-running car.  Thank you everyone!!
Please subscribe to her channel........she needs subscribers.

Duncan is here with his most impressive 1/87 Faller military hangar.  This is a very involved project and the hanger appears to be a very well detailed kit.  Duncan has kindly included 39 photos for you to enjoy of his hanger diorama.  The exterior is painted to look like an actual Greek hanger.

Jean-Charles Goddet has dropped by today with his 51st article on ARC.  This is his 1/72 Hasegawa Lockheed Martin F-16D Barak II with a full weapons load, resin cockpit set and finished with aftermarket decals and full weathering.  I love this Israeli camo scheme.

Mark L. Rossmann is here with one of my favorite Japanese fighters.  This is his 1/48 Hasegawa Ki-61-I - B-29 Hunter - 244th Sentai and Mark has included a wealth of history in his article for you to enjoy.  I love how it looks Mark.

Here's a product article for the 1/32 AIM-9X sidewinder missile from Eduard Model Accessories.


Here's a product article for the 1/32 T-28B/D Trojan Landing Gear from Scale Aircraft ConversionsThis detail set is designed for the Kitty Hawk kit.


In the Test Post Clubhouse there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.


Thursday,  May 21  2020

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

I worked 18 hours on the walkaround section on Tuesday and got a massive cramp in my hip.  I then had to stay in bed for 36 hours resting my hip.  At one point I could not walk due to the pain.  My hip still hurts when I walk or move, but I'm hoping in a week or two it will be ok.

H. Davis Gandees is here with a model of a Hellcat flown by a WWII USN ace.  This is his 1/48 Hasegawa Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat "Minsi III" with a resin seat and aftermarket canopy.  Davis includes some interesting history of this famous USN ace.  Excellent work Davis.

Michael Phillips has done an exceptional job detailing and finishing his 1/48 Academy Su-30MK2 Flanker-G - Garuda Berjaya.  Michael added quite a bit of aftermarket detail parts and finished it with full weathering and Indonesian markings.  This exceptional model is dedicated to Michael's wife.

Sean Langley has been busy building his 1/48 Monogram PBJ-1J Mitchell.  Sean rescribed the raised panel lines and did an amazing amount of extra work to make his model accurate.  Aftermarket decals were used for this USMC bird.  Sean's efforts paid off with this gorgeous PBJ-1J model.

Here's a product article for the 1/32 Vympel R-27ET - AA-10 Alamo-D missiles from ZactomodelsThis missile set is the Vympel R-27ET - AA-10 Alamo-D missile that has been carried by the MiG-29, Su-27, Su-30.  This resin set includes 2 complete missiles.


In the Test Post Clubhouse there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.


Wednesday,  May 20  2020

Cameroon National Day

Cuba Independence Day 


Tuesday,  May 19  2020
Work on the walkaround section if about 85% complete.  I hope to have the new walkaround section uploaded in the next few weeks.

RSK48, Rafael is here with a masterpiece today.  This is his 1/48 Hasegawa F-16A with plenty of scratchbuilt detailing and finished with expert weathering and tailart for the 25th Anniversary Venezuela Air Force.  Wow...I love the look of this F-16.

Juan Carlos Gómez Y Sarzotti dropped by the ARC Corporate office in Argentina with his very nicely finished 1/48 Hobbycraft Polikarpov I-16 Type 10.  Juan Carlos chose a fighter with Popeye tailart and the exhaust stains were perfectly painted using his airbrush.  Beautiful work Juan Carlos...I looks fantastic.    

Shawn "phantom" Weiler is here with Phantom #207.  Wow!!  This is his 1/48 Hasegawa F-4D Phantom #207 with a resin cockpit and intakes and finished as an an USAF jet.  I love the cockpit detailing on this Phantom.

Here's a product article for the 1/72 F-35B canopy & undercarriage photo etch detail set from Eduard Model Accessories This detail set is designed for the Italeri kit.  

You will be required to fold the photoetch in this set, but if you have one of the Hold & Fold photo etch benders from The Small Shop, then this will be an easy process.  They have a variety of benders for sharp corners as well as rounded corners and in many different sizes.


Here's a product article for the 1/48 OS2U Kingfisher OS2U Kingfisher Landing & Beaching Gear from Scale Aircraft ConversionsThis detail set is designed for the Monogram kit.


In the Test Post Clubhouse there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.


Monday,  May 18  2020

  US Armed Forces Appreciation Day 

Don Czech is here with a rare model  today.  This is his 1/48 Luscombe 90 A Monocoupe which required quite a bit of effort and scratchbuilding to complete.  This is a very interesting aircraft made in the USA long ago and I'm pleased to see it on ARC today. 

Shawn "phantom" Weiler is here with his great looking 1/48 Academy F-4D Phantom.  This is Shawn's 206th Phantom finished in 171st markings.  Shawn has including a photos of a huge display cabinet full of Phantoms.  Amazing.  I love seeing his display case photos.

Laurent angus Beauvais is here with a very complex WW1 bomber.  This is his 1/48 Copper States Model Caudron GIV finished to a very high standard.  This is a serious model that requires patience but Laurent kept at this and was rewarded with an spectacular model of this French aircraft.  Enjoy the photos everyone.

Here's a product article for the Photo Etch Standard Rolling Set from The Small ShopThis Photo Etch Bending Tool is the Photo Etch Standard Rolling Set.  Make curved photo etch parts. Aluminum base makes rolling your parts easy!


In the Test Post Clubhouse there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.


Sunday,  May 17  2020

Norway Constitution Day


Saturday,  May 16  2020

Dambusters Raid - RAF bombing of Ruhr Valley Dams 


Friday,  May 15  2020
Model show this weekend

Paolo Yuen starts today with his stunning 1/32 Kitty Hawk Models Mirage 2000C.  Paolo finished his Mirage as a Taiwan Air Force jet with a beautifully done weathering job and a very attractive camo scheme.  It's good to see a Taiwanese jet on ARC.  Amazing work Paolo.

Thomas Brückelt joins us from Germany with something you do not see very often.  This is his 2 seater 1/72 KP Avia CS-199 finished as a Czech trainer complete with pilots and posed as an in-flight model.  I enjoyed seeing this trainer on ARC.

Gabriel Casalnuovo joins us from Argentina with his first article today 1/48 Kinetic IAI Dagger.  Gabriel added some excelelnt cockpit detailing and some very finely done subtle weathering.  Welcome to ARC Gabriel.

Here's a product article for the 1/32 Vympel R-27ER - AA-10 Alamo-C missiles from ZactomodelsThis missile set is the Vympel R-27ER - AA-10 Alamo-C missile that has been carried by a variety of Russian jets.


Here's a product article for the 1/48 EA-6B interior photo etch detail set from Eduard Model Accessories This detail set is designed for the Kinetic kit.

You will be required to fold the photoetch in this set, but if you have one of the Hold & Fold photo etch benders from The Small Shop, then this will be an easy process.  They have a variety of benders for sharp corners as well as rounded corners and in many different sizes.


Here's a product article for the 1/72 Spitfire Mk. IXc, PR XIX Landing Gear Landing Gear from Scale Aircraft Conversions.  This detail set is designed for the Airfix (new mold: 2009 - up) kit.


In the Test Post Clubhouse there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.


Thursday,  May 14  2020

Paraguay Independence Day

Yau-Hang Lee is here for the first time today with this stunning 1/48 Hasegawa A6M3-32.  Yau-Hang added Eduard photo etch for added detailing and finish it with subtle weathering.  Welcome to ARC Yau-Hang!!!

Hakan Oz is here for the first time today with this attractive 1/48 Tamiya F-16.  This is one of the best looking F-16's.  Welcome to ARC Hakan!!!

Here's a product article for the 1/32 BRU-57A racks from Eduard Model AccessoriesYou will be required to fold the photoetch in this set, but if you have one of the Hold & Fold photo etch benders from The Small Shop, then this will be an easy process.  They have a variety of benders for sharp corners as well as rounded corners and in many different sizes.


Here's a product article for the 1/48 Supermarine Spitfire early E wing Hispano 20mm & .50cal in fairings from Master.


In the Test Post Clubhouse there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.


Wednesday,  May 13  2020
No update today.  I've been putting in 18 hour days rebuilding the walkaround section.  75% of the dead links in webpages are fixed, but I still need to rebuild the main pages in the walkaround section.  I am determined to get that section of ARC repaired and up and running as soon as I can.

Tuesday,  May 12  2020

USS Enterprise CV-6 Commissioning 1938

Carl Jarosz starts today with one of his bicentennial beauties.  This is his 1/72 Hobby Boss A-7B Corsair II VA-93 “Blue Blazers” beautifully finished and carefully weathered.  I love seeing these colorful bicentennial jets.

Pinco Panco is here with his first article on ARC.  This sharp looking 1/72 Hasegawa Douglas Skyrider A1J in the markings for a Skyrider A1J on the USS Intrepid VA 165 in 1966.  Pinco gave his Skyraider weathering and it looks quite good indeed.  Welcome to ARC Pinco.

Bob TheDoc has done an outstanding job finishing and weathering his  1/48 Trumpeter Shenyang J-8II Finback.  Bob added a full weapons load and finished it as a white Chinese interceptor with a very gentle weathering job.  The Shenyang J-8II is a very interesting jet and I'm pleased to see Bobs J-8II on ARC today.

Here's a product article for the 1/72 Hurricane Mk. IIc interior photo etch detail set from Eduard Model Accessories.  This detail set is designed for the ARMA Hobby kit.

You will be required to fold the photoetch in this set, but if you have one of the Hold & Fold photo etch benders from The Small Shop, then this will be an easy process.  They have a variety of benders for sharp corners as well as rounded corners and in many different sizes.


In the Test Post Clubhouse there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.


Monday,  May 11  2020
Franco Echenique is here on ARC from Argentina with his first article on ARC.  This is his 1/48 Eduard Profipack MiG 21 MF Fishbed J.  Franco finished his MiG-21 as a heavily weathered Slovak Air Force jet and it looks fantastic.  Welcome to ARC Franco!!!

Bob TheDoc is here from India with his beautifully weathered 1/72 Fujimi Aichi D3A1 Type 99 'Val'.  Bob built this gem out of the box and finished it as a dive bomber on the IJN carrier Akagi.  Excellent work Bob.

Thomas Brückelt is here with four different F-19s in two different scales.  These are his 1/48 & 1/144 Revell F-19 Stealth Fighter 1980s Stealth Dreams finished in a variety of paint schemes and all posed as in-flight models on a special base.  Thomas tells some of the history of the F-19, which I found quite interesting.  Well done Thomas.

Here's a product article for the 5.5" (5 Speed) Hold and Fold - Photo Etch Bending Tool from The Small Shop.  This Photo Etch Bending Tool is the 5.5" (5 Speed) Hold and Fold.  This is the Revolutionary 5 Speed – Most features of any Photo Etch Bending Tool Ever.   


Here's a product article for the 1/32 AEG G.IV Landing Gear from Scale Aircraft Conversions.  This detail set is designed for the Wingnut Wings kit.


In the Test Post Clubhouse there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.


Friday,  May 8  2020

V.E. Day - Victory in Europe 1945.

Asad Bangash is here for the first time today with this very cool Tiger Meet 1/48 Hasegawa F-16F.  Asad added resin seats and exhaust to improve the detail and chose some great looking Tiger markings with excellent looking tail art.  Asad finished this F-16 in Polish markings complete with weathering.  Welcome to ARC Asad.

Don Czech is also here with his first article today.  This is his 1/48 Revell B-29 finished as a multi-paneled baremetal bomber complete with sexy noseart.  Don's B-29 is a stunning sight to behold and a treat to see on ARC.  Welcome to ARC Don!!!

Shawn "phantom" Weiler is here today with another of his colourful 1/48 Academy Silver Star CT-133.  Shawn chose the markings for the Golden Centennaires display team, which is a treat to see.  Shawn has included a photo of his massive CT-133 collection.  WOW!!

Here's a product article for the 1/48 Lysander seatbelts interior photo etch detail set from Eduard Model Accessories.  This detail set is designed for the Eduard kit.

You will be required to fold the photoetch in this set, but if you have one of the Hold & Fold photo etch benders from The Small Shop, then this will be an easy process.  They have a variety of benders for sharp corners as well as rounded corners and in many different sizes.


In the Test Post Clubhouse there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.


Thursday,  May 7  2020
Mark L. Rossmann gets this update fired up with his "It’s Greek to me 2" 1/48 Revell F-84G Thunderjet.  This is a Hellenic Thunderjet with some brightly colored markings.  Mark includes some interesting history about he F-84 in Greek service.  Looking very good Mark.

Glenn Mor joins us with his first model on ARC.  This is his spectacular 1/32 Trumpeter P-47D-25 Bubbletop loaded with detail and expertly weathered.  Glenn even added arming wires tot he center line bomb and text artwork to the bomb.  Glenn has included 39 photos of this amazing P-47. 

Bob TheDoc dropped by the ARC Corporate offices in India with his 1/72 Trumpeter Nanchang Q-5C.  Bob chose a great looking Pakistani camo scheme for his jet and gave it drop tanks and gun pods and subtle weathering to finish it off.  Well done Bob.

Here's a product article for the 1/32 Bf-108 wheels and painting masks from Eduard Model Accessories This detail set is designed for the Eduard kit.

You will be required to fold the photoetch in this set, but if you have one of the Hold & Fold photo etch benders from The Small Shop, then this will be an easy process.  They have a variety of benders for sharp corners as well as rounded corners and in many different sizes.


Here's a product article for the 1/48 Typhoon Mk. Ib Landing Gear from Scale Aircraft ConversionsThis detail set is designed for the Hasegawa / Italeri / Eduard kit.


In the Test Post Clubhouse there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.


Wednesday,  May 6  2020
Paulo Lopes Lopes joins us from Portugal with his first model on ARC.  This is his 1/48 ICM Dornier Do 17z 2. 3/LeLv 46 with plenty of extra scratchbuilt detailing and an awesome weathering job for the winter camo for the Finnish markings.  Welcome to ARC Paulo!!

Shawn "phantom" Weiler is here with another colourful gem.  This beauty is his 1/48 Academy CT-133 Silver Star Mk.3 in the Red Knights paint scheme.  Shawn tells some history about this RCAF jet and includes 2 other jets in a similar paint scheme. 

Murli Rajan joins us with a less common jet here on ARC.  This is his 1/72 Airfix Supermarine Swift FR.5 with a subtle weathering job. I quite like the look of Murli's Swift.

Here's a product article for the 1/32 Vympel R-27T - AA-10 Alamo-B missiles from ZactomodelsThis missile set is the Vympel R-27T - AA-10 Alamo-B missile has been carried by a variety of Russian jets including the MiG-29, Su-27, Su-30.


Here's a product article for the 1/48 Hunter F.4 photo etch detail set from Eduard Model Accessories.  This detail set is designed for the Airfix kit.

You will be required to fold the photoetch in this set, but if you have one of the Hold & Fold photo etch benders from The Small Shop, then this will be an easy process.  They have a variety of benders for sharp corners as well as rounded corners and in many different sizes.


In the Test Post Clubhouse there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.


Tuesday,  May 5  2020

Mexico - Cinco De Mayo  

   Liberation Day in Netherlands  

Thomas Brückelt has taken his 1/144 Revell F/A-18D Hornet "Wild Weasel" to a whole new level.  Posing his Hornet in-flight really brings it to life and I love the hi-vis markings.  Beautifully done Thomas.

Klaasjan Schuuring is here with his fantastic dual.  These are his 1/48 Eduard Bf-109 and Fw-190 finished to a very high level in two great looking paint schemes.  Enjoy the 21 photos of these 2 gems. 

Shawn "phantom" Weiler joins us with another of his colourful 1/48 Testors Silver Star Mk3 (CT-133).  I quite like the bright colours on this CT-133.

Here's a product article for the 1/72 MiG-21PF ejection seat from Eduard Model AccessoriesThis detail set is designed for the Eduard kit.

You will be required to fold the photoetch in this set, but if you have one of the Hold & Fold photo etch benders from The Small Shop, then this will be an easy process.  They have a variety of benders for sharp corners as well as rounded corners and in many different sizes.


Here's a product article for the 1/72 Supermarine Spitfire Vb - Hispano 20mm cannons in fairings from Master.


In the Test Post Clubhouse there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.


Monday,  May 4  2020

Dirk Schenk dropped by the ARC Corporate office in South Africa with his latest model.  This is his 1/72 Heller Mirage IIIRZ finished in one of those SAAF camo schemes.  Dirk has also included some history about the use of the Mirage in local wars.  Looks excellent Dirk, I love those SAAF camo schemes.


Rafael joins us today from sunny Venezuela with his 1/48 Planet Models PT-19 Cornell finished in Venezuela Air Force markings to help mark the of 100 Year Anniversary of the Venezuela Air Force.  This is a resin model and Rafael did a beautiful job on it including flawless weathering.


Shawn "phantom" Weiler is here with one of the earlier CT-133's used by the RCAF.  This is his 1/48 Testors CT-133 Silver Star Mk.1 in a silver finish with some mods to make this kit an accurate Mk. 1.  Shawn has more CT-133's coming later this week for you to enjoy.  Keep them coming Shawn.


Here's a product article for the Photo Etch Bending Tool - The Wrangler Wire Forming Tool from The Small Shop.  This Photo Etch Bending Tool is for rings, loops, grab handles and more.

The Small Shop has an extensive selection of tool to assist in bending and folding photo etch parts.  They have a variety of benders for sharp corners as well as rounded corners and in many different sizes.  They also have benders for making handles out of wire.  I use their tools each time I work with photo etch.


Here's a product article for the 1/72 English Electric Lightning F.2A Landing Gear from Scale Aircraft ConversionsThis detail set is designed for the Airfix (new mold: 2014 - up) kit


In the Test Post Clubhouse there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.


Sunday,  May 3  2020

Poland Constitution Day


Friday,  May 1  2020

May Day Labor Day

Anniversary of first engagement of 

Argentine Airforce Falklands War (1982)

Shawn "phantom" Weiler is here with another of his colourful CT-133 builds.  This is his 1/48 Hobbycraft CT-133 Silver Star wearing a special commemorative RCN scheme using Leading Edge Decals.  This is a pretty cool looking CT-133.  

Bob TheDoc joins us from India with his bright and attractive 1/72 Hobby Boss Dewoitine D.520.  Bob chose a Vichy French colours and gave it a weathering job to add realism.  I love the colourful look of this French fighter.

Orlando Sucre Rosales joins us from Venezuela with his great looking 1/72 Hasegawa Grumman F-11F-1 Tiger (early version) “Blue Angels”.  Orlando did extra work to get the details correct for the Blue Angels version of the Tiger and then carefully finished in the correct markings.  This BA jet looks great.

Here's a product article for the 1/48 P-51D-5 cockpit resin & photo etch detail set from Eduard Model AccessoriesThis detail set is designed for the Airfix kit.  You will be required to fold the photoetch in this set, but if you have one of the Hold & Fold photo etch benders from The Small Shop, then this will be an easy process.  They have a variety of benders for sharp corners as well as rounded corners and in many different sizes.


Here's a product article for the 1/32 Gotha G. IV Landing Gear from Scale Aircraft Conversions This detail set is designed for the Wingnut Wings kit.


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