Converting a 1/48 scale C-47 Skytrain to a U.S. Navy R4D

Most of the effort is in painting and decaling

By Gifford Hamilton

"One down, one to go"

A boxed diorama inspired by the movie Return of the Jedi

By Gregg Volke

Larry Schramm's 1/48 scale AC-47

Scratchbuilt guns are featured in this weathered warhorse

Tips for using small lathes

This machine tool can add crispness to scratchbuilt or reworked parts

By Paul Budzik

Douglas' Golden Gooney Bird

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the DC-3

By Paul Boyer

Early versions of the U.S. M7 "Priest" 105 mm Howitzer Motor Carriage

Drawings, photos, and modeling notes on a weapon used by many Allied armored divisions in World War Two

By DP Dyer

1969 Pontiac GTO

Customizing a handsome muscle car in 1/24 scale

By Jack Smith