Idk if I should post this here as I couldn't find any subreddit to post it in please don't mind

Little project for my son, he loves all things warplanes and battleships and he picked this out at hobby lobby. Overall a decent kit, definitely shows its age, but it does go together well enough.

Hi all, found this box full of old model planes from an estranged grandfather and trying to determine what to do with them.

They aren’t sealed but none have been built with all original parts connected etc. The boxes are in 5/10 shape with small damage all over from improper storage.

I’m not a model enthusiast wouldn’t mind keeping a couple. I’m thinking selling the lot to someone that would take more care than sitting in my ultra hot Arizona attic.

Any advice greatly appreciated!

Built it my self

Apparently my favorite part about this hobby is destroying the re-sale value of my diecast models, very few are un-modified. Here are some photos of my latest project, a heavily modified and weathered Hobby master SU-30MKM. Safe to say the re-sale value is completely destroyed, but overall I'm very happy with it.

Mods:

Added a slightly raised bulge around the nose, in line with the IRST. The base mould has a slight bulge around the base of the IRST pod, but it's much too small. The real machine shows a raised bulge that extends around the whole upper half of the nose, extending from the AAR probe on the left, to well below the IRST on the right side. Layers of paint were built up to add this bulge, it's not really visible in the photos.

The wings were heavily modified. The HM SU-30 mould has a distinct curve on the forward half of the upper surface of the wings, with the rear half being almost flat. On the mould, the peak wing thickness occurs near the front of the wing, about 1/4 back from the leading edge. However, the real aircraft has a near continuous curve across the upper surface of the wing, with peak thickness being close to the middle of the wing. I spent hours sanding down the whole upper, forward surface of each wing to flatten the curve, then repainted the forward half of the wings. I lost some panel line detail, but I'm ok with that because to me, having the correct basic shape is more important that the panel lines.

The upper surface of the wing's leading edge high lift devices were also sanded and shaped to get rid of the concave look the mould has.

The wingtip R73's were replaced with aftermarket ECM pods

Aftermarket R-77s were added under each wing.

The cockpit interior panels were painted grey.

Heavy weathering was applied to various panels to help the slightly off colour paint on the wings blend in.

I will continue tweaking it over time, particularly with weathering on the forward fuselage to match the heavily weathers wings. For now I'm taking a break though.

I need planes with medium-good quality and 1/400 or 1/200, and I don't know where to buy it, I'm from MNL (Manila) around taguig region.

Another 1/32 model, this time a commission 😀

I really enjoy this project, and I'm pleased with how the final finish turned out. My goal was to keep the weathering subtle while still giving the aircraft a convincing operational look. Honestly im very proud of this one feeling the improve

Thanks for taking a look

This model came with out of 3 wheels broke off wings won't fold all the way because their uneven cost to much for plastic model and the company is making us pay for shipping and labels so they can give us a refund 🫤😑

After several years out of the hobby, I recently started back. I decided to go with the markings for VMF-211 on Wake Island. Over all excellent kit, great fit and construction. Any criticisms welcome.

Just got my first model plane! It’s a SkyMarks American 777-200! Used give cards so it was free so it’s nothing expensive but still, Super great quality!

I recently got my hands on it but cannot find a video on YouTube about anyone’s experience or thoughts on it.

I finally spent some time building the Warhead Studio 1/144 PAF J-10CE. As a Pakistan Air Force version of the J-10 series, this kit was one I had been looking forward to.

The first impression when opening the box is that the kit offers a lot for 1/144 scale. The main aircraft parts are injection-moulded plastic, while the nozzle, weapons, landing gear details and smaller parts are provided as 3D-printed components. It feels like a good balance: the basic aircraft structure is kept clean in plastic, while the finer details are enhanced with printed parts.

The surface detail is sharp and controlled. The J-10 is a relatively compact aircraft, so in 1/144 scale, oversized panel lines can easily make the model look toy-like. On this kit, the panel lines and edges are fine enough to keep the correct scale feel after painting. The overall shape also captures the character of the J-10CE well, especially around the nose, intake, wings and vertical tail.

The cockpit and intake area are among the highlights of the build. For such a small scale, the seat and cockpit details give a convincing impression. Even after the canopy is installed, there is still enough visible detail to make the cockpit feel alive. If you want to add a little extra, simple masking-tape seat belts or a small touch of clear resin on the HUD can make a noticeable difference.

The build is not overly difficult, but it is not a pure “shake-and-bake” kit either. The 3D-printed parts are very fine, so removing the supports needs care. Antennas, pitot tubes, pylons and missile fins are especially small, so good tweezers and careful glue application are important. I would not recommend rushing these parts with too much super glue. A method that allows a little adjustment time works better.

The pylons and weapons make a big difference to the final look of the aircraft. If any mounting points feel tight, it is better not to force them. A light pass with a small drill bit and repeated dry-fitting will make the assembly much smoother. Taking time with these small parts really improves the final density of the model.

For painting, the Pakistan Air Force grey scheme works very well on this aircraft. It may look simple at first, but slight tonal variation between panels helps bring out the shape in 1/144 scale. I think restrained weathering suits this kit best: a thin panel wash, light fading, and a little dirt around the landing gear and exhaust area are enough. Too much weathering can easily hide the fine details.

The canopy and camouflage masking may be the most demanding part of the build. But once the masks come off cleanly, the result is very satisfying. Because the scale is small, keeping the paint layers thin is important. Heavy paint or thick edges can quickly reduce the refined look of the model.

Once finished, the J-10CE has a strong presence for a 1/144 aircraft. The modern shape of the jet and the PAF markings make it stand out on the shelf. It is not a large model, but when viewed up close, there is plenty of detail to enjoy.

This is not the kind of kit to rush through in one evening. It is better suited to a careful, patient build. For modern jet fans, Warhead Studio’s J-10CE feels like a serious 1/144 aircraft kit: small in scale, but rich in detail.

so this my second model I’m making and I’d say coming along pretty good the fromt area is not finshed yet