Building, painting and finishing scale aircraft models.
The first post and my first model of the first world war.
I had never been encouraged to build such aircraft, Until I discovered the models of Wingnut Wings.
But finding these kits from Spain at reasonable prices is complicated and [...]
I have always wanted to build a French Hellcat, and years ago when i was able to get hold of some Model Art decals I set aside a Hasegawa 1/48 F6F-5 for this build. After some research, I noticed that the drop tank on French Hellcats and [...]
Hasegawa 1/48th scale Mitsubishi F1M2 Zero Observation Seaplane type 11 "Pete"
With this kit I used the separate Photo-Etched parts set from Hasegawa.
The set included, bracing wires, instrument panels, gunsights and bomb [...]
This has been a big project ! Now with some touch up's and a clear coat, (and the Hawg decals) they'll be ready for the owners to install their equipment.
Just thought you'd like to see what was surely one of the earliest plastic kits made... the Spitfire Mark 1 in blue plastic !
My dilemma now is; do I take it out of the bag and make it, or should I save it for posterity?
The other photo [...]
This is a golden oldie that I built shortly after my return to the hobby back in the mid to later 1990's.
Back then I didn't have access to the internet, and I mainly relied on books that I had gathered. I frequently followed the build [...]
Hi Everyone
Long time since I posted anything here. This one completed earlier this year and recently had some photos taken.
Decals are from the excellent AJ Press Book "56th FG Part 1"
Ultracast Seat and Wheels
Paints are Mr [...]
Years ago, I got an Airfix Sepecat Jaguar and loaded up on all the Paragon resin parts for it. Then I entered a phase of major downsizing and decided to sell it off. Last year i decided to get one again, because the Revell AG boxing was [...]
