Building, painting and finishing scale aircraft models.
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 [...]
G3M1 of Ominato Kokutai based at Ominato in autumn 1937 (according to "Flying Colors".
I was "trapped" into doing this scheme by the limited clear parts contained in the kit. The more colorful schemes were for other [...]
I always wanted a F4U1 as a birdcage but, few years ago, the only kit available was the old but still good Hasegawa. I had just to rescribe it.
For now, I'm considering that I have been very strong and too far with the weathering...
Very [...]
This is one of the nicest kits I've ever built. Went together like a dream.
Lots of fun, and yet another addition to my growing Spitfire collection. You can never have too many.
Hello all,
I'd like to share with you some thoughts about modeling. I think most of us are aware of the restrictions placed upon us concerning modeling. With restrictions I mean modeling space, financial things, family things, CATS, [...]
The HB 262s are the best compromise at the moment. Outline wise it still is the old Monogram leading the charts. It is a greater effort to close all the mad riveter holes than to create "rivet replicas". What I don´t like with [...]
This is the Airfix 1/72 Vickers Valiant B1 one of 3 RAF V bombers Vulcan and the Victor are the other two. Excellent and easy kit for its size to build, have altered some parts such as the main undercarriage doors and some of the panel [...]
