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Models have been along periodically since childhood.

AFV Club 1/35 Churchill Mk.III

A complex build of a gem kit.

Hasegawa 1/32 A6M5c Zero

Weathering patterns of Japanese WWII aircraft fascinated me more than the aircraft themselves. However, due to the scarcity and low quality of photographs from that era, it is very difficult for me to nail the core of a weathered surface [...]

Dragon 1/35 StuG.III variants

Long gone the days when I was able to purchase online Dragon Smart kits for $20 (shipping included.) Nonetheless, I was well aware of the opportunity at that time. One of the outcomes is presented here. Three StuG III variants that are [...]

Eduard 1/48 Tempest V

Although not Eduard's finest model, it is still the best model in the market. Quite a few areas require filling the seams and re-scribing the fine panel lines. Nonetheless, the model is well detailed and captures the characteristic Hawker [...]

Kinetic 1/48 IA 58 Pucara

A gem from Kinetic. The kit has good fit of parts and fine details that in turn, invite a delicate weathering practice.

Dragon 1/35 Tiger I

THE tank. Dragon's Tiger I production variants with Zimmerit application.

Airfix 1/72 Vulcan B.2

The new tool Airfix Vulcan is superior in every respect (unfortunately, also for the price) to the original issue dated back in 1983. The build is straight forward. However, the massive model size poses challenges along the build. Your [...]

Tamiya 1/48 F-35A IDF "Adir"

Tamiya's F-35A is a complex and delightful build. Engineering is good like you may expect from Tamiya. The fit of parts is tight and you may need to exert pressure on some joints to avoid the application of putty. The model was purchased [...]

Kittyhawk 1/48 RF-101B Voodoo

A short lived version of the Voodoo. The parts do not quite fit together. But, overall it looks like a Voodoo.

Tamiya 1/35 JSU-152 heavy gun

Another gem from Tamiya