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Meng 1:35 US Cougar 6×6 MRAP

My 5th model from Meng (and 6th from the start of my modeling journey). The work was a pleasure (quality!).

British 7 ton Armoured Car

Tamiya British 7ton Armoured Car Mk IV 1:48. Painted with Tamiya acrylic, and weathered with a Tamiya weathering set. The figure was painted the basic colours, then a black wash was applied. Markings are in the 1st Polish Armoured Division.

Revell Pz. Kpfw. 35 (t) in 1:35 (#03237), with Diorama

Some history: I do not regularly build Revell kits in 1:35th scale but I found this kit #03237 a nice addition to my collection of armor so I went for it. The kit is essentially a rebox of CMK's Pz. Kpfw 35 (t) dating back to 2013. The [...]

M18 Hellcat

Just finished my Academy M18 Hellcat... Bought as soon as it came out in 1997, started almost as soon as I got it home and finished this morning ! - no I'm not kidding. I used about 30% of the Verlinden kit-specific detail set including [...]

Tank Museum part two; Tank Heaven in Devon!

Hard to believe, but I had to work hard to cut the photos down to 100 (maximum file size), and considering I didn't get around the whole exhibition, I think it really shows the quaility of the museum's subjects. There is something for [...]

I actually finished something….Csaba 39 m

The 39M is a Hungarian armored car of early WW2. The 1/35 scale kit is from Hobby Boss, I never expected to see one of these from a mainstream molder, but it fits nicely in my armored car collection. My kid got it for me on Father's Day, [...]

Dragon 1/35th scale King Tiger Battle of the Bulge

Here is my first article. Built back in 2006, this is my favorite German WWII armored vehicle. Built with aftermarket barrel, tracks, figures and fenders. Always liked this pattern, slightly different with the hard edge finish. All [...]

Tamiya 1/48 Sd.Kfz 234/2 Puma

OK... my latest attempt at dirtying armor. Used most of the Hauler P-E set... the jerry can straps were really "fun". Also used an RB turned aluminum barrel, Aber "feelers" (? dunno what they're called) and added [...]

“Year of the Cat” Group Build, 1/35 Tamiya “Panther” Ausf. D, Sd.Kfz. 171, Kursk summer offensive 1943

Greetings everyone ! I finished this one up a few nights ago... when I finished the Russian KV-1 with bolt on applique armor. This Tamiya German "Panther D" tank has a build thread following this link to the "Year of the [...]

Review: Tamiya 1/35th Valentine MK II/IV review