Tamiya scale model kits
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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 [...]
1959 Cadillac Eldorado Hardtop.
I love to build Cadillac car's as I owned 3 of them starting out in 1951, which is a long time ago.
This 1/25th scale Cadillac "Eldorado" Hard Top kit was made by Revell. All the parts were nicely formed and as you can see there [...]
P-38H made from Tamiya’s new Lightning kit
This is probably the most popular kit released recently and I've finally got around to finishing my build. Went for aftermarket decals because the two markings offered from the box are pretty dull to my eyes. Also has the benefit of being [...]
Revell 1/48 P-47N Thunderbolt
This is my latest off the bench and one that gave me lots of problems. Most if not all of the issues were self inflicted. The kit supplied cockpit is OK but wanting more I found a True Detail set a.k.a. Victor, that I was really happy [...]
An English Racing Plane
While surfing the web, I found this first photo, then the second one and being an "air racing" modeler, I just had to have it. The kit parts had next to no flashing and all the "fits" were next to perfect, except for [...]
A Wolf In Cat's Wings
INTRODUCTION
“There isn't enough thrust in Christendom to fix this plane.”
With that sentence, Vice Admiral Thomas Connolly sealed the fate of the F-111B and his Navy career. Out of the ashes of a plane totally unsuited for carrier [...]
