Representing reality in miniature.
Over the years I've spent some time cleaning up hangars, so it is not without a certain irony I find my self spending time dirtying one up.
My affair with filth began a few weeks ago with seagulls. I found a few that still waiting in the [...]
This is the first step of future diorama, special forces extraction by UH-60 Blackhawk. Recently I came across excellent 1/35 resin figures and I decided to give a try at something other than airplanes. It was supposed to be US SEAL unit, [...]
The "Bobcat" is now in the hangar along with a number of other aircraft. The Diorama is shaping up to conclusion with the Beech at the final stages and the Goose not far off. It's been a long and interesting journey to this [...]
Something is not right with the Cessna's landing gear and a couple of mechanics have put it up on jack-stands for a gear retraction test to determine the problem, probably something to do with the jack-screws being out of alignment. I [...]
The cargo operation I flew for out of St. Thomas U.S.V.I, is the focus of this diorama. The diorama is representative of various daily airport operations combined in one setting. One of the more notable aspects of hauling cargo were souls [...]
I made this for my son back in 1986 as a Christmas present.
It consisted of an airfield base, control tower and a hardened aircraft shelter all made of plywood and of simple construction (child proof). The models (not child proof) [...]
This build went through pretty slick. Although, figure building and painting are not really my biggest attributes; I can safely say, I have improved a little since my last figure build. I am still working on getting better so please go [...]
Hello everyone, this is an older work of mine. It is the Revell U-Boat type VIIC in 1/144 scale.
I used the Griffon photoetch detail set, and 3D printed figures from Shapeways. Everything else (scaffolding, equipment, tools, crates, [...]
Good day to all ,
Before this I posted an article regarding a smaller scale model of New York skyline as a tribute to 911 , I then wanted to make another bigger zoom in version of the area near WTC (World Trade Center) in better detail [...]
I've spent some time working on old, round engines everywhere, from in the shop to replacing parts like propellers busted hoses and "blown jugs" in the field. Therefore, it is only natural to included a radial repair scene in my [...]
