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I have been doing plastic models with Monogram and Revell models when I was growing up. Like most things growing up, I grew apart from the hobby for a long time. I needed a hobby, so I picked up a model and started building again. The hobby changed so much during my time away. I'm very much a beginner but I have fun trying to push my skills. I mainly do aviation but I have done armor. Figures? That's a vertical learning curve for me.
This is my third attempt to add an A-10 to my collection. Yes, you read right third. I had a Tamiya A-10 that did not work well because all the exterior panels and rivets needed to be added. I wanted to add after-market mods to the Italeri [...]
I will fully admit armor models intimidate me. I can get through the basic build, paint endless road wheels, and get the basic colors down. Weathering an armored vehicle is where cold sweat builds on my forehead.
But like any '80s kid [...]
My first completed build for 2024 (OK, I started late 2023 :D). I had such a great time building this kit. The Tamiya engineering is spot on, and I didn't have to work on gaps or seam lines. The only complaint I have is with the decals. [...]
I wanted to do a Hind because I grew up during the Cold War, and I remember seeing these beasts flying through the air on the news or in the movies. Out of all the Soviet weapons, the Hind placed a bit of fear in me then. When I was in [...]
In 2022, the Armor Modelling and Preservation Society (AMPS) held its bi-annual model competition in Georgetown, Texas. In the special categories division, there was a Tank Buster category for fixed and rotary-wing aircraft. I selected [...]
After seeing Top Gun Maverick, I felt nostalgic and wanted to build a Tomcat for my collection. Somehow, I also managed to get an A model in my stash. 😄 The build was out of the box with no modifications.
