Tamiya scale model kits
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1/72 "SWORD" P-80 Shooting Star
This model was built right "out-of-the-box" back in December, 2010. I added some "b-b's" in the nose so that it would not be a tail dragger. I applied a light black paint wash to the model which was sanded off with 600 [...]
British Fury
I wanted to build a 1/48 scale tank and I chose a Churchill Crocodile for the project. I also wanted to see if I can hand paint small letters so I decided to put Fury on the barrel. The accessories are from miniart.
So I had this crazy idea
Posted this in a couple of places. I have the Tamiya 1/32 P-51K kit, it comes with rocket tubes and the correct drop tanks to paint red. I always loved this box art that is loosely based on Arctic birds based in Keflavik. What if I made [...]
Accurate Miniatures 1/48 P-51B
My latest is the Academy reboxing of AM's P-51B, and represents" Missouri Mauler" flown my Captain Willard Milllikan of the 336th Fighter Squadron, 4th Fighter Group. He was involved in a mid-air collision with a wing mate while [...]
Douglas A-1H Skyraider – Tamiya 1/48
Today's first post brings another work I've just put some finishing touches onto. The kit is, of course, Tamiya's venerable 1/48 scale "Bumble-Bee boxing". I chose to build this out of the box, as I liked the look of the VA-52 [...]
Magic of an airbrush and well engineered kit
Because I had birthday recently, my family decided to buy me this lovely Bf 109 E-4 from Tamiya as a gift. I would recommend this kit for beginners. In box is only one plastic sprue and one clear sprue. fit of this kit is absolutely [...]
1/48 Tamiya P-47D "Dan'l Boone" Captain Daniel Boone 333rd FS, 318th FG
Thundercals provide the decals for another colourful Pacific P-47.
Ultracast Seat and Wheels
Tamiya / Mr Hobby / Alclad Paints / Future Gloss / Xtracrylix Flat.
Happy Modelling!
Model Unboxing
Eric Gieske and I got together a few days ago and we both made a model unboxing video for out channel: History Bros ((link)). I don't really have a lot of time to build models now since I am taking all honors and AP classes where possible [...]
Japanese Messerschmitt Bf 109E-4, Tamiya 1/48
My first "Empire of Japan GB" build
One of the active Groups is Louis Gardners Empire of Japan Group Build. I am not going to give the full historic tour here - that is for the interested to go and research for themselves, but [...]
Special Hobby 1/72 Gloster Meteor "World Speed Record"
Hi There,
A small diversion form building for Innis by sticking together one for myself.
Primed with Mr. Hobby Finishing Surfacer White,
Painted with Colourcoats RAF/FAA Yellow, Xtreme Metals Aluminium and Tamiya rubber Black. Finished [...]
