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Models have been along periodically since childhood.
Over the years, I built close to 1000 models.
I want to share my excitement from this great hobby with the images presented here.
Hobbyboss' Thud kit is not a great kit. It is plagued with fit and shape issues, notably the cockpit components. Nonetheless, the model radiates much of the greatness of this fighter.
Given the large number of parts that require [...]
The revolutionary German heavy bomber that had two engines driving one propeller shaft received the attention of model makers over the years. In 1967, Airfix came out with an impressive 1/72nd scale that was highly detailed by comparison [...]
The venerable Phabulous. kit was used again to depict JASDF's Mitsubishi manufactured Phantom.
The iconic Russian multiple rocket launcher is well depicted in Trumpeter's offering. I chose a Syrian Army scheme where the system is widely used.
The build is somewhat challenging due to the complexity of the system and vehicle. [...]
ICM's Stearman is a very nice kit. Texture surface and details are excellent. The build is free of hassles and the join of wings to struts is fair. Most of the location holes for the cables are marked. Yet, being a biplane the build is [...]
The Uhu is another gem from Tamiya. An accurate depiction of a complex aircraft that is easy to build. A custom made cockpit tub weight is included to balance the very heavy tail. Hence, there are no build distractions that in turn, [...]
The most beautiful aircraft design ever produced, the Mirage had many variants. One of them was the IDF "Nesher", an identical version of the Mirage 5 that was under the French arms embargo. A handful of these aircraft were [...]
The Mig 21SMT was developed as a long range fighter/bomber carrying additional fuel in enlarged cells located on the spine and a more powerful engine. The modifications resulted with reduced performance and increased flight instability. [...]
The Harrier II Plus is not among Hasegawa's finest models. It has fit issues and sparse cockpit. Yet, thanks to the finely engraved panel lines and accurate dimensions it can be build into a descent representation of American development [...]
The Achzarit (cruel female) is an IDF conversion of captured T-54/5s chassis to carry and protect troops in fire intense battle conditions.
Meng's Achzarit is a well-designed model that captures the ungainly lines of the troop carrier. The [...]
