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Thursday,  Feb 13  2020
Kees Kuyper begins today on a very creative note.  This is his Fairey Rotodyne AWACS with extended wings and and prop motors on the wings.  No doubt about it....this is one very creative design. 
Lucian Capraru has done a first class job on his bare metal 1/72 Academy MiG-21 F-13.  Lucian chose Romanian markings for his MiG and also includes some history about the Romanian MiGs in his article.  Very nicely done MiG Lucian.

Here's a product article for the 1/48 F4F Wildcat Exhaust from QuickBoost.  This set is designed for the Hobby Boss kit.

Here's a product article for the 1/48 SH-60B/F Seahawks decal sheet from Mike Grant Decals.

Here's a product article for the 1/48 Supermarine Spitfire Mk IX Replacement Standard Wing Tips from Ultracast.  This set is designed for the ICM kit.

Wednesday,  Feb 12  2020
Carlos Vargas joins us from Venezuela with his absolutely stunning 1/48 Hasegawa Focke Wulf 190 A-7.  Carlos rescribed the panel lines and added critical extra detail and wrapped it all up in a flawless weathered camo scheme for Heinz Bar.
Juan Jaramillo joins us with his very impressive build of the 1/32 Trumpeter Su-27B.  Juan is a very skilled modeller as you will see in his photos and his big Flanker turned out looking very realistic in everyway.  I quite enjoyed seeing each photo of this big Su-27.

Here's a product article for the 1/48 P-47D-5/6 Cowl Flaps Conversion from QuickBoost.  This set is designed for the Tamiya kit.

This detail set is available directly from Sprue Brothers Models

Here's a product article for the 1/72 SAAB JAS 39 Gripen Pitot Tubes & Angle Of Attack probe from Master.

Here's a product article for the 1/32 Heinkel He 111P Interior set from CMK.  This set is designed for the Revell kit.
Tuesday,  Feb 11  2020

Iran - Anniversary Revolution

Dragan Cvetic has put quite a bit of work into his very realistic looking 1/72 Hasegawa Mirage F1 CG.  Dragan rescribed the panel lines, added a Pavla resin cockpit and made the pitot tube out of a sewing needle and then finished it all off with Hellenic markings and a full weathering job.  Very nice indeed.
Frederick Smith has created a detail rich and very intriguing scene with his 1/72 Fine Molds Y-Wing Diorama.  Frederick explains the process in his article and what he did to pull off the masterpiece.  I love every photo of this Star Wars diorama.
Here's a product article for the 1/48 F4F Wildcat pitot tubes from QuickBoost.

Here's a product article for the 1/72 Spitfire F Mk.22 resin cockpit set from Pavla Models.  This set is designed for the Airfix kit.

Here's a product article for the 1/72 CF-18 Canada Combat Hornets decal sheet from Leading Edge Models.

Monday,  Feb 10  2020
My wife and I are heading out of town for 10 days.  Due to time limitations, ARC will be featuring articles from past updates until I return.  
Burt Gustafson 1/48 has a busy time building his Italeri Kfir C1/C2.  This is not the best fitting kit on the market...but Burt is not a modeller to step back from a build, so he pressed on to get himself a first class looking Kfir in all the glory of an Israeli jet.  For an added touch in the cockpit Burt used photos etch seatbelts.
Harv has done a gorgeous job detailing and weathering his 1/72 Italeri/Testors C-119 Boxcar.  Harv finished it in RCAF markings complete with open cargo doors and a resin nose to compliment the Leading Edge decals.  This one is a beauty from every angle.

Here's a product article for the 1/32 A-4F interior photo etch detail set from Eduard Model Accessories.  This 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 Kfir C2/C7 Antennas from QuickBoost.   This set is designed for the Kinetic kit.

Here's a product article for the 1/144 Douglas DC-2 in "U.S. Airline" service model kit from Czech Master Resin - CMR Models.

Friday,  Feb 7  2020

Grenada Independence Day

Thomas Brückelt is here with something very unique.  This is his 1/72 FanKit Models Coanda Jet 1910 which must be the earliest jet aircraft.  It is very cool to see this on ARC.
Reza H Monjezi has done an impressive weathering job on his 1/32 McDonnell Douglas F/A-18B Hornet.  This Hornet is finished in a famous USMC markings.

Here's a product article for the 1/32 Ar 196A-3 interior photo etch detail set from Eduard Model Accessories.  This detail set is designed for the Revell kit.

Here's a product article for the 1/32 Pfalz D.IIIa Landing Gear from Scale Aircraft Conversions.  This detail set is designed for the Wingnut Wings kit.

In the ARC Joke Page there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.

Thursday,  Feb 6  2020

New Zealand Waitangi Day

No update today.
Wednesday,  Feb 5  2020

San Marino - Santa Agata Day 
Shawn "phantom" Weiler is here with something completely different.  This is his kit bashed 1/650 USS Iroquois NCC-1217 made from a combination of kit parts and scratchbuilt parts.  The name of this one is a Canadian name and Shawn tells the whole story in his article.

RSK48, Rafael has done a first class job on his 1/48 Heller Mirage 50DV Venezuelan Air Force.  Rafael added a variety of aftermarket parts and finished off this great looking Mirage in a great looking camo complete with colorful tailart.  It is great to see this Venezuelan jet on ARC.

Here's a product article for the 1/32 F-16 NSI small mouth Intake Correction Set from Zactomodels.    This detail set is designed for the Academy kit.

Here's a product article for the 1/48 B-17G waist gun section interior photo etch detail set from Eduard Model Accessories.  This detail set is designed for the Hong Kong Models 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 F-5 Tiger II "Freedom Fighter" (shark nose versions) - F-5 E, F - Pitot Tube and 20mm gun barrels from Master.

In the ARC Joke Page there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.

Tuesday,  Feb 4  2020

Sri Lanka Independence Day

Shawn "phantom" Weiler has done some exceptional work giving his 1/1000 Polar Lights Constitution class USS Constellation NCC-1017 a huge amount of battle damage.  Sit back and enjoy.....I love this one.
Dragan Cvetic had a good time building his 1/72 Sova-M Pilatus U-28A.  This is a short run kit and as you will see in Dragan's photos, it builds into a great looking model.  

In the ARC Joke Page there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.

Monday,  Feb 3  2020
Douglas Conrady is here with a very special and historical diorama with a connection to his family.  This is his 1/32 Trumpeter P-47D-6 in a crashed diorama in an Oklahoma wheat field.  Douglas includes historical photos and more and tells the whole story and how he built that amazing diorama.
Sertac Bayar has done an excellent job on his big 1/32 Trumpeter F-18E Super Hornet.  Sertac added extra details and finished it off in hi viz markings and a great weathering job.

Here's a product article for the Photo Etch Cut-Off Set - Large from The Small Shop.  This tool set is the Photo Etch Cut-Off Set - Large.  Use for removing larger pieces from the PE frets. Especially useful for scale modellers. 

Here's a product article for the 1/48 Mirage 2000 Landing Gear from Scale Aircraft Conversions.  This detail set is designed for the Heller & Eduard kit.

In the ARC Joke Page there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.

Saturday,  Feb 1  2020

  Space Shuttle Columbia Accident 2003 

Rwanda Heros Day

Friday,  Jan 31  2020
Jean-Charles Goddet has done a stunning job on his 1/72 Hasegawa Boeing F-15C California ANG.  Jean-Charles  picked a great looking scheme using aftermarket decals.  I love the look of this camo scheme.
Reza H Monjezi has showed some serious skill in building and weathering his 1/48 Academy MRC CH-46 "Sea Knight".  Reza displayed this Sea Knight on a carrier deck which is equally well done and certainly shows this model well.  Very nice indeed.
Dragan Cvetic is here with something you don't see often.  This is his 1/72 Testors YF-23 beautifully finished as it appeared 30 years ago.  Dragan added extra details to dress up the detail on his model.

Here's a product article for the 1/48 B-17G nose interior photo etch detail set from Eduard Model Accessories.  This detail set is designed for the HK Models 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 P-38 Lightning Landing Gear from Scale Aircraft Conversions.  This detail set is designed for the Academy and RS Models kit.

Here's a product article for the 1/48 P-47 Thunderbolt .50 Browning M2 barrels (8pcs) from Master.

In the ARC Joke Page there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.

Thursday,  Jan 30  2020

Liberation of Camp Pangatian, Philippines

No update today.
Wednesday,  Jan 29  2020
Jean-Charles Goddet is here with one of the more attractive F-16s.  This is his eye catching 1/72 Hasegawa Lockheed F-16B NAWDC in that great looking blue camo.  Jean-Charles used aftermarket decals and did excellent work to complete his F-16. 
Shawn "phantom" Weiler has done a kick ass job on his 1/1000 Polar Lights Constitution Class Starship" USS Defiant NCC-1762.  Shawn  (like many of us is a Star Trek fan and you will enjoy reading his article.  Shawn has also included another of his star Trek models, complete with battle damage. 
Greg Kerry is here with a Golden oldie.  This is his 1/72 Airfix Handley Page Halifax in the classic camo from WW2 in a diorama setting with a bowser in the scene.  It's good to see these older kits being built.  Nicely done Greg. 
Here's a product article for the 1/48 Bf 109G-10 Erla exterior photo etch detail set from Eduard Model Accessories.  This 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 1/32 MiG-23 Pylons from Zactomodels.  This resin set includes 6 highly detailed corrected 1/32 MiG-23 Pylons with detailed launching mechanisms on the undersides of all of the pylons plus 4 trees of optional hardware.

In the ARC Joke Page there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.

Tuesday,  Jan 28  2020

  Space Shuttle Challenger Accident 1986 

Thomas Brückelt is here with a model of the Swiss Jetman.  This awesome model is his 1/27 Jetman - Yves Rossy "The coolest way of flying!" complete in-flight and even includes a Lambourghini Countach.  This model is very cool and I applaud Thomas for making it.  You can see videos of the Jetman on youtube.
Paolo Yuen is here with his highly detailed and beautifully finished 1/32 Tamiya DeHaviland Mosquito.  Paolo exposed the engines and did an impressive job on the cockpit detailing.  I love this Mosquito and how it turned out.
Gerd Wilcken used a variety of aftermarket sets to convert the 1/72 Zvezda Sukhoi Su-34 Fullback into an accurate operational Su-34.  Gerd explains the process in his article and has some great photos showing the added level of cockpit detailing and his very well done weathering job.

Here's a product article for the 1/72 MiG-21MF interior photo etch detail set from Eduard Model Accessories.  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 OV-10 Bronco Landing Gear from Scale Aircraft Conversions.  This detail set is designed for the Kitty Hawk kit. 

In the ARC Joke Page there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.

Monday,  Jan 27  2020

Russia - End of Leningrad blockade  (1944)

Lukasz Studniarz has done an impressive job building and weathering his 1/48 Eduard Spitfire LF IXc.  Lukasz finished his Spitfire as a fighter flown by a Polish pilot complete with artwork.  His finished model looks fantastic.
Shawn "phantom" Weiler is here with his custom built 1/650 AMT USS Huron, NCC-1231.  This ship's name and number have a Canadian connection.  Shawn has included a photo of his or Star Trek models.  Nicely done Shawn.  

Photo Etch Standard Rolling Set from The Small Shop.  This Photo Etch Bending Tool is the Photo Etch Standard Rolling Set.  Make curved photo etch parts. Aluminum base makes rolling your parts easy!

In the ARC Joke Page there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.

Sunday,  Jan 26  2020

India Republic Day

Australia Day

Murli Rajan starts this special Indian update with his sharp looking 1/48 Hawker Hunter F56A (Academy F.6/FGA.9).  Murli added a resin seat and gave his Hunter n excellent weathering job.
Tom Thounaojam is here with 4 models today in honour of India.  This is his 1/48 Arii Spitfire Mk VIII finished to a very high level of quality.. 
Sherbir also joins us today with his 1/72 Condor MiG-21 Bison, Indian Air Force.  Sherbir added some great detailing and includes some interesting history.
Leonard Prakasam is here with a eye catching 1/48 Kopro Su-7 BMK (Fitter) Type S-22 wearing Indian markings.  Check out the excellent cockpit detailing on this model.
Rahul Kulkarni joins us on ARC for the first time today and this is a very special looking jet.  This is his 1/48 Academy Mirage IIIR in NATO Tiger Meet Scheme.  This paint scheme is spectacular.  Welcome Ruhul.
Murli Rajan did an outstanding job on his 1/72 Trumpeter MiG-29 UPG IAF.  I love the look of Murli's MiG.
Tom Thounaojam did quite a bit of work on his tiny 1/72 Heller HAL Chetak/Alouette III including opening the side door to show off the detailing.
Murli Rajan is here with the first DH89 on ARC.  This is his 1/72 Heller De Havilland DH89 Dragon Rapide in markings for an aircraft with Indian civilian history before . 
Tom Thounaojam improved the cockpit on his 1/72 Condor MiG-21 Bison.  Although this is a tiny model, Tom put effort into adding the correct details for an Indian MiG. 
Murli Rajan has done an excellent job on his 1/144 Eastern Express Mi-26.  I love the look of the camo on this chopper.
Tom Thounaojam finishes up this Indian update with his 1/72 Hasegawa IAF Jaguar.  Tom gave his Jaguar a weapons load and drop tanks.

In the ARC Joke Page there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.

Friday,  Jan 24  2020
Douglas Conrady has been very busy building and modifying his 1/144 Hobbycaft NB-36.  This is a bomber that carried a nuclear reactor and Douglas tells the story in his article.  The build is fantastic to follow in his article.
Dragan Cvetic is here with another of his MiG-23's.  This is his 1/72 Kopro MiG-23MF wearing Iraqi markings and a great looking camo scheme.  I love the look of this Flogger.

Here's a product article for the 1/48 B-26B-50 Invader undercarriage & exterior photo etch detail set from Eduard Model Accessories.  This detail set is designed for the ICM kit.

Here's a product article for the 1/72 US WWII Pitot Tube - "Shark-fin" type probe from Master.  These were used on P-36, P-39, P-40, P-47, A-36, B-239, T-6, B-25 and many more.

In the ARC Joke Page there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.

Thursday,  Jan 23  2020
Thomas Brückelt gets things started today with his eye catching 1/32 Revell Lockheed F-104G Starfighter with B61 "Silver Bullet".  Thomas added cockpit detailing including a resin pilot and finished his big in-flight Starfighter in Luftwaffe markings using aftermarket decals. 
RSK48, Rafael has taken the old 1/48 Testors Rockwell OV-10 Bronco and turned it into a masterpiece.  Rafael added plenty of extra detailing and finished it in Venezuelan Air Force markings complete with weathering.

Here's a product article for the 1/32 P-40N exterior photo etch detail set from Eduard Model Accessories.  This detail set is designed for the Trumpeter kit.

Here's a product article for the 1/48 Tempest Mk.V Landing Gear from Scale Aircraft Conversions.  This detail set is designed for the Eduard (Early Mold) kit.

In the ARC Joke Page there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.

Wednesday,  Jan 22  2020
Mike Hickey is here with an exceptionally great looking 1/48 Hasegawa F-4EJ Kai Phantom II.  Mike used aftermarket decals for a Dragan artwork scheme on a Japanese Phantom.  Sit back and enjoy the photos, this one is a beauty. 

Here's a product article for the 1/32 MiG-23 Pylons from Zactomodels.  These new resin pylons 1/32 MiG-23 Pylons corrects accuracy issues on the kit parts.  This set includes detailed launching mechanisms  on the undersides of all of the pylons.  The kit includes 6 resin pylons plus 4 trees of optional hardware.

Here's a product article for the 1/48 B-17G radio compartment photo etch detail set from Eduard Model Accessories.  This 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 ARC Joke Page there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.

Tuesday,  Jan 21  2020
Waldek Pupar begins today with his highly detailed 1/72 SDKFZ 231 and Kubelwagen diorama.  Waldek also included a motorcycle sidercar rig to this scene and completed it with layers and layers of diorama detailing.  Very impressive indeed.

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 A-3 Skywarrior Landing Gear from Scale Aircraft Conversions.  This detail set is designed for the Hasegawa kit. 

In the ARC Joke Page there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.

Monday,  Jan 20  2020
Tolga Ülgür starts your week with his exceptional 1/32 Tamiya Spitfire Mk.XVIe.  Tolga added aftermarket detail parts and finished his Spitfire to a very high level of detail with a lovely weathering job and markings for a Polish pilot in the RAF.
Dragan Cvetic has done a marvelous job building and finishing his 1/72 R.V. Aircraft MiG-23BN.  This MiG-23 is finished in Ethiopian markings, which is rare to see and is cool to see.
Juergen “jott” Klinglhuber is here with a rare little chopper.  This is his 1/72 AModel SM-1/300 with additional wings finished as a Polish chopper.  I love the look of this little chopper. 

Here's a product article for the 1/48 F-14D interior photo etch detail set from Eduard Model Accessories.  This detail set is designed for the AMK 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 F3H Demon Landing Gear from Scale Aircraft Conversions.  This detail set is designed for the Hobby Boss kit.

In the ARC Joke Page there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.

Thursday,   Jan 16  2020 
Dragan Cvetic starts today with his brightly painted 1/144 Mark1 Westland Wessex.  This is a tiny kit but the detail level looks very nice indeed.  Dragan finished it in hi-viz Royal Navy colours with a beautifully done weathering job.
Carl Jarosz is here with a beauty today.  This is his 1/48 Hasegawa F-4E Phantom II with resin seats and FOD covers and RBF tags and a nicely done weathering job.  Carl finished it in the Indiana ANG markings, which always looks good to me.  Beautiful work Carl. 

Here's a product article for the 1/32 Su-25 PD-62-8 Pylons from Zactomodels.  This set includes one pair of PD-62-8 pylons, launch rail mounting hardware and aileron actuator brackets.  The PD-62-8 pylons were often used on the Su-25.  The pylons are not included in the Su-25 kit, but it does include mounting holes for them (how convenient!). 

Here's a product article for the 1/72 MiG-21PFM photo etch detail set from Eduard Model Accessories.  This 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 ARC Joke Page there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.

Tuesday,  Jan 14  2020
No update today.  My wife and I are going out of town for a day trip.
Monday,  Jan 13  2020
Shawn "phantom" Weiler offer a fantastically insightful comparison of the Hasegawa and Kinetic F-18 Hornets.  These are his 1/48 Hasegawa and Kinetic CF-18 Hornets 71 and 72 both finished as RCAF Hornets with 2 very unique paint schemes and markings.  Both look fantastic and his comparison is very helpful. 
Tolga Ülgür has done a stunning job detailing and weathering his 1/32 Hasegawa P-40E Warhawk Stardust.  Markings are for a US fighter that operated out of Darwin during 1942 and feature nose art.  The weathering on this P-40 is first class and the added detailing is a treat to see in the cockpit and elsewhere.

Here's a product article for the Photo Etch Bending Tool - The Wrangler Wire Forming Tool from The Small Shop.

Here's a product article for the 1/72 RA-5C Vigilante Landing Gear from Scale Aircraft Conversions.  This detail set is designed for the Trumpeter kit. 

In the ARC Joke Page there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.

Friday,  Jan 10  2018

 Russia - Soviet counteroffensive under Stalingrad. The beginning of the end (1943) 
Brian Duddy is here with a very well done and amusing diorama called STOP THAT PLANE!  This plane was flown during WW2 by Captain “Wild Bill” Kelso. Belushi.  Brain tells the rest of his story in his article.
Kees Kuyper has been very creative with his 1/72 Italeri Trimotori DC-3.  I like the idea of a 3 engined DC-3 and the Spanish paint scheme completes the scene.
Carmel J. Attard is here with his very cool looking what-if Jupiter in RCAF service.  I love the look of this Jupiter.

Here's a product article for the 1/48 Lockheed F-104J "Eiko" photo etch detail set from Eduard Model Accessories.  This 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 ARC Joke Page there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.

Thursday,  Jan 9  2020

Kees Kuyper is here with another of his electro powered gliders.  This is his 1/32 Revell Duo Discus glider with a lone centrally mounted electric turbine engine and very appealing wing design. 

Dave Bailey, aka The rat is also here today with his Aeronavale Firefly FR.1 finished in French markings.  Dave has provided the background history on his Aeronavale Firefly FR.1.  Very cool to see this one on ARC.

Here's a product article for the 1/32 P-40N seatbelt steel photo etch detail set from Eduard Model Accessories.  This 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 F4U Corsair Landing Gear from Scale Aircraft Conversions.  This detail set is designed for the Hasegawa 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 ARC Joke Page there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.

Wednesday,  Jan 8  2020
Kees Kuyper begins today with his tilt rotor 1/144 Revell Airbus A-400 Mini.  This is quite the involved design and it does look quite real.  This is cool to see.

Dave Bailey, aka The rat has created his 1/72 Douglas Dauntless target tug.  This idea seems to make good sense and Dave pulled it off very well with great results.

Here's a product article for the 1/32 MiG-21 BD3-60 Pylons from Zactomodels.  These resin BD3-60 Pylons are designed for the MiG-21 and include the early and later 'heavy duty' version of the BD3-60 Pylons.

Here's a product article for the 1/48 B-17G interior photo etch detail set from Eduard Model Accessories.  This detail set is designed for the Hong Kong Models 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 ARC Joke Page there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.

Tuesday,  Jan 7  2020
Kees Kuyper is here with another of his what-if electric powered gliders.  This is his 1/32 Revell Duo Discus glider with a very unique twin boom and twin tail design.  Very creative Kees. 
Dave Bailey, aka The Rat is here with the 3rd part of his 3 part series that was featured last year during Silly Week.  This is his what-if article about the Cuban Missile Crisis: The Jamaican Response, part 3.  Dave has included a background story to go with his what-if model.

Here's a product article for the 1/72 F-14D interior photo etch detail set from Eduard Model Accessories.  This 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.

Here's a product article for the 1/48 Alpha Jet A - Pitot Tube & Angle Of Attack probes from Master.

In the ARC Joke Page there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.

Monday,  Jan 6  2020
Dave Bailey, aka The Rat is here with his what-if article for his Republic Of China Air Force Commonwealth Boomerang.  Dave has quite the story to go with his Flying Tigers Boomerang, which I found quite convincing.
Kees Kuyper has a series of electric powered gliders to show you this week.  This is his 1/32 Revell Duo Discus glider with an electric powered turbine engine and V-tail.  Always creative Kees. 

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 1/72 Fw 190 Focke Wulf Landing Gear from Scale Aircraft Conversions.  This set includes a pitot tube and ring antenna which are not supplied in the kit. 

In the ARC Joke Page there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.

Saturday,  Jan 4  2018

Union of Myanmar Independence Day

Friday,  Jan 3  2020    Silly Week2020
I've been battling a flu bug for the past couple of days.
Dave Bailey, aka The Rat begins today with his sharp looking what-if RCAF Saab Lansen.  Dave has included an excellent what-if history to go with his Lansen.  This would have been a very cool RCAF jet.
H. Davis Gandees has captured a real life scene that happened long ago between him and it wife-to-be.  He calls his diorama Love at First Sight! and tells the whole story in his article. 
Kees Kuyper is here with his what-if 1/72 Revell Harvard (Texan) wearing Dutch markings and given different landing gear as it was built by Fokker.  Kees tells the whole story in his article.

In the ARC Joke Page there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.

Thursday,  Jan 2  2020
I've been battling a flu bug for the past couple of days.

Wednesday,  Jan 1  2020

Cuba  -  Anniversary of the Revolution

Haiti Independence Day

Sudan  Independence Day

Operation Bodenplatte (Baseplate)

Silly Week 2020!!!

Kees Kuyper is here to begin Silly Week 2020 with his striking F-117 Starhunter finished in a deep space camo scheme.  This is a great way to begin the New Year!!  I love it Kees.
H. Davis Gandees has been creative in this kit bashed Grumman F8F "Learcat" Reno Racer.  This what-if air racer uses parts from the learjet, T-33 and P-51 to create a very convincing air racer.  Excellent work Davis.

In the ARC Joke Page there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.

Tuesday,  Dec 31  2019
Silly Week begins tomorrow!!

Happy New Year to all ARC'ers.  I have very positive feelings about 2020.

Thomas Brückelt is here with a very cool selection of gliders.  These are his 1/48 Pureplanes Inverted Cuban Eight out of eleven aerobatic gliders and I think this is a cool way to end the year. 

In the ARC Joke Page there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.

Monday,  Dec 30  2019

  End of Hanukkah (Festival of Lights) 

Shawn "phantom" Weiler has high praise for the 1/72 Airfix Lancaster MKII.  Shawn finished his Lanc in RCAF markings complete with nose art.  An excelelnt looking model built from a great kit.

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!

In the ARC Joke Page there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.

Saturday,  Dec 28  2019

Nepal - Birthday of H.M. Birendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev 

Australia - "Proclamation Day" in South Australia

Friday,  Dec 27  2019
No update today.  I've been busy working long hours doing maintenance work on ARC.
Thursday,  Dec 26  2019

Slovenia Independence Day 
No update today.  My wife and I decided to check out the boxing Day madness.
Wednesday,  Dec 25  2019         Christmas Day
Merry Christmas to all ARC'ers!!!    Enjoy your time with family.
Tuesday,  Dec 24  2019

Serbian Air Force Day

To track Santa on Christmas Eve with your kids...go to this website http://www.noradsanta.org/  this is the NORAD Santa tracking website with plenty of great videos of Santa doing his deliveries on Christmas Eve.  There are also games and videos and other fun things to do.
Alvis 3.1 is here with his Christmas Eve tradition.  This is his article of the "The Shepherd" from the short story by Frederick Forsyth of a young fighter pilot lost over the north sea as he tries to head home on Christmas eve in 1957.  In Alvis' article you will find a link to the 32 minute audio story which is a most enjoyable listen.
Tony Feredo joins us on Christmas Eve with his 1/48 Hasegawa Mitsubishi A6M2b Zero that arrived in the Philippines over Clark Airfield near Manila on December 8, 1941.  Tony masked and painted all markings and gave his Zero a flawless paint job with subtle weathering.  Amazing work Tony!!
Dragan Cvetic is here with his great looking out of the box build of his 1/144 Revell Eurofighter Typhoon.  Dragan was quite impressed with the fit on this tiny 1/144 jet and it does look good with a gentle weathering job and RAF markings.  I love it!!

Here's a product article for the 1/72 Su-57 photo etch detail set from Eduard Model Accessories.  This 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 ARC Joke Page there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.

Monday,  Dec 23  2019

Japan - Birthday of H.I.M. Emperor Akihito

Paolo Yuen is here with the 1/48 AMK F-14D Super Tomcat with a beautifully finished weathering job.  This AMK F-14 kit is a popular discussion on the ARC forums and Paolo did an excellent job on it. 
Thomas Brückelt joins us with a glider from the late 1930's.  Thomas modified the canopy on his 1/72 AZ model DFS Olympia Meise and finished it in Czech markings.  This is a sleek looking glider. 

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 F4U Corsair Landing Gear & Wing Fold Supports from Scale Aircraft Conversions.  This detail set is designed for the Tamiya kit.

In the ARC Joke Page there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.

Sunday,  Dec 22  2019

  Beginning of Hanukkah (Festival of Lights) 

Friday,  Dec 20  2019
Klaasjan Schuuring has done an exceptional job detailing his 1/32 Revell (Dragon) Bf110 C2.  Klaasjan added extra Eduard detail sets and gave his 110 fully weathering with both engines on display.  Beautiful work Klaasjan.
Shawn "phantom" Weiler is here with a very unique allied bomber from WW2.  This is his 1/72 MPM Wellington finished as a RCAF bomber lost over France in 1941.  It's good to see your Wellington on ARC Shawn, I love it. 

Here's a product article for the 1/32 F-14 extended wing bladders from Zactomodels.  This detail set is designed for the Trumpeter kit.  Zactomodels also make F-14 wing bladders for the swept wing configuration.

Here's a product article for the 1/48 F-16C Block 25 interior photo etch detail set from Eduard Model Accessories.  This detail set is designed for the Tamiya 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 ARC Joke Page there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.

Thursday,  Dec 19  2019
Ulysses Almeida is here with a special 1/48 Czech Model Yakovlev Yak-15 finished in the the all red Soviet Air Force Aerial Demonstration Team colour scheme as seen at the Tushino Air Display in 1948.  Ulysses tells some very interesting history about the design of this early Soviet jet fighter.
Carl Jarosz has done a stellar job on his 1/72 Meng F-102A Delta Dagger in the markings of the 32nd Fighter Interceptor Squadron.  Carl painted some of the markings on this beauty and I know you will enjoy seeing the photos.

Here's a product article for the 1/32 P-40N interior photo etch detail set from Eduard Model Accessories.  This 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 PC-6 / AU-23A Landing Gear from Scale Aircraft Conversions.  This detail set is designed for the Roden kit.

In the ARC Joke Page there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.

Wednesday,  Dec 18  2019

Niger - Proclamation of the Republic 
Michael Hickey is here with one of the most famous 109's from the North Africa campaign.  This is his 1/48 Hasegawa Bf 109F-4/Trop finished as the personal mount for Hptm Hans-Joachim Marseille.  Very cool to see this 109 on ARC.. 
Waldek Pupar has been very busy building his very detailed and impressive 1/72 RPM diorama.  I welcome all types of models on ARc from Aircraft to Armor and cars etc. 

In the ARC Joke Page there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.

Tuesday,  Dec 17  2019

Bhutan National Day

Sherbir is here with a beautifully weathered 1/72 Akkura MiG-21PF to MiG-21FL Type 77 conversion Indian Air Force.  Shebir has included some interesting history on the MiG-21 in Indian Air Force service.  I love the look of this Indian MiG.

In the ARC Joke Page there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.

Monday,  Dec 16  2019

Bahrain National Day

Kazakhstan National Day

Mark L. Rossman is here with another of his fascinating article loaded with history.  This is his 1/48 Hasegawa P-47M and Mark explains the mechanical development of the P-47 and some of it's operational history.  He then gives good insight into building the Hasegawa P-47M.  I always enjoy reading Mark's articles.
Paolo Yuen has done a first class job on his  1/144 Zvezda A320.  Dragan Air is based in Hong Kong and has some great looking Dragan artwork on the tail.  Paolo gave his airliner some weathering and the markings came from an aftermarket decal sheet.  It's a great looking airliner model Paolo. 

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

Here's a product article for the 1/72 Vampire/Sea Vampire Landing Gear (2 sets) from Scale Aircraft Conversions.  This detail set is designed for the Cyber Hobby kit.

In the ARC Joke Page there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.

Friday,  Dec 13  2019

Saint Lucia Independence Day

Carmel J. Attard is here with a rare aircraft.  This is his 1/72 Valom Armstrong Whitworth Albemarle finished in RAF markings from WW2.  Carmel provides some insight into the role of this aircraft.  I quite like the look of it. 
Dragan Cvetic is here with a colourful jet from the Yugoslav flight demo team.  This is his 1/72 Yumo G-4 Supergaleb Letece Zvezde (Flying Stars) with added pilot figures and HUD and posed as an in-flight aircraft.  Very cool indeed. 

In the ARC Joke Page there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.

Thursday,  Dec 12  2019

Kenya Independence Day

Dragan Cvetic is here with the first of this aircraft on ARC.  This is his 1/72 Croco Resin Beech RU-8D Seminole finished in US markings with weathering for added realism.  This sounds like it was quite the challenging kit to build, but Dragan got it looking excellent. 
Rafael (RSK48) is here to mark the recent anniversary of the Venezuelan Air Force with his 1/48 Fly Jet Provost T.Mk.52.  Rafael  scratchbuilt the smaller details and then finished his jet with homemade decals to get the colorful markings.  It is a very attractive jet.

Here's a product article for the 1/32 AIM-9LM Sidewinder Missiles from Zactomodels.  Each sets includes 2 complete missiles with electrical umbilicals and seeker head covers.  1/32 AIM-9DGH sidewinder missiles are also available separately from Zactomodels.

Here's a product article for the 1/32 P-40NE interior photo etch detail set from Eduard Model Accessories.  This 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 ARC Joke Page there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.

Wednesday,  Dec 11  2019
No update today, had to get some dental work done....oh joy.
Tuesday,  Dec 10  2019

Constitution Day in Thailand

Sinking of the HMS Prince of Wales and Repulse   (1941)

"Blackeyes" is here from Thailand to mark the Constitution Day in Thailand with his beautifully finished 1/72 Academy Cessna A-37B "Dragonfly".  Blackeyes finished his Dragonfly with a full weapons load in the markings for The Royal Thai Air Force using Siam Decals.  Excellent work Blackeyes, I always enjoy seeing your work on ARC.
Mike Muth is here with another of his spectacular builds from the great war.  Today you get to see his 1/32 Wingnut Wings Sopwith Pup finished in the markings for a young Canadian complete with text artwork for this fighter.  Mike was impressed with the quality of this kit and gives helpful insight into building it.  I love it Mike.

Here's a product article for the 1/35 Mi-24 (Hind D/E) - JakB-12.7 machine gun barrel and DUAS probe from Master.

In the ARC Joke Page there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.

Monday,  Dec 9  2019

Thomas Brückelt is here with his excellent looking model of the 1/72 KP Aero L-159A Alca finished in Czech markings.  Thomas did some added work and gave it quite the impressive weapons load and gave it a great looking camo scheme.

Shawn "phantom" Weiler joins us with a lesser known 4 engined bomber flown by the RCAF.  This is the 1/72 Revell Halifax (special) finished with great looking markings including a bit of noseart.  Shawn built this beauty for someone else.

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 B-57B/G Canberra Landing Gear from Scale Aircraft Conversions.  This detail set is designed for the Italeri kit.

In the ARC Joke Page there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.

Saturday,  Dec 7  2019

Pearl Harbor - Attack on U.S. base 1941

Friday,  Dec 6  2019

Finland Independence Day

Sajja Seeharach is here for the first time on ARC with a very impressive 1/72 Italeri XR 7 Thunderdart.  Sajja added extra scratchbuilt details and has included a photo of it attached to the mothership.  Beautiful work Sajja, welcome to ARC. 
Keith Goodman is here with his first article on ARC.  This is his outstanding 1/72 AZ Model AH-1G Cobra with very well done detailing and a great looking diorama base.  Keith included the history of the Cobra.  Welcome to ARC Keith.

Here's a product article for the 1/32 AIM-9DGH Sidewinder Missiles from Zactomodels.  Each sets includes 2 complete missiles with electrical umbilicals and seeker head covers.  

Here's a product article for the 1/48 F-84F Thunderstreak Landing Gear from Scale Aircraft Conversions.  This detail set is designed for the Monogram/Revell/Redux, Kinetic/Italeri, Hobby Boss/Encore kits.

In the ARC Joke Page there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.

Thursday,  Dec 5  2019

Thailand National Day (H.M. The King's Birthday)

Russia - Soviet winter counteroffensive under Moscow   (1941)

Wednesday,  Dec 4  2019

  India Navy Day 

No update today, I'm focusing on some behind the scenes work on ARC for 12 hours today.
Tuesday,  Dec 3  2019
Louis Chang has put quite a bit of effort into super detailing his 1/48 Hasegawa P-40E Flying Tiger.  Louis opened up the engine compartment and detailed the gun compartment and dropped the flaps as well as added cockpit detailing.  It is all finished with a flawless weathering job.  Spectacular effort Louis.
George Siriyotin is here with a very special Phantom.  This is his 1/48 Monogram F-4J US Navy VX-4 “Vandy 1”, which turned out very good considering the older kit he started with.  This is George's first model on ARC and I hope to see more of his work on ARC in the future.

Here's a product article for the 1/72 Tu-22 Exterior photo etch detail set from Eduard Model Accessories.  This 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 B-47 Stratofortress Landing Gear from Scale Aircraft Conversions.  This detail set is designed for the Hasegawa kit.

In the ARC Joke Page there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.

Monday,  Dec 2  2019

Laos Proclamation of the Republic

United Arab Emirates National Day

Carmel J. Attard is a master at building rare aircraft made from vac-u-formed kits and today he is here with something very rare.  This is his 1/72 Joy Stick Models Avro Bison which is the first Avro Bison on ARC.  Carmel finished his Bison in FAA markings and has included some very interesting historical photos of Bisons in Malta. 
Dragan Cvetic has done an impressive job weathering his 1/72 Mastercraft Su-22m4.  Dragan finished his Su-22 in Iraqi markings and a great looking camo scheme.

Here's a product article for the Extra Foil for Nutter Set - 6" x 6" from The Small Shop.  This product is Extra Foil for Nutter Set - 6" x 6".  Foil for use with the Nutter & for Scratch Building!

In the ARC Joke Page there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.

Friday,  Nov 29  2019

Albania Liberation Day

RSK48, Rafael joins us today with his first model on ARC. This is his  1/48 Kinetic F-16A finished in the special markings for the 30th Anniversary insignia of the Dragons Fighter Group with the Venezuelan Air Force.  Rafael added aftermarket detail parts and gave his F-16 a stunning weathering job.  Welcome to ARC Rafael.

Shawn "phantom" Weiler is here with his 1/72 Hasegawa B-25J Mitchell finished with D-Day stripes and nose art.  D-Day stripes makes any model look better.  I love it.  

Here's a product article for the 1/48 IAI Kfir C7 interior photo etch detail set from Eduard Model Accessories.  This detail set is designed for the AMK 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-51 Mustang Landing Gear from Scale Aircraft Conversions.  This detail set is designed for the Tamiya and ICM kit. 

In the ARC Joke Page there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.

Thursday,  Nov 28  2019

  Thanksgiving Day    

Mauritania Independence Day

  Happy Turkey Day to everyone in the USA!!! 

Rafi Ben-Shahar is here with a wonderful selection of Mustangs.  These are his 1/48 Eduard, 1/32 Tamiya and 1/1 P-51D Mustang in US and Israeli markings with beautifully done weathering.  Rafi is a long term regular on ARC and I always enjoy seeing his latest models on ARC. 
Gerd Wilcken is here with his 43rd model on ARC and what a beauty it is.  This is his 1/72 PJ productions, Dassault Mirage M-5M Elkan.  Gerd finished his Mirage in Chilean markings and camo, which looks very good. 

Here's a product article for the 1/32 F6F-3 Hellcat interior photo etch detail set from Eduard Model Accessories.  This 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 US WWII "Streamline" type Pitot Tube from Master.  This was used on mainly used on US Navy early aircraft (e.g. F-2A Buffalo, F4F-3 Wildcat).

In the ARC Joke Page there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.

Wednesday,  Nov 27  2019
Eric Hargett begins today with his realistic looking 1/48 Hobbyboss Lockheed F-80C Shooting Star.  Eric gave his F-80 a flawlessly weathered bare metal finish that looks very realistic.  The markings include a sharks mouth. 
Dragan Cvetic is here with a cool long 1/72 HR Resin MOdels Avia B534.  Dragan found this kit challenging, but that did not stop him from making a very attractive model of this bi-plane fighter wearing Bulgarian markings.

Here's a product article for the 1/32 MiG-29 APU-60 Missile Pylons from Zactomodels.  The kit includes 2 resin APU-60 Missile pylons for the Archer missile are carried on either of the two outboard stations.  Detailed launching mechanisms are included on the undersides of these pylons. 

Here's a product article for the 1/48 F-104G late interior photo etch detail set from Eduard Model Accessories.  This 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 ARC Joke Page there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.

Tuesday,  Nov 26  2019
Carl Jarosz starts today with a beauty.  This is his 1/72 Meng F-102A Delta Dagger 327th F.I.S. (ca. 1958) adorned with some great looking markings.  Check out his article for info on building them gem along with some excellent photos.
Gerd Wilcken is here with something very cool today.  This is his 1/72 Special Hobby Fouga CM.170 Magister / IAI Tzukit finished in a camo scheme seen during the Six Days War.  I love the look of this trainer in this camo.

Here's a product article for the 1/72 Lancaster B Mk.I/B Mk.III interior photo etch detail set from Eduard Model Accessories.  This 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 the 1/48 Ju-87 Stuka weighted wheels from Royale Resin.  This detail set is designed for any Ju-87 kit. 

In the ARC Joke Page there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.

Monday,  Nov 25  2019

Suriname Independence Day

Thomas Brückelt is here with a very unique model.  This is his 1/72 Unicraft Lockheed Hopeless Diamond, which was an early prototype for the Have Blue which lead to the F-117.  Thomas upgraded the detail in the cockpit with great success and posed his model in-flight for more effect.  This is a very cool looking aircraft.
Rafi Ben-Shahar is here with 3 stunning 1/48 Eduard Mirage IIICJ Shachak finished in 2 different Israeli camo schemes.  These are excellent looking models and the display of the 3 of them together looks fantastic.

Here's a product article for the 4"x4" Photo Etch Bending & Rolling Deluxe Brass Assist from The Small Shop.  This Photo Etch Bending Tool is the Photo Etch Bending & Rolling Deluxe Brass Assist for "True" cylinders, tie downs, hinges, clamps, brackets & grab handles all with one tool.

Here's a product article for the 1/72 F/A-18A-D Hornet Landing Gear from Scale Aircraft Conversions.  This detail set is designed for the Academy kit. 

In the ARC Joke Page there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.

Friday,  Nov 22  2019

Lebanon National Day

Carl Jarosz is here with his very colorful 1/72 Italeri F-4D Phantom II North Dakota Centennial 1889-1989.  This is a special commemorative paint scheme to honor North Dakota with huge artwork on the underside of this jet.  Enjoy Carl's photo, this one is a beauty.

Here's a product article for the 1/72 de Havilland Sea Venom Landing Gear from Scale Aircraft Conversions.  This detail set is designed for the Cyber Hobby (Dragon/DML) kit. 

 

In the ARC Joke Page there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.

Thursday,  Nov 21  2019
Paulão Tchwrma is here with his first article on ARC and what an amazing model it is.  This is his 1/48 Italeri (Accurate mold) IL2 Sturmovik finished without it's final coat of paint with all the beauty of the wood showing in all it's glory.  This model is beautiful and you will love the photos.  Welcome to ARC Paulão. 

In the ARC Joke Page there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.

Wednesday,  Nov 20  2019

Mexican Revolution Anniversary

Shawn "phantom" Weiler starts today with his very attractive 1/48 Eduard/Academy F-4J Phantom, #205.  Shawn dressed it up with some great looking detailing.  I love the look of this Phantom.
Dragan Cvetic has done an impressive job on this 1/72 Academy AH-64a Apache.  Dragan finished his Apache with a weapons load and weathering and Israeli markings.  Very impressive indeed.

Here's a product article for the 1/32 MiG-29 APU-73 Missile Pylons from Zactomodels.  These resin missile pylons are designed to add extra accuracy and detail to your next MiG-29.  If you need accurate missiles, then check out Zactomodels and their extensive selection of 1/32 Russian missiles and missile pylons.

Here's a product article for the 1/48 F-104G Late interior photo etch detail set from Eduard Model Accessories.  This 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 ARC Joke Page there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.

Tuesday,  Nov 19  2019

Monaco National Day

  The Day of Artillery in Republic of Belarus and in Russia 

Lloyd Long is here with one of the best looking USAF Aggressor aircraft.  This is the 1/48 Tamiya F-15C in a great looking Russian camo scheme complete with a flawless weathering job.  This one is a beauty.
Michael Hickey is here with a special treat today.  This is his 1/48 Eduard Bf 109G-6/R6 Trop Heinrich Bartels, Red 13 as it appeared in Greece in 1943.  Beautiful work Michael..

Here's a product article for the 1/32 I-16 Type 10 photo etch detail set from Eduard Model Accessories.  This 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 ARC Joke Page there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.

Monday,  Nov 18  2019

Oman National Day

Latvia National Day

 Anniversary of the first flight of the F/A-18 Hornet  1978
Murad Özer has done a delightful job weathering the 1/48 Meng Messerschmitt 410.  Murad  chose a great looking camo scheme and finished it with a flawless weathering job.  It's good to see Murad's 410 on ARC.
Shawn "phantom" Weiler is the Master when it comes to the Phantom and this is his 1/48 Hasegawa F-4J Phantom, #204.  Shawn chose a USN Phantom with attractive colourful markings.

Here's a product article for the 2" Mini Hold and Fold - Photo Etch Bending Tool from The Small Shop.

Here's a product article for the 1/48 P-39/P-400 Landing Gear from Scale Aircraft Conversions.  This detail set is designed for the Eduard kit.

In the ARC Joke Page there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.

Friday,  Nov 15  2019

Brazil Republic Day

Bjorn Jacobsen has created a highly detailed scene of a 1/48 Crashed B-17G.  The battle damage done to the B-17 is exceptional and the additional work put into the diorama scene is truly impressive.  Bjorn has included 18 photos.

Nick Williamson did a very skillful weathering job on his USN 1/32 Trumpeter F/A-18E Super Hornet.  The details in the cockpit also look excellent.  This one is a beauty.
Thomas Brückelt is here with a rare little aircraft.  This is his 1/72 Fieseler Fi 158 S "Sport" finished in aerobatic livery.  I really like the look of this one.

Here's a product article for the 1/32 Me 262A interior photo etch detail set from Eduard Model Accessories.  This 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.

Here's a product article for the 1/48 US WWII Pitot Tube - "L shape" type pitot probe from Master.

In the ARC Joke Page there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.

Thursday,  Nov 14  2019
Mike Hickey starts today with his six 1/48 Eduard Bf 109G-6 "Cartoon Aircraft".  Each of these beauties features Cartoon Artwork and all in great looking camo schemes.  Enjoy the photos of all 6 of these Luftwaffe fighters.  
Carl Jarosz has put much effort into his very eye catching 1/144 Minicraft Boeing 737-300 Alaska Airlines “Wild Alaska Seafood” Livery.  The full length artwork on this airliner are a treat to see.  Enjoy Carl's photos. 

Here's a product article for the 1/32 MiG-29 Missile Pylons from Zactomodels.  The set includes 6 resin pylons, 2 humps and 2 optional extra mounting brackets.  Detailed launching mechanisms are included on the undersides of all of the pylons.

Here's a product article for the 1/48 P-38F photo etch detail set from Eduard Model Accessories.  This detail set is designed for the Tamiya 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 ARC Joke Page there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.

Wednesday,  Nov 13  2019
No update today.  I was working on the forums until 2AM last night doing an update, then sorting out problems due to the update.
Tuesday,  Nov 12  2019
Rafi Ben-Shahar starts today with his 1/48 Eduard Tempest Series 1/2.  Rafi has included 4 of his Tempests for you to enjoy.  I quite like the variety in each of these 4 Tempests.
Thomas Brückelt is here with a rare little German aircraft.  This is his 1/72 Airmodel Products Blohm & Voss BV P.213 with added scratchbuilt detailing and finished in a very complicated camo scheme.  Thomas tells the brief history of this little aircraft.

Here's a product article for the Photo Etch Bending Folding Blade 8 Inch from The Small Shop.

Here's a product article for the 1/72 de Havilland Vampire Landing Gear (2 sets) from Scale Aircraft Conversions.  This detail set is designed for the Airfix kit. 

In the ARC Joke Page there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.

Monday,  Nov 11  2019

Poland Independence Day  

  Armistice Day / Veterans Day / Remembrance Day  

No product articles today out of respect for Armistice Day / Veterans Day / Remembrance Day.  Lest we forget.
Konley Kelley is here with something very special.  These are his Aces in Plastic and 3D and includes 4 different fighters flown by American Aces.  Konley is a master at this 3D artwork he makes from his models.
Juan Ramon Garcia Martin has done an impressive job weathering and finishing his 1/72 AML/ Matchbox Mirage III BJ.  The display base for this Mirage is also a treat to see.

In the ARC Joke Page there is a special photo for November 11.  Lest we forget.

Sunday,  Nov 10  2019

  USMC Birthday (1775)

  Remembrance Sunday 

  Indonesia's "Remembrance" day

Saturday,  Nov 9  2019

Cambodia Independence Day

 First flight of AV-8B Harrier Nov 9 1978
Friday,  Nov 8  2019

Greece Hellenic Air Force Day

Ulysses Almeida joins us from Brazil with his colorful 1/48 Hobbyboss F-80A Shooting Star.  Ulysses has included some great history on the F-80 in USAF service.  His finished F-80 is a joy to see and is his 15th model on ARC.
Carmel J. Attard is here from Malta with another of his vacuformed gems.  This is his 1/72 Contrail Blackburn Blackburn II finished in the markings for a aircraft that operated out of Malta.  Carmel includes the history of the Blackburn Blackburn II as well as info on the build process.  This one is a beauty. 

Here's a product article for the 1/32 Me 262A exterior photo etch detail set from Eduard Model Accessories.  This 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 ARC Joke Page there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.

Thursday,  Nov 7  2019
Andri Sanjaya has put some excellent thought and effort into the 1/72 Academy AH-64D Longbow as you will read in his article.  The photos show how how beautifully detailed and finished this Apache really is.  I love it.  
Dragan Cvetic joins us with another gem today.  This is his 1/72 LM Resin G-4 Supergaleb.  Dragan dressed up the cockpit with seatbelts and a HUD and then gave it a  very attractive Yugoslavian camo pattern.

Here's a product article for the 1/48 F-15 Eagle Landing Gear from Scale Aircraft Conversions.  This detail set is designed for the Academy & Eduard kits.

Here's a product article for the 1/72 P-47 Thunderbolt Browning .50 blast tubes, gunsight and Pitot Tube from Master.  

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 ARC Joke Page there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.

Wednesday,  Nov 6  2019
Carl Jarosz starts today's update in a spectacular way with his big 1/32 Revell F-4F Phantom II German Luftwaffe JG 72 “Westfalen”.  Carl used quite a few aftermarket detail items and sourced many photos to get the camo and markings looking perfect including stencils with German text.  Sit back and enjoy the photos, this one is stunning.

Juergen “jott” Klinglhuber is here with his 11th model on ARC and what a rare aircraft it is.  This is his 1/72 Amodel Yakovlev Yak-18 “Max” in the markings for the Austrian Air Force.  Juergen has included some interesting his about the Austrian Air Force in the post WW2 period.

Here's a product article for the 1/48 F-104G early photo etch detail set from Eduard Model Accessories.  

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.

Floyd S. Werner, Jr. is here with a book review of the F-8 & RF-8 Crusader-in Detail & Scale - Volume 8 book from Detail and Scale.

In the ARC Joke Page there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.

Tuesday,  Nov 5  2019

 Guy Fawkes Day 
Klaasjan Schuuring has done a gorgeous job building and finishing his 1/48 Eduard X-1 Mach Buster.  This is a well detailed kit and Klaasjan has added some detail and finished it beautifully with just a touch of weathering.
Ulysses Almeida has done a lovely job on his 1/48 Revell CA28 Sabre Dingo.  This is a what-if Australian version of the Sabre Dog (hence the name "Dingo" which is the Australian wild dog) detailed and finished in a special way for this Aussie version.  This is very cool to see.

Here's a product article for the1/72 Bf 109F-2 interior photo etch detail set from Eduard Model Accessories.  This detail set is designed for the Revell kit.  You will be required to fold the photo etch 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 photoetch benders for sharp corners as well as rounded corners and in many different sizes.

Don Barnes is here with a book review of the Thunderbolts of the Hell Hawks- The 365th Fighter Group in Photos, Stories and Profiles book from Hell Hawks Book.  This looks like quite the amazing P-47 book.

In the ARC Joke Page there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.

Monday,  Nov 4  2019

Italy National Unity Day and Armed Forces Day
Italian Armistice Day   
Murad Özer begins today with his exceptional big 1/32 Revell Focke Wulf 190F-8.  Murad gave his Fw 190 full engine detail with open engine cowling and finished it off with a beautifully done camo scheme.
Shawn "phantom" Weiler has dropped by the ARC Corproate offices today with 2 of his 1/48 Testors and Hobby Craft/Academy CT-133 Silver Star.  Shawn picked  2 different camo schemes to finish his CT-133's with very good results.

Here's a product article for the The Nutter Set - Scale Model Nuts & Rivets from The Small Shop.  This tool is the Nutter Set - Scale Model Nuts & Rivets. The Nutter - A Revolution in Ultra Detailing! 

Here's a product article for the 1/48 SB2C Helldiver Landing Gear from Scale Aircraft Conversions.  This detail set is designed for the Accurate Miniatures, ProModeler/Revell, Italeri kits. 

In the ARC Joke Page there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.

Sunday,  Nov 3  2019

Panama Independence Day

Friday,  Nov 1  2019

Algeria - The Revolution Day of 1st November

Wolfram Witschel is here with his second model on ARC and it is a bicentenial bird from 1976.  This is his 1/72 Revell C-54 Q Skymaster.  The custom markings were all masked and painted with great success, which is not easy.  Wolfram's finished Skymaster looks fantastic.
Onami is here with his 6th model on ARC and what a masterpiece it is.  This is his 1/144 Revell A400M Atlas in Luftwaffe markings with full interior detail complete with LED lighting.  Onami also added a diorama base complete with figures and ground support equipment and a vehicle.  This is quite the impressive display and shows the true purpose of this cargo plane.   

Here's a product article for the 1/32 Me 262A interior photo etch detail set from Eduard Model Accessories.  This detail set is designed for the Revell kit. 

You will be required to fold the photo etch 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 photoetch benders for sharp corners as well as rounded corners and in many different sizes.

Here's a product article for the 1/72 T-45 Goshawk Pitot Tube & Angle Of Attack probe from Master. 

In the ARC Joke Page there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.

USA Nats 2019

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Model Shows

 

Seattle, WA 15-16 Feb 2020, NorthWest Scale Modelers Show

POMPANO BEACH, Florida, February 29, 2020, Flight 19 ModelFest '20

Shreveport, Louisiana, March 21, 2020, RiverCon IX 2020

Wayne, New Jersey, April 4, 2020, MosquitoCon 29

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