Building, painting and finishing scale aircraft models.
This is my second Tamiya kit to finish and it was well-engineered and thoughtfully designed. I started this Skyray about three years ago, only to put it aside about half finished. I returned to it about a month ago and pronounced it [...]
As I mentioned previously, I've been taking new photos of some older models. This one looks O. K. ,so I'll throw it in with some of the other astounding bi-plane builds that have been presented lately.
Here is my latest Wingnut Wings model. Not much needs to be said about these kist as they are literally the nicest kits you could ever imagine constructing.
Additions:
Gas Patch turnbuckles/brass tube ends.
EZ Line rigging
Masking tape [...]
Built this ages ago but haven't managed to upload it - sorry guys!
Although an old kit and picked up for a bargain at £5! As well as a few touch ups in the cockpit, it soon came out a nice kit 🙂
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I've been intending to re-photo some of my older models with a better camera & set up. These two models were built over ten years ago. They've stood the test of time and look good set up on some fairly clean hard top.
This is a beautiful kit that exudes quality, from the box-art to the presentation of the instructions. Parts are moulded in a grey-green and exhibit beautiful sharp trailing edges to the flying surfaces, delicate recessed panel lines and [...]
This is the AM rendition of the Allison engine Mustang used by the Brits. Finished as a photo Recon bird and built pretty much out of the box a couple of years ago. Really hated to see AM fold as I liked their Mustang kits as well as their [...]
Hi all,
This is the Fisher Model and Pattern Ryan STM
The RAAF obtained a number of these aircraft from the Dutch after the fall of Java in 1942 and put them to use as squadron liason aircraft.
my example was based in Temora, New South [...]
Lovely kit, built straight from the box, apart from some tensioners and anchors which I made from .05 copper wire. I managed to destroy the starboard boom, when trying to iron out a very slight bend, using a hairdryer. I had to take it [...]
