By Mario Covalski | 06.01.2020 11:51
This article aims at offering an illustrated guide, with pictures, explaining step by step the tasks that should be done, how to and the reasons, it’s basically a visual guide, based on the construction of two MG models: the 2002 Ferrari and the 2003- GA.
By Mario Covalski | 06.01.2016 10:31
During the 80’s decade Tamiya offered what was going to be their last kit in their superb collection of 1/12 F1 models, the car was the Renault Turbo RE20. After that, the modelers had to suffer a drought of 10 years, until we had the chance to see a new model in this very well known collection, the Ferrari 641/2, which was issued in 1991. This is my second attempt with this kit, the first was many years ago, and I only remember that it was “a little bit complicated”. So, I want to begin this note with three concepts which are: 1) this is a very complex kit (I will say why later), 2) objectives, and 3) planning.
By Patricio Delfosse | 09.02.2013 11:30
Until the arrival of this Trumpeter Strv 103, we only had one available option of resin from Accurate Armour and I believe that one from S-Model too. Both kits are out of catalogue and difficult to build for nowadays standards. The 00309 reference (subject of this note) corresponds to the Strv 103 B, first version of this vehicle that saw service.
By Patricio Delfosse | 08.12.2013 10:57
The complete serie of LVT(s) had a complex evolution, with many versions called in different ways. It’s essential to gather good reference material not to make mistakes; I believe this will be the key to improve your model.
By Mario Covalski | 07.23.2013 18:53
The first Catherham from Tamiya coming to my hands at the end of 1994, was the “Cycle Fender Special” (10202), since the “Super Seven BDR was out of stock, and it was impossible for me to get it from the stores I used to buy kits. From that moment on, my affair with which, I think is the best scale car kit ever produced, began. And here my comment: probably, you have seen better detailed kits, or even superb models limited editions.
By William Chan | 07.07.2013 11:02
Jaguar R1 is 2000 F1 contender. Originally it was Stewarts racing and Jaguar took over the team in year 2000. Irvine was their number one driver. The car didn't do well at all that year, but the color schema of the car is exceptional. The model I build this time follows the schema in 00 Brazilian GP. Honestly, the conversion I made can only match 60% of the real car if you compare 1 on 1 by the real car photos. But in any case, it is still fun. The model was converted from a Tamiya McLaren MP 4/13 (kit 20046) using the Studio 27 jaguar decals.
By Juan Madrazo Revilla | 12.19.2012 13:26
To date I’ve built two F1s from Tameo, the first one was a Brabham BT45, a much more simple kit that the present one. At that time the small sizes of the box in which it came packed surprised me. You can’t imagine now, after discovering more than 300 parts inside plus a folded booklet.
By Martin Klein | 04.01.2008 11:40
By Steve Boutte | 04.01.2006 12:18
While browsing an online photo album of photos from a custom car event in Paso Robles California, I saw a few shots of this particular 1949 Ford. This really inspired me to finally do something with one of the AMT 1949 Ford kits I had been having for a while. One thing was definite, the top would be chopped, but it would also be lengthened a bit , which I feel gives the car a sleeker look. Another change would be raising the front wheel wells a couple of scale inches. This is an easy way to make the body look less heavy, & once again, a bit more sleek...
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By Steve Desarzens | 11.01.2004 11:45
I’ve always been a huge fan of “Back To The Future” movies. When I discovered that a Japanese brand I didn’t know the name before had manufactured a kit of the famous Delorean, I had to buy it!. I built the kit following more or less the instructions sheet from Aoshima. The first stage was to place the system that allows the model to fold its wheels. Even if I built the Delorean of the first film, Aoshima has manufactured the kit in different versions according to the films. In the second movie, the Delorean can fold its wheels and turn into an hovercraft. The system is quite clever but once the wheels are stuck, they don’t put very flat on the ground. Therefore, I decided to glue the wheels definitely so as they won’t move when I handle the kit.
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By Marcelo Scaminaci Russo | 09.01.2004 11:40
If you want to build this model, you will need to get the ANT-06 Antaresmodels conversion and an Arado 234 in 1:48 scale. The set was developed for Hobbycraft kits, but it can be used on Hasegawa’s Ar 234 ( or on its re-pop, the Revell Germany ones), despite that at the time of releasing the conversion set these last...
By Mario Covalski | 09.01.2004 10:46
This month’s cover note is about a Protar kit, the uncommon, difficult, and expensive (if you can get one) 1/12 scale McLaren MP4/ 2, and the note is by our good friend and collaborator Dan Parrat.
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By Marcelo Scaminaci Russo | 07.01.2004 14:01
Without any doubt, the most advanced and radical Focke Wulf design in World War II was the Triebflugel. In the actual language of modern aeronautics, Focke Wulf’s “Triebflugel” ( driving wing) projects would be called a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL)...
By Mario Covalski | 07.01.2004 12:38
I was thinking a few days ago, about the strange situations posed by modeling in our days. When I was very young, it was difficult to find a great variety of models; in those days, I used to build airplanes in 1/48 scale from Monogram, and 1/72 scale from Airfix. If I wanted something real luxurious I had to choose Nichimo, although they were more expensive and difficult to find.
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By Mario Covalski | 06.01.2004 12:30
After a two months break without sitting down at my workbench as I was exceedingly busy writing a couple of articles, I turned my hand to my models, as I’ve been doing just without interruptions for the last 44 years.
By Dave Hessler | 06.01.2004 11:35
If you're an avid modeler then I'm sure you're like me and have an overwhelming stash of stuff: complete kits, partially started projects, parts boxes, after-market items, etc. Don't forget that closet that's stacked up to the ceiling with your "next projects". Most of us will have to live to be 100+ years old in order to complete every, single model kit in our collections. Of course, we all still buy more to add to our "collections". Even when I finish a project I have a hard time deciding just which kit I'm going to build next. Decisions, decisions!
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By Patricio Delfosse | 05.01.2004 14:10
Here below, you’ll find not only a list with the most common and useful options for the average skill modeller, but also some brief comments about every kit manufactured by Tamiya and other brands. This article aims at offering the modeller, a clear vision about these vehicles, the availability of the kits, and two building reports, beginning the first part, with the Type 90, and the second with the Type 74.
By Mike Parr | 05.01.2004 11:04
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By Mario Covalski | 04.01.2004 12:22
Four years ago, late in summer during a hot southern March, the idea to bring to light and manage a virtual modeling magazine was born. Although the intention wasn’t innovating, it implied the creation of a web site in a magazine format, as a mean of communication among hobbyists, and the updates were actually new issues.
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By Mario Covalski | 03.01.2004 12:17
Since several weeks ago, an idea has been striking my mind over and over: What did I do in behalf of modeling?. Well, I could adduce that Modeler Site is in fact, a contribution, with the articles we usually publish…and so forth. However, as it happens to any modeller, manufacturer or retailer, I’ve received much from this activity, and here, I’m considering all the time devoted to this hobby.
By Pablo Calcaterra | 03.01.2004 11:06
Several months ago I received this kit as a present. Though at first I was not interested in this plane, the challenge was strong so I decided to go ahead with the project. It was going to be my first kit in resin. The box is very good and the kit is a multimedia one, with pieces made of different materials, like copper, plasticard, etc. Everything is individually packed and the placed inside the box which has bubble plastic film.
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By Guy Golsteyn
By Paul Koo
By Tony Allen
By Martin Klein
By Patricio Delfosse
By Dennis Schuldt
By Steve Desarzens
By Pablo Martelli
By Leslie Choy
By Sasa Jelic from Croatia
By Sasa Jelic from Croatia
By Francisco Manuel Martín Cobos
By Kelly Zak
By Angel Collado
By Giovanni Galvan
By Tony Allen
By John Horst
By Bill Attridge
By Fabian Vera
By William Chan
By Christof Bircher
By Edward Lowdell
By Giovanni Galvan
By Mike Parr
By Fabian Vera
By Alessandro Prini , Text Roberto Jacobone
By Mike Parr
By Dan Parrat
By Javier Rubio Capella
By Johnson Tang
By Fabian Vera
By William Chan
By Rab Robertson
By Dan Parrat
By Giovanni Galvan
By Giovanni Galvan
By Alfred Chan
By Dave Hessler
By Christopher Hara
By Martin Klein
By Fabian Vera
By Angel Collado
By Patricio Delfosse
By Marcelo Scaminaci Russo
By Fabian Vera
By Giovanni Galvan
By Manuel Rotsch
By Fabian Vera
By Giovanni Galvan
By Paolo Benacci
By Mario Covalski
By Domenico Laudiero
By Domenico Laudiero
By Giovanni Galvan
By Tony Allen
By Roman Kepinski
By Mario Covalski
By Juriga Toma
By Pablo Raggi
By Dan Parrat
By Roman Kepinski
By Mario Covalski
By Jose Miguel & Patricio Delfosse
By Thomas Halvarsson
By Russ Sharp
By Kelly Zak
By Alfredo Molina Reynoso
By Fabian Vera
By Fabian Vera
By Dave Hessler
By Dan Parrat
By Fabian Vera
By Dan Parrat
By Earl Petrikin and Stu Benford
By Dave Hessler
By Manuel Rotsch
By Christof Bircher
By Giovanni Galvan
By Fabian Vera
By Patricio Delfosse
By Mike Parr
By Giovanni Galvan
By Mike Parr
By Giovanni Galvan
By Giovanni Galvan
By Fabian Vera
By Dave Hessler