Building, painting and finishing scale aircraft models.
This build, from feb 2023, was a commissioned model and a trip down the memory lane for its owner as he flew it in the 1960-70's.
Lots of scratch and homeprinted (and designed) decals.
Working from photos was a challenge, but I liked the [...]
The 5523 (sep 2022 build)
On October 8, 1984, the day of Squadron 304 – ‘Magnificos’ (Magnificent), his first Corsair A7-P arrived, in this case the 5523 (registration 153159 in US NAVY). This aircraft would become a symbol of the [...]
Completed in july, 2021, this build was never posted here...
This is the venerable Italeri kit, built almost straight from the box. As usual, I had to make small personalizations
as open windows and other small touch ups.
Although 2 [...]
And yet, another '109 completed. My plan is to finish as many of this kit as possible between when I started last month and the IPMS/USA National Convention. Then I will enter the 5 most "OK" ones in the "Collections" [...]
Here are some photos of my recently completed B-36, representing a plane (01086, “Miss Featherweight”) based at Carswell during the early 1950’s. This model was built using the Roden 1/144 kit, with a few scratch built details. I [...]
1/144 (Roden) Douglas C-47 Skytrain, "Dakota Squadron" 1981.
I added details in the self-building wheelspaces, motors, antenas and more.
Painted with HATAKA orange laquer.
I even took fresh one to the competition on Saturday.
Hi folks,
an old Tamiya Hamp recently finished in the Solomon Is. campaign...old kit,but a nice project.Hope you like it!
Hi all,
Here’s my rendition of the RNLAF F-84F Thunderstreak. Hope you like it.
The kit is K48068 from Kinetic.
As it is a straightforward OOB build the shape of the air intake is not 100% correct. I know there’s an aftermarket [...]
Hi all,
This is my 1/32 Hasegawa P-47D-28 RA with the markings of Frank E. Oiler’s “Eileen 42-28878” from 78FG/84FS based İn Duxford (1944).
Cockpit modifications are:
-Aires cockpit set
-Yahu instrument panel
-Eduard seat selts
I [...]
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 [...]
