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Under a new flag: the second life of the Do 335B-2 "M14"!
Two models, one and the same aircraft! The Do 335B-2 “M14”
In a previous article, I already dealt with the Do 335 M14, serial number 230014: as a prototype of the planned "destroyer" version, this aircraft is of particular [...]
Review: Before You Build The Tamiya 1/48th Dewoitine D520 – Watch This!
Following a build i saw on here of a D520, i was inspired to get the tamiya kit for a future build. See my thoughts on the kit here.
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Spitfire MK.XII against V-1 Special Hobby 1/48
When this was announced I thought it looked so cool that I had to have it even though it's not my usual scale.
So, my first 1/48 Spitfire and it's Special Hobby.
Apart from the instructions being a little vague as regards building wheels [...]
CVE-9 USS Bogue – Tamiya 1/700
The USS Bogue is the lead ship of 45 escort carriers built by the US Navy during World War II. The basis are trading ships of the type C3-S-A1, which were equipped with a closed hangar, 2 elevators and a wooden flight deck in the period [...]
HETZER: Tamiya 1/48
Hey All,
My latest completion.
Tamiya, 1/48, Jagdpanzer 38(t) Hetzer
Royal Model Figures
Pretty much OOB build with modifying fender and skirting parts to show damage. Thin wire used for the hull detail.
This was a fun, “quick” build [...]
Academy 1/48 P-47D Bubbletop
After completing Lt Richard W. Lander's P-40F, who was assigned to the 315th FS, 324th FG, I was asked if I could also build a P-47 he flew. His Group went from N Africa to Italy then on to Southern France where their P-40F's were replaced [...]
1/48th Tamiya Mosquito Mk.VI
Part two of the Mossie double build, the Tamiya Mk.VI.
Not as happy with this one as i was with the 72md airfix kit, i think i over extended myself by stepping out of my comfort zone with oils. It was a learning curve, but not as good as [...]
Do-335B-2 "M14": an aircraft with two faces!
Two models, one aircraft!
The idea of depicting one and the same aircraft in two different paint schemes, which the aircraft wore at different times, can be an attractive undertaking in itself from a modelling point of view. However, [...]
1/24 Tamiya Nissan 350Z
It has been a while since I have posted anything here. There are no excuses. I have been quietly building at a slow pace of late. There's no particular reason just that I have been enjoying these curbside kits. I have also been learning [...]
