Tamiya scale model kits
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Sister Squadrons
This project began shortly after i took GYPSY 203, a VF-32 Tomcat built for John Lawler, to the IPMS Nationals in Phoenix. Having enjoyed building the Tamiya Tomcat, i wanted to build one for myself.
I was inspired by an issue of SCALE [...]
Spitfire MK VIII 1/48 scale
For years modelers dreamed of a well engineered 1/48 Spitfire model that was accurate and well detailed. Finally, Eduard answered those calls with a very nice kit, and have continued to entertain us with various versions of this iconic [...]
1/48 Tamiya Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate (Frank)
Hello,
I'm new to iModeler and a beginner model maker. This is my first post so be easy on me. Not sure if this is where I'm suppose to post but here it it.
Old Tamiya kit I had fun making. Not much detail and the fit wasn't great but it [...]
Revell 1/72 DHC-6 Twin Otter
Hi There,
I picked this up last year for much cheapness and decided to give it a go over my long weekend. Innis advised me that the Sea Plane version was the one to go for so here it is in all it's amateurish glory.
I found trying to get [...]
Tamiya 1/12 xv1600.
Here's the next chapter in my current motorcycle fixation.
It's Tamiya's XV1600 Custom which I have modified slightly to look more like a "semi-customised" version...
I removed all the kit's fake chrome and re-did all the metal [...]
Tamiya 1/12 Yamaha Virago XV1000.
This is my take on Tamiya's Yamaha XV1000...
Built from the box except that I removed the fake chrome plating and used Alclad for all the metal bits.
I decided to paint it in a custom "retro" style scheme with Tamiya's Pearl [...]
Canadian Tomahawk, 1/48 Airfix
Have been modeling for 30 years and this is the first P-40 I have built. Not sure why, as I have always been a big fan since I saw “The Flying Tigers” as a kid. Really enjoyed building this kit, and it is one of Airfix’s better [...]
1 48 Tamiya F4U 1 Birdcage flown by...
1/48 Tamiya F4U-1 Birdcage flown by 1st alt. Wilbur “Gus” Thomas credited with 18.5 kills . Also 3.33 probables And 3 damage . I used Tamiya paints and Eagle Edition decals . Sometime this year I will be repainting the eduard PSP . [...]
Tamiya 1/48 scale Spitfire MK V
I'm back !, I cannot believe its been over a year since my last posting. I always new that moving to a new home would take time to make the move and set up shop again, but as with any big event in a persons life you try to get back to [...]
