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Academy 1/72 Hurricane Mk. IIc – N. Africa (Kasserine Group Build)

This is the second or third Academy kit I've built, and I have to say, I really like the detail and engraved panel lines on them. I did no scratch building on this - the only add was the resin tropical filter. I did drill out the gun [...]

USS Indianapolis

This is my rendering of the USS Indianapolis (CA-35) after her refit at Mare Island, CA in 1945. The kit is # 14107 by Academy Model in 1/350 scale. It hosts many P/E parts from GMM and EDU. The 20 mm twin guns + the main battery gun [...]

1/72 Academy Kubelwagen: Battle of Kasserine Pass Group Build

Just another addition to the fun GB started by David Thomas. Was sorting out my stash and came along this little gem and thought it would be a great addition to the Kasserine Pass GB. I don't do many 1/72 scale subjects so this was a [...]

P-40C 33RD PURSUIT SQUADRON – USA, 1941 (Academy 1/72)

Model improved with full scratch built interior, add new wheels from my spare parts box. Added new machine guns and new pitot from syringe needles. Painted mostly using Tamiya and Gunze aqueous Hobby Colours [...]

1/32 KF-16 C (ACADEMY)

Dear all my friend! 2years ago,, my friend gave me this gift kit, so I added Edward big & led. Actually this was my first 1/32 aero kit try,, so I was very fun and a little difficult. But Good advice and help of my modelling club [...]

Battle of Kasserine Pass Group Build: 1/48 P-38F “Texas Nightmare”

My last contribution for this GB is an Academy 1/48 P-38E converted to an F Model flown by Jack Ilfrey which he named "Texas Nightmare". Born in 1918, in Houston, Texas, Jack while attending Texas A&M College enrolled in the [...]

Video: Expanding Your Horizons

This video demonstrates a simple technique for lengthening or widening structures of plastic models. The example here uses the hull correction for an Academy M12.

McDonnell F-15 Eagle – Academy 1/144

First build of the year, which was completely accidental. While cleaning out a cabinet in the garage, I came across this kit under a pile of old magazines. I have no idea where it came from or why I had it, but I'm a s****r for orphaned [...]

USMC M60A1 with ERA,mine plough and CLAMS

My last model for 2017.M60A1 from Academy in 1/35.At first applied antiskid pattern on horizontal surface of the model.This is Roughcoat in sray can from Citadel.Then I used Eduard;s p.e set for more detail on model.The mine plough came [...]

USMc M60A1 with ERA,mine plough and SCAMS

My last model for 2017.M60A1 from Academy in 1/35.At first applied antiskid pattern on horizontal surface of the model.This is Roughcoat in sray can from Citadel.Then I used Eduard;s p.e set for more detail on model.The mine plough came [...]