Homepage Text - September 2019

Monday,  Sept 30  2019

Guinea-Bissau Independence Day

Botswana National Day 

Shailesh Karkhanis is here with his first model on ARC.  This is his1/72 KOPRO Sukhoi Su-7 Fitter in Indian markings and his and 1/72 Academy Lockheed F-104 Starfighter in Pakistani markings.  Shailesh tells the history behind these 2 jets in these Air Forces. Welcome to ARC Shailesh!!

Shawn “phantom” Weiler is here with his eye catching 1/32 Czech Model CT-133 Silver Star (T-bird).  This is a RCAF jet done using decals from numerous sources producing a great looking T-Bird.

Here's a product article for the 5.5" (5 Speed) Hold and Fold - Photo Etch Bending Tool from The Small Shop.  This Photo Etch Bending Tool is the 5.5" (5 Speed) Hold and Fold.  This is the Revolutionary 5 Speed – Most features of any Photo Etch Bending Tool Ever.   


Here's a product article for the 1/72 Tornado GR.1 photo etch detail set from Eduard Model Accessories.  This detail set is designed for the Italeri 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 photoetch 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.


Sunday,  Sept 29  2019

  Rosh Hashana (Jewish New Year) 

I'd like to wish a Happy Birthday to ARC Moderator Albert Moore Happy Birthday Alby!!!

Friday,  Sept 27  2019
Model shows this weekend:

Paul Maximov joins us from Russia with his beautifully finished 1/35 Kitty Hawk AH-6.  Paul build his AH-6 Little Bird as it appeared with US forces in Somalia.  I know you will enjoy seeing Paul's AH-6.


Carl Jarosz has done a stellar job detailing and finishing his 1/72 Academy F-18C Hornet: VMFA-232 Red Devils.  Carl added a resin seat to dress up the cockpit and used a very effective technique to darken the recessed detailing to better show off the fine detailing.

Here's a product article for the 1/48 TBF/TBM/Mk.1 Avenger Landing Gear from Scale Aircraft Conversions.  This detail set is designed for the Hobby Boss kit.


Here's a product article for the 1/32 P-51D interior late ser. 20-35 photo etch detail set from Eduard Model AccessoriesThis 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 photoetch 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,  Sept 26  2019

Dragan Cvetic starts today with his stunning 1/72 Zvezda Su-30SM in blue Russian camo with just the right touch of weathering to bring out the detailing.  I love the look of the Su-30 in this camo.


Thomas Brückelt has created a custom learjet for his favourite band "Machine Head".  Thomas started with the 1/48 Revell Learjet 35A "The Machine Head Machine" and then gave it a custom paint scheme to complete his what-if private jet. 


Here's a product article for the 1/32 Vympel R-27ET - AA-10 Alamo-D missiles from ZactomodelsThe Vympel R-27ET - AA-10 Alamo-D missile has been carried by the MiG-29, Su-27, Su-30.  This resin set includes 2 complete missiles.  The Vympel R-27ET - AA-10 Alamo-D missile is a extended-range infrared-homing missile.


Here's a product article for the 1/48 T-45 Goshawk Pitot Tube & Angle Of Attack probe from Master.  These are finely crafted out of brass.


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


Tuesday,  Sept 24  2019
I will be out if town tomorrow and unable to update ARC.  Sorry.

H. Davis Gandees did an exceptional job on his big beautiful 1/32 Williams Brothers Gee Bee R-2.  This project took many years to complete and the final results are quite impressive.

Dragan Cvetic joins us today with his 1/144 Eduard MiG-21MF wearing a lo-viz camo scheme for a Czech Republic MiG-21.  Looks excellent Dragan.

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


Monday,  Sept 23  2019

Saudi Arabia National Day

Duncan is here with a wonderful display of his many 1/72 Ground support, Control Tower and Tarmac plus some of his jet including his F-4 Phantom.  This is a spectacular display. 

Majd Abbar is here with an example of one of the most complicated aircraft produced during the Soviet Era in Russia.  This is his 1/144 ICM TU-144 beautifully finished and positioned with it's nose in the dropped position. 

Here's a product article for the Photo Etch Bending Tool - The Wrangler Wire Forming Tool from The Small Shop.  This Photo Etch Bending Tool is for rings, loops, grab handles and more. 


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


Sunday,  Sept 22  2019

Mali Independence Day


Saturday,  Sept 21  2019

Malta Independence Day


Friday,  Sept 20  2019

POW/MIA Recognition Day 

Model shows this weekend:

Shawn “phantom” Weiler is here with his excellent looking 1/48 Monogram RF-8G Photo Crusader.  Shawn finished this gem in the markings of the USS Shangri-La, which is cool to see.

Rob Nieuwenhoven is here with his 1/48 Trumpeter Chengdu J-7G finished in the rare markings for Tanzania.  Rob built this one mostly out of the box with very good results. 

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


Thursday,  Sept 19  2019

Saint Christopher (Kitts) and Nevis Independence Day 

Chile - Anniversary of the Chilean Army

Dragan Cvetic has done a stunning job weathering his 1/72 ICM MiG-25PD.  Dragan also did some extra detailing on his tiny jet and finished it in Ukrainian markings.

Shawn “phantom” Weiler is here with his eye catching 1/48 Hobbycraft CT-114 Tutor.  Shawn finished this gem in Canada’s 150th anniversary markings, which looks very sharp indeed. 

Here's a product article for the 1/32 Vympel R-27ER - AA-10 Alamo-C missiles from Zactomodels.   


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


Wednesday,  Sept 18  2019

Chile Independence Day 

USAF Birthday 

No update today.  Still working double shifts between my 2 jobs.

Tuesday,  Sept 17  2019
Waldek Pupar starts today with his well detailed and beautifully finished 1/72 Italeri Mirage 2000 D.  Waldek weathered his Mirage and finished it in French camo and markings.

Majd Abbar has done a lovely job building the 1/144 Revell A320.  A combination of kit decals and aftermarket decals were used to finish this Syrian airliner to a very high level of quality.

Here's a product article for the 1/32 Arado Ar 234B Landing Gear from Scale Aircraft Conversions.  This detail set is designed for the Fly kit. 


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


Monday,  Sept 16  2019

Papua New Guinea Independence Day

Mexico Independence Day

Tolga Ülgür is here with a truly rare Mk1 Spitfire.  This is his beautifully detailed and weathered 1/32 Hasegawa Spitfire Mk.1a “TuAF”.  Turkish Spitfires are very rare and it is good to see this one on ARC.

S K Loh has done an impressive job correcting and detailing the 1/144 Mini Hobby Model F-15C.  This is a tiny jet but the quality of effort put into this model complete with the in-flight display is a joy to see. 

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


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


Sunday,  Sept 15  2019

Battle of Britain Day 1940

Costa Rica Independence Day

El Salvador Independence Day

Guatemala Independence Day

Honduras Independence Day

Nicaragua Independence Day


Friday,  Sept 13  2019
Model shows this weekend:

Carmel J Attard did a flawless job on the 1/72 Aeroclub De Havilland Venom FB1.  This is a limited run kit and Carmel finished it in RAF markings which look very good.  It's good to see this classic jet on ARC.

Carl Jarosz is here with a beauty of a Phantom.  This is his 1/32 Tamiya F-4D Phantom II finished a skillfully applied weathering and Texas Air Force Reserve: 147th F.I.G. markings.  I really enjoyed seeing Carl's Phantom.

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


Thursday,  Sept 12  2019
Shawn “phantom” Weiler is here with his 1/32 Academy F-18C Hornet finished as a great looking adversary jet with VFC-12.  I love the blue camo on this Hornet.

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


Wednesday,  Sept 11  2019

  Terrorist Attack on World Trade Center and Pentagon 2001

Eighteen years since that horrific morning.  Such a sad event that seems like yesterday.

Waldek Pupar is here with his beautifully finished and weathered 1/72 Italeri Mirage 2000 C Desert.  I love the desert camo scheme on this jet.

Rob Nieuwenhoven did a massive amount of detailing to this tiny  1/48 ESCI Cessna 172P.  His work included engine detailing and interior detailing and finished it in the colours for a 172 that operated in Australia.  Very good effort on this older kit.

Here's a product article for the 1/72 Su-33 Flanker D, J-15 PLAAF Landing Gear from Scale Aircraft ConversionsThis detail set is designed for the Trumpeter (2015 tool) kit.


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


Tuesday,  Sept 10  2019
No update today.  I'm working double shifts between my 2 jobs.  I will be glad when tourist season ends in a few weeks.

Monday,  Sept 9  2019

Tajikistan National Day

Democratic People's Republic of Korea

Mark L. Rossmann is here with some excellent indepth history to go with his "Korea – Panthers – 5’s" 1/48 Monogram/Revell Panther article.  I always enjoy seeing and reading Mark's articles on ARC.

Dragan Cvetic is here with his beautifully finished 1/48 Special hobby Breda ba.65.  Dragan found this kit to be challenging in the fit department, but he got it done and finished it in Iraqi markings.

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.


Sunday,  Sept 8  2019

First use of V-2 rocket lands Chiswick area of London (1944)


Saturday,  Sept 7  2019

Brazil Independence Day

Pakistan Air Force Day


Friday,  Sept 6  2019
Model shows this weekend:

Shawn “phantom” Weiler is here with his very colourful 1/48 Tamiya Lancaster DC.  This is a rare Lancaster that was fitted with 2 drones under the wings.  Shawn had to do some extra work removing the guns etc to create this very different RCAF Lancaster.

Bla’k Ja’k joins us from France with his latest models.  These are his 1/72 Zvezda MiG-29A & MiG-29SMT Fulcrum with plenty of extra detailing and finished in Russian markings. 

Here's a product article for the 1/32 Vympel R-27T - AA-10 Alamo-B missiles from Zactomodels.


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


Thursday,  Sept 5  2019
Pavel Maksimov joins us with his exceptional 1/32 Hasegawa Ju-87 D5.  Pavel is a master at building the Ju-87 and has the weathering looking perfect.

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


Wednesday,  Sept 4  2019

Swaziland Independence and National Day


Tuesday,  Sept 3  2019

Qatar National Day

Mike Muth starts today with a very attractive 1/48 Glencoe SPAD XIII.  Mike got the rigging looking correct and finished it in a great looking camo scheme with the Grim Reaper artwork on the side of the fuselage.  I love seeing Mike's latest WW1 model.

Waldek Pupar has done an impressive job detailing and weathering his 1/72 Italeri Mirage 2000 D.  This one is a beauty.

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


Monday,  Sept 2  2019

  Labor Day / Labour Day 

Vietnam Independence Day

V-J Day  Japan surrenders in Tokyo Harbour

No update today.  I plan to spend time relaxing with my family.
Be well everyone that is in the path or Hurricane Dorian

Sunday,  Sept 1  2019

Libya Independence Day

Slovak Republic Constitution Day 

Uzbekistan National Day

Singapore Air Force Day

World War Two begins in Europe - Germany invades Poland (1939)