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    Ocean Gate Titan (1:35)

    Ocean Gate Titan Scale : 1:35 Author : tekzo (free model) Source : https://myhobbycraft.blogspot.com/2023/06/ocean-gate-titan-135.html?m=0 I glued this submarine, which became famous mainly because of its unfortunate fate. For me, it is interesting mainly because it is a deep submersible...
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    Competition About coat of arms of Myjava 2024 /2.11.2024/ Slovakia

    A week after Nitra, I went to see the exhibition in Myjava. I would also like to thank you for organizing this nice event. The place was the same as in previous years - the local cultural center, there were many nice models (including those that were not in Nitra), many sellers, 2 workshops, for...
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    Competition About coat of arms of Myjava 2024 /2.11.2024/ Slovakia

    On Saturday, November 2, 2024, I'm going to see the exhibition in Myjava, so there will be a lot of photos again...:) I found something interesting on the organizer's website: the local newspaper Kopaničiarske noviny published an invitation to this event, using a photo from last year as an...
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    Nitra Model 2024 /26.10.2024/ Slovakia

    This modeling exhibition /competition held in town Nitra,Slovakia, 26.10. 2024. I would like to thank you for organizing this nice event. There were many nice models and even more visitors, children's corners, club tables, many vendors, the army demonstrated a radar layout outside and current...
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    Castles

    thank you all ;) zathros Now I know why I got so many votes :) Otherwise, I also glued this small castle to have something for the next round of the contest on Betexa. Voting started today, so if you want you can vote for up to 3 castles. In addition to mine, there are 15 wonderful big...
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    Castles

    Thanx, out of 32 castles, my little castle ended up in a very nice 11th place. :) Hunting lodge Sv. Hubert (Czech Republic) Scale : 1:150 Author : O.Hejl The castle, named after the patron saint of hunters, Saint Hubert, was built by the Černín family from Chudenice at the beginning of the...
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    My space models

    This space shutle is mainly used for military purposes, since it has the logo of the DARPA organization on it, so the shark look is also suitable for it... ;) ...one more note, if someone, like me, wants to make the holes in the inner lining, you have to realize, that you have to drill around...
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    My space models

    Boeing X-37 Scale: 1:? Author: Koichi Kiyonaga Publisher: Canon, free model The Boeing X-37 is an experimental unmanned space shuttle designed to test new technologies in orbit and re-enter the atmosphere. An X-37 first flew during a drop test in 2006; its first orbital mission was launched...
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    My space models

    I'm glad you like the models, I'm trying to do it in small series, make it more interesting... I'm getting ready for space telescopes, extraterrestrial vehicles and there will be other probes from both ABC and Zenit ;)
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    My space models

    ...thank you, even a simpler model will make you happy if you manage to stick it together nicely and take a picture...:) ...now I have one more space shutle on the table to expand this small series ;)
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    My space models

    Endeavour Scale: 1:? Author: Koichi Kiyonaga Publisher: Canon, free model Endeavor was an American shuttle that was used in the Space Shuttle program from 1992 to 2011. It was built in 1991 as a replacement for the destroyed Challenger. It was named after Captain James Cook's ship. It is the...
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    My space models

    ...thank you, this will be a mini-series of space shutles, now it will be the turn of the American one...;) As for Buran, 8 prototypes and test models were produced for various purposes. Their use today is different - they serve as a museum exhibit, restaurant or just stand somewhere in hangars...
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    My space models

    Thanks ;) Buran Scale: 1:? Author: Marián Hlaváč Publisher: Perfekt, green book Buran (Russian: Буран – buran) was the first Soviet space shuttle. The space shuttle program began in 1976 as a response to the US Space Shuttle program. It was the largest and most expensive program of Soviet...
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    Motorcycles from Povazska Bystrica (Slovakia)

    Next year (2024), a parade of motorcycles produced mainly in Považská Bystrica. The event took place on 31.8.2024. I'll put a few photos here, the rest on the link (235 photos): https://www.rajce.idnes.cz/mikezax/album/povazskobystricky-motocykel-2024
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    My paper automata

    Dragon Ball (PAPER AUTOMATA) Author: Keisuke Saka Source: https://www.etsy.com/ Video: Another automaton by Keisuke Saka that can be bought on Etsy. This is probably my first ball automaton with an interesting gear and belt transmission. Built with no modifications except that I printed the...
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    Sacral architecture

    ...thanks all ;) God's torment in Bobrová, Czech Republic Scale: 1:30 Author: Pavel Styl Publisher: free model, download here: https://papir.pavelstyl.cz/ ...another addition to the series of sacral architecture is this little thing. A few words about the real construction: ...I didn't find...
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    EastModels Challenge 2024 / 10-11.8.2024 / Liptovsky Hradok (Slovakia)

    ...hopefully the photos pleased, helped or inspired someone ;) Finally, I would like to thank you for organizing this nice event. I returned to L.Hrádek after a few years and if the exhibition continues I will definitely be happy to come again. Also, thank you for the medals and prizes, I have...
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    EastModels Challenge 2024 / 10-11.8.2024 / Liptovsky Hradok (Slovakia)

    This modeling competition and exhibition (plastic + paper models) takes place in Liptovsky Hradok on August 10-11, 2024. The competition is a new stage of the Bulldog fest competition, as it has already ended. The event takes place in the Sports Community Center in Liptovsky Hradok. Since it is...
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    My paper automata

    Fox (paper automata) Author: Rob Ives Source: https://www.creativecenter.brother/en-gb/home/home-category/paper-crafts-origami/do-it-yourself-projects/fox Video: Another automation from Rob Ives, who is one of the prominent authors of kinetic models. A few of his things can be downloaded...
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    My 3D puzzles

    Dachshund (cardboard 3D puzzle) Scale: ? Source: CUPUZ Another 3D dog puzzle. It consists of 45 parts, the difficulty is 3/5 stars, it was put together well and the result is quite nice... a few photos: