In this episode the boys are joined by John Figueroa and David Mason to talk about the upcoming IPMS Nationals at Fort Wayne Indianna August 5-8, 2026. [29.00]

A discussion is then had about aftermarket parts. Dave admits to not being able to just build OOB.....Ian and Julian try to talk him back from the cliff. [53.00]

All that plus the Patreon wheel of fortune and the mailbag!

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Hi ! Here a project I have done in the past using the MONOGRAM kit , if you like to view more pics, Just follow this link : https://photos.app.goo.gl/5ujTjFCJ6F9YiyTn6 Enjoy ! Jmarc

Welcome to Episode 127 of The Modelgeeks Podcast!   

In this episode, by suggestion from listener Brian Klimek, The Geeks are talking “Wish Lists”.  Manufacturers put them out all the time, we’ve all likely added our wants to one at some point and often kit makers have responded. Have any of your own “wish list” inputs ever been put to sprue?

We dive further into the Mail Bag with one particular email from a young modeler out of Canada who keeps plenty busy with life and manages to get in some bench time when he can, as well as hearing from long time listeners and friends.
 
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Details of MiniArt's new 1/48th-scale Focke-Wulf FW 190D-11 (basic kit) are with us today. We look at CADs, art, features & the real kites in our preview...Read on... »

Six releases from Italeri this month – some awesome artwork & kit great choices (even a new tool Vespa!). Check them out in art, plastic, colours, decals & info in our preview...Read on... »

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The de Havilland Mosquito was a versatile twin-engine aircraft that was one of the best aircraft of World War II. Not for nothing was it called the ‘Wooden Wonder’. It was used as a night fighter, fighter-bomber, bomber, reconnaissance, anti-ship or special transport aircraft. The first generation of Mosquitos was powered by Merlin engines with single-stage superchargers. In the spring of 1943, two-stage Merlins with higher performance at higher altitudes were installed in the Mosquito. This resulted in the PR Mk.IX reconnaissance version and the B Mk.IX bomber. They were produced in limited numbers, as they were replaced in production by the mass-produced PR Mk.XVI and B Mk.XVI versions, equipped with a pressurized cockpit. The performance of the PR Mk.XVI version was so high that enemy fighters could hardly threaten it.

Scale Aircraft Conversions (SAC) has provided the IPMS reviewer corps with a set of 1/48th scale metal landing gear for Great Wall Hobby’s Su-27. These parts are drop-in replacements and provide a more robust landing gear set given its metal properties.

In the Package

The metal pieces are packaged in a clear blister package with cardboard backing. No instructions are provided.

Review Process

The metal landing gear set is used as drop-in replacements for the kit parts as noted:

Gardening, skiing, a doctor's call, Korean colours, high firefighters & a Hummer are the subjects of ICM's July releases. We update you with the contents, CADS, history & artwork in our preview...Read on... »

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These four I just got done with two days ago; two helicopters and two gliders from WWII D-Day invasion. First is the USAAF Waco glider by Italeri: Next is the British Horsa Glider by Italeri: Next are the two helicopters, starting with this Italian Chinook by Revell: Finally the last one is the Israeli CH-53 by Italeri: And that's all for now. We;ll see what next month brings. Meanwhile, thanks for looking in, comments are welcome!

Finally after a long hard fight I managed to complete this Vespid Models Buffalo A2 MPCV which stands for "Mine Protected Clearance Vehicle". It is not complete as at least a third of the parts for the robot arm are missing due to breakage and just general flipping into Oblivion. I got to built with the remaining parts and it is done! I made this one a Marine Corps Vehicle: Now I can breathe again and work on something a bit less annoying and frustrating! Thank you all for looking in, comments are welcome.

A nice little kit I built OOB.

Not finished with the Bradley by a long shot! Magic Factory's latest M2A3 (Ver. 2020+) in 35th scale kit is next. Art, features, profiles, decals, extras & a built-up kit in our preview...Read on... »

Takom’s 72nd-scale T-54B Medium Tank fits most of the detail you saw in its larger sibling. CADs, features & art (with some of the tank's background) in our preview...Read on... »

Started this kit to do a fun build of something outside my normal builds. It was a quick build, pretty much built in under 2 hours. Unfortunately, I will be needing to do lots of putty and sanding but I am still happy with it and looking forward to seeing it finished.

All "yooz doods" crying out for MiniArt to add to their two 48th-scale Standard N tractors now have something to pull with two type C Mk II trailers loaded with bombs just announced. CADs, colours & the real subjects in our preview...Read on... »

The FW-190A-6 & F-18C – both in beautiful markings – are the next two releases from HobbyBoss in July. We look at the colours, decals & built-up kits in our preview...Read on... »

Panzerwrecks continues with their revised, expanded & updated Panzer Tracts series with this "Panzer Tracts No. 5-3: Pz.Kpfw. Panther Ausführung G". See what's inside & the bonus you get when ordered from Panzerwrecks directly in our preview...Read on... »

Background and Historical NotesManufacturer’s Product Description

Studebaker US6-U3 in German Service

Guideline Publications Guideline Publications is the UK's leading publisher of modeling and hobby-related magazines. With a world-class portfolio of titles and an international Social Media presence, Guideline Publications has a dedicated readership that is constantly expanding into new areas. This English language book, Warpaint 152, Junkers Ju 86, is authored by Daniel Kowalczuk with scale drawings by Sam Pearson. The latest Guideline’s Warpaint series, 152, was published in 2026. A digital edition will soon be available. News on Guideline’s publications can be found on Facebook.