Building, painting and finishing scale aircraft models.
This kit was one of those rare kits that I bought on a whim, and successfully completed without ever "putting it up". It has been the focus of my efforts for the last 6 weeks or so, off and on. The kit itself is an Italeri boxing [...]
I started this one last year and then it spent a little time on the shelf of doom before I finished it this week. I sanded down the larger rudder trim tab that was for the -2 and filled and sanded the openings on the starboard wing that [...]
What can I say. It's an Arma Hobby Hurricane and a joy to build.
Primed with UMP Grey Primer
Painted with ColourCoats Interior Grey Green, Dark Earth, Middle Stone, Azure Blue, Buff and RAF/FAA Yellow
Tamiya Nato Black, Rubber Black, Clear [...]
I've wanted to do a video like this for a few years now, and I decided to use this opportunity to show my small but ever growing Spitfire collection in 1:72nd scale.
I made this at the end of a long day, so I hope that I'm coherent in this [...]
The Airplane:
In 1940, with the Martin B-26 bomber and Lockheed P-38 fighter on order, the US Army Air Corps knew that it was essential to begin preparations for training pilots so that when they “stepped up” to these “hot” types, [...]
Another one that's been in the pile for quite some time.
I finally got the nerve up to do it as I'd finally figured out a way to show the detcord up nicely.
Primed with Tamiya Pink
Painted with Humbrol Arrow Red, Colourcoats Light Aircraft [...]
About the Gotha Go-242
If there was a "workhorse" among the German cargo gliders, then the Go-242 deserves this title. Although the design of this glider broke new ground in many ways, the result was such a harmonious and [...]
Just a reminder that the de Havilland 100th Group Build is more or less 1½ month from closing for new entries!
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time to get started
as the sun is setting
so pop the lids and get a build going!
Builds that are commenced - and can [...]
This is the new tool Airfix Blenheim. Airfix has given the Blenheim pretty extensive coverage over the last 8 years. They’ve produced bomber and fighter variants of both the Mk. I and Mk. IV in 1/72 for a total of four kits. They [...]
