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1/48th Tamiya F4U-1A Corsair
More and more I find myself building to model a plane that appeals to me as a result of seeing it in a photo. That was the case in my FG-1A build. The actual plane was FG-1A 13374 which was a stock Goodyear Corsair modified to flight test [...]
Tamiya 1/35 8 ton semi track 20mm flakvierling Sd.kfz 7/1
We had our first real snow of the winter last night, so I thought I would venture out into the sub zero temperature to take some pictures of this old, but venerable, Tamiya kit. I completed this about 18 months ago, just before joining [...]
Porsche 956 1983 Le Mans winner
The 1983 24 Hours of Le Mans was the 51st Grand Prix of Endurance, and took place on 18 and 19 June
The win was fought right down to the line between the Rothmans Porsche 956s of Al Holbert (#3 car) and Derek Bell (#1). Bell was able to [...]
So I was asked what I was up to.....
Bob sent a message to see how I was. Well have had some challenges with some family health problems, all of which are on the mend, but it kept me busy being a good nurse and all. In and around that I worked on my new basement man cave, [...]
1/48 Tamiya F-84G Thunderjet
Here is my recently finished model. This is 1/48 Tamiya F-84G Thunderjet with Turkish aerobatic display team markings . The first aerobatic display team in Turkish Air Force was established in 1952 using the name “National” (Milli). [...]
It’s OK Hans….. Some are just longer than others….
I couldn't help but modify this Styer a little bit, Built for the mountains of Italy and those narrow switchback mountain passes. The last photos show some of the modifications,and how much I sectioned off the chassis. Maybe it's my A.D.D. [...]
Merkava I 1/35 Tamiya 35127
Hello folks, this is my very first post here and here's my 1/35 Tamiya Merkava I over vignette finished fresh. I joined the site about a week ago but this one was almost finished so i skipped the in-progress updates and here's the result. [...]
Battle of France/Battle of Britain Group Build – Tamiya 1/72d Spitfire Mk.I
Finally finished this morning, Not much to tell that wasn't in the WIP blog.except for the propeller. I took Seamus's advice and used the "PropBlur" brass parts to make a mask the
airbrushed the prop on to a clear disk. The [...]
1/72 Tamiya Bf-109E-4
This is the 1/72 Tamiya Bf-109E-4. As many already know the fit of this kit is excellent. The markings are from Techmod. This was painted with Mr. Color lacquer and weathered with oils, pastels and silver pencil. Master barrels were added [...]
BOB,Tamiya 1/48th Supermarine Spitfire Mk.1, RAF, May 1940
Flt Lt. Robert Stanford-Tuck was assigned this aircraft during the Dunkirk operation. On 23 May, Tuck opened his scoring by shooting down 2 Bf-110's and a 3rd aircraft later that day. The following day flying N3249, he shot down 2 [...]
