ProModeler Monogram 1/48 B-25J Mitchell
I used ProModeler's decal sheet depicting a B-25J "My Dutchess" of the 499th BS and detailed the surface texture using Accurate Miniature's B-25 mold as an example.
In Flanders Fields, a Rendezvous with Death
Warning: Longish
The Inspiration
Between 8.5 and 9 million combat personnel died fighting World War I, aka “The Great War.” This grim cipher includes all combatants from all belligerent nations, but excludes non-fatal battle casualties [...]
RAF Curtiss Mohawk IV
Several years ago, I wanted to build a Curtiss Hawk 75 with fixed landing gear in Thai markings. At the time, the only kit available was the Hobbycraft Hawk 75 in 1/48 scale. The problem with that kit was the cowling was very misshapen and [...]
Tamiya 1:48 N.A. P-51D Kit #61040 (1995)
Another boring Tamiya. This one used another option from the Lifelike decal sheet (two to go). This aircraft was used by Capt. "Don" Gentile during a state-side war bounds tour, at Wright Patterson Field, 1945. I believe he used [...]
Giulia GTA
This is a Tamiya 1/24 scale Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA 1300. It’s my first car model after many years.
I had fun representing it with a livery that is a mix of several ones I found online. I added some wiring to the engine and [...]
Corsair's Mania
This is a 1/48 Corsair made from a box by Magic factory. It is a Vought F4U-1A Corsair of "VMA 321", White 042-based on "CVU 98 USS Kwajlein 01".
I took some liberties with the finishes, and perhaps there are some [...]
Hawker Fury 1, K5673, 1 Sqn RAF, Tangmere 1937, "A" flight leaders aircraft of the aerobatic team.
1/72 Matchbox, Model Decal 31A, built 02-2023 - 10-2024 for the Hawker 100th GB, more pic's, details there.
Transport Command: 1/48th Gallery Models CH-34 Choctaw (CH-126)
I was surprised to come across this 1/48th Gallery Models CH-34 Choctaw kit at a local Hobby Show a few years back as I didn't know of its existence. My mind raced to remember if this CH-34 was the same basic model used by Canada in [...]
