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Re-scaling a life boat. From 1/48 to G scale

by California Steve on October 8, 2016 · in Uncategorized · 21 ≡

I needed a better looking lifeboat for my Bristol Bay trawler (see my earlier posts) and the hull shape had to be just right for my purpose. That's when I happened upon a Glencoe U.S. Coast Guard rescue boat at a really nice price. I used [...]

A few First Editions left

by Tom Cleaver on October 8, 2016 · in Uncategorized · 13 ≡

Frozen Chosen has sold out its First Edition in 60 days. Something new for me, the publisher is very happy. The Second Edition will be twice that. I have 10 copies left of the First Edition. If you would like a signed copy, send me a [...]

What was the first kit?

by Simon Whitney on October 3, 2016 · in Uncategorized · 9 ≡

Well the long standing question of when the first model kit was produced can now be put to a date long before we thought. Extensive research has found this carving on the tomb of the Egyptian Pharaoh Modelshopoli. Which shows that the date [...]

VF-17 national insignia, red, white and blue, or?...

by Rob Anderson on October 1, 2016 · in Uncategorized · 11 ≡

As I continue on with my 1/32 Corsair project I have spent a great deal of time researching VF-17s F4U-1As used during their two tours in the Solomon Islands. Much has been written about US national insignia during 1943 and the addition [...]

Engine, engine, number........

by Rob Anderson on September 28, 2016 · in Uncategorized · 11 ≡

Small update on the Corsair, as has been noted elsewhere the engine is not quite the correct version for an F4U-1A, but it is close enough once enclosed in the cowling. I did add a prop control from the Vector engine upgrade set, since [...]

Wildcat

by Thomas Sweeney on September 26, 2016 · in Uncategorized · 10 ≡

A while ago I made a blue flight deck that was used early in the war. That's why I made this Wildcat Thanks for looking Tom

Water wings 1/24 Spitfire floatplane.

by Steve Naylor on September 25, 2016 · in Uncategorized · 7 ≡

Well folks got to do a little more on the spit and I have to admit its going together really well the way fit of the parts of is excellent and I'm r Enjoying the build, I've got a lot more detailing to add,but I'm pleased with the way [...]

Water wings , time to make start.

by Steve Naylor on September 20, 2016 · in Uncategorized · 5 ≡

Just a couple of quick pics to show the start of my floatplane spitfire.

Hasegawa 1/48 A6M3 Zero 22

by John Clark on September 5, 2016 · in Uncategorized · 38 ≡

I added a CMK interior and some wire to the engine and landing gear but that's about it. I am not sure who made the pilot's body but the head is from Reheat. This is my interpretation of Hiroyoshi Nishizawa's aircraft. This is a [...]

Night of the Generals OK maybe the afternoon…added photo

by California Steve on September 4, 2016 · in Uncategorized · 24 ≡

I am trying to get better at figures. Here is a single photo of the Tamiya Generals kit. They really did a fine job at the facial features. This was a really fun day of painting. All of the Generals were sealed in dullcoat. then I went [...]