I recently did an in-box review of this kit for iModeler...here is the finished product.
The kit is engineered very well, as one would expect from Tamiya. Interestingly, I found the plastic to be slightly softer than what I am used to [...]
Model fresh catch-ended the other day. Not a good resin but the model performed very well. The assembly passed without incident, the only thing - I had to cut the front wing. Markings painted through stencils.
And a little bit of history [...]
flown by Donald E Runyon from the USS Enterprise VF-6 in September 1942.
Bu No #5075/black 20
painted MM intermediate blue upper and MM Flat Gull Gray lower
Note wing fold brackets on wing and stabilizer, home made decals, plus Eduard [...]
Today marks the 26th anniversary of my 25th birthday. Its a banner year as far as the loot is concerned, it is only 2:00 p.m. and this is what I have received so far. Ahh, its good to be king.
In all honesty, I had not planned on doing a diorama. It just sort of happened! I actually planned on doing a well detailed "Deuce and a Half" with one figure standing beside her but things soon got out of hand. 1874 [...]
This is Tarangus' first model kit & I must say well worth building, especially if you want something a bit different. The Swedish aircraft industry is amazing. For such a small country to develop a succession of world class aircraft [...]
Here is the final selection of aviation models in our 2013 Moson Model Show pictorial. Look forward for a similar selection of armor among our tomorrow's updates.
Note from the Editor: If you were participating in the Moson show and [...]
Our coverage of the 2013 Moson Model Show, continues with more highlights from the aviation classes - 1/48 and 1/32 scale aircraft. Enjoy.
Note from the Editor: If you were participating in the Moson show and recognize your model in this [...]