scratch-built models and the art of scratchbuilding
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Scratch built MRAP with full working suspension.
I have been working on this project for over a year off and on. So long I managed to blow out a headlight and loose the wiper blades along the way. So I am just going to post her up. This, except for the wheels and machine gun and crew is [...]
A New Year's present from Bill Bosworth
Here is Bill Bosworth's latest scratchbuilt masterpiece:a 1/32 Macchi M.33 Schneider Cup Racer. Bill is currently working on an M.52, which will complete his collection of Italian Schneider racers.
For those newcomers here, Bill Bosworth [...]
USS Enterprise
Five miles from my house is Snetterton Park. It's now better known for its raceway, where many Formula One drivers trained in their early careers. Originally, it was Snetteron Heath, a B-17 base in WW2, home of the 96th Bomb Group. There's [...]
NORTHROP N-3PB
Hello to all
My father has finished two new models. In this case he made the two Northrop N-3PB.
Here are some photos of them
1= NORTHROP N-3PB No 330 Squadron RNoAF 22 GSF
2= NORTHROP N-3PB K
The models on the diplay [...]
The Dodge Power Wagon, Coast Guard Rescue Unit, 1950
Four wheel drive vehicles are common place today but in the post WWII era they were a novelty in the motoring world. Companies like the Willys Motor Company were quick to seize the importance of their famous "JEEP" in the [...]
Amazing 1/5th scale P-51D Mustang by Mr. David Glen
Found during my recent visit to RAF Cosford was this new, massive P-51D model which is now adorning the entrance hall to the museum and which I thought is worth sharing. This model was built and donated by Mr David Glen as a tribute to [...]
'An Inglorious End' – Scratch built 1/32 B-17 Fortress Diorama
Hi guys - this is one I finished last year. It's a 1/32 Fortress, scratch built and based on the old Combat Models vacform. Total construction time was 18 months. The HK Models kit was released about a year into the project, and my build [...]
Airspeed AS5 Courier and Airspeed AS45 Cambridge
HI
I would like to share with you two new models made by my father during the last week.
Here are some photos. The Airspeed AS45 Cambridge was made from balsa wood but the Airspeed AS5 Courier was made from a resin kit.
Airspeed AS 5 [...]
General Aircraft Limited GAL 49 Hamilcar
Hello
I would like to share with you the last series done by my father. He decided to continue enlarge our collection with gliders. After doing the Horsas some months ago, it was time for the Hamilcar. We would like to thanks Jed and [...]
RAF Fuel Truck 1/35 scale Almost scratch built.
This was not a easy build, but I had to do it. Here is the list.
I started with a quad tractor. Cut off the back and capped it.
Scratched the chassis and added dual wheels to the rear.
Tank was made of evergreen plastic with a lot of Micro [...]
