Made from working drawings of J.E.Bishop, published in “The Australasian Coachbuilder and Wheelwright, July 1908”.
Saw a picture of a similar vehicle on the back cover of a book called ‘Tim Downers Legacy’ and reckoned it looked [...]
Here is a 12th scale model of a Shand Mason Horse Drawn Water Pumper Fire Engine.
Totally SCRATCHBUILT, there are a few store bought nuts or bolts, but made most of the 12BA nuts and bolts myself.
Got sick and tired of listening to [...]
Moving to another area of my house, much larger and more comfortable after 7 years...to be able to make new models with a better environment...
I hope I can make the 60 models that I still have...I doubt it...but I will try!
Some months ago I published an article on my Hearse build, but apparently last night someone took offense at its historical inaccuracy. I explained to the “gentleman” I build for fun. He proceeded with more of a tirade on how the [...]
I always wanted a railway layout as a lad ,still do to be honest , but never got one , these ancient Airfix railway kits are surprisingly detailed and well engineered ,the only thing I added was some clear plastic for the cab windows. I [...]
I built this a while back for a customer. IT is a 1/25 MPC Chrysler 1932.
THE paint was a custom color from MCW and it was clear coated with Tamiya. Otherwise pretty much built from box. Decent kit but needs to treated like limited [...]
General LaSalle was a legendary figure, considered the finest light cavalry commander of his day.
Known for his daring and audacity, as were so many of Napoleon's commanders, he is quoted as saying that "any hussar who is not dead by [...]
Went to my local air museum today to see a B 25 that was flown in. WWII combat plane. Got to go inside. Awesome. I’ve been in Two B 17s and a B 24 and now a B 25. Good day.
I didn’t except much from this kit as I thought it was an older Tamiya kit (2007). I added Tamiya Detail Up forks #12619 and Top Studio #Md29005 detail set.
I was at first unimpressed with Top Studio set but as I began to work with it [...]
A little project I always wanted to do. Ping pong ball eyeball/body with some metal tubing. Ship is sheet stock with a clear ball half from a Xmas ornament. Fun build and hope it brings back some favorite childhood memories 😊