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Models have been along periodically since childhood.
Over the years, I built close to 1000 models.

Accurate Miniatures 1/48 B-25C Mitchell

Vic Tatelman's Dirty Dora is perfectly rendered by Accurate Miniatures. It so well molded that I did not expand the radius of engine cowls being afraid to spoil the build...

Tamiya 1/48 Mosquito NF Mk.XVII

Another gem from Tamiya. The kit suffers from some lack of detail notably the strut ribs that are under represented. I made scratch wire replacements.

Fujimi 1/48 Messerschmitt Bf 110C

Fujimi's Zerstorer is a basic kit yet, advanced for its time of issue nearly 50 years ago adorning finely recessed lines panels. One of my oldest Luftwaffe's model that shows the bit of time. Yet, the yellowing decals and the faded albeit [...]

Accurate Miniatures 1/48 SB2U-3 Vindicator

Another gem from Accurate Miniatures except for the fit of the composite glass house.

Dragon 1/48 Ju 88A-17

The Junkers Ju-88A-17 was the torpedo bomber version of the Schnell bomber. In addition to two torpedoes it had its ventral gondola deleted. Since Dragon did not issue a dedicated version of the torpedo bomber, I used spare parts from [...]

Accurate Miniatures 1/48 TBM-3 Avenger

A kit that never fails to deliver the authentic look of the iconic aircraft.

1/48 Dornier Do 217N-1

Probably the toughest conversion I ever made. A Promodeler Do-215E was combined with Koster Conversion set. the latter consists of vacuformed, white metal, resin and etched parts. I put the model to rest during the conversion after [...]

Hasegawa 1/49 Arado 234B-2/N `Nachtigall´

A complex model by Hasegawa depicting Arado's night fighter developed during the final months of the War.

Tamiya 1/48 Do 335A Pfeil

The clean lines of the Pfeil makes Tamiya's kit a pleasure to build and the authentic look of the model when completed. The only criticism I have is the rather modular design of cockpit components and the instrument decal.

ICM 1/48 Spitfire LF VIII

The model represents a Spitfire that was flown from Sardinia and southern France by F/Lt A.W. Guest. The aircraft was assigned to No. 43 Squadron on July 13, 1944. MT714 was written off on March 14, 1946.