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The Maltese Falco II

Well, it flew over Malta... Greetings. This is the Sword 1/48th Reggiane Re.2001 Falco II. It is a prime example of the "parallel development" that we see in new models, that is, either a slight improvement over a predecessor or [...]

The slow race to first resin finish.

Greetings. Despite collecting for a few decades and amassing an extensive, eclectic collection of obscure garage kits, I have actually never finished a resin model. There are quite a few of them rotting away on my Shelf Of Doom, half [...]

The 99-Shiki Shugekiki Stuka

Many things are to be considered when determining if something is 'good.' Quality of the product, ease of use, support base from the manufacturer, and fulfillment of enjoyment. The Wingsy 1/48th scale Mitsubishi Ki-51 is certainly a good [...]

Flyg Of The Tiger

Greetings. I keep saying I’ll undertake something easier, but I never do. This is the Airfix 1/48 de Havilland DH.82a done up as a Swedish Sk-11a machine from the 30s. It had a particularly long gestation period, as biplanes tend to do, [...]

I was wary of Secret Santa, but I stand corrected

Coworkers can turn out to be pretty cool. This (last?) year my coworkers invited me to participate in the Secret Santa game, or the anonymous gift exchange. I was doubtful, as who could really get another random person, someone we know [...]

Interpretation Is Giving Me Fritz

Is it noticeable those wings are repainted four times? Because they are. Welcome to the insanity. This is the part where someone will point out my paint job is still wrong. It is inevitable at this point. The kit started out as a blithely [...]

Come see my IIc at sea.

Are you tired of this one yet? This is my interpretation of the ubiquitous 'Nicki,' a Sea Hurricane Mk.IIc that served aboard the escort carrier HMS Nairana during '44. Its colors and composition, or at least its squadron, has been the [...]

That's The Spirit- Haystack Needle Champion '23

I will assume you've heard the Lindbergh story before, so I won't entreat you all to that tale again. Instead I will share exploits and anecdotes from this specific project, one of which is finding the proverbial 'needle in a haystack' not [...]

Curtissey of Classic Airframes: the P-6E

The proper way to deliver critique is to preamble with compliments. So first I will say I am happy Classic Airframes existed. They brought us wonderful subjects and without them, the modeling world would have been rather drab. Their kits [...]

The Beach Monster

Forget the Carpet Monster phenomena, how about the Beach Monster? Let’s play a game: In this photo somewhere is a 1/48th Hurricane rudder bar and stirrups. It is there, I guarantee you. I know this because i fortunately found [...]