Trouble on the Eastern Front

George Schachinger used older, less-expensive kits and refurbished a built-up model for this breath-taking German World War II armor diorama.

Building Chuck Yeager's X-1

Eduard's 1/48 scale X-1 is a great first-time multi-media kit. We unlock the mysteries of working withresin and photoetched parts.

By Matthew Usher

Hasegawa's big new Fw 190D-9

Accurate, easy to build, and full of extras, it's a 1/32 scale detailer's dream.

By Jim Zeske

Improving the Taney

Aftermarket parts and simple scratchbuilt detail transform Revell's old Coast Guard cutter into a showpiece.

By Tim Reynaga

Simulate spinning propellers

Motorized props may be impressive, but here's a simpler and easier way to create a realistic effect.

By Paul Boyer

Stuart tank conversion

Turn Tamiya's M5A1 into the rare M5 variant of this tough little tank.

By Ron Poniatowski

Revitalizing vintage kits

Detail is skimpy on Airfix's old 1/72 scale S.M.79 bomber, but with scratchbuilt extras, it'll hold it's own against fancy new kits.

By James Green

Kit Classics No. 57: Strombecker's Bell X-1B

Chuck Yeager's historic flight prompted one of the first plastic kits.

By Matthew Usher

AFV Club leFH18 howitzer

Eduard Airco DH.2

Roden Albatros W.4

Silver Cloud Martin Baker M.B.5

Trumpeter British Challenger II