Homepage Text - September 2018

Saturday,  Sept 29  2018
I'd like to wish a Happy Birthday to ARC Moderator Albert Moore Happy Birthday Alby!!!

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Friday,  Sept 28  2018

No update today.  Got tied up at my 2 jobs.


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Thursday,  Sept 27  2018

No update today.  Got tied up at my 2 jobs.


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Wednesday,  Sept 26  2018

No update today.  Got tied up at my 2 jobs.


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Tuesday,  Sept 25  2018
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Michael Phillips is here with his latest masterpiece.  This is his 1/48 Kitty Hawk Su-35S Flanker-E - Putin's Arrow with added improvements and upgrades and finished to a very high standard in a Eggplant Dark Gray scheme of the Russian Air Force.  I love seeing Michael's latest model on ARC.

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


Monday,  Sept 24  2018
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Dragan Cvetic is here in style with his 1/72 Hasegawa F-16A IIAF WHAT IF.  Dragan chose an Iranian camo scheme and markings for is very distinctive F-16.  He also added scratchbuilt seatbelts and pitot tube to dress up the detail.  It's a cool looking F-16.

Here's a product article for the Wire Assist Forming Tool - Photo Etch Bending Tool from The Small Shop.  This Photo Etch Bending Tool  is the Wire Assist Forming Tool.  Matched Grab Handles Every Time!


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


Sunday,  Sept 23  2018

Saudi Arabia National Day

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Saturday,  Sept 22  2018

Mali Independence Day

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Friday,  Sept 21  2018

Malta Independence Day

POW/MIA Recognition Day

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Alvaro Troncoso Gil (Brujo) joins us from Chile with his 9th model on ARC.  This is his 1/48 Academy MiG 29 UBM (9-53A) upgrade with added scratchbuilt detail and finished in a very attractive Russian camo scheme.  I always enjoy seeing his latest model on ARC and I'm pleased to see his MiG-29 on ARC today.  

Dragan Cvetic is here with his first Luftwaffe model.  This is his 1/72 AZ Models Me-109 G2 built to a very high standard with a great looking camo scheme.

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


Thursday,  Sept 20  2018
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Tolga άlgόr starts today with a historic P-40.  This is his 1/32 Eduard P-40N Warhawk “Lulu Belle” finished to a very high level with exceptional painting and weathering.  It is always a special treat to see Tolga's latest model on ARC. 

Waldek Pupar is here with his latest masterpiece.  This is his stunning  1/72 Zvezda Su-33 wearing an excellent looking Russian camo scheme. 

Here's a product article for the 1/32 Vympel R-73 - AA-11 Archer missile from Zactomodels.

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


Wednesday,  Sept 19  2018

Saint Christopher (Kitts) and Nevis Independence Day 

Chile - Anniversary of the Chilean Army

No update today.  Got tied up at my 2 jobs.


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Tuesday,  Sept 18  2018

Chile Independence Day 

USAF Birthday 

No update today.  Got tied up at my 2 jobs.


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Monday,  Sept 17  2018
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Patrick Vossenberg has done a stunning job detailing and weathering his 1/72 Academy CF-18.  Patrick finished his CF-18 as a RCAF jet in “Balkan Rat” markings complete with a weapons load.  I love how it looks.

Thomas Brόckelt joins us today with something very unique.  This is his Atlantis TR-3E Triangular UFO with some amazing photos to show off this model. 

Here's a product article for the Photo Etch Cut-Off Set - Standard from The Small Shop.  This Photo Etch Cut-Off Set - Standard is designed to hold the photo etch fret as you remove parts from the photo etch fret.  This is a big help so parts don't go flying into your carpet or parts unknown. 


Sunday,  Sept 16  2018

Papua New Guinea Independence Day

Mexico Independence Day

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Saturday,  Sept 15  2018

Battle of Britain Day 1940

Costa Rica Independence Day

El Salvador Independence Day

Guatemala Independence Day

Honduras Independence Day

Nicaragua Independence Day

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Friday,  Sept 14  2018
Shows this weekend

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Shawn “phantom” Weiler is here with his big beautiful 1/32 Revell CF-104 Starfighter.  Shawn improved the detailing on his Starfighter and then finished in one of the most iconic paint schemes worn by a Canadian CF-104.  This is one big and impressive looking RCAF model.

Dragan Cvetic has conquered the 1/72 Special Hobby CH-37 Mojave. This is a challenging kit but in the hands of a skilled modeller, it does build into a great looking model as you will see in Dragan's photos.  Well done Dragan.

Here's a product article for the 1/32 Alamo Missiles from Zactomodels These will give you more accurate replacements for your kit missiles.


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


Thursday,  Sept 13  2018
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Wednesday,  Sept 12  2018
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Tuesday,  Sept 11  2018

  Terrorist Attack on World Trade Center and Pentagon 2001

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Carl Jarosz is here with his awesome 1/72 Academy F-18C Hornet, VA-192 "Golden Dragons".  Carl added a resin seat and used some very smart techniques to avoid some of the fit issues on the Hasegawa kit.  His Hornet is a treat to see.

Gerd Wilcken is here with a very special 1/48 Hobbyboss EMB-312 (T- 27) Tucano.  His model is wearing a special Brazilian anniversary scheme which looks first rate.  Stunning work Gerd.

It's 9-11, so no product articles or daily joke.  Peace.
Monday,  Sept 10  2018
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Sam Ching gets things started in style today with his two 1/144 F-toys & J-Wings F/A-18E VFA-195 'Dambusters'.  Sam gave both of these weathering and weapons loads.

Alacran has done an amazing amount of work to his 1/72 Italeri Vought F4U-5N.  Alacran added an aftermarket cockpit and wheels and exhausts and other parts and finished it in Argentinean markings.  Impressive work Alacran.

Here's a product article for the  Photo Etch Extended Roller Set - Use with Brass Assist from The Small Shop


Here's a product article for the  1/72 H8K2 Emily flying boat guns from Eduard Model AccessoriesThis detail set is designed for the Hasegawa kit.


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


Sunday,  Sept 9  2018

Democratic People's Republic of Korea

Tajikistan National Day

  Rosh Hashana (Jewish New Year) 

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Saturday,  Sept 8  2018

First use of V-2 rocket lands Chiswick area of London (1944)

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Friday,  Sept 7  2018

Brazil Independence Day

Pakistan Air Force Day

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Thursday,  Sept 6  2018
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Nick Monopoli is here with his very special article For John McCain - 1/48 Hasegawa A-4E.  This model honors an American hero that will be deeply missed.

Sunel Tan has done an impressive job on the classic 1/72 Revell T-6 G Texan.  Sunel built this one mostly OOB and then weathered it and finished it in the markings for personal training aircraft of General Ting Aquino of the Philippine Airforce.  Very nice indeed. 

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


Wednesday,  Sept 5  2018
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Osvaldo Carrasco is here from Chile with his stunningly beautiful 1/48 Tamiya F-16C.  This F-16 has added cockpit detailing and is finished in Chilean Air Force using Twobobs decals.  The weathering looks perfect.

Shawn “phantom” Weiler is here with a very attractive 1/32 Revell CH-118 Iroquois (Huey).  Shawn finished his chopper using markings from different sources and finished it as a 439 squadron search and rescue bird from 3 wing at CFB Bagotteville.  These CDN SAR choppers look very good indeed.  Nicely done Shawn.

Here's a product article for the  1/32 MiG-29 Exhausts from Zactomodels These resin/photo etched exhausts  are designed for the big Trumpeter MiG-29 kit and these take the model to a whole new level of extreme detailing. 

Tuesday,  Sept 4  2018

Swaziland Independence and National Day

No update today.


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Monday,  Sept 3  2018        Labor Day / Labour Day 

Qatar National Day

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Mike Muth begins today's update with his 17th model on ARC.  Mike has a passion for WW1 aircraft and this 1/48 Gavia Pfalz E.I is built to a very high standard.  Mike details the build process very well in his article and even include the death notice for a Imperial German pilot.  Beautiful work Mike, your models inspire me to get more interested in WW1 aircraft.

Bob Leonard joins us today with his 8th model on ARC.  This is Bob's 1/48 Kinetic Mirage IIIDE finished as a Spanish jet in a well weathered camo scheme using many shades of gray and green.  Well done Bob, I love this Mirage.

Here's a product article for the The "BUG" RTH Hold and Fold - Photo Etch Bending Tool from The Small Shop.  This Photo Etch Bending Tool is the The "BUG" RTH Hold and Fold.  Loaded with Features in a Tight little Package! Perfect for close-up work! Little bends are no problem when using the "Bug"!   


Here's a product article for the 1/72 Spitfire Mk.VIII cockpit from Eduard Model AccessoriesThis detail set is designed for the Eduard kit.


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


Sunday,  Sept 2  2018

Vietnam Independence Day

V-J Day  Japan surrenders in Tokyo Harbour

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Saturday,  Sept 1  2018

Libya Independence Day

Slovak Republic Constitution Day 

Uzbekistan National Day

Singapore Air Force Day

World War Two begins in Europe - Germany invades Poland (1939)

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