1/35 Academy M1A1 Abrams “IRAQI 2003”
I've built a good amount of armor over the past few years but never an Abrams. Don't know why, maybe to common for my tastes. I'm more of a fan of Cold War machines like the M48, M60, and T-55 series of tanks, or very unique subjects [...]
War Above the Trenches: Ansaldo A.1 Balilla
The Ansaldo A.1, nicknamed "Balilla", after the Genoan folk-hero, was Italy's only fighter aircraft to be both domestically designed and produced during the First World War.
The A.1 resulted from continued efforts by the Ansaldo [...]
Video: Photographing Scale Models: Managing Color
How to photograph scale models and record the most accurate color is the function of the white balance setting in the camera. This video describes how best to capture the proper color balance with the cameras custom function setting.
MBT 70, a cold war mistake, Aurora, 1/48
Having recently arrived with their new tanks, the crews were confident yet apprehensive about their ability to confront the new tanks from the East. They hadn't even been on maneuvers yet when the alert was sounded, they made it to their [...]
The Northern Model Show Competition.
And now for the part you have all been waiting for, the best in classes.
The award for best in show went to the 1/32 Grumman A-6 Intruder. As soon as I saw it, I turned to my mate and said I thought that it was going to win. It stood out [...]
The Northern Model Show. Part 4
And the final section before the competition winners...
There were a large amount of sci-fi builds at the show, as well as figures and busts. It isn't normally a subject that I'm interested in, but on close inspection, some of the work was [...]
The Northern Model Show. Part 3
Here is a selection of automotive, civilian and maritime subjects from the show.
