Homepage Text - March 2021

Wednesday,  Mar 31  2021
Hiroyuki Suzuki is here with his beautiful 1/48 Kitty Hawk Su-30SM.  Hiroyuki finished it in one of those great looking blue camo schemes.

Jacky Wong is here with another of his gems.  This is his 1/72 Platz RQ-1 Predator looking excellent. 

Here's a product article for the 1/32 MiG-23 Splitter Plates from ZactomodelsDesigned for the 1/32 Trumpeter MiG-23.  This set 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.  This set includes 24 resin pieces and some styrene strip to complete this set. 


Here's a product article for the 1/32 F-100F interior photo etch detail set from Eduard Model AccessoriesThis detail set is designed for the Trumpeter 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,  Mar 30  2021
No update today.

Monday,  Mar 29  2021
Ashish Velankar begins your week with his very cool 1/72 Hasegawa UH-1H Iroquois wearing Japanese markings.  Ashish did an excellent job and posed his chopper in-flight with a great looking display base.

Jacky Wong is here on ARC for the first time today with his stunning 1/72 Hasegawa AV-8B NA Harrier II.  Jacky added drop tanks and a weapons load and finished it in my favorite USMC squadron markings.  Welcome to ARC Jacky.

Here's a product article for the 4" Hold and Fold - Photo Etch Bending Tool Mk IV from The Small Shop.


Here's a product article for the 1/48 F/A-18E/F Super Hornet Landing Gear from Scale Aircraft ConversionsThis detail set is designed for the Revell kit. 


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


Friday,  Mar 26  2021 

Bangladesh Independence and National Day

  Italian Air Force Day 

Patrick PLaco joins us today with his first article on ARC.  This beautifully weathered Tomcat was built using the 1/72 Hobby Boss F-14A Tomcat kit and custom made decals.  Welcome to ARC Patrick!!!

Bob Leonard has done an impressive job building and weathering his 1/48 Hasegawa Hawker Hurricane Mk.1.  Bob finished it as a Battle of Britain fighter, which looks excellent.

Here's a product article for the 1/32 USMC AH-1W Whiskey Cobra  decal sheet from Caracal ModelsThis detail set is designed for the MRC / Academy AH-1W kit.


Here's a product article for the 1/48 TF-104G late 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.


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


Thursday,  Mar 25  2021 

Greece Independence Day

Royal Navy - Sea Mosquito first carrier  landings (1944)

   To everyone in Greece...happy 200th birthday!!! 

No update today.

Wednesday,  Mar 24  2021
Goran Djordjevic starts today with a model full of his passion for our hobby.  This is his 1/72 Italeri Bf 109 G6/R6 which looks fantastic, but it is his musings in his article that will touch your heart.  Enjoy the read and the photos as well. 

Patrick Vossenberg did quite a bit of detailing using various aftermarket sets on his 1/72 ArtModel MiG-23UB.  It is amazing the amount of detail he packed into his tiny 1/72 MiG-23.  I love it.

Here's a product article for the 1/32 MiG-21-BD3-60 late-pylons from ZactomodelsThese 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 MiG-21bis Weekend interior 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,  Mar 23  2021 

Pakistan Day 

H. Davis Gandees is here with my favourite version of the FW190.  This is his Dora built with the 1/48 Tamiya Fw190D-9 kit.  This 190 was given aftermarket cockpit details as well as resin exhausts and finished with great skill.  I quite liked the vintage colour photo in this article.

Angelo Picardo built this big 1/32 Trumpeter A4 Skyhawk out of the box and you will be impressed by the high level of detail in the cockpit.  Angelo has done some first class painting and weathering as you will see and enjoy in his photos.  This is quite the fine looking US Navy bird. 

Here's a product article for the1/72 Beaufort Mk.I interior 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 the1/48 Japanese Type 97 7,7mm machine gun barrels from Master.


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


Monday,  Mar 22  2021
Carl Jarosz gets your week started in style with his outstanding 1/48 ProModeler F-86D Sabre.  Carl built this gem out of the box and finished it with older aftermarket decals that give his baremetal Sabre Dog plenty of added color.  I always enjoy seeing Carl's latest model on ARC.

Thomas Brückelt is here with a first of it's kind on ARC after over 20 years of daily updates.  This is his 1/72 KP Robinson R44 Raven II finished to a very high level and given Japanese markings.  It is sweet to finally have a Robinson R44 Raven II on ARC. 

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


Here's a product article for the 1/72 Bristol Bombay Landing Gear from Scale Aircraft ConversionsThis detail set is designed for the Valom kit.


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


Sunday,  Mar 21  2021 

Namibia Independence Day

Chile - Anniversary of the Chilean Air Force


Saturday,  Mar 20  2021 

Tunisia National Day


Friday,  Mar 19  2021
Mike Muth had a grand time building his 1/48 Hobby Boss P-61B Black Widow.  Mike tells about the build process in his article and his finished model turned out looking excellent.  Beautiful work Mike.

Here's a product article for the 1/72 C-130H cargo interior photo etch detail set from Eduard Model AccessoriesThis detail set is designed for the Zvezda 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 P-38 Lightning late type armament from Master.


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


Thursday,  Mar 18  2021 

  Çanakkale Victory Anniversary 2014 

I'd like to wish a Happy Birthday to ARC Moderator Terry Sumner Happy Birthday Terry!!!

RSK48, Rafael starts today with another Venezuelan aircraft.  This is his beautifully weathered  1/48 Revell Douglas C-47 with scratchbuilt details and finished with custom made decals.  Rafael's C-47 turned out looking fantastic. 

Shawn "phantom" Weiler has been busy and is here today with his 1/48 Academy F-4J Phantom #216.  Shawn finished it with aftermarket decals for VX4 with the USN.  I love how it looks Shawn. 

Here's a product article for the 1/32 F-100F undercarriage photo etch detail set from Eduard Model AccessoriesThis detail set is designed for the Trumpeter 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-94C Starfire 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.


Wednesday,  Mar 17  2021 

Ireland - St. Patrick's Day

St. Patrick's Day is Ireland's National Day.  I think this is the only National Day that is celebrated by so many different countries around the world, with many people not even knowing it is Ireland's National Day.  I find that quite funny.
Also...the Irish flag is Green to represent the Catholics and Orange to represent the Protestants with a band of white neutrality between the Orange and Green.  I wish peace to everyone in Ireland.
Happy St. Paddy's Day everyone!!!!

Blair Stewart has done a lovely job  building and finishing the big 1/32 Trumpeter Me262A-1a.  Blair chose a very cool looking camo scheme, which looks excellent.  Beautiful work Blair.

Shawn "phantom" Weiler joins us today with his big 1/32 Tamiya F-14D.  Shawn added plenty of extra resin detail parts with excellent results.  I love the look of his Tomcat.

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


Here's a product article for the 1/72 C-130H cargo floor photo etch detail set from Eduard Model AccessoriesThis detail set is designed for the Zvezda 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 a photo of Ireland and an Irish Blessing. Ireland and an Irish Blessing.


Tuesday,  Mar 16  2021
No update today, the time change has thrown me for a loop.

Monday,  Mar 15  2021
Hung Vo is here on ARC for the 1st time on the ARC homepage with this beautiful 1/72 Hasegawa Su-35 Prototype.  The paint work on these 2 model is exceptional...enjoy the photos.  Welcome to ARC's homepage Hung Vo!!!

Domingo Ruiz (Domi) joins us with his second model on ARC.  This is his 1/72 Italeri Cant Z 506, which is the first model of this aircraft on ARC.  It is flawlessly finished in Spanish markings and displayed on a first rate water diorama.  I am impressed by Domingo's skill. 

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 1/48 Tupolev Tu-2 Landing Gear from Scale Aircraft ConversionsThis detail set is designed for the Xuntong Model kit.


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


Saturday,  Mar 13  2021
Today on my wife's Youtube channel "Mai Sexy Garage"... Mai models some of her new bikinis in the snow.  She loves wearing bikinis and really misses the white sandy beaches of the Philippines.  
Mai is cute, sexy and comical all in one video.  Snow is still new and exciting for her.
Any income from these videos will be used to support ARC.  Thanks everyone!!   

Daniel Soulaine, danny59 is a long time member of ARC and today I'm excited to see his first model on the ARC homepage.  This is his colourful 1/32 Academy F-16D NATO Tiger Meet 2015.  I love Tiger Meet aircraft and this one is eye popping.  Welcome to the ARC homepage Daniel!!!

Shawn "phantom" Weiler has a fun time building his super tiny 1/350 Bandai Millenium Falcon.  Shawn gave his tiny Millenium Falcon a full paint job with weathering and displayed it in the middle of his vast Star Trek Universe.  Pretty cool Millenium Falcon Shawn.

Here's a product article for the 1/72 F-14 "Tomcat" - The Early Years decal sheet from Caracal Models.  The 14 aircraft on this decal sheet include 11 prototype Tomcats including 1 NASA Tomcat. 


Here's a product article for the 1/48 IL-2 Sturmovik interior photo etch detail set from Eduard Model AccessoriesThis detail set is designed for the Zvezda 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 Westland Lysander Mk.III resin and photo etch engine & cowling set from SBS ModelThis detail set is designed for the Eduard/Gavia kit.


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


Friday,  Mar 12  2021 

Mauritius Independence Day

No update today, but I will do an update tomorrow on Saturday.  I just didn't have enough time to get today's update done.
Thursday,  Mar 11  2021 

Lithuania Independence Day

naioh2 – FC Saran S. starts today with this exceptional 1/32 Kitty Hawk OV-10C Bronco.  This Bronco has added detailing and wear a great looking camo scheme with subtle weathering and finish in Royal Thai Air Force markings.

Sean Langley has seriously impressed me with his excellent weathering on his 1/72 Trumpeter Tu-16 Badger.  Sean did added work and gave his Badger a proper weathering job to bring his Russian bomber to life.  Enjoy the photos.

Here's a product article for the 1/32 F-100F air brake photo etch detail set from Eduard Model AccessoriesThis detail set is designed for the Trumpeter 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-8E Crusader 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.


Wednesday,  Mar 10  2021
Christos Papadopoulos is here with his beautifully weathered 1/48 Tamiya Spitfire Mk VC.  Christos started with the Spitfire Mk Vb Trop and converted it into his Hellenic Spitfire Mk VC with great success.  Sit back and enjoy the photos.

Jean-Charles Goddet did plenty of extra work and used aftermarket decals to complete his awesome 1/72 Academy F-16C Turkey Tiger Meet.  This is one of the best looking F-16's, but I'm partial to Tiger Meet paint schemes.  I love the way it looks. 

Here's a product article for the 1/32 AIM-9LM Sidewinder Missiles from Zactomodels1/32 AIM-9DGH sidewinder missiles are also available separately from Zactomodels.

Each sets includes 2 complete missiles with electrical umbilicals and seeker head covers.


Here's a product article for the 1/48 IL-2 Sturmovik interior photo etch detail set from Eduard Model AccessoriesThis detail set is designed for the Zvezda 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,  Mar 9  2021
No update today.

Monday,  Mar 8  2021
Carl Jarosz has done quite the fine job on his 1/72 Fujimi F7U-3M Cutlass VA-116 "Roadrunners".  Carl gave it a full missile load and finished in the colorful markings from that time period.  Very nice indeed.

RSK48, Rafael joins us from Venezuela with his impressive 1/48 Scratchbuilt Farman F-195.  Rafael included some in-progress photos showing his build process for this classic aircraft.  Rafael also included the history of the Farman F-195 in the Venezuela Air Force service.

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

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.


Here's a product article for the 1/48 IL-2 Shturmovik Landing Gear from Scale Aircraft ConversionsThis detail set is designed for the Tamiya kit.


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


Saturday,  Mar 6  2021 

Ghana Independence Day


Friday,  Mar 5  2021 

Spitfire - Maiden flight of Spitfire in 1936

H. Davis Gandees has done a very clean built on his 1/48 Trumpeter de Havilland Hornet F.3.  The silver paint scheme on this Hornet really permits you to take in the beautiful lines of this twin engined aircraft.  Very nicely done.

Shawn "phantom" Weiler joins us with his late war RCAF P-51.  This is his 1/48 Italeri Mustang built for a client and wearing RCAF 442 squadron markings.  It's good to see a Canadian Mustang, well done Shawn.

Here's a product article for the 1/32 F-104C in Vietnam decal sheet from Caracal Models.  This new 1/32 scale sheet  is dedicated to the Vietnam War service of Lockheed's famous "missile with a man in it". This set features markings for the following camouflaged Starfighters with many aircraft with noseart.


Here's a product article for the 1/48 P-51D-5 SPACE interior decal and 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.


Thursday,  Mar 4  2021
RSK48, Rafael hit a home run with his brightly colored 1/48 Special Hobby Rockwell T-2D Buckeye.  Rafael chose to finish his beautiful Buckeye in Venezuela markings using custom made decals.  I really enjoyed seeing Rafael's Buckeye. 

Juan Carlos Gómez Y Sarzotti had a very pleasurable time building his 1/48 Hobby Boss FW-190 D-11.  Juan Carlos gives excellent insight into the joy this kit offers as well as one tiny short coming.  Excellent article Juan Carlos and a great looking Dora.

Here's a product article for the 1/32 F-100F slats photo etch detail set from Eduard Model AccessoriesThis detail set is designed for the Trumpeter 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 O-2A Skymaster Landing Gear & Nose Ballast 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.


Wednesday,  Mar 3  2021 

Bulgaria National Day

Morocco National Day

Patrick Vossenberg is here with a very special chopper in Bulgarian markings to mark the Bulgaria National Day.  This is Patrick's 1/72 Hasegawa Mi-24 Mk.III Superhind with plenty of extra detailing from aftermarket and scratchbuilding and finished in a great looking 3 tone grey camo. This is one very interesting Mi-24.


Here's a product article for the 1/32 AIM-9DGH Sidewinder Missiles from Zactomodels.  These new resin AIM-9 Sidewinder Missiles were mastered by master modeller Alexander Rogal.  1/32 AIM-9L/M sidewinder missiles are also available separately from Zactomodels.  Each sets includes 2 complete missiles with electrical umbilicals and seeker head covers.


Here's a product article for the 1/48 Ju 188 seatbelts 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.


Tuesday,  Mar 2  2021
No update today.

Monday,  Mar 1  2021 

Wales - St David's Day

Ashish Velankar starts your week with this stunning out of the box build of the 1/48 Hasegawa Harrier AV-8B II Plus.  Ashish finished in my favourite Harrier Squadron markings.  Exceptional work Ashish.

Shawn "phantom" Weiler is here with his late war 1/48 Revell Spitfire MkXVI sporting Canadian markings.  Shawn built this Spitfire for a friend and it did turn out looking quite good.  I love the way it looks! 

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


Here's a product article for the 1/72 Boulton Paul Defiant Landing Gear from Scale Aircraft ConversionsThis detail set is designed for the Airfix kit.


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