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Models have been along periodically since childhood.
Over the years, I built close to 1000 models.
Years ago, when Wingnut Wings was in business, I received the 1/32 Albatross D.V for review.
I chose the mount of Fritz Rumey with the black lines spiraling along the fuselage on white background. Instructions specified that there were two [...]
The French Mirage is among the most elegant aircraft ever produced. Kinetic managed to capture well the sleek lines of the Mirage 2000 variant.
The kit is good, but not trouble free. The fit of parts is has more to be desired. Whenever I [...]
A short run kit and a difficult build, but well worth the effort.
The gem of Tamiya's armor gems.
The 1/48th Hasegawa Skyhawk variants is a favorite model of mine. Although it has sparse cockpit detailing and some fit issues, the texture details are excellent. And most importantly, the model looks like the real aircraft when [...]
A nice kit by ICM. I chose to build the Malta Gladiator "Charity." The fit of parts is good, but the attachment of fuselage halves requires test fitting. The cockpit does not give a realistic impression. Probably, because of the [...]
One of Revell's Luftwaffe giants. Unlike Revell's previous Ju-88A-1, the A-4 with the longer wing span and overall more familiar features makes a better impression. However, the building process is marred by the crude parts resulting with [...]
While not Hasegawa's finest 1/48th jet, the A-7E can be built into a realistic looking model. The decals are the main theme of this Hellenic Air Force Special aircraft. I folded the wing to to make it look more dynamic and compact as the [...]
Copper State Models' 1/48 Hydravion is a challenging and work intensive build. Like CSM's 1/32 Caudron G.III the surface texture of plastic is excellent. However, the instructions are suggestive and you may require additional references to [...]
Revell's new boxing was a good opportunity to explore the build of the venerable Atlantic. It is a solid old school build with thick and strong plastic and seam lines to fill. Yet, thanks to the low number of parts it is a quick build that [...]
