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  1. thatdronedude

    Laser Battle Station Model Kit Inspiration

    I recently bought a NIB copy of the Revell "Laser Battle Stations" model kit from 1984. There were a number of other kits released at the same time that all have connections to reports and concepts (see images) but these "laser battle stations" are a bit hard to place. They appear to be modeled...
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    • 1980s cold war models sdi space age space race space weapons strategic defense initiative united states
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    • Forum: Secret Space Projects
  2. youROKer

    Some 3D print models

    A little time ago, I started making models of rare military vehicles for 3D printing for myself and my friends. Mostly these are tanks, on a scale of 1 to 100, but there is also a little aviation. Currently done: 1. RAH-66 for scales 1 to 285 and 1 to 144 2. Object 490 - a project of a Soviet...
  3. Helix88

    Looking for hard to find diecast models.

    I’m looking for some diecast models that have proven very hard to find, anything of experimental pedigree from Boeing, McDonnell Douglas, or Northrop. Specifically looking for the X-32a, YF-23, and A-12 Avenger II. Any leads or resources wold be appreciated as well as any available for purchase...
  4. Grey Havoc

    Airfix

    View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjxaJgxXavc Note that this video was made before the current Covid-19 related model making renaissance had really gotten underway.
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    • 1930s 1940s 1950s 1980s 20th century 21st century model making models toymaker united kingdom
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Found on the Internet
  5. Grey Havoc

    The Aurora, Revell, Monogram Models Story

    View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBgCRQ2wIvw
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    • 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s late 1940s model making models toymaker toys united states
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    • Forum: Found on the Internet
  6. Grey Havoc

    A Salute to Model Making | The Tank Museum

    View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zA_3sG7LSl8
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    • 2021 bovington tank museum covid-19 model making models south west model show united kingdom
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    • Forum: Museums, Events & Shows
  7. Orionblamblam

    Define this box

    I need to know how big this box is. It's from the 1950's, American, modified to carry a display model. It might be specially made, or might might be an off the shelf item. If the latter, it's just barely possible that someone has one, has seen one, knows of one... anything. Alternatively, the...
  8. uk 75

    Early 60s nostalgia Bekonskot model airport

    After searching for a while I have found this video made about the Bekonskot Model Village in England At about 02:05 it shows the airport with a VC 10 and a Viscount and then lurking in the background three white Vulcans on dispersal. http://www.bekonscot.co.uk/history/full/ Happy memories...
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    • cold war early 1960s great britain models
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    • Forum: The Bar
  9. uk 75

    Bekonscot Model Village Airport or what became of the future?

    Near Beaconsfield is a picturesque model village called Bekonscot. It contains amongst other things a model airport. In the 50s and the 60s it was called Northrow and tried to reflect the excitement of the world outside. Significantly in 1992 it was decided to change the airport to Hanton and...
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    • cold war great britain models post-cold war
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    • Forum: The Bar
  10. Grey Havoc

    Royal Air Force Museum Airfix retrospective

    How your Airfix model could be a museum piece For any overgrown Airfix enthusiasts who have clung on to their prized collections, it is an opportunity to dig them out of the loft, dust them down and finally give them the attention they deserve. By Jasper Copping 7:30AM GMT 10 Feb 2013 A...
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