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Build 11 Yet another impulse buy & build for this group. Due to a lack of decals, I've only built one German tank from the Art of War series so far but that's about to change. I won a job lot of German and British decals on eBay, they're for 15mm (1/107) vehicles that's near enough for use on this scale so I'm doing a couple of German tanks to add to the three Russian tanks I've already finished for this group. Price: £2.99 from Antics Not a lot in this one due to it's size, the penny in the middle of the sprue gives you an idea of how dinky it is. Finished! Only joking Lot's to do yet.

Built for the "Less than a tenner" group build. Build thread.

Build 6 I've been waiting to get my hands on one of these for a few weeks, I picked one up in Antics today and started building just gone 7pm. The real tank was a bit of a beast, having 5 turrets and 11 crew! I'll post a comparison photo with my KV-1 & KV-2 tanks tomorrow. Price: £2.99 Antics. Box and sprue shots... Although there are photos of the T-35 without the radio aerial around the turret, I thought it looked a bit plain and decided to scratch build one. It's just copper wire as the supports and jewellery wire as the aerial. All parts cleaned up, and I've added shackles and the protruding ring around the co-axial gun. Just about to pop off and give it a wash so it's thoroughly dry before I prime it along with the KV-1 & KV-2 tomorrow.

Built for the "Less than a tenner" group build. Build thread.

Built for the "Less than a tenner" group build. Build thread.

Build 1 & 2 Because the only difference in the kits are the turrets, I'm combining two builds into one thread. I know I've already built them in the photos, but don't worry, that's just to show that they're meant to be snap together kits. There's still a lot of work to do even if the part count is quite low =D Price: £2.99 each from Antics.

Hello all, I'm looking to the east for my next project and the current options include Zvezda Il-86, TU-134 or TU-154. Having cracked open the Zvezda kits for inspiration I'm worried about the decals which to me look horribly yellowed (Il-86 excepted as this is the Revell boxing with an exquisite sheet). Both kits were new sealed and have been stored in good conditions. Has anyone else noticed this with Zvezda airliner kits and if so what were their experiences. Is it a case of the backing sheet or sealing agent causing the discolouration which will be remedied when applied? If not does the sticking them to the window trick work? It always seems very hit and miss when it comes to other manufacturers decals. If not it looks like I'll have to purchase an after market set which will be very frustrating when the schemes I want to model are right there in the box but unusable. Any suggestions for sheets would be most welcome as well I'm planning on the classic Aeroflot white/grey with blue cheat line livery. Many thanks

Hello Friends, My name is Alex and on behalf of Scale-model-kits.com I would like to notify all of you about latest new items that arrived in our shop's stock. RB72046 Scurrers, War of the Roses 7 Manufacturer: Red Box Scale: 1:72 RB72052 WW2 Japanese Army Aviation pilots and ground crew Manufacturer: Red Box Scale: 1:72 RB72053 WW2 IJN pilots and ground crew Manufacturer: Red Box Scale: 1:72 SWORD72034 Reggiane Re.2001 CN Manufacturer: Sword Scale: 1:72 SWORD72048 Curtiss SO3C Seamew US NAVY floatplane Manufacturer: Sword Scale: 1:72 SWORD72050 Supermarine Spitfire LF Mk.IXe Manufacturer: Sword Scale: 1:72 SWORD72054 Lockheed F-94B Starfire (3x USAF) Manufacturer: Sword Scale: 1:72 SWORD72061 Harrier T Mk.2/2A Manufacturer: Sword Scale: 1:72 SWORD72066 North-American T-28B Trojan (US NAVY, Japan) Manufacturer: Sword Scale: 1:72 SWORD72073 C6N1 Saiun (Myrt) Model 11 (4x decal versions) Manufacturer: Sword Scale: 1:72 SWORD72075 Douglas EF-10B/F3D-2T2 Skynight (4x decal versions) Manufacturer: Sword Scale: 1:72 SWORD72076 C6N1-S Saiun (Myrt) Night Fighter Manufacturer: Sword Scale: 1:72 ZVE4805 Su-2 Soviet bomber Manufacturer: Zvezda Scale: 1:48 ZVE4806 Messerschmitt Bf-109 F4 Manufacturer: Zvezda Scale: 1:48 ZVE5010 Panzerkampfw.V Panther Ausf.D Manufacturer: Zvezda Scale: 1:72 ZVE6197 Soviet infantry in winter uniform 1941-1942 Manufacturer: Zvezda Scale: 1:72 ZVE6198 German infantry in winter uniform 1941-1945 Manufacturer: Zvezda Scale: 1:72 ZVE6202 KV-2 Soviet heavy tank Manufacturer: Zvezda Scale: 1:100 ZVE6203 Soviet heavy tank T-35 Manufacturer: Zvezda Scale: 1:100 ZVE6208 Soviet 82-mm mynomet s crew 1941-1943 (winter) Manufacturer: Zvezda Scale: 1:72 ZVE6209 German 81-mm mortar with crew 1941-1945 (winter) Manufacturer: Zvezda Scale: 1:72 ZVE6210 German MG-34 machine gun with the crew of 1941-45 (winter) Manufacturer: Zvezda Scale: 1:72

I watched the Disney film "Planes" a couple of weeks ago, fun film and full of little aircraft related jokes like "U.S.S. Dwight D. Flysenhower" I came across the Zvezda range of snap together models for the film (and "Cars", I can see a fully detailed Mater in my future...) online and the "Skipper Riley" F4U caught my eye. I wanted to build one for a bit of fun, adding some detail and fully paint it but then it struck me, why keep it as the film character? I decided to do a FAA Corsair II so I picked one up from Antics and opened it up at home and was really surprised with how much detail there was for what essentially is a kids kit. Finely engraved panel lines, rivet detail, beautifully detailed undercarriage and engine... Not at all what I was expecting! The only thing not catered for were the main gear doors but that was sorted with a little plasticard. I decided to drop the flaps which was a nightmare to do because that part of the wing is one piece and it took a long time to score/cut through them but eventualy they were free. Some card and sanding to round the edges and I made the little flap filler to finish them off and the only thing left was to clip the wings. I mixed all the paint colours buy eye using Revell acryilics and the decals were from the spares box. weathered with oil washes and pastels and a final coat of Tamiya satin varnish. I needed to name it, after a bit of thinking I came up with Ken Decklander. Ken, for my late grandfather who served in the Navy in WWII and Decklander because... You get the idea What it looks like out of the box. (It doesn't come with decals, stickers are supplied but this photo I found has been photoshopped )

http://vk.com/zvezdamodels?z=photo-29859496_309685704%2Fwall-29859496_328870

Brush painted in Revell acrylics with a top coat of Tamiya satin varnish, pastels were used for the weathering. Markings are fictional for a night fighter but I wasn't about to spend £10 for decals on a £3 kit.

Thought it was about time I started to build a ship after several tank builds. So here it is, the Zvezda Varyag cruiser, Eduard etched set, Master gun barrels, Master turned brass masts and Artwox wooden deck.

Two hour build! These kits are aimed at war gamers primarily so parts count and detail are both low, but I love 1:144, and Russian WWII subjects are thin on the ground so this kit appealed to me. I needed something fun to build as I've got a few projects that are trudging along and I just wanted something I could build quickly and get finished. That's when it hit me... How fast can I build it? I originally thought I'd just build it and see how long it took but then decided to set a two hour limit. I just came in under it with the help of very thinned out paint and a hair dryer. Brush painted with Tamiya & Revell acrylics, Humbrol Clear and a final spray of Tamiya matt varnish. So if you're ever experiencing "builders block", grab one of these Zvezda kits (109, Hurricane, Lagg-3, IL-2, Stuka) and have some fun!

I found this in my local branch of Antics, having recently built a "snap fit" Zvezda 1/200 Li-2 transport plane I though I'd give this a go. Like the Li-2 I decided to glue it together as well as go for a nice weathered finish. No markings were supplied so I raided my decal stash and found something that looked OK. Painted in Revell acrylics, the scheme is purely fictional and just evolved as I went. Weathering was done using oil washes, pastels and dry brushing. The mud is pastels mixed with Micro Set and applied as a sludge.

Found this online for £1.96 posted! (How do they make money on it?) So I thought I'd just snap it together, paint it & stick it on a shelf. As usual I got carried away... Corrected the engine nacelle shape and shortened the cowling, corrected the oil coolers, added the exhausts, ditched the glazing and made the cockpit frames from some square rod, cut out the rear window for the gunner's position (See below for the gun!) and worked on the undercarriage by drilling and filing to make them more realistic. While researching this plane I found a few photos online showing a gun mounted on the rear port side so I decided to add this. Made out of some scrap plastic card, rod and even one of my hairs as the cocking handle, it was a nightmare to glue together but I got there in the end. I decided to do a winter scheme so painted a generic light & dark green upper with blue lower then whitewashed the upper. For this I used Revell acrylic thinned with water to a 20/80 mix. It took 8 coats using a tiny brush to get the effect I was looking for but it was worth it in the end. A quick coat of Humbrol Clear and then I added the decals, did a bit of weathering and worked on the engraved lines with some thinned down ink. Everything was hand brushed except the final matt varnish. The windows were all made using Kristal Klear. So what started as an afternoon project turn into 5 days of holding my breath too long and going cross-eyed numerous times but I'm really happy with it.

I bought this kit only a few days ago and im really happy with the progress, and the kit in itself. It will, when finished, wear the delivery colours of CCCP-65973: http://www.airliners.net/photo/Aeroflot/Tupolev-Tu-134A/0720882/L/&sid=bd50b80da3d101e77115dff9e924479c http://www.airliners.net/photo/Aeroflot/Tupolev-Tu-134A/0120071/L/&sid=bd50b80da3d101e77115dff9e924479c The decals i will use can be found here: http://www.f-dcal.fr/decals/product.php?id_product=1217. I did however, after getting this far, discover that maybe i should have waited with the pitot tubes until after i've added the decals as those pass right over them. --------------- This is the kit i prioritize, but i am also working on a Revell 737-200 with Air Inuit decals from V1 Decals and a Hasegawa MD-90 that i have yet to decide what livery it should wear. If anyone is interested in pics, just ask.

Hello, My name is Alex and on behalf of Scale-model-kits.com I would like to notify all of you about latest new items that arrived in our shop's stock. - Grumman AF-2W Guardian from Ace in 1:72 scale (ACE72304) - Olympia (4 door saloon) staff car, model 1938 from Ace in 1:72 scale (ACE72518) - "Buran" Soviet shuttle from Amodel in 1:72 scale (AMO72023) - Mini Hacksaw & 7 Blades from Hobby Park in scale (HP-MHB-7) - Flakpanzer III "Ostwind" (3,7cm Flak 43) from Maco in 1:72 scale (MACO7210) - WWII Soviet submarine type 'S' (re-issue of AMP302) from Micro Mir in 1:350 scale (MM350-002) - Nuclear deep-water station Project 1910 'Kashalot' from Micro Mir in 1:350 scale (MM350-007) - Decal for bomber Junkers Ju - 87 Stuka from Print Scale in 1:144 scale (PRS144-002) - Decal for helocopter Bell UH-1 Huey from Print Scale in 1:72 scale (PRS72-019) - Decal for fighter F-18 Hornet Part 2 from Print Scale in 1:72 scale (PRS72-045) - A-90 'Orlyonok' troop carrier ekranoplan from Zvezda in 1:144 scale (ZVE7016) - K-300 BASTION coastal missile system from ZZ Modell in 1:72 scale (ZZ72016) Best regards, Alex Scale-model-kits.com - plastic scale model kits on-line shop

Hello friends. A few photos of the model Fw.190 A-4 in 1/72 from Zvezda. 3D model based on the original factory drawings, and "Zvezda" tried to make the most authentic model.

Russian protected cruiser Varyag (53067) Eduard 1:350 Just when you think that there arenât any older kits that havenât been covered by an aftermarket company and they prove you wrong. This is the case with Zvezdas Varyag protected cruiser. The kit, whilst quite good, really does need some updating and this two sheet set will do just that. Sheet one, 210mm x 135mm and as is usual for these types of sets, absolutely filled with new or replacement parts. Some areas of detail on the kit will have to be removed before these parts can be added although this is not really a problem, just ensure that the areas are flat. Starting at the bow the filigree moulding is removed before the finely etched parts are fitted. Several deckhouses, skylights and deck hatches are added, replacing the rather clunky plastic parts. Much of the kits bridge structure is completely replaced with etched parts so the wheelhouse and bridge wings shields have to be removed, leaving just the plain deck. Onto this a new etched deck piece is added to the remaining plastic deck part, this has nicely detailed wood detail etched into it. Onto this the new wheelhouse is built by folding the single piece etched part into shape before the roof is added and its attached railings. The cross bracings are added to the bridge wing supports. Two inclined ladders are fitted between the bridge deck and the main deck. The lower foremast platform has its shields removed before etched bracing is added underneath and railings are fitted to the top, whilst the searchlight platform is replaced. The two guns are fitted to etch mounts and have their breech detail replaced. Rope walkways are added to each spar. Whilst the smaller cannon have their mounts replaced, the larger guns only have added detail. All four funnels have new vertical ladders, handrails and tops fitted. The unusual aerial walkway between the foredeck superstructure and the aft superstructure is almost completely replaced with new cross bracing, walkway, with railings and supports should be constructed before fitting to the model. The rest of the sheet comprises of more deck hatches, liferings, skylight hatches, boat oars, cable reels, rear superstructure decks, support bracing, inclined ladders and vertical ladders. Sheet two is slightly smaller at 210mm x 95mm and provides more oars for the ships boats, a complete captains stern walkway that replaces the kits parts, ropewalks for the mainmast yards, eight replacement cranes with separate hooks, accommodation ladders, booms, and parts to replace and add detail to some of the kit cranes that are fitted to the central walkway. Right at the stern, liferings and their cradles are fitted along with what looks like a torpedo tube door. Railings are provided for the foredeck and quarterdeck, with ratlines to be fitted to the two masts. Conclusion This is a very comprehensive set, and it's good to have all the parts in one package rather than having to buy two sets to complete a kit. As stated above there are a lot of area on the kit which need to be removed, so care and patience will be required before even starting on adding the etch. There are also lots of very small parts, so a steady hand and some magnification will be needed. Despite all this the parts included in the set will really bring the kit to life and fill it with much finer detail than is in the plastic. I will certainly be using this set in a forthcoming build. Highly recommended. Review sample courtesy of

Brand new 1:72 MiG-29 - Yesssss!

Zvezda's 1.144 kit, straight out of the box. The decals were less than co-operative. I used the window decals from the Jetrack resin kit. Please, Aftermarket, may we have decals that are worthy of this kit?

T-90 Grilles for Zvezda EA35-086 ET Models 1:35 For those who just like to add a little bit of extra detail, or add some finesse to certain parts of their models then this new set from ET Models is just for you. Designed for the Zvezda 1:35 T-90 main battletank, the set provides three styles of grille, two large for the engine deck, two medium for the rear decking, and a smaller one just aft of the turret ring on the right hand side. The large and small grilles require folding in half with the attached cross bracing before fitting. Since these items are direct replacements, other than using CA or hypo GA glue there shouldnt be a problem for any modeller to use them. Conclusion A nice and simple set to use, perfect for those who havent used etched parts before or those modeller who are more than happy adding just the minimum to get what they want out of a model. Recommended. Review Sample courtesy of available in the UK from White Ensign Models ]

Mi-24V Hind Antennas for Zvezda kit 1:72 Quickboost from Aires Over the years, Zvezda have built up quite a range of 1:72 scale Soviet and Russian helicopter models. There are no fewer than three different generations of Hind to choose from, including the classic Mi-24V Hind E. Now Quickboost have released this handy set of replacement resin Antennas to complement their excellent resin nose gun set. The parts are thoughtfully laid out on a single casting block with two vertical arms on either side. This helps ensure that the delicate parts shouldn’t come away from the block accidentally. The antennas (antennae?) themselves are perfectly cast and should look excellent once in place. You might have spotted that not all of the parts are actually antennas as there is at least one air intake included. Overall though this is a useful little set which should help to enhance an already very decent kit. Review samples courtesy of distributed in the UK by Hannants Ltd.

Hello Everyone I would like to do a British Airways 787-8, but im unsure what colour to do the engines, it seems to be mixed. Some people seem to thin k they will be white, others think blue. Does anyone know what colout they will be? Thanks Bradley