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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.

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.

Dragon 1/48 Ju 88A-6/U

The Ju 88A-6/U variant was an upgrade of the failed anti-balloon role variant. It had its ventral gondola removed and added the FuG 200 search radar. These Junkers aircraft were used for marine reconnaissance and anti shipping roles thus, [...]

Yellow 10 Repainted: Fw 190D-13

Having posted my Dragon 1/48 Fw 190D-13 (link) I realized that much more information concerning the complex camouflage scheme came to light since the model was completed. Although my initial scheme was not entirely inaccurate, the model [...]

Tamiya 1/48 Swordfish Mk.I floatplane

The nicest version of Tamiya's sublime model.

Dragon 1/35 Jagdpanzer IV L/70(V)

The Jagdpanzer IV / Sd.Kfz. 162, was a German tank destroyer based on the Panzer IV chassis with a 7.5 cm Pak 39 L/48 gun. The muzzle break on the tank was removed in the field because its proximity to the ground, thus raisin clouds of [...]

Academy 1/48 Mig 21FM India Air Force

Although not accurate in outlines, Academy's Mig 21 still makes and attractive looking model given the variety of colorful camouflage schemes that the aircraft adorned in Air Force units throughout the world.

Hasegawa 1/48 TF-104G Italian Starfighter

Hasegawa's excellent Starfighter adorned with Aires cockpit and Martin Baker ejection seats.

Dragon 1/48 Fw 190D-13

The D-13 was the last operational variant of the Dora. The spectacular look of the aircraft in the Champlin Collection was an inspiration for me. At that time, the aircraft was displayed following the first restoration effort consisting of [...]

Dragon 1/48 Ju 88P-1

The Ju 88 P-1 was a heavy-gun variant fitted with single 75 mm (2.95 in) Bordkanone BK 7,5 cannon. It appeared in mid-1942 in small numbers and considered to be a failure both in terms of a tank destroyer or a bomber.

Amtech 1/48 P-40M Kittyhawk Mk.III

The venerable Ertl kit re boxed by AMtech depicting an iconic 112 Sq. aircraft that was the first to use the shark teeth emblem in North Africa.