Homepage Text - August 2020

Monday,  Aug 31  2020

Malaysia National Day

Trinidad and Tobago National Day

Today is the Malaysian National Day and I'm pleased to report the modellers from Malaysia are here in style with 9 models for today's update.  Happy Merdeka 2020 everyone.

Thomas Ng gets things started today with another Malaysian beauty.  This is his 1/32 Hasegawa TA-4PTM built using a conversion set to create the short nosed 2 seater A-4 trainer.  This is a very cool looking 2 seater and I enjoyed seeing it.

Aidy Abdullah has been a big contributor in this special update and his first model in a very attractive 1/48 Hobbyboss Hawk 208.  Aidy added some scratch built details and finished it in a special anniversary scheme.

KY Wong is joining the celebration today with his 1/72 Hobbyboss F/A-18 D.  This F/A-18 D has added scratchbuilt detailing for added accuracy and finished it in Malaysian markings and a great looking paint scheme.

Aidy Abdullah is here with a very special Malaysian jet.  This is his 1/48 AFV Club RF-5E Tigereye with added scratchbuilt detail and finished in a great looking camo scheme. 

HK Low joins the party today with his 1/48 Hasegawa A-4PTM.  This is a single seat Malaysian Skyhawk finished in that attractive tan and green camo.

Aidy Abdullah is back again with his flawless 1/48 Airfix Spirfire PR XIX finished as an RAF fighter that flew in Malaya in the post WW2 years.  This is one fine looking Spitfire, enjoy the photos.

Thomas Ng is here with his very well done 1/72 Tasman CA-27 Avon Sabre.  This is a combination of the Tasman Avon conversion kit and the Academy kit with excellent results. 

Aidy Abdullah has done a gorgeous job on his 1/32 Kittyhawk F-5F and he finished that Malaysian jet in a fantastic blue camo scheme.  Beautiful work Aidy.

Aidy Abdullah finishes up this special Malaysian update with his 1/48 Hasegawa A-4PTM.  Aidy also built a very convincing display base to further compliment his Scooter. 

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


Here's a product article for the 1/72 Su-35S Flanker Landing Gear from Scale Aircraft ConversionsThis detail set is designed for the Hasegawa kit (2014 mold).


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


Sunday,  Aug 30  2020

Turkish Victory Day

Kyrgyz Republic National Day

Tamer Ozkan is here from Turkey to honour the Turkish Victory Day with his 1/32 Revell Piper Pa-18 Super Cub.  This is a flawless build and Tamer has included some very interesting history about the Super Cub in Turkish service.  Beautifully done Tamer.
Saturday,  Aug 29  2020

Slovakia National Day


Friday,  Aug 28  2020

Polish (Military) Aviation Day

Nick Adlam joins us with his first model on ARC  This is his 1/48 Tamiya Spitfire Mk.I with lovely detailing in the cockpit and gentle paint chipping of the wing by the pilots door.  Exceptional work Nick, welcome to ARC!!!. 

naioh2 – FC Saran S. is back again today from Thailand with another amazing Japanese F-15.  This is the 1/48 Hasegawa F-15J #92-8906 with added cockpit detailing and painted in a most appealing camo scheme.  Sit back and enjoy the photos.

Michael Phillips spent a very productive 3 months building his 1/48 Academy MH-53E Sea Dragon - Vulcan 552.  Michael is a well known modeller here on ARC and I was quite surprised to see he built a chopper.  And what a build it is with the folded rotors and weathering, simply perfect.  I really did enjoy seeing all the photos for this one, such a treat.

David Chapdelain is here with a beast of a plane.  This is his classic 1/48 Monogram Pro-Modeler SB2C with added crew figures to complete the scene.  David also fitted some underwing stores to show the purpose of his Helldiver.  I really enjoyed seeing this one.

Here's a product article for the 1/48 Spitfire Mk.I seatbelts photo etch detail set 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 1/48 TBD-1 Devastator Main Landing Gear from Scale Aircraft ConversionsThis detail set is designed for the Great Wall kit.


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


Thursday,  Aug 27  2020

Moldova National Day

Sodasorb starts today in style with his 1/48 Hobby Boss F4F-3 Wildcat.  This a wildcat is finished in those bright pre-war colors that look so great.  Sodasorb explains the paint colors in his article.  I love these pre-war paint schemes.

naioh2 – FC Saran S. is here with another flawless Japanese F-15.  This is his 1/48 Academy F-15DJ #32-8086 beautiful finished and posed in a very aggressive in-flight. mode.  I love seeing this F-15.

RSK48, Rafael with another aircraft used by the Venezuela Air Force.  This is his 1/48 Smer Piper L4 Cub finished with custom made decals and full weathering.  Looking great Rafael.

Here's a product article for the 1/32 Sea Gladiator 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.


Here's a product article for the 1/48 Bf 109 F, G1 - G4 armament set (MG 17 tips) & Pitot Tube from Master.


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


Wednesday,  Aug 26  2020
Shawn "phantom" Weiler gets things off to a great start today with another of his RCAF Mosquitos.  This is his 1/48 Tamiya Mosquito in all it's glory and looking fantastic in this camo. 

naioh2 – FC Saran S. joins us from Thailand with another of his amazing F-15s'  This is his 1/48 Hasegawa F-15J #72-8880 with added aftermarket detailing and flawlessly finished to a very high level.  Sit back and enjoy the photos.

Pedro Couto is a master modeller with impressive skill.  This is his 1/48 Academy SB2U Vindicator with the most impressive weathering job.  Pedro has given his Vindicator a sun faded look and posed it on one of his fantastic diorama bases.  Enjoy.

Here's a product article for the 1/32 MiG-23 Splitter Plates from ZactomodelsThis detail set is designed for the 1/32 Trumpeter MiG-23 kit.  This set from Zactomodels provides new splitter plates, new intake trunk blades that mount inside the intakes, plastic strip to make new supports between the splinter plates and the fuselage and mounting pads for the fuselage.


Here's a product article for the 1/48 Do 217J-1/2 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.


Tuesday,  Aug 25  2020

Uruguay Independence Day

No update today.  I need a day off.  

Saturday and Sundays are long days used to create content for the coming week.


Monday,  Aug 24  2020

Ukraine National Day

Today on my wife's Youtube channel "Mai Sexy Garage" we fix a nasty Bullseye Rock chip on a windshield.   Also included is bikini video shot at our local secluded swimming hole in the mountains.
Income from these videos will be used to support ARC.  Thanks everyone!!   

Mike Muth starts your week with a very special Great War aircraft.  This is his 1/48 SMER AIRCO DH-2 built and finished to a very high standard.  Mike has a passion for WW1 aircraft  and he kindly explain all about the DH2 and it's history in his article.  A informative and fascinating read.  The complicated finished rigging is a sight to behold.  Well done Mike.

naioh2 – FC Saran S. has done a spectacular job on the 1/48 Eduard F-15J #72-8895.  Although this was built mostly out of the box, the detail of the finished model is a joy see.  Sit back and enjoy the photos and as an added bonus you also get to see a Japanese F-15J egg plane.

Greg Kerry has done it again with great style.  This diorama features his 1/72 Hobbyboss T6 Texan & Academy Vehicles in a most convincing scene.  Although the models are well worth your careful attention, I would also like you to have a thoughtful look at his unique display base.  Very creative indeed.

Hiroyuki Suzuki joins us from Japan with his 1/48 Hasegawa F-18A.  Hiroyuki  has captured every detail and every oil stain perfectly on his Spanish Hornet.  Every single spot on this model makes me think that this is a full sized jet magically shrunk down to 1/48 scale.  Wonderful.

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


Here's a product article for the 1/32 Me 262B-1/U-1 Landing Gear from Scale Aircraft ConversionsThis detail set is designed for the Revell, 2016 mold kit.


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


Saturday,  Aug 22  2020
I would like to wish a VERY Happy Birthday to my friend Chris Hughes.  We both share the same birthday today.

Friday,  Aug 21  2020
Juan Carlos Porcella is here today with his stunning 1/48 Hobby Boss Fairchild A-10 Warthog.  Juan Carlos has provided many excellent photos, this one is a masterpiece.  Enjoy his photos.

Rafi Ben-Shahar joins us with a very special looking 1/32 Roden Stearman PT-17 Kaydet.  Rafi has some helpful tips on building this Roden kit and although it isn't an easy build, the finished model sure does build to a very high standard with patience and skill. 

Lloyd Long had great success building and finishing his 1/48 Hasegawa F-15E.  I really enjoyed seeing the photos of his finished F-15.

RSK48, Rafael joins us with another interesting aircraft flown by Venezuela.  This is his 1/48 Fonderie Miniature Dewoitine D-500 built to a very high standard.  I'm enjoying seeing all the different aircraft flown by Venezuela.  Thanks Rafael.

Here's a product article for the 1/48 Do 217J-1/2 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.


Here's a product article for the 1/72 F-16 Falcon Landing Gear from Scale Aircraft ConversionsThis detail set is designed for the Tamiya (Block 30 & up; heavy) kit.


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


Thursday,  Aug 20  2020

Hungary National Day

No update today, been busy doing other things. 

Wednesday,  Aug 19  2020

Dieppe Raid 1942

Sodasorb is here with the rare 2 seater 1/48 Classic Airframes TA-4J Skyhawk wearing a special Air Superiority Blue/FS35109 Blue scheme.  I love seeing Sodasorb's models on ARC.

Csaba Fodor has done an exceptional job building and finishing the 1/48 Special Hobby SG-38.  This is a delicate little glider and I love how it looks.  Excellent work Csaba.

Dirk Schenk dropped by the ARC corporate in South Africa with his lovely 1/72 Airfix Dassault Mirage F1 AZ.  Dirk includes some great info about the different Mirages and I quite enjoyed reading his article and seeing his Mirage.  Dirk is a regular on ARC and this is his 15th model featured on ARC's homepage.

Daniel Veliz is here with his first model on ARC's homepage.  This is his 1/72 Italeri P-51 Mustang finished as one of the most famous Mustang from WWII.   It's looks great and I'm pleased to see it on ARC.  Welcome to ARC Daniel.

Here's a product article for the 1/32 MiG-21-BD3-60 late-pylons from Zactomodels.  These late 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 1/48 Spitfire Mk.I landing flaps photo etch detail set 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.

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


Tuesday,  Aug 18  2020

Afghanistan Independence Day

Thomas Brückelt has a passion for gliders and today he is here with a very elegant glider from the 1930's.  This is his 1/72 KP FVA 10b Rheinland (Šídlo) finished in Czech markings and a great looking yellow paint scheme.  I love seeing these gliders.

Vladimir Cortez is on ARC for the first time with his 1/144 Dragón Tomcat.  Vladimir created a flight deck diorama to display his F-14 complete with flight deck crew figures and a vehicle.  Beautiful work Vladimir, welcome to ARC!!!

Greg Kerry joins us with another of his eye catching dioramas.  This is his 1/72 Hobbyboss Hurricane IIC & Airfix Crash Tender complete with a motorbike and figures.  It really does create quite the interesting scheme.. 

Antonio Romero joins us for the first time with his very attractive 1/48 Airfix BAE Systems Hawk 127.  Antonio finished it as an Australian Air Force jet in a special anniversary paint scheme.  Lovely work, welcome to ARC Antonio!!!

Here's a product article for the1/72 Su-35S interior photo etch detail set from Eduard Model AccessoriesGreat This detail set is designed for the Wall 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 the1/72 F-16 Pitot tube & Angle Of Attack probes from Master.


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


Monday,  Aug 17  2020

Gabon Independence Day

Indonesia Independence Day 

Today on my wife's Youtube channel "Mai Sexy Garage" we have some video we shot at our local secluded swimming hole in the mountains.  While we were there 2 young cliff jumpers dropped by for some cliff jumping.
Income from these videos will be used to support ARC.  Thanks everyone!!   

Sodasorb starts your week with a very historic aircraft.  This is he expertly finished  1/48 Hasegawa B5N2 "Kate" in the markings for the actual bomber that is believed to have dropped the bomb on the U.S.S Arizona on Dec 7 1941.  Wow....this is something to see.

Victor De Jesus is here with one of the most well known Nighthawks.  This is his 1/32 Testors F-117 Nighthawk with the flag scheme painted on the underside.  Yes you heard that right "painted" on the bottom, which I'm sure was a massive undertaking.  I love this flag paint scheme...what a sight it must have been to see it fly. 

RSK48, Rafael  is here to continue the very enjoyable display for the 100 Year Anniversary of the Venezuela Air Force.  This exceptional model is his 1/48 Scratchbuilt Breguet 273.   Scratchbuilt....I admire that commitment.

Massimo Tebaldi is here with his first model on ARC.  This is his 1/72 Italeri B-57G Canberra "tropic moon" that is weathered to perfection.  He also has one photos showing the very unique bomb bay in his Canberra.  Excellent work Massimo, welcome to ARC!!!. 

Here's a product article for the 4" Hold and Fold - Photo Etch Bending Tool Mk IV from The Small ShopThis is the classic Hold and Fold and well worth buying.


Here's a product article for the 1/48 PLA J-8B Landing Gear from Scale Aircraft ConversionsThis detail set is designed for the Trumpeter kit.


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


Saturday,  Aug 15  2020

India Independence Day

Congo National Day

Republic of Korea National Day

I am very pleased and proud to present to you this years special update for the India Independence Day.  These modellers do a wonderful job making this Indian update so special.  Here is a link to the Indian Scale Modellers Facebook Group.

Today on my wife's Youtube channel "Mai Sexy Garage" we refurbish the seats on a 1985 Toyota Supra to return the car to original factory condition.   Also included is bikini video shot at our local secluded swimming hole in the mountains.
Income from these videos will be used to support ARC.  Thanks everyone!!   

Aditya Singh Chauhan joins us from India to begin this special update.  This is his 1/144 Zvezda IL76 with a flawless weathering job.  I love it.

Aamod Potdar has chosen one of the best looking camo schemes used by the IAF.  This is his  1/72 Hasegawa Mirage 2000 in the classic blue camo schemes and squadron artwork.  Very pleasing to see this Mirage.

Ratish is here in style with his 1/72 Azur Dassault Mystère.  Ratish chose a clean bare metal finish and it looks great.

Aamod Potdar is here again with his second model for this special update.  This is his 1/72 Italeri MiG 29 finished in a special scheme with blue tails.  Looking good Aamod. 

Bob TheDoc is also here today to be part of this very special update.  This is his 1/72 Azur Dassault Mystere IV A with tiger artwork that looks very good.  Well done Bob. 

Aamod Potdar is here with model #3 for today.  This is his 1/72 Italeri Jaguar T2 finished in a very attractive camo scheme.  I love how this camo looks. 

Murli Rajan is here as well.  This is his 1/72 Azur Dassault Mystère IAF finished as a baremetal bird complete with squadron artwork.  It's good to see Murli here today. 

Leonard Prakasam joins the fun today with his 1/48 Kinetic Mirage 2000-H in a great looking blue camo scheme.  Leonard added extra details and a wash to help show off the recessed details on his Mirage.  The finished model looks perfect.

tomthounaojam has done an exceptional job on his 1/72 Revell MiG-21 F-13 Indian Air Force.  Tom gave it a multishaded bare metal finish compete with subtle weathering.  He also included another model in his photos as well.

Ashish Velankar joins us with his Indian jet trainer.  This is his 1/72 Airfix Hawk Mk.132 finished in Indian markings with drop tanks and pilot figures.  Looking good Ashish. 

iflytb20 got the bare metal finish looking perfectly on his 1/72 Azur FRROM Dassault Mystere IV A.  iflytb20 added extra details and finished it as a jet from the 1965 war complete with squadron artwork.  Very nicely done indeed.

tomthounaojam finishes up this special Indian update with his 1/72 Trumpeter MiG-29UPG.  Tom includes some history of the IAF MiG-29's to go with photos of his great looking MiG-29.  Tom did some excellent work on his MiG-29, enjoy his photos.

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


Friday,  Aug 14  2020

Pakistan Independence Day

Enzo Acorda starts you Friday update with his expertly finished 1/72 Academy P-51B Mustang.  Enzo did a great job painting and weathering his Mustang and he explains the process in his article.  Very nicely done.

Dragan Cvetic has done an amazing job on his tiny 1/144 Mark 1 Models Harrier GR.3.  Dragan finished it in a classic camo with a subtle weathering job.

Dario Castellana is here on ARC for the first time today.  This is his great looking 1/72 Italeri AC-130E with plenty of interior detail and a gentle weathering job.  Welcome to ARC Dario. 

Kitti Tatsumaki is here with something very different.  This is his flawless 1/72 AMK KFIR 2 in 1.  Kitti gave it a half and half paint scheme which looks very good.  Kitti has much skill as you will see in his amazing photos.

Here's a product article for the 1/32 A-26B Invader undercarriage photo etch detail set from Eduard Model AccessoriesThis detail set is designed for the Hobby Boss 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 Sopwith Snipe 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,  Aug 13  2020
Robin Langlois starts today with his heavily weathered 1/48 Italeri A-1J Skyraider.  Robin gave it a full weathering job and some attractive hi-vis markings.  I love it.  This is Robin's first model on ARC.  Welcome to ARC Robin!!!

Dragan Cvetic is here today with a tiny 104 in some great looking Italian camo.  This is his 1/144 Mark 1 Models F-104S with darkened panel lines and a weapons load.  Very nice indeed. 

John Loner has dropped by with his well done 1/48 Revell PT-17.  John finished this one as a bright yellow US Navy biplane.  I like the way it looks.

Cullan Lester is here with his first model on ARC.  This is Cullan's stunning 1/48 Academy F-4J finished as it appeared in Thailand long ago during the Vietnam War.  Cullan gave it weathering and a full weapons load.  He dressed up the cockpit with resin seats and finished it with aftermarket decals.  Welcome to ARC Cullan!!!

Here's a product article for the 1/48 Do 217J-1/2 landing flaps 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 German aircraft machine gun MG-131 barrels from MasterThese were used on many German fighters and bombers.


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


Wednesday,  Aug 12  2020
Dragan Cvetic joins us with his wonderfully weathered 1/72 Sword F2H-2 Demon.  Dragan has created a build video on youtube for this Demon and the video link is in his article.

Gordon L. Hewstone is here with his second model on ARC and did an impressive job on his 1/72 Czech Master Resin Grumman JRF-5 Goose.  Gordon added scratchbuilt details including a cockpit as you will see in his photos.  His weathering job is subtle and well done.  Very nicely done Gordon.

Paulo Fonseca is here with one of my favourite camo schemes.  This is his 1/72 Italeri Harrier Gr.3 wearing a great looking winter camo.  Enjoy his photos, I certainly did..

Greg Kerry is here with something very unique.  This is his 1/48 Tamiya Fw190D plus Sculptural Base and I must say I love the base Gerry built for his Dora.  Very cool indeed.

Here's a product article for the 1/32 MiG-21-BD3-60 early-pylons from Zactomodels.   These  resin MiG-21 weapons pylons are the early style MiG-21-BD3-60 early-pylons.  The later style MiG-21-BD3-60 'heavy duty' pylons are also available separately from Zactomodels.


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


Tuesday,  Aug 11  2020

Chad Independence Day 

Scott S. aka Desertpilot is here with a special "what-if" treat today.  This is his 1/48 F/A-201E Super Kestrel kitbashed from different kits and finished in the markings for a famous pilot from the Spratley Islands conflict in late 2021.  I very much enjoyed reading his war story from the Spratley Islands conflict in late 2021, a very exciting read.  Darn fine looking model as well.

Shawn "phantom" Weiler is here with an RCAF Mosquito wearing a classic camo from WW2.  This is his 1/48 Tamiya Mosquito Mk XIII finished as a 409 squadron Mossie with 2 crew figures ready for their next mission.  I enjoyed seeing Shawn's Mosquitos on ARC.

Dragan Cvetic has gone above and beyond with the weathering on his 1/72 AMK Kfir C7.  Dragan finished it as an Israeli jet with drop tank and missiles.  He has also included a link to his build video on his youtube channel.  Enjoy.

Massimo Vettorello is here from Italy with his first article on ARC.  This is his nicely done 1/72 Hobby Boss UH-1C Huey finished in US Army markings.  Welcome to ARC Massimo!!!  It's a great looking Huey.

Here's a product article for the 1/72 L-29 photo etch detail set 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 Mirage III/V Landing Gear from Scale Aircraft ConversionsThis detail set is designed for the PJ Productions kit.


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


Monday,  Aug 10  2020

Ecuador Independence Day

Today on my wife's Youtube channel "Mai Sexy Garage" she removes an alternator and you learn how to replace alternator brushes.   This also applies to other alternators (Ford etc) and is a very inexpensive and common repair.  Also included is bikini video shot at our local secluded swimming hole in the mountains.
Income from these videos will be used to support ARC.  Thanks everyone!!   

Sodasorb has done an excellent almost OOTB build on the 1/48 Kinetic Sea Harrier FRS 1 and finished it in historic markings for a SEa Harrier from the Falklands War.  Sodasorb added a metal pitot tube and foil seatbelts with impressive results.  Sodasorb included the Falklands War history of this Harrier in his article.  This Harrier is a treat to see.

RSK48, Rafael is here to continue marking the 100 Year Anniversary of the Venezuela Air Force with a classic biplane.  This is his 1/48 Lindberg Curtiss Jenny finished in Venezuela Air Force.  I really enjoy seeing Rafael's Venezuela Air Force models.

Rodrigo Aparicio is a very skilled modeller and a long time member on ARC.  Today he joins us with his 1/48 Tamiya F-16 finished with an exceptional weathering job.  Exceptional work Rodrigo.

Dragan Cvetic is here with something very different today.  This is his 1/72 RVHP RC-12 Guardrail built from a resin kit with very  pleasing results.  This is not the best fitting kit but in skilled hands, it does build into a first class model as you will see in his photos.  I am pleased to report this is the first model of this aircraft type on ARC.  Well done Dragan.

Here's a product article for the Wire Assist Forming Tool - Photo Etch Bending Tool from The Small Shop.  Matched Grab Handles Every Time!


Here's a product article for the 1/48 F-86 Sabre Landing Gear from Scale Aircraft ConversionsThis detail set is designed for the Academy kit.


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


Sunday,  Aug 9  2020

Singapore National Day

Nagasaki Atomic Bombing Aug 9 1945  11:02AM
Peacekeeping Day in Canada 

In memory of 9 peacekeepers killed on Aug 9 1974

David C S Teo is here with a very special project for the Singapore National Day.  This is his 1/144 Revell Singapore Airlines Airbus A340-300 (9V-SJM) posed in-flight that he built for a former First Officer on this particular airliner.  The finished display model is a wonderful sight.

S K Loh has done quite a bit of extra work on the tiny 1/144 Mark I Model Hawker Hunter FR10/FR71A/FGA73A.  SK Loh deployed the airbrake and added plenty of exterior details before building his model in-flight with a pilot figure.  This wonderful Hunter was finished with custom made decals for a Republic of Singapore Air Force jet.  I love these tiny 1/144 models.

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


Friday,  Aug 7  2020

Cote d'lvoire National Day

Greg Kerry is here with a very pleasing diorama of his 1/48 Tamiya Spitfire V & Hasegawa Figures.  Greg explains the whole scene in his article.  I love this Spitfire.

Dragan Cvetic has done an excellent job building and finishing his 1/72 Modelsvit Su-7BKL.  Dragan finished it as an Iraqi jet and he has a link in his article to the build video on his youtube channel.  Very nice indeed.

Shawn “phantom” Weiler is here with his very cool looking RCAF photos recon Mossie.  This is Shawn's 1/48 Tamiya Mosquito B Mk.IVPR in all it's glory.  Beautiful work Shawn.

Creighton Henthorn Jr has done an outstanding job building and weathering his 1/48 Hasegawa F/A-18C.  Creighton added crew figures to complete this exceptional Hornet.  I love it.

Here's a product article for the 1/48 Spitfire Mk.1 cockpit set 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 1/48 Bf 109 E3 - E9, T armament set (MG 17 tips, MG FF barrels) from MasterThese can be used on all Bf 109E in 1/48 scale.


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


Thursday,  Aug 6  2020

Bolivia Independence Day

Jamaica National Day

  Hiroshima Atomic Bombing Aug 6 1945  8:15AM

No Update today.  I was busy with my wife and unable to complete today's update..


Wednesday,  Aug 5  2020

 Russia - End of Kursk operation (1943) 

 Croatian Victory Day or Dan Domovinske zahvalnosti 

 (similar to a Thanksgiving Day) 

Brian Duddy has put much effort into detailing and finishing his bare metal 1/48 Hasegawa F-86F-30 Sabre.  Brain added detail items from Eduard and Quickboost and finished his Sabre with a combination of custom made markings and after market decals for this Korean War Triple Ace.  Outstanding work Brian.

Victor De Jesus has done a exceptional nice job with his 1/48 Accurate Miniatures TBM-3 Avenger.  Victor finished the cockpit to a very high standard and gave his Avenger a great looking camo and a subtle weathering job.  Enjoy the photos of this gem.

Yusak Hendrata is here with a very unique and cool looking 1/72 Tamiya McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II.  This is a special Harrier and Yusak did quite the nice job on it.

RSK48, Rafael dropped by today with the first aircraft in the Venezuela Air Force.  This is his 1/48 Eduard Hanriot HD-1 in Venezuela Air Force markings.  Rafael includes the story behind this particular aircraft which is quite interesting.  His model is a pleasure to see,

Here's a product article for the 1/32 AIM-9LM Sidewinder Missiles from Zactomodels.


Here's a product article for the 1/48 Do 217J-1/2 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.


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


Tuesday,  Aug 4  2020

Burkina Faso National Day

Shawn “phantom” Weiler gets things off to a great start today with his 1/48 Hasegawa F-4EJ Phantom #212 finished in a eye popping special scheme for a Japanese Phantom.  Shawn has included a group photos of some of his other Japanese F-4's.  I love this one Shawn!!

RSK48, Rafael is here today with an aircraft I did not know was part of the Venezuela Air Force.  This is his 1/48 Kinetic Grumman Tracker S-2E finished to a very high level with flawless weathering.  It's very cool to see this on ARC.

Dragan Cvetic has done an excellent job building and finishing his 1/72 Aircast Resin J-21 Jastreb.  This one is a beauty and Dragan has included a link to his youtube video on building this J-21 model.

Pedro Couto joins us from Portugal with his first model on ARC.  This is his exceptionally well done 1/50 Tamiya F1M2 Pete in a water diorama complete with crew figures and full weathering.  Enjoy the photos, I sure did.  Welcome to ARC Pedro!!!

Here's a product article for the 1/72 F-14A interior & exterior photo etch detail set from Eduard Model AccessoriesThis detail set is designed for the Great Wall 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,  Aug 3  2020
Carl Jarosz dropped by the ARC Corporate offices with his 1/72 Airfix B-25D Mitchell.  This is one of the B-25 fitted with nose guns, which are a very cool version of the Mitchell.  Carl was very successful with his weathering job and the exhaust stains on the top side of the wings look particularly good.

Greg Kerry has done a lovely job building his 1/72 Hobbyboss F-86 & MiG-15 in-flight diorama.  In this diorama a South African F-86 has just shot down a North Korean MiG-15 with the MiG pilot in the process of ejecting.  Check out his photos, this is quite the action scene. 

Ashish Velankar has put quite a bit of effort into his sharp looking 1/72 Revell  NH-90 ASW Helicopter.  This Dutch chopper looks very detailed and well done.  Impressive work Ashish.  Impressive.

Dragan Cvetic has done an outstanding job detailing and weathering his 1/48 Tamiya F-16C.  Dragan added cockpit details including seatbelts and added a very special HUD.  I quite enjoyed seeing this F-16.

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 1/32 L-19 / O-1 Bird Dog Landing Gear & Eng. Supts. from Scale Aircraft ConversionsThis detail set is designed for the Roden kit.


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


Sunday,  Aug 2  2020

Republic of North Macedonia  National Day

Dragan Cvetic is here to mark the Republic of North Macedonia  National Day with his 1/72 Aircast Resin Soko NJ-21 Jastreb.  Dragan added scratchbuilt cockpit details and other details and finished it with weathering and aftermarket decals.  His finished model is a beaut. 

Saturday,  Aug 1  2020

Benin Independence Day

Switzerland - Foundation of the Swiss Confederation