1/72 scale modeling
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This kit has really "done my head in" lol
Started off really well, then turned into a "comedy of errors". First off, a decided it would be a good idea to spray the camouflage at about 3am (after a 12 hour work shift), [...]
This kit of a Red Tails P-51D, is one that I never heard of, Premium Hobbies, It's a nice kit and went together well but I think that the shape is a little off. My niece got this for Christmas, they are finally listening to me, 1/72 kits [...]
Hi everyone,
Here is my F-102A by Meng in 1/72.
Built OOB, except a metal pitot tube.
An excellent model with nice details and very good fit.
Have a great day!
My first Bandai build. I must have missed the memo that mentioned how well these kits go together. The fit is fantastic and requires virtually no sanding, or glue for that matter.
Finished with Mr. Hobby, Gunze, and Tamiya paints. [...]
This my P-51H in 1/72 scale, built from the RS Models kit. The kit was quite heavily modified to correct some shape issues, and I used the undercarriage and some of the photo-etch from the CMR kit. The model represents the aircraft flown [...]
Oh my... was this a bit of a bas*ard to build... From missing part to having to reshape the entire wing sections in order to make it fit, i totally underestimated this kit, and the length of time it would take to make it perfect. This led [...]
I have to compliment Airfix on a beautifully engineered little kit.
It's been thought out and fits like a dream.
The undercarriage have big chunky attachment points that allow a solid fit but are hidden away.
Primed with Tamiya Neutral [...]
This build, from feb 2023, was a commissioned model and a trip down the memory lane for its owner as he flew it in the 1960-70's.
Lots of scratch and homeprinted (and designed) decals.
Working from photos was a challenge, but I liked the [...]
Completed in july, 2021, this build was never posted here...
This is the venerable Italeri kit, built almost straight from the box. As usual, I had to make small personalizations 😀 as open windows and other small touch ups.
Although 2 [...]