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Hobbyboss 1/48 F-105G Thunderchief
Hobbyboss' Thud kit is not a great kit. It is plagued with fit and shape issues, notably the cockpit components. Nonetheless, the model radiates much of the greatness of this fighter.
Given the large number of parts that require [...]
Review: Hobby Boss 1/48th B-24J Kit #81774
The history of the B-24 has been written many times by people far more knowledgeable than me. During World War Two, it was used in every theater of the war, and produced in greater numbers than any other American aircraft. A historically [...]
‘Little Stinger’ Bf-109E-7 III./ZG 1, HobbyBoss 80261 in 1/72
I had another 1/72 HobbyBoss Bf-109 kit kicking around and when I came across Decals 7204 from 'Ministry of Small Aircraft Production' I figured that I should practice my mottling painting on this little stinger. I also had decals from the [...]
A bit like Star Wars Death Star, deadly anyway: Sperry "ball" turret of a B-24 Liberator
A quick and topical article this time!
Sometimes "the oats get you", as they say. This was the case for me recently when I was in the middle of building the large Hobby Boss B-24 Liberator in 1/32nd scale and was about to [...]
Hobbyboss 1/48 F8F-1 Bearcat
Recovered Shelf queen started a long time ago
Out of box build. Modelmaster enamels. Mr Color clear lacquers. Ammo oil blushers, tamiya panel liners and AK pencils
F-84G Thunderjet; Imperial Iranian Air Force
Conceived as a day fighter with first flight happening in 1946, F-84’s early career was plagued with a bunch of problems typical of early jets like underpowered engines and construction problems. Only the definitive F-84G version solved [...]
2023 Builds
It's been awhile since I've posted anything but I thought I'd share this years builds:
1/72 Hasegawa F-16D Have Glass 148th FW Minnesota ANG
1/72 Hasegawa F-15EX Eglin AFB
1/72 Hobbyboss TA-7C
1/48 Tamiya F-16 ADF (the Block 30 kit with a [...]
New stash for 2024
Hey everyone.
I hope you’re all enjoying a well deserved break from the norm and for those who may celebrate, I hope you’re having a great Christmas with your families and loved ones. May you all have the best 2024! 😊
After being [...]
