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So I'm a few weeks underway building the Alpha Jet (see previous post) and it has been... well a bit challenging.
The kit is clearly old and that shows in two domains. First and foremost, the fit is not very good. A lot of parts and joints [...]
A build I've wanted to get round to for a while.
The Beaufighter Squadrons were based at RAF Dallachy fairly close to the River Spey.
I decided early on that I wouldn't be doing a Black Friday Beau so this is my attempt at RD3549 of 489 [...]
Rehab of an old KI-44 from Manchukuo AF into the famous - at least for its camos - 85th Sentai,facing the Allies in the China skies...
Hope you like it...
Marcus
The birth of the A-36 is attributed to USAAF General Oliver P. Echols, responsible for the development, procurement and supply of aircraft and aeronautical equipment, when he specified modifications which would turn the P-51 into a dive [...]
This is the Tamiya kit that’s been available for some time. This is the first 1/48 tank that I’ve built since the 1970s. In those days, Bandai made an excellent line of 1/48 armor. Unfortunately, they were also pricey. That put [...]
Tempest Mk. II of Frank R Carrey. WCO 135 Wing Fassberg Germany Aug 1948 - Feb 1949.
Built OOB.
PE and masks included with kit.
Vallejo Metal Aluminum over primer and coat of Mr Color GX 2 Ueno black. No issues with the Eduard decals. [...]
Received this amazing kit as a Christmas present from my good friend Spiros @fiveten. Together we started a groupbuild of a P51 and A36 which ended up in a group with lots of enthusiastic members taking part as well. A lot of techniques [...]
Hi everyone
Been a long time since I actually finished a kit, though I have plenty on the bench at the moment.
Bought this kit a few years back in second hand, box a bit bruised but contentes were as new and sealed.
Added some brassin [...]
Another 20+ year resident of the stash. Built straight from the box with the exception of the EZ-Line antenna. Finished with Mr. Color paints, Tamiya panel line wash, and AK weathering pencils. The kit decals added some drama but [...]
Hi all,
This is another kit I built last year. There are several things that could have been done better, but still I think it’s a lovely little plane.
The kit is a Special Hobby 48181 and built OOB.
Hope you like it.
A bit of [...]