Features

Amongst the Short Run and Resin manufacturers which are producing some of the most original and detailed kits, there is Signifer. This summer, I was given the opportunity to make a visit to M. Meissonier and take a look behind the scenes.

This second photo feature in the Portfolio serie shows some models made by TedMamere (Jean-Luc Formery). They are mainly in 1/48 scale and many of them have been build for various KitMaker Network Campaigns.

Rick Brownlee takes up the story of superdetailing his vintage Revell Fw 190D-9, including details of vacuforming from scratch and working with aftermarket etched and resin parts.

I borrowed / paraphrased the title of a Paul Simon song from 1972 (Mother and Child Reunion) for the title of my Diorama the Mother Child Reunion. Guess you could also call it What to do with an Old Bomber.

"Ghost Queen" was the 40th and last Buck Danny episode created by Victor Hubinon. After his death in 1979, Francis Bergèse replaced him and fortunately Buck Danny is still alive today! Episode 5 definitely installs the serie in the Modern Jet era.

This article is based on the recent build of the Revell Sopwith Camel in 1:72 by Nigel Julian (Lampie). In it he will explain how he went about masking and spraying a complex Anti Dazzle Scheme.

Here are some stunning pictures of Wayne Dowell's (Wad_ware) 1/32 scale Bf 109 E in Afrika Korps markings. And yes, it's with the "old" Matchbox kit that he won the MOM contest in August!

Taking the example of super-detailing a vintage kit, Rick Brownlee explains his personal techniques and philosophy for maximum satisfaction in a modeller's life - whatever your current level of interest and skill.

Peter Allen brings us more excellent colour profiles of British postwar paper projects.

Stephen L. Lawson wrote a detailed analysis of Eduard's Fokker D.VII illustrated with pictures from the Royal Class Build. By detailed, I really mean detailed. In fact it is more an autopsy than a build report!

In the second part of his Mini-Series, Flitzer takes a look at some exciting post-war RAF aircraft projects.

Andy Brazier has the privilege to be the first to have his Portfolio published on Aeroscale and it is only justice if you look at the fantastic models he built this year. Let's hope this is just the first of a long serie for him... and for others!

Stefan Ericsson (Phantom2) made a spectacular model out of Flashback's 1/48 scale S.M. 79 Sparviero kit. Much better, he wrote a highly detailled feature about the build, with many usefull tips and tons of pictures. Enjoy!

Proudly displayed with a wonderful Harricature of the model, here's Eduard's 1/48 scale kit in an On-Display Feature.

Buck Danny is back! In this episode the famous U.S. pilot will fly mostly prototypes: X-12, X-13, X-15... but also face his ennemies who fly in exotic Air Forces.

Nigel Julian (Lampie) asserts the crown of "Bare Metal Finish King" with this lovely P-47 Thunderbolt. And yes it's 1/72 scale!

Flitzer's back! - and turns his attention to RAF WW2 subjects for his latest set of colour profiles.

Jay Laverty give us more than a "first look" at Trumpeter's new 1/32 SBD Dauntless kit. In fact he shows us it can be made into a very nice model build (almost) straight out of the box...

Joe Szczygielski gives a step-by-step account of how he superdetailed Italeri's 1/48 Pave Hawk with scratchbuilt and Eduard photoetched extras.

Jean-Luc gives us a striking article on the conversion of the Bf-109, to it's early pre war prototype. With details on how he made the resin castings for the modification.

Tired of RLM 76 or Olive Drab? Had enough of searching for walkarounds before you can start a kit? Then follow Dave O'Meara's example and build something completely different!

After a long absence, Peter Allen returns with the next part of his mammoth Luft '46 series. But the wait's been worth it! - Peter's developed a host of new techniques to make these latest profiles even better than ever!

Ted Klimczuk [klimmer] has sent some photos of him clean build of the Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell.

A big kit. In a sturdy big box. Three hundred fifty-five pieces. Full of detail options. Fine, beautiful detail. Wonderful decals. Predominately a well-molded and good fitting kit though some minor fit problems.

It has been sometime since I wrote my first article on pre-shading, but I have proved my theories and learnt quite a lot since then.

A nice pilot figure, some ground crew, a nice base, maybe a vehicle or a small building, this all will add that little something which will bring your model to life.

Jean-Luc Formery is back with his third installment of derring-do from the world of French comic book aviation hero, Buck Danny.

Tommaso Porro gives a detailed account of how he built his superb 1/35 scale Super Cobra.

Jean-Luc Formery has sent in photos of his excellent 1/48 scale 1/48 scale Hasegawa "Car-Door" Typhoon.

On a black and stormy night, in the Czech Republic, lightning ripped the skies near Castle Eduard. Deep in the bowels of the old north tower, the dark robed, design wizards huddled near a boiling cauldron...

For those of you looking for diorama ideas, try talking to friends or people who may have been around, worked on, participated in, or were exposed to your subject.

When I first saw pictures of this aircraft as a kid, I immediately liked the look of it. It may not be a beauty-contest winner like the Spitfire, but something in its powerful appearance appealed to me.

Here's episode two of Jean-Luc's exciting adventure into the weird and wonderful world of aircraft comic-book illustrations.

Jean-Luc has written a detailed account of how he built his superb 1/48 scale Grumman Goose air-ambulance. The article is packed with tips and photos of every stage.

Stephen Lawson brings us a superbly detailed, stage-by-stage construction guide to Special Hobbies' 1/48 scale Pfalz D.XII.

If you missed Jean-Luc's entry in the September Aircraft Model of the Month (MOM) then here's another chance. If you did see it then this is well worth another look as there are shots of the original aircraft included.

Here's my latest build. It's Eduard's 1:48 scale Sopwith Camel F.1, built almost straight from the box as my entry for the "two wings and a prayer" campaign.

The Yorkshire Air Museum is situated just outside York at a former Bomber Command airfield, RAF Elvington. It houses a fine collection of aircraft, from early string and canvas to modern jets.

As a modeller AND Comics fan, I thought it could be interesting to mix both subjects in a Feature. The purpose of this is to combine information and fun, so don't expect to see anything too serious!

Peter Allen (Flitzer) brings us more superb artwork in the latest installment in his Luft '46 Colours saga.

Jean-Luc brings us an in depth look at models of the Condor He 178 and the Special hobby Gloster E.28/39 Pioneer.