Building, painting and finishing scale aircraft models.
VAL-4 "Black Ponies" was the only U.S.Navy group to fly OV-10's in Viet Nam. Although they were also flown by the U.S.A.F., and U.S.M.C., I've always felt that this was the only group that was allowed to use the OV-10 to it's [...]
This model is my tribute to the good old times of modeling. This kit is from 70s - originally Heller and now it's produced by Smer with some additions (decals and PE parts). Quality is still good but detail level is totally outdated, so I [...]
This was finished a few months ago and recently photographed. Here is 1/48 Tamiya Spitfire Mk.Ia with the markings of RAuxAF No 602 City of Glasgow Squadron at Drem- East Lothian, Scotland. This Mk.I K9955 was flown by pilot officer [...]
Representing an aircraft from VT-83, USS Essex (CV-9), April, 1945.
A very well engineered kit and enjoyable build. Model Master enamels used throughout and constructed out of the box with the exception of the pilot's seat belts, which [...]
This is the Revell A340-300 kit converted to a A340-600 using the Braz conversion. I'd heard horror stories about serious fit issues, but this is the second one I have completed (with a third in the stash) and encountered very few problems [...]
This is the Minicraft Boeing 777-200 which I have converted to the -300ER using Braz and Contrails' parts. Currently there is no injection-moulded kit available of this aircraft, with the only option being the Welsh Models Vacform. I [...]
here is my DeHavilland Mosquito NF Mk.XVII in 1/72, made by Tamiya's great kit...now with a painted canopy, fully finished. as i already said, it's far from perfect but i'm somehow proud about it:)
it was generally an out from the box [...]
This is simply a great kit, an absolute joy to build.
Passionate Patsy was flown by Lt. Ralph Barnes with the 310th FS, 58th FG, New Guinea in 1944.
The decals are from Thundercals. The decals are printed beautifully and work very well. [...]
Well this is my just finished 1/48 scale Revell Pro-Modeler SB2C-4 Helldiver, in the colors and markings of VB-84, U.S.S. Bunker Hill, 1945.
I read that the Helldiver was not universally loved by those who used it, but I imagine this big [...]
So my grandson and I are at the Lunken Airport open house last spring and we're watching the B-17 Aluminum Overcast giving rides. And wouldn't you know it some of the folks selling souvenirs that day also have some models to sell. I hate [...]
