1:24 scale modeling
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For those expecting another seaplane, surprise ! This is the Revell '53 Corvetter Roadster, (the instructions do not clearly give the scale) which I've wanted to do since I saw the Panamericana version was an option. This was the [...]
One of Trump's better efforts, IMHO. The spinner is a bit too long but otherwise I think the lines are pretty good and the rivets work in this scale. What possessed me to do a kit of such largesse I'm not sure, but I do love Hurricanes, [...]
I built this on commission from the very old Monogram 1/24th kit. Surprisingly for it's age it went together rather well. He had the kit and when he gave it to me to build it was missing quite a few parts. I had to search around and I [...]
Recently there appears to be a lot of interest in this kit, which first appeared in 2004, with lots of commentary about its problems, with several afttermarket gurus coming to the rescue with lots of high-priced resin. Back in 2004, there [...]
Finally got weather good enough to get out in the sunshine to take pictures so I decided to post another shiny thing.
1/24th Tamiya Porsche 911GT1. Completely box stock. Great kit. Awsome decal sheet.
Here is recently finished big Gustav as you may know some progress steps on forum ((link)) . As it is went in usual progress it become a nightmare with staled decal set ! I tried to recover using Micro Decal Film but solution not [...]
Tamiya's Alpine 110C, built OOB.
Engine was airbrushed with Testor's Metallizer Aluminum & Tamiya Clear Blue, then given an acrylic wash.
Frame and interior airbrushed with Polly Scale Engine Black.
Exterior was painted with Tamiya [...]
Had it not been part of General Motors, Cadillac might have perished in the Depression, a time when few could afford -- or wanted to be seen in -- big, expensive automobiles no matter how superb.
Unlike independent Packard, which was [...]
I always wanted a model of this airplane, especially after seeing John Alcorn's incredible 1/24 scratchbuilt Ninak in person. A big brutal British 2-seater. The model also commemorates the beginnings of Marine Corps aviation. The [...]