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1. FAQs
  
  Your first port of call if you're looking for information. This is a read only forum - please use the Help & Support forum if you can't find an answer here.
  
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2. Help & Support for Forum Issues
  
  Once you've looked at the FAQ forum, post here if you still need help. NOT for modelling related issues.
  
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  - Connection Timed Out
  - By Spiny, 1 hour ago
3. New Members
  
  Introduce yourself to the members here.
  
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Aircraft Modelling
1. Military Aircraft Modelling Discussion by Era
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2. Civil Aircraft Modelling Discussion by Era
  - Classic - up to 1968
  - Modern - 1969 and onwards
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3. Work in Progress - Aircraft
  
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4. Ready for Inspection - Aircraft
  
  Post all your finished builds here for polite & constructive comments.
  
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5. Aircraft Related Subjects
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AFV Modelling (armour, military vehicles & artillery)
1. Armour Discussion by Era
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2. Work in Progress - Armour
  
  Post your build threads here for all eras
  
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3. Ready for Inspection - Armour
  
  Post your finished AFV models here for polite & constructive critique
  
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4. Armour Related Subjects
  - Real Armour
  - Armour Chat
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5. large Scale AFVs (1:16 and above)
  
  Remote control or static large scale armour discussion.
  
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Maritime Modelling (Ships and subs)
1. Maritime Discussion by era
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2. Work in Progress - Maritime
  
  Post your build threads here for all eras
  
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3. Ready for Inspection - Maritime
  
  Post all your finished builds here for polite & constructive comments
  
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Vehicle Modelling (non-military)
1. Vehicle Discussion
  
  All non-military vehicles of any type.
  
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2. Work In Progress - Vehicles
  
  Post up your build threads here.
  
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3. Ready For Inspection - Vehicles
  
  Post up your finish builds here.
  
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Science Fiction & RealSpace
1. Science Fiction Discussion
  
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2. RealSpace Discussion
  
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3. Work In Progress - SF & RealSpace
  
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4. Ready for Inspection - SF & RealSpace
  
  Post up your finished builds here.
  
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Figure Modelling
1. Figure Discussion
  
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2. Figure Work In Progress
  
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3. Figure Ready for Inspection
  
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Dioramas, Vignettes & Scenery
1. Diorama Chat
  
  Talk here in general terms about this aspect of the hobby.
  
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2. Work In Progress - Dioramas
  
  Post your builds of your dioramas here. The model components should still be posted in their appropriate genre's WIP area. This area is all about building the scenery!
  
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  - Falluja 2004
  - By Texans, August 21
3. Ready For Inspection - Dioramas
  
  Post your completed dioramas here. The model components can be included, but this area is all about the scenery!
  
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Reviews, News & Walkarounds
1. Reviews
  Current & past reviews, separated into genres for each of searching
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2. Current News
  
  This is the content you'll see on the home page for a few days. Read it there, or read it here - your choice!
  
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  - Models in WH Smiths
  - By Eric Mc, June 21
3. Build Articles
  
  Current & archived Build Articles in a fully searchable format
  
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4. Tips & Tricks
  
  Current & archived Tips & Tricks in a fully searchable format
  
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5. Walkarounds
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Modelling using 3D Printing
1. 3D Printing Basics
  
  For neophytes or know-nowts to learn about the use of 3D printers in general and their uses to modellers. There should be some useful tips here soon from those that already trodden this path.
  
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2. 3D Printing Chat
  
  For idea sharing and getting help with learning to use the hardware, software and understanding how to model in 3D.
  
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3. 3D Makerspace
  
  A place where modellers proficient in 3D modelling and with access to a printer to show off their creations and if other people want copies, to sell a few copies on an ad hoc basis, subject to the rules posted at the top of this area.
  
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Modelling
1. Group Builds
  Discuss, arrange & take part in group builds here.
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2. The Rumourmonger
  
  In memory of Matt Roberts - aka The Rumourmonger.
  
  What kits have you heard about from the manufacturers, your mum's cousin vinny, or in an overheard conversation in the queue for the latest uberkit? Post your thoughts, requests for confirmation, or wisp of speculation here... just don't argue about it!
  
  Oh, and also, don't post any "Where can I get a kit of....." threads too. That's for the chat or appropriate genre/era sections.
  
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3. Manufacturer News
  
  An area for manufacturers to distribute news of new products, ask us modellers questions, and even seek assistance with projects.
  
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  - Biplane trial
  - By tnuag, Yesterday at 03:11
4. Other Modelling Genres
  Not interested in Aircraft? This is the place for you.
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5. Britmodeller Yearbooks
  The annual output of the BM massif
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6. Tools & Tips
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  - Casting
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  learn about, or post your experiences of the tools of our hobby here.
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General Discussion
1. Chat
  Discuss all your non-modelling related issues here.
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2. Shows
  
  Start a thread in here to flag up a show, or ask the membership if they're going along too. Just one thread per show please
  
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3. Photography
  Whether you use cameras for photographing aviation, models, birds or trains, you can find or offer help here.
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4. Members' Wishlists
  
  Create your modelling wishlist for Christmas with links for your loved ones to access.
  
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  - Wishlist Update...
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Shops, manufacturers & vendors
1. Aerocraft Models
  
  Aerocraft Models is a model crafting company by a modeller for modellers, developing mainly resin detail and conversion sets, with a further emphasis on full multi media kits
  
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  - Orders to the USA are now open again as of the 29th August 2025
  - By Mike, 8 hours ago
2. Air-craft.net
  
  All your airbrush needs under one extremely helpful and competitively priced roof.
  
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  - About us;
  - By jimmyg352, May 14
3. BlackMike Models
  
  BlackMike Models, an online store run by Duncan B supplying quality model kits and accessories to aviation modelling enthusiasts.
  
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  - Great Wall Hobby L4829 1/48 A-10C Thunderbolt II in stock now
  - By Duncan B, December 11, 2024
4. Bring-It!
  
  Manufacturer of various accessories for scale models. mainly for Lockheed C-130 Hercules. We maintain product quality. We ship to any place in the world where there is a postal service. "Bring It! -your weapon of choice".
  
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  - our micellaneous resin sets
  - By Владимир Мишонин, Sunday at 16:25
5. Freightdog Models
  
  A small British manufacturer of cool & esoteric model and decal subjects, now including the Pegasus, Blue Max and Silver Cloud ranges
  
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  - 1/72 Mosquito PR.34a nose transparency for Special Hobby kit?
  - By Colin @ Freightdog Models, August 18
6. fantasy Printshop
  
  Screen Printers of custom water slide decals (transfers) with a Minimum run of 25 x A4 sheets
  
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  - Mustang Decals
  - By Ed Russell, July 23, 2024
7. Fonthill Media
  
  Quality Military History and Aviation Books
  
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  - First World War Aircraft in Scale: Scratchbuilding in 1/144 Scale by William Adair
  - By Putty Animal, November 17, 2024
8. Hypersonic Models
  
  Aftermarket manufacturer and retailer of resin, decal, paint mask and reference products. The main focus is on Cold War aircraft subjects in 1:48 scale.
  
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  - Kinetic/Hypersonic Models kit bundles
  - By JeffreyK, March 16, 2024
9. Iliad Design
  
  Iliad Design is primarily known for our high quality model aircraft decals. We try to produce subjects that are interesting and colourful, yet a little different.
  
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  - IPMS Canada decals
  - By bobmig, December 16, 2023
10. KLP Publishing
  
  Welcome to KLP Publishing! We produce scale modelling guide books in eBook format
  
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  - Announcing “Building the Hasegawa Bf 109K-4 in 1/32 Scale”!
  - By KLP Publishing, Tuesday at 00:42
11. L'Arsenal 2.0
  
  L'Arsenal, founded 1997 in Normandy has just now moved near La Rochelle, France. This company specializes in resin and photo etched kits on naval, aircraft, vehicles and accessories and spacecraft subjects. Since 2010 all new products are 3D designed for excellent accuracy and high fidelity.
  
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  - L'Arsenal: 20% discount!
  - By L Arsenal, July 27
12. Likati Models
  
  We present a new company for the production of prefabricated models. We specialize in production of short-run plastic model kit. Our models use modern design technologies.
  
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  - 144001 Tu-22M2 Backfire-B Anti-ship missile carrier . Scale 1/144
  - By Homebee, February 28
13. Marmaduke Press Decals
  
  Decals for scale modellers, by scale modellers. Focussing on RAF & Commonwealth WW2 and post war subjects - plus the occasional surprise!
  
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  - An unshamed plug for Meteor decals. As seen in SAM September 2019
  - By MigModeller, December 15, 2023
14. MikroMir
  
  A company created by modellers with years of experience to meet the creative needs of our brothers in the hobby. A distinctive feature of our company is production of scale models of rare custom-made military equipment.
  
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  - The Percival P.56 Provost 1/48
  - By Don McIntyre, August 17, 2024
15. Paulus Victor Decals
  
  Stories. Not only decals. Water slide decals sets with unique instructions and notes.
  
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  - UPCOMING RELEASE - PaulusVictor - Legal Aliens - Royal Air Force visiting Tonopah secret base
  - By 0viking0, November 11, 2024
16. Red Roo Models
  
  A small Australian company providing high quality resin, decals and books with a mainly Australian theme
  
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  - Newsletter August 2025
  - By Ed Russell, Yesterday at 09:50
17. RES/KIT
  
  The RES/KIT accessories company for stand modelling was created in 2015 by two modellers.
  
  We started with the development of aircraft wheels in 1/48 and 1/72 scale. Currently we are expanding our product range with equipment and figures in 1/35 scale, photoetching and decals.
  
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  - 1/32 F35A Cockpit?
  - By Whitewolf, August 18, 2024
18. Sovereign Hobbies
  
  We started with the acquisition Colourcoats paint from White Ensign Models in 2014. We supply stockists internationally with Colourcoats whilst retailing Colourcoats and our favourite specialist products within the UK
  
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  - WE colourcoats in Scotland??
  - By Jamie @ Sovereign Hobbies, March 10
19. Videoaviation Italy
  
  Diorama accessories made in Italy, ground support, figures, aircraft enhancements for 1/72, 1/48 & 1/32 scale.
  
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  - 1/32 RAF Houchin 25kva GPU
  - By Retired Bob, May 26, 2024
20. Wingleader Publications
  
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  - Halifax Part 2, Late Merlin Versions
  - By Wheelsup, May 19
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