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Models have been along periodically since childhood.
Over the years, I built close to 1000 models.

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.

Hasegawa 1/48 A6M2-K Zero Trainer Type 11

Our eyes follow small objects and areas that are brightly colored within the field of vision. Hence, models painted in white or yellow are eye catching by comparison to drab camouflage colors. With its spaced two cockpits, Hasegawa's Zero [...]

Kinetic 1/48 Kfir C2

Early Kfir C2 aircraft had fences on the air intakes and nose. These fences greatly improved the aircraft maneuverability and slow speed control. Later development introduced the full canard surfaces that became the recognition [...]

Snake Bite: Dragon 1/48 Fw 190A-8

The unusual snake painting over the standard Wurger camouflage was the mount of the young Uffz. G. Pape of 3./JGr.10. Life Like decals depicted the scheme and was used here.