Too long; didn’t read summary: I no longer think I can find satisfaction in quick builds. They can be either quick or satisfying. Never both. Your mileage may vary. Quick build (noun • /kwik bild/) A box of sprues you […]
Here’s my just finished Stearman PT-17, a 1/48 scale Revell kit I built ‘out of the box’. It is the smallest model I’ve built. the kit goes together real well, maybe it should be part of Revell’s “Pro-Modeller’ series. Maybe […]
Happy new year all. Here us my first for 2016. I loved every minute of this build. Went together like a dream, my wife picked the colour scheme, and I got through it with no problems at all. If you […]
Built in the 1930s, this aircraft became the primary trainer for the military to train pilots for WWII. This new kit from Revell is a fun build, and is easy on your wallet compared to most new kits today. The […]
Revell 1/48 Stearman PT-17 Product ID: 85-5264 Overview Skill Level: 3 Scale: 1/48 Length: 6-1/8″ Height: 2-5/16″ Wingspan: 8-3/16″ Parts: 60 The Stearman (Boeing) Model 75 is a biplane used as a military trainer aircraft, of which at least 8,584 […]
Hello all: First of all, many thanks to Jim Sullivan for enhancing the photos you see here. I just completed this build. What a beautiful model. I wrapped it up in less than 2 weeks. I added lap belts from […]
As winter turns into spring (sort of) here in Washington, it is time for our Stearman’s annual inspection. Good thing that way we know it will be safe for a sunny season of flying. Since all the access panels are […]