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I am hoping someone here can help me. I have the AMT 1:200 Artemis I kit and I am trying to find the colors to replicate the tan and orange portions of the Space Launch System (SLS) core stage. I would prefer not having to mix paint colors as much as possible. Anyone out there with any suggestions should please respond here. Thank you. Bob

This is the old Revell kit cleaned up and re-released by Atlantis. It's a relatively simple kit of a little known rocket that played a pretty big role in the US space program. It was used to measure and test the stresses on orbital reentry objects. The missile was launched at an angle to get the appropriate trajectory for the re-entry desired. The extra motors strapped onto its waist provided spin stability. The launch pad is nicely done and actually has more parts than the missile. Three figures are provided, two working at a tracking telescope which would never have been deployed anywhere neat the actual launch site, and a third figure that is a mystery to me. His pose is bizarre and doesn't fit anywhere. To me he looks like some sort of overgrown chimpanzee waving his arms about. A little comic relief at least.

HI ! Here another project I have done in the past ,using a kit of wooden ship canon, if you like to view the complete WIP on this project , just follow this link : https://photos.app.goo.gl/TVwvTJM9hT5kR6oc7 Enjoy ! Jmarc

Welcome to Episode 115, and Season 6 of The Modelgeeks Podcast!  

Happy 2026 to everybody! After our Christmas and holiday break we are ready to get back at it in front of the mics to talk models! We hope you enjoyed our mid break short episode drop from a couple of weeks ago. Now it’s time to get into another season of building, attending shows and bringing scale modeling content to your bench side.
 
In this episode we’ll cover what each of us have been up to model building wise…or not, as the case may be! “Mojo” with be a topic of discussion and how it, or the lack of it affects out time at the bench. We also visit with Mr. Jeffrey Kubiack of “Hypersonic Models” who brings us up to speed on the latest in shipping his products from his home base in Japan to his main customer base here in the U.S. Jeffrey also covers what Hypersonic has in store in new product development coming soon!
 
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ICM has produced a kit of the GAZ-A which was produced from 1932 to 1936 in a joint agreement between Ford and the Soviet Union. It is a replica of the Ford Model A. The representation in this kit is one commandeered used by the Germans. The kit is made from 201 parts on nine gray sprues, one clear sprue and 5 rubber tires. The instructions have great sprue maps and show the unused parts. There is a small sheet of decals and two markings available both with German crosses.

Frenchman Sylvain Hautier founded Syhart Decals (SY (Sylvain) HA (Hautier) , ART (design)) in 2006 with the aim of recreating in model form the special aircraft paint schemes that have been developed to celebrate anniversaries, participate in Tiger Meets, and for last flights.

6 Squadron of Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) was formed in 1917 in England as training unit during World War I. In 2017, 6 Squadron was converted to an Electronic Attack unit equipped with the EA-18G Growler. The squadron achieved Initial Operating Capability with Growler on 2019.

For the Centenary of 6 Squadron in 2017, one of these brand-new Growlers, A46-306, received a special scheme with night blue spine and fins, and with a large yellow boomerang, the insignia of the squadron for 100 years.

Yahu Models is a Polish producer making 3D photoetch replacement panels and parts for all sizes and types of models. In this instance, this is a instrument panel parts for the HK Model 1/32 A-20G Late configuration. The contents include a small card with a pictorial representation of the instructions and how to place and bend the parts. Also included are three colored, three dimensional photoetch frets and one clear set of dials for the instruments. The photoetch frets are amazing. If you scan them and zoom in, you can read the writing perfectly which in 1/32nd scale is awesome. I have included some scans from the kit showing location of the majority of the parts.

A slow start, a full heart, and a clear plan. We kick off 2026 by resetting our modeling habits, sharpening the skills that matter most, and putting dates on the calendar to turn ideas into finished work. HeritageCon is pulling us forward, but it’s the day-to-day that will make the difference: tighter bench time, better canopies, and bases that finish strong instead of phoning it in.

One photo sent us down a rabbit hole—captured Soviet armor at Kummersdorf with mysterious inventory rectangles. We trace similar markings across other vehicles and share why the rectangle’s color might be yellow, then ask armor specialists for hard provenance rather than AI guesses. That curiosity fuels the whole episode. The dojo keeps paying dividends, from canopy wax tips and stencil-cutter know-how to encouragement from modelers solving the same problems. We celebrate KitMask extending mojo30 for 30% off through HeritageCon and spotlight how small breaks in cost and friction can nudge more projects across the line.

We lay out our goals for the year. Aircraft need spotless canopies—polished clear parts, confident masking, and frames that sit sharp and true. Speed is focus: fewer distractions, more finishes without losing joy. Armor projects get a base upgrade with cleaner edges, smarter terrain transitions, and groundwork that complements the model instead of competing with it. On the adjacent front, we commit to mastering a Cameo stencil cutter for crisp markings and layered paint effects, and we push to launch phase two of our website so the community can learn and share even more.

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MiniArt has just released their 2026 catalogue, exposing some of their new releases for the forthcoming year. New scales, aircraft & vehicles dominate the highlights of the new releases & everything you have already seen in their latest brochure.Read on... »

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We add test shot build images to the profiles, decals, test sprues, art, features & CADs of MiniArt's 1/48th scale Focke-Wulf FW 190D-9. Mimetall Prod. Jagdgeschwader 301 "Basic Kit". It looks very nice indeed. See it in our preview...Read on... »

Taking my models to a show or competition is always a little nerve-wracking for me. Transporting the model so it does not break or lose pieces is a challenge. I tried many methods; shredded paper, bubble wrap, soft foam, hard foam with sections cut out; all with various degrees of success (and failure).

That is why I jumped at the chance to review Vertigo Miniatures Transport Jig.

Opening the box, I was surprised to find clear acrylic pieces. Another surprise is the jig only has three legs, where all my other jigs have four legs.

Assembly was easy. The “legs” on the stand needed to be glued together. I used CA glue to do this. There are lines engraved in the leg base that allow easy alignment and gluing. I had one leg fail, and believe I did not put enough CA glue on the parts. I reapplied the glue and have had no issues since then.

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Our 1/48 scale F-14D Tomcat model kit is one of the most detailed modern plane kits we’ve produced. We’ve now taken what has been learned from its development and production to bring model builders the same level of detail to our popular 1/72 scale lineup while also providing a streamlined building experience!

Trumpeter's two kits of February – the 350th Italian Heavy Cruiser Pola & 35th scale British Challenger- I Mk. 3 are their latest. We have colours, decals & a built-up kit in our preview...Read on... »

The Henschel Hs123 was developed from a 1933 requirement for a dive bomber by the then-emerging Luftwaffe. This aircraft was fairly advanced for its day, featuring an all-metal construction powered by a 725 horsepower BMW 132A radial engine. This gave the Hs 123 a 200 mph top speed. Its sesquiplane design made it extremely maneuverable and its twin 7.92 mm machine guns gave it some teeth as well. Although many regard this as one of the best biplane fighters of World War 2, the Luftwaffe considered it mostly as a stop-gap measure until the Ju 87 Stuka could be put into full production.

As a matching bookend to my Honest John, here's ROCO's Lacrosse missile and truck launcher. I disassembled it, cleaned it up, added some detail to the cab which you can't see of course, painted it and cobbled together some decals from my spares. In real life the missile was not a success lacking in accuracy mainly. It was pretty quickly superseded by the Lance missile. Renwal/Revell did one in 1/40 scale, but it was based on the wrong truck chassis. They used the same basic truck parts as they already had on hand from other kits. To my knowledge, there is no 1/72 scale kit of it.

G'Day benchers....hello and welcome to a holiday special, where Dave, Riv and Whitey get into a gunfight over what are the top ten war movies of all time.

The Episode is strictly "R" rated and not suitable for young and delicate ears. So now that you have been warned...sit back and enjoy the show!

We will be back with the usual crew and episodes on January 31st 2026 after Dave gets back from his holiday.

Hi ! Here a projects I have completed a while back , if you like to view the complete WIP on these 2 project , just follow this link : https://photos.app.goo.gl/uWiK4i8ewp9aiciR7 Enjoy ! Jmarc