Homepage Text - December 2017

Sunday,  Dec 31  2017
I want to wish you all a fun New Years Eve.  I hope you are lucky enough to be with the ones you love when the clock strikes midnight.  Happy New Year everyone!!!

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


Saturday,  Dec 30  2017
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In the ARC Joke Page there is a new daily funny photo and daily joke.


Friday,   Dec  29  2017
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Yvan Vansteenkiste starts today with his very detailed 1/32 Trumpeter Su-25B.  Yvan used Eduard photo etch to add some amazing detail to the cockpit and then gave his Su-25 a Russian camo scheme complete with noseart.  This Su-25 is a ground attack aircraft and Yvan equipped his jet with a full weapons load to show the primary purpose of this Russian jet.  This big scale certainly permits some great cockpit detailing as you will see in his photos.

Angelo M Picardo has been busy scratchbuilding interior detail for the classic 1/32 Matchbox PUMA HC1.  Angelo did add some aftermarket detail to the cockpit, but the vast bulk bulk of the interior detailing including scratchbuilt quilting was done old school.  The markings and shaded/faded camo are for an RAF machine.  I love it.

Gerson Garcia is here in style with his 1/48 Revell F-15E “Strike Eagle”.  Gerson finished his Strike Eagle as a jet based at RAF Lakenheath with a loadout that shows the multi-role capabilities of the F-15E.  Nicely done indeed.

Here's a product article for the 1/48 P-38J turbochargers and air intakes from Eduard Model AccessoriesThis detail set is designed for the Academy kit.


Here's a product article for the 1/48 MiG-23 weighted wheels from Royale Resin.


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


Thursday,  Dec 28  2017

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

Australia - "Proclamation Day" in South Australia

The ARC Joke Page is back.  Photos on the joke page will not be archived on ARC due to problems with lawsuits regarding photo copyright, so you will need to check it out each day...7 days a week

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Dragan Cvetic has done a first class job on his 1/72 Hasegawa F-111G.  This is an Aussie Aardvark with dropped flaps, beautifully weathered panel lines and great looking tailart.  It's good to see Dragan's Aardvark on ARC.  It's good to feature this model on the Aussie "Proclamation Day" in South Australia.

Choi Hongseob joins us from Korea with his first model on ARC.  This is a beautifully 1/72 Academy Focke-wulf Fw190 A-8 wearing winter camo.  This is a first try at airbrushing and the paint work came out looking perfect.  I love the way it looks.

Luqmanul Hakim A.K.A Mee Wan did some added converting to convert his F-86F to the 1/72 HobbyBoss CA-27 Avon Sabre.  The finished model was then finished as a Malaysian Air Force jet with a skillfully applied weathering job that just adds perfectly to the realism of this Sabre.

Here's a product article for the 1/32 Bf 109 Landing Gear from Scale Aircraft Conversions.


Here's a product article for the 1/48 Airwing All Stars Intruders Part One decal sheet from Furball Aero Design.


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


Wednesday,   Dec  27  2017
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Gerson Garcia starts today with quite the eye catching 1/48 Academy Sukhoi Su-27 “Flanker B”.   Gerson used aftermarket decals to finish his Flanker as a Ukrainian fighter.  I love the look of the blue camo.

Rafael Pelizzon has been visiting ARC for 15 years and today he is here from Brazil with his first model on ARC.  This is Rafael's big 1/35 Academy UH-60L Blackhawk finished in Brazilian camo and markings.  Rafael added quite a bit of scratchbuilt detail and then finished in in an expertly faded camo scheme.  Fantastic work Rafael, welcome to ARC's home page.

Patrick Vossenberg did a stellar job building and detailing his 1/72 RV Aircraft MiG-21MF.  This model kit requires a bit of effort but as you will see in Patrick's photos, it does build into a first class model.  Patrick finish his jet in eye catching Romanian AF markings and camo.

Here's a product article for the 1/32 MiG-29A Correction kit for Revell kit from Zactomodels.


Here's a product article for the 1/48 MiG-25PD/PDS (Foxbat E) Pitot Tube from Master.


Tuesday,  Dec 26  2017

Slovenia Independence Day 

Today is Boxing Day and also Saint Stephen's Day.....yup....I feel special.

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Dirk Schenk joins us here with his 2 seat 1/72 Airfix Vampire T.11.  Dirk found this to be a very nice kit and as you will see in his photos, it does build into a great looking model.  Dirk gave his Vampire some added cockpit detailing and finished it off as a bare metal jet in South African Air Force markings.  Beautiful work Dirk.

Tolga Ülgür has done impressive detailing and weathering on his big 1/32 Hasegawa P-40 E Warhawk “Old Exterminator”.  Tolga added resin exhausts and cockpit photo etch and aftermarket decals for a P-40 that flew out of India against the Japanese.  He then gave it a flawless weathering job to give it an amazing level of realism.

Carmel J. Attard has been busy getting things right on his 1/72 MiG-21 MT/SMT.  This is a later version MiG-21 and Carmel added metal landing gear and finished it in an attractive 4 color Russian camo scheme.  Carmel added a weapons load and droptanks and provides some very detail history about the MiG-21 at the beginning of his article.

Here's a product article for the Photo Etch Bending Folding Blade 8 Inch from The Small Shop This Photo Etch Bending Folding Blade 8 Inch is for bending and folding PE parts. Complements the 8" Tool head Workstation (This item is included with the 8" tool).  


Here's a product article for the 1/48 WWII German Fighter Pilot (late war leather flight suit) from Ultracast.  You get 2 heads so you can choose if you want your pilot wearing his peaked cap or leather flight helmet with goggles.


Here's a product article for the 1/144 Spitfire Landing Gear [2 sets] from Scale Aircraft Conversions.


Monday,  Dec 25  2017

Merry Christmas Everyone!!!

No update today...time to rest and be with family.


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Sunday,  Dec 24  2017

Serbian Air Force Day

Merry Christmas Everyone!!!

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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.

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.

Saturday,  Dec 23  2017

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

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Friday,  Dec 22  2017
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Gary Hatherly spent almost 1500 hours to complete to build his award winning 1/32 Tamiya F-4B VF-111 Sundowners “MIG Killer”.  This big highly detailed F-4 contains contains over 2000 individual parts and is one of those rare models that takes this hobby to a much higher level.  Decals are from Zotz Decals and the detail work on this Phantom II is truly inspiring and shows a level of commitment that is truly awesome to behold.

Gil Costa is here for the first time on the ARC homepage with his stunning 1/48 Eduard Bf-110C.  Gil built his 110 as a BOB bird and I am quite impressed with the high quality of his build.  The cockpit detailing is fantastic and the weathering and finishing is a joy to behold.  Enjoy the photos and I hope to see more of Gil's work on ARC in the future.

Gerson Garcia is here in fine style with his very attractive looking l 1/48 Academy F-16A Fighting Falcon.  Gerson gave it missiles and a drop tanks and finished it as a Portuguese Air Force Viper.  Zotz decals were used to complete this build.

Here's a product article for the 1/48 F-104 MB.7 ejection seat from Eduard Model Accessories This detail set is designed for the Hasegawa kit.


Here's a product article for the 1/48 B-17 Exhaust Replacement W/PE Parts — Late G-Model from RESIN2Detail This detail set is designed for the Monogram kit.


Thursday,  Dec 21  2017
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Luqmanul Hakim A.K.A Mee Wan joins us from Malaysia with his 1/72 Italeri Aermacchi MB-339CM in Royal Malaysian Air Force markings.  This MB-339CM had some extra modifications done to make it more accurate and then it was given a gentle weathering job for added realism with great effect.  Very nice indeed.   

Didier Mayeur is here with a very cool Helldiver.  This is his 1/72 Academy SB2C-5 Helldiver made with a conversion kit and Eduard photo etch and aftermarket decals for a French dive bomber that served in Indo China prior to the Vietnam war.  It's cool to see a Helldiver in French markings.

Dragan Cvetic is here with something I'm sure most of you have never seen before.  This his 1/144 Tu-134 Aviogenex which is a Serbian Airline.  Dragan used aftermarket decals and a very subtle weathering job to complete this rare and beautiful airliner.

Here's a product article for the 1/72 MiG-31 (Foxhound) Pitot Tube from Master.


Here's a product article for the 1/72 B-52 Stratofortress Landing Gear from Scale Aircraft Conversions.


Wednesday,  Dec 20  2017

   End of Hanukkah (Festival of Lights) 

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Dragan Cvetic starts today with his flawless looking 1/72 Azur Mystere IV A.  Dragan scratchbuilt the pylons and darkened the panel lines before finishing his Israeli Mystere using Isradecals.  A wonderful model to mark the end of Hanukkah.

Peter Verlooy is here with his second model on ARC.  This is his 1/72 Airfix Britten-Norman Islander finished in the markings of the Belgian Army.  This is the first Islander on ARC....a very rare plane to say the least.  I like the look of Peter's Islander.

Gerson Garcia is back today with his 1/48 Revell F-5E Tiger II.  Gerson gave his jet air to air missiles and a drop tank and finished it in Honduran Air Force markings.  Very nicely done Gerson.

Here's a product article for the 1/32 Su-27 intake correction set from ZactomodelsThis detail set is designed for the Trumpeter kit.


Here's a product article for the 1/48 Bf 109F wheels and painting masks from Eduard Model Accessories This detail set is designed for the Eduard kit.


Tuesday,  Dec 19  2017
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Carmel J Attard is here with a rare little jet.  This is his 1/72 MPM Sukhoi Su-9, which is a Russian jet based on the Me 262.  This is a vac formed kit and Carmel explains the build process in helpful detail as well as the history of this rare little aircraft.  As a fan of the 262, it is good for me to see his Su-9 on ARC.

Gavin Parnaby did quite a bit of scratchbuilt detailing as well as adding some choice aftermarket detail items to his 1/72 Italeri Gotha Go242A-1.  Gavin opened up the side door and rear door to better show the interior detailing and true purpose of this cargo carrying glider.  I love the look of the mottled camo scheme and sharks mouth.

Gerson Garcia joins us here ion ARC today with his sleek looking 1/48 Italeri IAI Kfir.  Gerson finished his Kfir in Colombian markings and an attractive gray/green camo scheme.  An excellent looking Kfir Gerson.

Here's a product article for the 1/48 Mirage V cockpit set from SBS ModelThis detail set is designed for the Kinetic kit.


Here's a product article for the 1/48 Hawker Sea Fury Landing Gear from Scale Aircraft Conversions.  This detail set is designed for the Trumpeter kit.


Monday,  Dec 18  2017

Niger - Proclamation of the Republic 

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Murad has done a shockingly nice job on the big 1/32 Tamiya Spitfire Mk.IX.C.  Murad used black primer which was a help when it came to the painting weathering stage on his stunning Spitfire.  He provides detail about the build and some in-progress photos.

Gerson Garcia has done a first class job on the classic 1/48 Revell A-37B Dragonfly.  Gerson gave his Dragonfly a full load to show it's abilities and finished it in Uruguayan Air Force markings and camo.  I do very much enjoy the variety of countries represented in the models built by Gerson.

Dragan Cvetic is here with a very colourful 1/72 Zvezda Mi-24V.  Dragan redid most of the cockpit with scratchbuilt details and then rescribed the panel lines and rivets before giving it a great looking camo scheme and markings using decals from Balkan ModelsThis is quite the attractive looking Hind.

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 1/72 MiG-25PD/PDS (Foxbat E) Pitot Tube from Master.


Sunday,  Dec 17  2017

Bhutan National Day

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Saturday,  Dec 16  2017

Bahrain National Day

Kazakhstan National Day

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Murli Rajan starts this special update with his 1/72 Italeri Lockheed F-104A.  Murli gave his F-104 a flawless bare metal finish.  The models on today's update were built for a part of a group build at Indian Scale Modellers (FaceBook).

Tom Thounaojam built his sharp looking 1/72 HobbyBoss Seahawk mostly out of the box with improved detailing to the antenna.  Tom posed his Seahawk on an aircraft carrier diorama with crew figures.  I love the look of it.

Tom Thounaojam has done a marvelous job building and finishing his 1/72 Revell Hawker Hunter.  Tom chose the great looking camo of the Indian Air Force for this special update.  Nicely done Tom.

Sherbir joins us on ARC today for the first time.  This 1/72 Hobbyboss Hawker Seahawk is posed in-flight to show the true beauty of the Seahawk.  Sherbir tells the history of the Indian Seahawks in this war in his article.  Sherbir did a beautiful job on this Seahwak.

Murli Rajan has done an amazing job finishing and weathering his 1/72 Hobbyboss Mil Mi-4.  Murli tells the history of the Mil Mi-4 during the war in 1971 and what he did to build this beauty.  I enjoy seeing Murli's models on ARC.  Thanks everyone for your efforts on this special update.

Friday,  Dec 15  2017
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Thomas Brückelt is here with 2 beautifully finished gliders.  These are his 1/72 Airmodel Products & 1/48 Planet Models DFS Habicht E and he did a wonderful job making them more accurate.  He also used custom made decals.  There are only 3 of these gliders in the world and Thomas was fortunate enough to fly one of them.

Harv has been busy and he is here today with "Yup, it's another Labrador".  Harv has a passion for the Lab and this one is finished as a Canadian SAR bird.  Harv did quite a bit of work updating the detail and made some of the decals himself.  This one is a flawless beauty.

Mack Main has done an awesome job on the camo on his 1/72 Airfix MiG-15.  The camo scheme is hand painted and expertly depicts a Chinese MiG from the late part of the Korean War.  This is an award winning model and once you see the pics you will understand why.  Impressive work Mack.

Here's a product article for the 1/32 Do 335B wheels and paint masks from Eduard Model AccessoriesThis detail set is designed for the HK Models kit.


Here's a product article for the 1/144 Hurricane Landing Gear from Scale Aircraft ConversionsThis detail set is designed for the Sweet kit.  This set features 2 sets of landing gear.


Thursday,  Dec 14  2017
No update today.

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Wednesday,  Dec 13  2017

Saint Lucia Independence Day

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Straker65 joins us today with his first model on ARC.  This is his 1/72 Italeri F-21A Lion in the markings for a USMC jet.  Straker65 added a resin seat, resin engine and a metal pitot tube.  The gray camo was faded weathered and the panel lines shaded to give a very realistic look.  Stunning work Straker65 and welcome to ARC. 


Shawn “phantom” Weiler has done quite the fine job on the classic 1/72 Hobby Craft CC-108 Caribou.  Shawn tells about the good and bad points of this kit.  The markings are for a RCAF Caribou in UN service which is very cool indeed.  Nice work Shawn.


Athanasopoulos Panagiotis has done an amazing job painting and detailing his Hellenic 1/48 Hasegawa A-7E Corsair II.  Panels are open and detailed and the cockpit is finished to a very high level.  The SEA camo looks excellent with it's darkened panels lines and 's aftermarket Greek decals.  Enjoy the photos, this one is a beauty.


Here's a product article for the 1/32 P-51 Landing Gear from Scale Aircraft ConversionsThis detail set is designed for the Tamiya kit.


Tuesday,  Dec 12  2017

   Beginning of Hanukkah (Festival of Lights) 

Kenya Independence Day

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Dragan Cvetic is here for the Beginning of Hanukkah with his 1/72 Special Hobby Sud Aviation Vautour IIA finished in the markings for the Israeli Air Force.  Dragan upgraded the detail on the gun barrels and used aftermarket decals for the Israeli markings.  The panel line shading looks excellent.

Shawn “phantom” Weiler if here with a good looking pair of 1/48 CT-156 Harvard II (Texan II).  Shawn finished both of these trainers in Canadian markings using aftermarket decals.  Both models turned out looking very nice indeed....it's good to see these in RCAF markings.

Gerson Garcia joins us with his impressive looking 1/48 Academy Su-30MKV(MK2).  Gerson gave it a weapons load and the markings and camo for a jet from Venezuela.  I really enjoy seeing Gerson's models on ARC.

Here's a product article for the 1/32 Su-27 Nosecone correction kit from ZactomodelsThis detail set is designed for the Trumpeter kit.


Here's a product article for the 1/32 F-104 exhaust nozzle early from  Eduard Model AccessoriesThis detail set is designed for the Italeri kit.


Monday,  Dec 10  2017
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Andrea Pomettini has done a stunning job on the 1/72 Academy P-38J.  This P-38 has the sexy noseart for "California Cutie with a flawless weathering job.  The P-38 is a beautiful plane and this particular P-38 model is a treat to see here on ARC.  Truly impressive.

Dragan Cvetic added cockpit detailing to his tiny 1/144 Eduard MiG-21 Bis.  The attractive camo and markings are for the Zambian Air Force.  Dragan also darkened the panel lines for added effect.  I'm impressed what Dragan can do in 1/144 scale.

Victor Rene Carlos joins us today with his 5th model on ARC.  This is his great looking 1/72 Italeri Mil Mi-24 Hind.  Victor added weapons and finished it as a Russian Hind in brown/green camo which looks excellent.  I enjoy seeing Victor's models on ARC.

Here's a product article for the Photo Etch Bending Folding Blade 5 Inch from The Small Shop.  This product is a Photo Etch Bending Folding Blade 5 Inch.  This tool is for bending and folding PE parts. Complements the 5 Speed Tool head Workstation (This item is included with the 5 Speed tool).

Here's a product article for the 1/48 MC.202 exhaust stacks from Eduard Model Accessories.  This detail set is designed for the Hasegawa kit.


Sunday,  Dec 10  2017

Constitution Day in Thailand

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

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Supawat Putthitornworasit  is here to honour Constitution Day in Thailand with his 1/48 ESCI Bell 206B.  This is a rare old kit and the markings are the early livery for KASET Thailand which looks excellent.

Supawat Putthitornworasit also joins us on this special day in Thailand with his 1/72 Italeri Basler BT-67.  This is basically a DC-3 in Royal Thai Air Force 20th anniversary markings.  Quite the stunning aircraft.

BLACKEYES  is here to honour Constitution Day in Thailand 1/72 Revell Bell 205.  Blackeyes chose to finish his Bell 205 in Royal Thai Police markings using decals from Siam Scale out of Thailand.  A very good choice of markings.  It is good to see Blackeyes is always here to honour Thailand on this special day.

Supawat Putthitornworasit has done a beautiful job on his colourful 1/48 T-41D Mescalero/Cessna 172R wearing special anniversary markings for the Royal Thai Air Force.  I love the tail art on this little Cessna.

Supawat Putthitornworasit finishes off this special update with something very special.  This is his 1/72 Italeri UH-1N Twin Huey wearing "Royal Flight" Royal Thai Air Force markings.  I'm impressed by the markings on this Twin Huey. 

Saturday,  Dec 9  2017
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Friday,  Dec 8  2017
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Gerson Garcia has a passion for building aircraft from many different Air Forces.  Today he joins us with his 1/48 Italeri Mirage F1E (F1JA) in the markings of the Ecuadorian Air Force.  Gerson outfitted his Mirage with air to air missiles and a drop tank ready for it's next mission. 

Emre Tuzun is here with a very rare Wessex.  This is the 1/48 Revell Wessex Queen’s Flight with a bit of added scratchbuilt detailing.  A very interesting Royal Navy Wessex and I'm pleased to see it on ARC.. 

Thomas Brückelt is here with his 4th version of the Lippisch P.01 on ARC.  Thomas has a love of rare and unique aircraft and his 1/72 Bird models Lippisch P.01-115 makes an excellent addition to his model collection.  This particular interceptor has jet and rocket engine for propulsion which makes it rather unique.  Thomas did a wonderful job on his latest model.

Here's a product article for the 1/32 BAE Systems Hawk 100 series Pitot Tube from Master.


Here's a product article for the 1/48 P-38J cockpit set from Eduard Model Accessories.


Thursday,  Dec 7  2017

Pearl Harbor - Attack on U.S. base 1941

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Bob Bartolacci starts today with his eye catching 1/48 Academy Su-27 Flanker.  Bob chose a Northern Russian Flanker from a Linden Hill decal sheet featuring a very attractive camo scheme.  Bob did a beautiful job building this one....I love it.


Dragan Cvetic is here with his flawless 1/72 Airfix Bristol Beaufighter.  Dragan built this Beau as a South African aircraft complete with a camera in the nose.  Dragan detailed the cockpit with seatbelts and finished it to a very high standard with gentle weathering. 


Shawn “phantom” Weiler is here with a very dynamic display of his 2 1/48 CT-133 Silver Stars in-flight with his CF-18.  This is quite the stunning display of these colourful RCAF jets.


Here's a product article for the 1/48 AGM-114 Hellfire Missiles and Multiple Ejector Racks from Eduard Model Accessories.


Here's a product article for the 1/72 PB4Y-2 Privateer Landing Gear from Scale Aircraft ConversionsThis detail set is designed for the Matchbox/Revell kit.


Wednesday,  Dec 6  2017

Finland Independence Day

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Eric Hargett is here with his MiG killer 1/48 G.W.H. McDonnell Douglas F-15C as it appeared during the Desert Storm during the Gulf War.  Eric added aftermarket cockpit and exhaust sets as well as missiles before finishing it with aftermarket decals for a famous MiG killer from the Gulf War.  The camo scheme was lightened to give a sun bleached look and then a gentle weathering job to highlight the detail and beauty of this model.

Tigre del Aire is here from Colombia with something very rare today 1/72 Matchbox BF-109Z "what-if".  This project required quite a bit of scratchbuilding including the cockpit before it was given added guns and bombs and drop tanks.  Tigre del Aire has including a story to go with his very interesting BF-109Z.

Jose Antonio Bonola has taken a multi-media kit and created his good looking 1/48 Mi-17 Armada de México.  This is a rein and vacuformed kit which Jose added extra scratchbuilt parts to complete his model.  The markings are for a chopper in the Mexican Navy.  Impressive work Jose.

Here's a product article for the 1/32 MiG-29 Exhausts from ZactomodelsThis detail set is designed for the Trumpeter kit.


Here's a product article for the 1/48 F-15 Eagle Landing Gear from Scale Aircraft ConversionsThis detail set is designed for the Hasegawa kit.


Tuesday,  Dec 5  2017

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

Russia - Soviet winter counteroffensive under Moscow   (1941)

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Supawat Putthitornworasit has done a beautiful job on his 1/72 Italeri Cessna 172 "Skyhawk".  This Cessna is finished in very colourful markings and looks fantastic.

BLACKEYES is here with his great looking 1/72 Revell/Hasegawa UH-72.  Blackeyes finished this rare chopper in Royal Thai Army markings.

Supawat Putthitornworasit joins us with his amazing 1/32 HPH AERO L-39ZA RTAF.   This L-39 is finished in a great looking camo scheme and "20th Anniversary" markings.

ThailandScale 48 has got everything looking perfect on his 1/48 Roden Pilatuc PC-6 B-2/H-4 Turbo Porter.  I love the markings on this PC-6.

Monday,  Dec 4  2017

  India Navy Day 

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Gerson Garcia is here on India's Navy Day with his great looking 1/48 Kinetic Sea Harrier FRS.51.  Gerson built his Harrier out of the box with the kit decals and finished it with drop tanks and air to air missiles.  The finished model looks excellent in it's Indian markings. 

Chip Berseth has done a gorgeous job on his in-flight 148 Revell Spitfire "Dunkirk".  This is in fact a scene from the 2017 movie "Dunkirk" and features one of the Spitfires featured in the movie.  Chip expalins how he did the water and I'm quite impressed with his results with the water and the whole project.  I loved the movie and love seeing this Spitfire on ARC.

Dragan Cvetic is here with his very colourful and beautifully shaded 1/72 Art Mmodel Su-25.  Dragan chose the markings from a Balkan Models decal sheet and did some added detailing to the cockpit and pitot tubes to further improve his model.  It's a treat to see Dragan's Su-25 today.

Here's a product article for the 8" Mk R Multi-head Hold and Fold - Photo Etch Bending Tool from The Small ShopThis Photo Etch Bending Tool secures parts up to 8" long – Second largest Photo Etch Bender on the Market!


Here's a product article for the 1/48 P-38 wheels with painting masks from Eduard Model Accessories This detail set is designed for the Academy kit.


Sunday,  Dec 3  2017
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Saturday,  Dec 2  2017

Laos Proclamation of the Republic

United Arab Emirates National Day

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Friday,  Dec 1  2017

Central Africa National Day

Romania National Day

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Carl Jarosz is here with a stunning looking 1/32 Kitty Hawk T-28C Trojan.  This Trojan sports a great looking paint scheme with sexy noseart and just the perfect amount of weathering.  Carl explains the build process in very helpful detail that will assist you greatly if you build this kit.

Stephen Szrna joins us from Hungary with his 5th article on ARC.  Stephen has a passion for stealth aircraft and today he is here with his 1/48 HobbyBoss YF-23.  Stephen did a stunning job on his YF-23 and finished it in operational markings complete with a display base and USAF equipment and crew.  Click the link at the bottom of his article to see his other Stealth aircraft on ARC.

Shawn "phantom" Weiler is here with a rare little chopper in Canadian markings.  This 1/48 AMP HOS-3 (S-51) is not the best quality kit, but in Shawn's capable hands it does build up into quite a nice model.  It's cool to see this one on ARC.

Here's a product article for the 1/32 Spitfire Mk.I/II wheels from Eduard Model Accessories.  This detail set is designed for the Revell kit.