1/32 scale modeling
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Eduard 1/32 Messerschmitt BF109E-3
I picked this kit up over a year ago at a model show. Being the profi-pack you get the nice editions Eduard gives you, photoetch, masks and schemes for five Luftwaffe aircraft.
The plastic is nice and detailed as always, but noticed one [...]
Introductions
This Great War diorama uses Wingnut Wings' 1/32 Roland D.VIb, with a British (Royal Artillery) Major from Tommy's War, and Elan 13's German Hussar pilot. The figures are grounded with Vallejo acrylics and finished with artist oils.
The [...]
1/32 Scale Silver Wings Gloster Gladiator Mk 2, SAAF, 1940
This is a kit that I have wanted to build for a long time, I want to try and build as many 1/32 SAAF Aircraft as I can, so this Gladiator was one kit that I had to have, I was busy building the Vampire T Mk 55 when this kit arrived, and [...]
Corsair build, some tips, and what a great fit
First, the beer. I am not in general fond of Pumpkin beers, especially ones from larger breweries. As often as not it is like they tried to stuff a pie in a bottle with some alcohol. But here in the Pacific Northwest I have found 3 I [...]
Engine, engine, number........
Small update on the Corsair, as has been noted elsewhere the engine is not quite the correct version for an F4U-1A, but it is close enough once enclosed in the cowling. I did add a prop control from the Vector engine upgrade set, since [...]
Spitfire Mk.VIII by Tamiya in 1/32 scale
One of the RAAF's best known aces, Group Captain Clive R. Caldwell, flew the original in early 1945, with 452 squadron & due to his rank, was able to have his initials on the aircraft.
My references show her in Darwin preparing to [...]
Revell (Matchbox) 1/32 Scale Vampire T Mk 55 SAAF, Part 1
Here we go again, I think I have finally gone totally insane, I am truly a s****r for punishment. Let me wipe the tears from my eyes and continue with this tale of horror.
Let me begin by saying that the only reason for me building this [...]
1/32 Revell Spitfire Mk.IIa “The Borough of Lambeth / Bette”
This is 1/32 Revell Spitfire Mk.IIa finished with the markings of P8088 NK-K “The Borough of Lambeth / Bette” flown by Lumsden of 118sq based at Ibsley Hampshire in May 1941.
Revell’s newly tooled Spitfire Mk.IIa needs a lot of [...]
Hasegawa 1/32 Mitsubishi A6M5c Zero Type 52 Hei
I finished this up last week, for am IPMS/USA review. It's a great kit.
The only additions I made was in the form of a set of Radu Brinzan's paper seat harnesses.
Kitty Hawk 1/32 Vought OS2U-3 Kingfisher
Designed in 1937 by Rex Beisel to meet a requirement for a shipboard observation seaplane to replace the venerable Curtiss SOC Seagull, the Kingfisher was the first of Vought’s aircraft to feature spot welding of the aaluminum skin, [...]
