Time line Vietnam

A quick overview of the who, what, when, and where of the 30-year-long conflict.

By John Guilmartin

Modeling a Vietnam "Hun"

With a little surgery and a lot of putty, you can convert Monogram's classic 1/48 scale F-100D into a two-seat F model.

By Pat Hawkey

Navy SEALs on the Mekong River

A Hollywood modeler's creative scratchbuilding techniques add realism to this breathtaking diorama.

By Joseph Neumeyer

Build a Huey gunship

Add a new rotor and other resin details to make a showpiece from Italeri's 1/72 scale UH-1C.

By Paul Boyer

Kitbashing a Vietnam gun truck

This little-known weapon system protected American supply convoys. Here's how to model it.

By James Lyles

Home on the M113

Authentic detailing turns the Tamiya kit into a 3-D snapshot of a grunt's daily life.

By David Huffman

Super Skyraider

The remarkable story of Skyraider No. 738, possibly the most historically significant aircraft of the Vietnam war.

By Wayne Mutza

2003 New Kit Report

Find out about this year's exciting new kits.

Czech Models T-34C

Frail Sloop Snapworth Aerosaurus B Mk.IV

Mirage PZL P.11c

Roden Sopwith 1-1/2 Strutter

Tamiya P-47D Thunderbolt Razorback

Trumpeter Tu-95 Bear

Trumpeter USS Hornet