All about AFV and related military model making.
Immediately after finishing the Skyraider a couple of weeks ago, I brought this back to the bench from the 'Shelf of Forgetfulness' where it's been parked since Sept. 2021.
It's the Meng Sherman 'Jumbo' and as a kit, an exercise in putting [...]
This build has been a long time in the making. For years I’ve wanted to honor my grandfather’s service during World War II but have been unable to locate an AutoCar heavy truck model which he’s standing by in the photo. I know there [...]
Retirement has allowed me to return to modeling. First completed vehicle humbly submitted. Early Afrika period 222 with field applied mud camouflage.
The M8 Howitzer was a self-propelled infantry support gun based on the M5 Light Tank chassis that was used by the US during World War II in both the ETO and PTO. It was also used by France during WWII and after the war was deployed to [...]
My 1/35 Airfix Ferret Scout Car Mk.2 done as a Mk.1 version with a 106 Recoiless Rifle mounted on it as used by the South African 18 light artillery regiment.
Paints used are Vallejo Model Color 70.921 English Unform for the hull. Other [...]
Another gem armor from Tamiya.
You would need though a separate link tracks to replace the vinyl supplied tracks for a better fit with the drive sprocket.
This was a very easy-to-build kit and my first attempt at building a tank. All my previous models have been planes. The only thing I really struggled with is the construction and installation of the tracks. That was a nightmare for me. [...]
Mentioned here a number of times that I love building TD's, think I've done four-in-a-row over the last couple of years. I try something new with each build, and for this one, it was the figures - I have always been 'low average' when it [...]
Old Italeri mould,built for a friend.Hope you like it.Tks for visiting!