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Accurate Miniatures 1/48 P-51C

by Tom Bebout on February 15, 2017 · in Aviation · 27 ≡

When you get some time off, build some models is what I say. Seem to be on a P-51 kick right now and here's my latest off the work bench. Had some trouble closing up the fuselage but believe it was operator head space and not the fault of [...]

2017 Build Plan (?!)

by Greg Kittinger on February 15, 2017 · in Aviation · 19 ≡

Well, just for the heck of it, I decided last week what my build objectives are for this year. Part of my problem is that most of my stash is stored in large plastic totes in the garage, and because I don't see them, I don't remember what [...]

Model Show Eeklo Belgium, 05 februari 2017.

by Dirk Derks on February 15, 2017 · in Show Reports · 13 ≡

Dear Modelers, On Sunday the fifth of februari 2017 it was the annual show of my modelclub Eeklo. Eeklo is a city in Belgium. Situated in the province East-Vlaanderen. Invitations went out to clubs in Belgium and The Netherlands. It was [...]

Some of the Rules of Combat

by Gary Stevenson on February 15, 2017 · in Uncategorized · 8 ≡

"24 Rules of Combat" If the enemy is in range, so are you. Incoming fire has the right of way. Don't look conspicuous: it draws fire. The easy way is always mined. Try to look unimportant, they may be low on [...]

Some Aviation Truisms (Please feel free to add any of your own)

by Gary Stevenson on February 15, 2017 · in Aviation · 4 ≡

Aviation Truisms. Blue water Navy truism; There are more planes in the ocean than there are submarines in the sky. If the wings are traveling faster than the fuselage, it's probably a helicopter -- and therefore, unsafe. Navy carrier [...]

Totally off-topic – A dogs view of life

by Gary Stevenson on February 15, 2017 · in Uncategorized · 3 ≡

As seen in a dog's diary: 8am - Oh Boy! Dog food! My favorite! 9am - Oh Boy! A car ride! My favorite 10am - Oh Boy! A walk! My favorite! 11am - Oh Boy! A car ride! My favorite! Noon - Oh Boy! The kids! My favorite! 1pm - Oh Boy! The yard! [...]

Vietnam River Crossing Updated

by Carl Christensen on February 14, 2017 · in Diorama · 21 ≡

Tamiya 1/35 M48 Patton. Just finished this week. I was inspired by a photo I saw of a Patton crossing a very deep river, but modelling water scared me! Was recommended to use Woodlands Scenic Real Water so crossed my fingers and it worked [...]

Special Hobby 1/72 Yak-17

by Greg Kittinger on February 14, 2017 · in Aviation · 15 ≡

Several months ago, a modeler in Tulsa passed away, and his family donated the kits to our club asking that we pass them on to modelers who would build (rather than sell) the kits. We ended up distributing the kits to our club members and [...]

Tamiya Miniatures German Machine Gun Crew on Maneuver in 1:35, with Diorama

by Michel Verschuere on February 14, 2017 · in Armor · 9 ≡

Some history: This kit dates back from the mid-nineties of the last century. I actually purchased it on e-bay as I like to adopt kits from someone else's stash and then give them a second life. The kit contains five figures comprising a [...]