Tamiya scale model kits
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1/48 Thunderbolt Mk. II
This is the old Monogram kit. Originally released in 1967, I built this one from a 1993 reissue. I robbed the big Lockheed wing tanks from a Tamiya kit, and relocated one bomb to the centerline station. The big fuel tanks are a common [...]
1/48 Tamiya F-16C 61st Fighter Squadron
This build is an F-16C from 61st Fighter Squadron. The kit used is Tamiya’s 1/48 F-16C and it was detailed with Ares resin accessories. The Ares accessories include the resin cockpit, resin landing gear bays, and the resin exhaust. This [...]
Skyraider AEW 1 – Tamiya/ESCI kitbash
Done back in 2004:
One of the lessons the U.S. Navy learned during the Second World War as a result of the Kamikaze campaign was that there was no such thing as too early a warning of an incoming attack. The further away from the fleet [...]
P-40E Hasegawa 1/32 – my first post
Hi Guys,
I've been meaning to share for awhile and am finally getting around to it during this coronavirus emergency. This is a great way to relax after a week of stress learning to work from home. I hope these pics are the right size. [...]
Brabham BMW BT50 - Nelson Piquet – 1982 Canadian Grand Prix
This is Tamiya's 1/20 kit - 20017
Decals
-Indycals and Museum Collection (D783-1800)
Paint
Zero 2K primer
Zero Brilliant White
Gravity 2K Clear
All my models: (link)
Scratch built 1/32 f6f-3 hellcat
I acquired some cockpit and wheel well photo's, so I did my best to duplicate all of these items into this 1/32 scale model. I had to call upon my art talent to draw some logos that the pilot had someone paint on his airplane and/or apply [...]
My "Squadron" Stuart is done!
So, for those that missed the beginning of the story, I have loved this kit since I was a kid when it came out in 1974. Recently I decided to see if I could find an original release, 1974 boxing and did at Skyway Models here in Seattle. [...]
Tamiya, IDF M151 A2 in 1/35 scale
Hi Guys here is my Tamiya, IDF M151 A2 in 1/35 scale.
Aftermarket parts:
Legend 1377 1/35 M151A2 Detailing Set
Eduard 1/35 M-151A1 Shmira photo-etch
AEF Designs Israeli IDF M151 Shmira jeep resin conversion HTF
CMK 1/35 M151 MUTT IDF [...]
1/25th Scale Monogram 1931 Ford Model A
I bought this car 'cause the real one's were produced by the Ford Motor Company during the year of my birth.
This model kit had next to no flashing, but they had a couple of punch mark's on some of the parts. In fact if you pay attention [...]
Video: Tamiya 1:48 F4U-2 Corsair
For a kit that's over 20 years old, Tamiya still holds their own. This was a very fun kit to build and to paint up. I was really surprised by how easy Army Painter paints were to airbrush. I used Vallejo Airbrush Thinner at about a 60-40 [...]
