scratch-built models and the art of scratchbuilding
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Scratch Built 1/46 Scale MT Boston Blenheim
I have agonised long and hard about this model. Is it good enough to post on here? I finally decided that, as this is my first ever scratch built model, I'd give it a try and maybe get some to tips to improve the next one - whenever that [...]
CUCV Canadian 5/4 Ton Chev
This is my scratch built Chev Commercial Utility Cargo Vehicle. Built from scratch wood. 70% complete
French destroyer "Fougueux" 1942, 1/66, Full Scratch
French destroyer "Fougueux" 1942, 1/66, Full Scratch
length : 1.62m
width : 15 cm
time taken to complete : #2000h
the hull is made of aluminum, the superstructures of wood, brass, linoleum, aluminum, etc.
French Battleship "Jean Bart", Waterline, version 1955, 1/100, full scratch
French Battleship "Jean Bart", Waterline, version 1955, 1/100, full scratch
length : 2.50m
width : 36cm
time taken to complete : #3500h
French Battleship "Richelieu", version 1950/51, 1/100, full scratch
French Battleship "Richelieu", version 1950/51, 1/100, full scratch
length : 2.50m
width : 36cm
height (from keel to top of mast): 61cm
time taken to complete : #5000h
now on display at the Saint Dizier museum (eastern France)
1/32nd scale Short Stirling – WIP update
Greetings fellow imodelers!
I thought I'd update you all on my current long-term vacuform project - a Short Stirling in 1/32nd scale from Tigger Models which are the ex-ID Models moulds. I began this build around 5 years ago but ran out of [...]
Saint Chamond French WWI Tank 1918
Newest piece for the museum. SAINT CHAMOND was the second French tank to enter the First World War. 400 manufactured between April 1917 to 1918. More of a heavy armoured vehicle, it fitted the description of early tank development. Its [...]
Codename: Gerbera (Kitbashed Mecha)
OK, this is a weird one. This is a robot model based on a drawing by Jan Buragay. It's mostly kit-bashed and scratched, with a few key elements being 3D printed.
I’ve been slowly working on it, on and off, in-between some other projects [...]
Brewster SBA/SBN Scratch Build
In 1934, the Brewster company was initiated into the Naval aircraft market when it was invited to submit a proposal to build a new dive-bomber to Navy specifications. Prior to this, the company had been doing subcontract work for Vought [...]
Scratch build, building front
Here are results after trying to duplicate a MC club house building. There are a few minor mistakes when comparing the two, which I overlooked. But the overall look when browsing indiscriminately, will make up for them.
