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Grumman F-4F4 Wildcat (Tamiya 1/48)
Another 20+ year resident of the stash. Built straight from the box with the exception of the EZ-Line antenna. Finished with Mr. Color paints, Tamiya panel line wash, and AK weathering pencils. The kit decals added some drama but [...]
Tamiya Corsair
Continuing with my recent Corsair kick, here’s my Tamiya 1/72 F4U-1. I used EagleCals decals for New Zealand 21 Squadron markings and Quinta Studio 3D decals for the interior. The 3D decals were pretty impressive. They really add a lot [...]
Tamiya 1/48 P-51D "Louisiana Heatwave"
Tamiya kit
Eduard PE detail set
Aeromaster decals
I've wanted to do this scheme for two years now ever since I saw this decal sheet online. I lived in Louisiana for 6 years, got married there and my two girls were born there so this had a [...]
Tamiya 1/48 F-35A IDF "Adir"
Tamiya's F-35A is a complex and delightful build. Engineering is good like you may expect from Tamiya. The fit of parts is tight and you may need to exert pressure on some joints to avoid the application of putty.
The model was purchased [...]
Oldies but Goodies
Here are some of my builds from 2013-15 era before we left Louisiana and moved to Minnesota. Sadly none of these build made it on the trek North and were either sold or given away. The kits pictured are as I recall:
1/350 Hobbyboss USS [...]
Tamiya 1/48 Corsair
The Tamiya F4U-1D out of the box, which is precisely what I needed after the long slog through the Trumpeter Su-25. It's perfect. Follow the directions and use the time to hone your painting skills. Tom Cleaver's "Corsair 101" [...]
Tamiya 12th scale Brabham BT44
My latest project the Brabham BT44.
I picked this up wen it was reissued a couple of years ago. It's an old kit and in need of some enhancements. I've made some parts from alloy turned up in an old watch makers lathe or using simple hand [...]
F-16C Block 25 "Aggressor" (1/48 Tamiya)
Hello all,
this is my recently finished F-16C Block 25 "Aggressor" in 1/48 scale. I added a lot of goodies:
Black Dog "Big Set" - Awesome details, but bad fit and casting quality
Avionix cockpit plus some Quinta [...]
Tamiya 1/72 Messerschmitt Bf-109G-6 "Heinrich Bartel".
Fourth completion of the year.
Tamiya 1/72 Messerschmitt Bf-109G-6, Heinrich Bartel.
Improvements (this kit doesn't need any) include:
Added rivets to entire airframe (a 1st for me).
Masked and painted all markings except victory markings [...]
