Homepage Text - September 2020

Wednesday,  Sept 30  2020

Guinea-Bissau Independence Day

Botswana National Day 

No update today.  I wrecked my back on Sunday and have been focusing on healing.  There will be an update tomorrow and Friday.

Tuesday,  Sept 29  2020
I'd like to wish a Happy Birthday to ARC Moderator Albert Moore Happy Birthday Alby!!!

Juan Carlos Porcella is here today with another of his stunning . Juan Carlos gave his Skyraider fantastic cockpit detailing and finished this 1/48 Tamiya Douglas A-1H Skyraider in the markings of the South Vietnamese air force complete with full weathering.  Lovely work Juan Carlos.

Sertac Bayar joins us from Turkey with an excellent what-if model today. This is his 1/32 F-16C What-If Model finished in a 25 year anniversary scheme for Turkey's Bat Squadron complete with amazing tail art. Beautifully done Sertac.

Here's a product article for the 1/72 P-51B/C interior photo etch detail set from Eduard Model AccessoriesThis detail set is designed for the Hasegawa / Hobby 2000 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 Yak-38 Forger Seamless Exhausts from Royale Resin. This detail set is designed for any Yak-38 Forger kit.


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


Monday,  Sept 28  2020
Stefan Nikolic has done an outstanding job on his BIG 1/18 Hobby Boss AV8B Harrier.  Stefan gave his Harrier a full weapons loadout with drop tanks and finished it with a stunning weathered paint job.  Beautiful work Stefan.

Alex Grivonev has put much extra effort into his 1/72 Revell Junkers Ju-88 C-6 and it shows well.   Alex  added a variety of aftermarket detail items to his night fighter including photos etch radar antenna and finished it in a very complicated camo for a top scoring pilot.  Alex finished it off with a stunning weathering job.

Here's a product article for the Photo Etch Bending Folding Blade 5 Inch from The Small Shop This product is a Photo Etch Bending Folding Blade 5 Inch.  This tool is for bending and folding PE parts. Complements the 5 Speed Tool head Workstation (This item is included with the 5 Speed tool).


Here's a product article for the 1/32 Sopwith Camel Landing Gear from Scale Aircraft ConversionsThis detail set is designed for the Wingnut Wings, all variants kit.


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


Friday,  Sept 25  2020
Ashish Velankar has done quite the fine job on his 1/72 Italeri F-22 Raptor.  Ashish added ground equipment and a crew figure to complete the scene.  Very nicely done Ashish.

Juan Carlos Porcella has done an exceptional job on his 1/48 Tamiya Douglas A-1J Skyraider.  Juan Carlos did a great job on the cockpit and gave his Skyraider a SEA camo scheme with just the perfect weathering and even nose art.  Enjoy the photos.

Marek Rogal had a busy time rescribing and weathering his 1/72 Valom Marcel Dassault MD 450 Ouragan.  The finished model is in French markings and looks excellent.  Welcome to ARC Marek with your first article.

Here's a product article for the 1/48 B-26C Invader interior photo etch detail set from Eduard Model AccessoriesThis 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.


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


Thursday,  Sept 24  2020
Paul Maximov (Павел Максимов) begins today with another of his amazing Stukas.  This is his 1/32 Hasegawa Ju-87D7 with plenty of resin and photo etch detail parts and finished with a skillful weathering job that shows the fed paint from the hot sun in Italy.  Fantastic work Paul. 

André R Manzano has done a wonderful job detailing and finishing his 1/48 Academy F-22A.  André added Eduard photo etch to further detail his Academy F-22 and finished it with metalic paint from Brazil.  I love the look of this F-22. 

Marcello Rosa is here with something you won't see very often.  This is his 1/700 Fujimi HMS Eagle R05 (with 1/700 air wing) consisting on a good variety of British aircraft.  Marcello did extra work to get some great results and his finished carrier is a joy to see. 

Here's a product article for the 1/32 F-14 extended wing bladders from ZactomodelsThis detail set is designed for the Trumpeter kit.  These new resin F-14 extended wing bladders offers replacement parts for the nasty rubber bladder parts included in the Trumpeter 1/32 F-14 Tomcat kit.  The rubber parts are difficult to glue, difficult to paint and some have even had them weep oils that ruined their paint.  


Here's a product article for the 1/48 B-25D exterior photo etch detail set  from Eduard Model AccessoriesThis detail set is designed for the 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.


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


Wednesday,  Sept 23  2020

Saudi Arabia National Day

No update today.

Tuesday,  Sept 22  2020

Mali Independence Day

Andrew Desautels (a.k.a. "Andrew D. the Jolly Rogers guy") has created a spectacular scene from a Star Wars movie.  This is his 1/48 FineMolds X-Wing Fighter Red Leader, Yavin Base with modified crew figures and modified ground equipment creating a scene that truly takes me to that special moment in the movie as Red Leader prepares for the special critical mission.  Outstanding work Andrew!!! 

Greg Kerry is here with a classic scene from the end of WW2 and the victorious armies were scrambling around German in search of technology. This is Gary's 1/72 Revell Bv264 Glide Bomb * Matchbox Diamond T loaded onto a trailer and being prepared for transport out of Germany.  Bravo to Gary for thinking this very realistic scene.

Klaasjan Schuuring is here with a very different Spitfire today. This is his 1/32 Revell "Iron Maiden" Spitfire finished with an Iron Maiden theme. He explains everything in his article. I have to admit once a read his story, I thought this was a very cool Spitfire. 

Here's a product article for the 1/72 Sunderland Mk.III exterior photo etch detail set from Eduard Model AccessoriesThis detail set is designed for the Special 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.


Here's a product article for the 1/32 Bf 109 E3 - E9, T armament set (MG 17 tips, MG FF barrels) from MasterThis detail set is designed for the Eduard Bf 109 E-4 kit (and other kits).


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


Monday,  Sept 21  2020

Malta Independence Day

Today on my wife's Youtube channel "Mai Sexy Garage"....Mai and I go for a walk on the beach in the tourist town of Penticton, British Columbia. She tries to pet a seagull and we explore a paddlewheel ship and rose garden.
Income from these videos will be used to support ARC.  Thanks everyone!!   

RSK48, Rafael did a massive amount of work scratch building details and making custom decals for his 1/48 Hasegawa F-16A and B 20th Anniversary.  Rafael also added aftermarket detail items and chose the special 20th anniversary markings for both of these Venezuela Air Force jets.  I love the camo colours and tail art on both of these F-16s.

Shawn "phantom" Weiler is here with something very special for any Star Trek fans.  This is his battle damaged  1/350 Polar Lights USS Constellation complete with yellow and blue lights representing fires and additional light for an engine and running lights.  Shawn's article explains the show that features this battle damaged ship along with a full explanation of th e build process.  You have out done yourself Shawn.

Thomas Brückelt joins us from Germany with his nicely detailed 1/72 MisterCraft PZL P-11c.  Thomas added extra scratchbuilt detailing and finished it with a pilot elevators adjusted to match the position of the control stick.  Very nicely done Thomas.

Here's a product article for the 8" Mk R Multi-head Hold and Fold - Photo Etch Bending Tool from The Small ShopThis Hold and Fold Secures parts up to 8" long – Second largest Photo Etch Bender on the Market!


Here's a product article for the 1/72 Mi-26 Halo Landing Gear from Scale Aircraft ConversionsThis detail set is designed for the Zvezda / Revell kit.


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


Sunday,  Sept 20  2020

  Rosh Hashana (Jewish New Year) celebration ends 


Saturday,  Sept 19  2020

Saint Christopher (Kitts) and Nevis Independence Day 

Chile - Anniversary of the Chilean Army


Friday,  Sept 18  2020

Chile Independence Day 

USAF Birthday 

  POW/MIA Recognition Day 

  Rosh Hashana (Jewish New Year) celebration begins 

Daily updates begin on Monday.  We got home late Thursday evening and I was too tired to do an update.

Today on my wife's Youtube channel "Mai Sexy Garage"... we have a picnic on the shores of Lake Okanagan during our recent little car trip vacation.  Mai was able to get a video edited on the trip for you to enjoy.
Income from these videos will be used to support ARC.  Thanks everyone!!   

Wednesday,  Sept 16  2020

Papua New Guinea Independence Day

Mexico Independence Day


Tuesday,  Sept 15  2020

Battle of Britain Day 1940

Costa Rica Independence Day

El Salvador Independence Day

Guatemala Independence Day

Honduras Independence Day

Nicaragua Independence Day


Monday,  Sept 14  2020
My wife and I are heading out of town for a week of camping in isolation on a quiet lake.  Time for some much needed R&R.  Updates will be begin again next week. 

Friday,  Sept 11  2020

  Terrorist Attack on World Trade Center and Pentagon 2001

I am distressed by the ongoing fire situation up and down the US west coast.  My heart goes out to everyone affected.  Stay safe everyone.  I have a friend in Oregon with a fire 3 miles from his house.

Today on my wife's Youtube channel "Mai Sexy Garage"... Mai replaces the front sway bar end links.  Our RAV 4 had a terrible clunking sound over bumps in the front end, but that is all fixed now with new sway bar end links.  It is as quiet as a new car.
Income from these videos will be used to support ARC.  Thanks everyone!!   

Dragan Cvetic starts today with his beautifully weathered 1/72 Trumpeter MiG-29b.  Dragan has done a full build video in his youtube channel and you can find the link in his article.

Shawn "phantom" Weiler has been busy expanding his Star Trek collection.  This is his 1/350 Polar Lights ISS Excalibur finished in alternate universe markings complete with lighting  Shawn tells the whole story of this build in his article.  I love Star Trek and enjoy seeing Shawn's builds on ARC.

David C S Teo dropped by the ARC Corporate office with his 1/48 Hasegawa Learjet 31 9V-ATE.  David built this model for a pilot in Singapore and finished it with custom made markings to ensure the finished model was accurate.

Here's a product article for the 1/48 B-26C Invader undercarriage & exterior photo etch detail set from Eduard Model AccessoriesThis 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 1/72 Bf 109 E3 - E9, T armament set (MG 17 tips, MG FF barrels) from MasterThis detail set can be used in all model kits in 1:72 scale.


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


Thursday,  Sept 10  2020
No update tioday.

Wednesday,  Sept 9  2020

Tajikistan National Day

Democratic People's Republic of Korea

H. Davis Gandees is here with one of the most interesting paint schemes to come out of the Vietnam War.  This is his 1/48 Testors Cessna O-2A Skymaster with added detailing wearing the "Don't Shoot" markings.  I love it!!

Thomas Brückelt  has done quite the nice job on his bare metal 1/144 Minicraft F-104G Starfighter.  Thomas added his own extra detailing and finished the bare metal finih with a product called Liquid Chrome to make it look like a bare metal Norwegian Air Force Starfighter.

Shawn "phantom" Weiler is here in fine style with his RCAF 1/48 Tamiya Beaufighter TF.X.  Shawn weathered his Beaufighter and finished it with great looking markings.  I love those stripes.

Here's a product article for the 1/32 Su-25 PD-62-8 Pylons from Zactomodels.  This set includes one pair of PD-62-8 pylons, launch rail mounting hardware and aileron actuator brackets.  The PD-62-8 pylons were often used on the Su-25.  The pylons are not included in the Su-25 kit, but it does include mounting holes for them (how convenient!). 


Here's a product article for the 1/48 B-26C Invader Bomb Bay 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.


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


Tuesday,  Sept 8  2020

First use of V-2 rocket lands Chiswick area of London (1944)

Today on my wife's Youtube channel "Mai Sexy Garage"... Mai and I bring you along on our 5km walk along a trail through local farmland and over a local lake.  Mai loves blackberries as you will see in the video.
Income from these videos will be used to support ARC.  Thanks everyone!!   

Greg Kerry is back today with another stellar diorama.  This one features his 1/72 Hobbyboss Me109E with added figures and equipment.   It's good to see a yellow nosed Emil from the summer of 1940, such an epic time in history.


Dragan Cvetic dropped by today with his 1/48 Meng F-35A.  Dragan finished it off with a great looking paint job that looks quite realistic.


RSK48, Rafael is  here with another gem.  This is his 1/48 MACH-2 Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor that was flown by the Venezuela Air Force. I continue to be amazed by the large number of different aircraft flown by Venezuela.  This C-45 has some excellent painting and weathering done to it.  Well done Rafael.  


Here's a product article for the 1/72 Sunderland Mk.II bomb bay photo etch detail set from Eduard Model AccessoriesThis detail set is designed for the Special 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.


Here's a product article for the 1/48 Hawker Hunter Landing Gear from Scale Aircraft ConversionsThis detail set is designed for the Academy / Italeri kit.


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


Monday,  Sept 7  2020

  Labor Day / Labour Day 

Brazil Independence Day

Pakistan Air Force Day

Ivan Ryša is here from the Czech Republic with his first model on ARC.  This is his 1/48 Tamyia A 1 H Skyraider.  Ivan gave it a perfect weathering job and chose some very colourful marking with great tail art to finish his Skyraider.  Welcome to ARC Ivan!!!

Alan Tee joins us today with his first model on ARC.  This is his 1/48 Kinetic CF-188 Hornet finished in 409 "Nighthawk" squadron based in Cold Lake and looking quite realistic.  Welcome to ARC Alan!!!

Udom Vongnoppadondecha joins us from Thailand with hisvery attractive 1/48 Hobby Boss F8F-1B as this Bearcat would have appeared in Thai service.  Udom did alot of scratchbuilding and added aftermarket parts to his Bearcat and finished with an amazing weathering job.  Fantastic work on the detailing and weathering Udom.

Here's a product article for the Photo Etch Standard Rolling Set from The Small Shop.  This 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.


Friday,  Sept 4  2020

Swaziland Independence and National Day

Today on my wife's Youtube channel "Mai Sexy Garage" Mai restores the headlights on our Rav 4 the "Oldschool Way"....wet sanding with various grits of sandpaper, then polishing and a final UV clear coat.  The results were 100% flawless.
Income from these videos will be used to support ARC.  Thanks everyone!!   

Greg Kerry gets things started today with a scene of his 1/72 Hobbyboss F4F3/4 Wildcats.  Both models built up quite nicely with a realistic look.  I love the models and especially the display base.

Victor De Jesus is here with his big and impressive 1/32 Trumpeter A-10 A Thunderbolt II.  Victor finished it in a Euro scheme and added a full loadout to show to ability of the A-10.  I am pleased to have Victor's great looking A-10 on ARC.


RSK48, Rafael is here to contiue the the 100 Year Anniversary of the Venezuela Air Force with his 1/48 Lindberg Stearman A76-B4.  Rafael did quite a bit of scratchbuilding to upgrade the detail in the cockpit and exterior of his Venezuela Air Force trainer.

Ashish Velankar took a broken model from a garage sale and put plenty of love into it to create his 1/72 Su-37 Terminator - Super Flanker.  Ashish gave it an eye catching camo scheme and displayed it in-flight.  Beautiful work Ashish.

Here's a product article for the 1/48 Do 217J-1/2 undercarriage photo etch detail set from Eduard Model AccessoriesThis 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 1/32 Albatros B.II Landing Gear from Scale Aircraft ConversionsThis detail set is designed for the Wingnut Wings kit.


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


Thursday,  Sept 3  2020

Qatar National Day

Eric Hargett added a resin cockpit and photo etch to his spectacular 1/48 Dragon Messerschmitt Me163B "Komet".  This little gem was given a very cool looking gray camo.  Simply lovely.

Laurent Beuchat is here with something rare and eye catching today.  This is his 1/72 High Planes Models Pilatus PC-6 Turbo-Porter finished as an Aussie Army bird complete with a VERY unique camo scheme.  I love it!!

Dragan Cvetic joins us with his weathered 1/72 Airfix A-4P Skyhawk wearing Argentinean markings and some very interesting yellow wing tips.  There is a link to Dragan's youtube full build video in his article.

Daniel Veliz dropped by today with photos of his 1/48 Tamiya Birdcage F4U Corsair.  Daniel finished it in some great looking markings.  I love the PTO blue camo and skull and cross bones artwork.

Here's a product article for the 1/32 MiG-21 BD3-60 Pylons from Zactomodels These resin BD3-60 Pylonss are designed for the MiG-21 and include the early and later 'heavy duty' version of the BD3-60 Pylons.


Here's a product article for the 1/32 P-47 Thunderbolt .50 Browning M2 barrels (8pcs) from Master.


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


Wednesday,  Sept 2  2020

Vietnam Independence Day

V-J Day  Japan surrenders in Tokyo Harbour

I spilt a full mug of tea on my keyboard and killed my trusty old keyboard and was without the ability to use my computer to do the update.  My apologies.  I got the new keyboard on Wednesday evening in time to do the Thursday update.

Tuesday,  Sept 1  2020

Libya Independence Day

Slovak Republic Constitution Day 

Uzbekistan National Day

Singapore Air Force Day

World War Two begins in Europe - Germany invades Poland (1939)

Today on my wife's Youtube channel "Mai Sexy Garage" Mai gets busy washing a car she calls my Mistress.   
Income from these videos will be used to support ARC.  Thanks everyone!!   

Leslie Choy has done quite a bit of excellent work and added plenty of aftermarket detail items to superdetail his 1/48 Modelcraft F-82F.  This is the Twin Mustang and Leslie did an excellent job on it.

naioh2 – FC.  Saran S. has done a stunning job detailing and finishing his 1/48 Italeri EA-6B VAQ-133.  This prowler has aftermarket detail items added and is finished in a great looking desert camo. 

Paulo Lopes Lopes has done a flawless job building the splendid 1/32 Wingnut Wings Fokker DVII.  Paulo chose the markings for an aircraft flown by 2 famous German aces that both died at young ages in the 1920's.  I love the look of this Fokker with it's skull and crossbones fuselage artwork.

Here's a product article for the 1/72 Sunderland Mk.III exterior photo etch detail set from Eduard Model AccessoriesThis detail set is designed for the Special 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.


Here's a product article for the 1/48 F-4 Phantoms Flaperons from Royale Resin.  This detail set is designed for the F-4 Phantom II kits.


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