Building, painting and finishing scale aircraft models.
To clear my head between ambitious ship builds, I sometimes build aircraft in 1:48.
I've always had a fad for the He 177, so when I found the kit, I bought it immediately.
The quality of the kit leaves a lot to be wished for, which didn't [...]
This is the beautiful 1/32 Tamiya model of the iconic IJN fighter. The model is depicted as a toughnut veteran of Pacific sun and salt air, Rabaul Fighter Group, New Britain, 1943-44.
Principal paint finishes are White Ensign enamels, over [...]
This is my 2nd completed aircraft for the new year (though not so new we are at the end of February). The MiG-23 first flew in 1967 I was 7 at the time, but remember a news report about the new MiG at the time and how "shocked" [...]
One build When I'm teenage .. 30+ years ago.
Old Tamiya kit still good and deserve to build.
Ready to sell to new owner.
Now here yet shared with the rest of the world.
P.k
My first completed project for 2015 is Eduard's 1/48 Yak-3.
The markings are for Yellow 15 flown by Semion Rogow, 1st Guard's Division in 1945.
It's one of the early Profi Pack editions dating back to the late nineties, & I picked [...]
Had not the RAF been able to bring a new Spitfire into combat in the summer of 1942 to face the Fw-190A that could outfly the Spitfire V on every point but turning circle, the war over Northern Europe would have likely taken a different [...]
This is my first posting on imodeler. I had a friend post some of my work a while back. I've finally got enough computer savvy in me to try it myself. So here goes:
Whenever I get stressed out over a tough project I seek out a kit that is [...]
The big guy finally crosses the finish line!
This is my Aeroclub vac form model of the Vickers Varsity, "Flying Pig" as some affectionately called it in the RAF
