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1/48 Airfix Ju-87B-1 Stuka Diorama
This is the 1/48 Airfix Junkers JU-87B-1 Stuka. This was a World War II dive bomber use by Germany. The scheme is that of the Staffelkapitan, 4th Staffel, Stukageshwader 77. It represents how it looked in June 1940 in France. I detailed [...]
The Empire of Japan: Type 97 Chi-Ha tank with diorama (Dragon 1:35)
This is my entry to the Empire of Japan Group Build hosted by my dear friend Louis Gardner . @lgardner
The build extended over about 9 months, not because the kit was so hard but rather because I could not free-up sufficient time to finish [...]
Sd. Kfz. 9 FAMO Halftrack Dioramas in 1/72 Scale
Here are three dioramas featuring Sd. Kfz. 9 FAMO Halftracks in 1/72 scale. The first is a Planet Models resin kit with Black Dog accessories. The figures are mainly from Preiser set 72505, augmented with others from one of their [...]
“der Angriff!”
This is an experiment I've been wanting to try for a while, making an explosion with an LED bulb and cotton wool. I'm not as happy with it as I'd hoped, but it works, so I'll go with that. Who knew fluffing up and spraying cotton wool [...]
My 2020 in review
Hi all, happy New Year!
Just a quick one on what 2020 brought for me. I seriously lacked modeling time 🙁 but did manage to finish three models this year:
Aco dei Fileni, Lybia (scratch)
This must have been the longest build I ever [...]
USS Olympia 1/232
The old Revell kit got a major upgrade with the Encore photo etch details. I made custom metal barrels and metal masts. The deck is custom designed, printed on a laser printer, and colored with diluted oil paint. Some minor scratch [...]
Junk Yard Details
Been testing out more weathering techniques in combination with diorama placements. Trying to make smaller diorama compositions but still trying to maintain, an overall cohesive look. Will be grinding the threads of the tyres to add more [...]
Miniatur landscape with running water.
Dhis is my new, just finished miniatur landscape with running water. Almost completely scratch build. Trees are bought. Approximate HO scale. Hope you like it 🙂
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Tight Squeeze
This build is still being worked on. I still have to add insignia to the 144L front grill and a little more wash and one or two details.
The title 'tight squeeze' relates to the awesomeness of how the driver managed to back in his trailer [...]
Anna Maria Sophia Sailboat 1/100 – Scratchbuilt
Hello everyone. It's been a while since the last model so I had to get things going. I wanted to try one of the ship paper models for a change, so I pick an easy one, or so I thought... The Anna Maria Sophia (aka Sir Pitschek) is pretty [...]
