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Models have been along periodically since childhood.
A highly detailed and a well-engineered model. I added Tamiya's M1A1 Abrams on top of the trailer.
Two major drawbacks of the Meng kit; rubber tires that after a year had big cracks. Thanks to the large number of tires, I swooped them [...]
Here is my favorite topic, unfortunately limited due to the handful of aircraft produced. The model plastic is nicely engraved and separated control surfaces are provided including slats. However, the model does not offer more details by [...]
The Viggen is a great aircraft. There are plenty of photographs including in flight that show intricate weathering patterns.
Special Hobby's ex Tarangus molds captures well the lines of the aircraft. It is a short run kit that requires [...]
Another Tamiya' s long hauler that was a pleasure to build
Dragon's Pz.Kpfw.IV Ausf. H on top of the trailer
I was quite happy with my Eduard kits representing the magnificent Tempest. A price drop provided a good excuse to check if size matters. Well, it does.
Being a limited run kit, assembly requires much part test fitting. Fortunately for [...]
The best engineered armor kit I ever built.
Dragon's M4 sits on top of the trailer.
Having built many of Tamiya's 1/48th Uhu variants Revell's 1/32nd kit was a good way to complete the collection. And yes, I also built Dragon's 1/72nd model. All three kits were not disappointing.
There were no issues with the building [...]
Both kits have no building issues. The trench diorama base is provided with the model.
This is my third build of the venerable Roden Gotha. Released 20 years ago, it retains its charm in terms of the right scale for a build of the type and of course, the large surface areas covered by the colorful lozenge camouflage.
The [...]
