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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Based on my sufferi- I mean, observations, the following is my best guestimate on how to create an 'accurate' initial-form XF5F-1.
First, let me clarify: this is a wonderful kit. Out of the box, the Minicraft Skyrocket is great. It is my [...]
This is the Special Hobby 1/48 Reggiane Re.2005 ‘Sagittario’. A decent enough kit but not without its issues.
It was troubled by an ill-fitting cockpit tub and wheel wells, the latter needing ridiculous amounts of plastic shaved off [...]
