Friday, Nov 29
2019 |
Albania Liberation Day |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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In the
ARC
Joke Page
there is a new daily funny photo and daily
joke.
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Happy Turkey Day to everyone in the USA!!!
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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. |
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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.
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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.
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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).
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In the
ARC
Joke Page
there is a new daily funny photo and daily
joke.
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Wednesday, Nov
27 2019 |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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In the
ARC
Joke Page
there is a new daily funny photo and daily
joke.
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Tuesday, Nov
26 2019 |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. |
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In the
ARC
Joke Page
there is a new daily funny photo and daily
joke.
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Monday, Nov 25
2019 |
Suriname Independence Day |
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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. |
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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. |
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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.
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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.
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In the
ARC
Joke Page
there is a new daily funny photo and daily
joke.
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Friday, Nov 22
2019 |
Lebanon National Day |
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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. |
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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.
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In the
ARC
Joke Page
there is a new daily funny photo and daily
joke.
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Thursday, Nov
21 2019 |
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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. |
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In the
ARC
Joke Page
there is a new daily funny photo and daily
joke.
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Wednesday, Nov 20
2019 |
Mexican Revolution Anniversary |
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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. |
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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. |
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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.
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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.
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In the
ARC
Joke Page
there is a new daily funny photo and daily
joke.
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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. |
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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.. |
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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.
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In the
ARC
Joke Page
there is a new daily funny photo and daily
joke.
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Monday, Nov 18
2019 |
Oman National Day |
Latvia National Day |
Anniversary
of the first flight of the F/A-18 Hornet 1978 |
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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. |
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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. |
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Here's a product article
for the 2"
Mini Hold and Fold - Photo Etch Bending Tool from
The
Small Shop.
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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.
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In the
ARC
Joke Page
there is a new daily funny photo and daily
joke.
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Friday, Nov 15
2019 |
Brazil Republic Day |
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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. |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Here's a product article
for the 1/48
US WWII Pitot Tube - "L shape" type pitot probe from
Master.
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In the
ARC
Joke Page
there is a new daily funny photo and daily
joke.
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Thursday, Nov
14 2019 |
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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.
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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. |
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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.
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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.
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In the
ARC
Joke Page
there is a new daily funny photo and daily
joke.
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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.
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Tuesday, Nov
12 2019 |
Uyghuristan National Day |
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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.
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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.
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Here's a product article
for the Photo
Etch Bending Folding Blade 8 Inch from The
Small Shop.
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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.
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In the
ARC
Joke Page
there is a new daily funny photo and daily
joke.
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No product articles
today out of respect for Armistice
Day / Veterans Day / Remembrance Day. Lest we forget.
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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. |
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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. |
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In the
ARC
Joke Page
there is a special photo
for November 11. Lest
we forget.
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Sunday, Nov 10
2019 |
USMC Birthday (1775) |
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Saturday, Nov 9
2019 |
Cambodia Independence Day |
First
flight of AV-8B Harrier Nov 9 1978 |
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Friday, Nov 8
2019 |
Greece
Hellenic Air Force Day |
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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. |
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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. |
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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.
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In the
ARC
Joke Page
there is a new daily funny photo and daily
joke.
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Thursday, Nov
7 2019 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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.
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In the
ARC
Joke Page
there is a new daily funny photo and daily
joke.
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Wednesday, Nov
6 2019 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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.
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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. |
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In the
ARC
Joke Page
there is a new daily funny photo and daily
joke.
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Tuesday, Nov 5
2019 |
Guy
Fawkes Day |
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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. |
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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. |
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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.
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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. |
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In the
ARC
Joke Page
there is a new daily funny photo and daily
joke.
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Monday, Nov 4
2019 |
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Italy
National Unity Day and Armed Forces Day |
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Italian
Armistice Day
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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. |
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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. |
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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!
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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.
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In the
ARC
Joke Page
there is a new daily funny photo and daily
joke.
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Sunday, Nov 3
2019 |
Panama Independence Day |
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Friday, Nov 1
2019 |
Algeria - The Revolution Day of 1st November |
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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. |
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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. |
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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.
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Here's a product article
for the 1/72
T-45 Goshawk Pitot Tube & Angle Of Attack probe from
Master.
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In the
ARC
Joke Page
there is a new daily funny photo and daily
joke.
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