Most of the models are
1/72
scale. Those at the far right are 1/144 scale.
Hobbycraft has released a
1/144-scale model of the FICON
composite aircraft system, which was composed of a Convair
GRB-36D flying aircraft carrier conversion with a Republic RF-84K
Thunderflash parasite reconaissance plane. Since my article about
Project FICON is being published in the Journal of the American
Aviation Historical Society, I chose to build and review the kit.
NB-52B,
Serial 52-0008, launch airplane for the X-15, circa 1960. This
model was based on the picture appearing on the Edwards AFB 1960 and 1961 Airshow page. I built it from
the Monogram B-52D kit just before they released the NB-52B with
X-15 kit.
JB-52H,
Serial 60-0006, circa 1963. This one used the ERTL B-52G (pre-EVS
pods) and the rear fuselage and engine nacelles of their B-52H.
Was there ever a plane that carried more Day-glo orange? Below
that is B-52D, Serial 56-0684, in SEA camouflage, straight out of
the Monogram box.
1/144 scale Crown model of a
pre-EVS pod B-52H, Serial 60-0010
in SIOP camouflage with hound dog missiles. The Crown kit had a
neat set of 1/144 scale B-52 ordnance, including the Quail,
Skybolt, and AGM-86 cruise missiles.
1/144 scale Revell model of an EVS
pod equipped B-52G, Serial
57-6490, in green/gray camouflage.
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produces Handmade Models of Airplanes, Helicopters, Ships, Boats, Sail Boats and Space Shuttles.
Adam Lewis' Plane Fun
web site features models he built to represent the specific
airplanes flown by people that he is acquainted with.
Academy of Model Aeronautics is an organization
open to anyone interested in model aviation.
The Airplane Shop
is the world's most relied-upon connection for high-quality
transportation collectibles.
APC Hobbies.
We are a discount mail-order company specializing in Plastic
Scale Models. Our specialty is MILITARY, however, we can
order any plastic kit in production. These guys have an excellent
search engine for finding accessories for that special project.
Aviation Usk.
We are a mail-order business specializing in military aircraft
books, mags, models & all the little detailing goodies and
accessories that make this such a great hobby. This is a good
place to look for detail and conversion kits from obscure
manufacturers.
For nearly thirty years, the Bare-Metal Foil
& Hobby Co. has been providing amateur and expert
hobbyists with outstanding hobby products. Bare-Metal Foil is the
original detailing foil used to duplicate the chrome on model
cars and natural metal on model aircraft.
Bob Violett Models,
Inc. the world leader in Scale R/C Jets.
Collect Aire
Models is a Cottage Industry Company specializing in bringing
to the discerning modeler and collector, the finest in rare,
custom made unbuilt model kits of subject matter that is unlikely
to be produced by other companies for a variety of reasons.
Copper State
Models: We produce the finest quality World War One aeroplane
multimedia kits & details in 1:72, 1:48, 1:32, and 1:28
scales. Our details are cast in pewter and epoxy resin, and
photo-etched from nickel-silver(NiAg). We specialize in
jewel-like details for the advanced modeler who only wants the
best, and we are pleased to announce that we are now the sole
US distributor of Martin Digmayer's wooden props, hand made
in the Czech Republic.
Delta 7
Studios are publishers of CYBERMODELS, card models that you
print out and build from your own computer. Cardmodels are
affordable, educational and fun. Unlike plastic models they can
be rebuilt over and over again.
These are paper card models that I built from files on a CD that I bought from Delta 7 Studios. They go together pretty quickly, and look very good. The CD comes with files for all six Mercury capsules, two Redstones and four Atlases.
I printed a metallic silver spot color on the Atlas parts using an ALPS MD-1300 printer. The Mercury capsule is 1/16-scale. The files for the rockets come ready to print at 1/96-scale. I used Adobe PhotoShop to re-scale the parts of the two rockets on the left to 1/48-scale.
Eduard in the Czech Republic manufactures
plastic airplane kits, photo-etched brass detail sets and pre cut
canopy masks.
Extra-Vehicular Activity Models has
models with a man in space theme.
Global Hobbies is a national distributor of hobby
products specializing in radio controlled models. We are proud to
be the exclusive distributors of Global ARF Airplanes, Magnum
Engines, Thunderbolt Glow Plugs, Cirrus Servos, Model Tech
Airplanes, Global Radio Control Accessories, Magnum Accessories,
and Pro Max Chargers.
Visit Hobby
Shack;
Dedicated to the real modelers . . . Those who do it for the fun
of it!
Hobbyweb is an on-line hobby shop dedicated to serve the
enthusiastic scale modelers. We offer an extensive selection of
scale model kits from world-wide major brands, such as Tamiya,
Hasegawa, Revell, Monogram, Italeri, Academy, Dragon/DML,
AFV_Club, etc.
Hyper Scale: A
Virtual Magazine For Aircraft and Armour Modellers
Langleys
Toys carries a wide variety of Armour, Corgi,
and Revell die-cast airplane models.
Legacy Motors has a large selection of die-cast model airplanes.
They specialize in ready-to-display
diecast collectible model aircraft, military tanks, military vehicles and artillery
that are historically authentic and highly detailed.
Meteor Productions has an excellent catalog search engine that
allows searches by subject matter or manufacturer.
Micro Mark is THE mail-order
source for hard-to-find tools and supplies for hobby,
professional and educational model building.
Model Aces: Creating professionally built scale model airplane replicas. Specializing in WWII military aircraft -
1/32 and 1/48 scale -
our museum quality models have outstanding detail. Commissioned airplanes consider very
specific construction that meets the requirements of my customers and include scale, specific markings, pilot, year, etc.
Model Plane HQ: categorized resource directory for everything about model planes.
MPM, Ltd distributor of Condor, SPECIAL
HOBBY, COOPERATIVA and CMK armor. Mail order of plastic model
kits and accessories. These folks in the Czech Republic make a
remarkable variety of less well known subjects.
New Ware is a new producer of kits from the Czech republic. Our program is focused on:
Ninfinger Productions Page emphasizes models of
X-planes and spacecraft.
Orange County IPMS
Southern Californians, there is simply no better modeling club
than Orange County IPMS. For a modest annual fee we offer you: A
very informative monthly newsletter, Discounted admission tickets
to meetings, Discounts at our supporting hobby shops.
Phoenix Model Company: Our goal is to be the leading Internet
and mail order provider of scale model kits (plastic &
diecast models, vinyl and resin model kits and figures), diecast
collectibles, hobby books, paint supplies, model rockets, and
hobby tools and accessories.
RAAF
Amberly Scale Modeling Club. The RASMC is a
small plastic scale modelling club operating from the RAAF
Amberley military air base at Amberley, near Ipswich in
Queensland, Australia. The club is open to modellers of all
subject interests and skill levels.
RealSpace Models: Makers of resin kits of
factual spacecraft and launch vehicles. Offering high quality,
accurate multimedia kits and conversions.
Step inside Revell-Monogram
and discover a place where reality and imagination converge.
Rho Models
resin spacecraft kits. A full range of 1/144 scale rocket
boosters.
Rosemont Hobby Shop "THE SERIOUS MODELERS
HOBBY SHOP" This is a good place to find those limited
production run kits. Check out their sources of World WarII stuff.
The Shop
at the Space Center features historical and collectible items
of interest to the student of space exploration. These
classic spacecraft model kits are not easily found in retail
stores. Many of them are from discontinued lines.
Squadron
Mail Order offers the finest selection of Scale Models
from around the world. In addition to our selection of kits you
will also find a large selection of tools, paints and accessories
so that your modeling projects will always have that special
touch you enjoy.
Stellar Images is a studio featuring three-dimensional stained-glass models of many diffferent tpes of airplanes.
Texas World Hobbies has a large selection of
discontinued kits.
Tom Tom's Aviation and Scale Model Resources
ToolsGS is a premium source for the finest
quality professional precision tools available for artisans,
technicians, hobbyists and jewelers.
Twin
City Aero Historians is a chapter of IPMS/USA, and of the
American Aviation Historical Society.
Ken Gillespie of San Antonio hosts a page of Scratchbuilt Model Rocketry.
Model Rocket Design and Construction : How to Create and Build Unique and Exciting Model Rockets That Work by Timothy S. Van Milligan
Send a message to Brian.
Go to home page of the Goleta Air and Space Museum.