Trumpeter model kits
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Trumpeter Sukhoi su-25 / czech
I'm a very sloooow modeller, so it took me a year (exactly) to complete this big bird. I really enjoy 32 scale models, but where the heck does one place them when they are done?
Anyways, the model was a joy to build. I've added an Aires [...]
And now a floaty thing…
... My first effort at 1/35 ships, the Trumpeter Z-25 Zerstorer (hmmm... Bf 110s... a floaty destroyer... seems to be a theme developing) ;).
Anyway, here it is. Used the excellent Master brass gun barrels, chiseled off the molded anchor [...]
1:32 Scale Trumpeter, Grumman TBF-1C, “Avenger”
This is one of those kits that, after you build it, the thought of, "What the hell am I gonna do with this?" It's a big model. I have to say though, even though Trumpeter has a reputation for fit issues, that this kit is NOT [...]
And now for something completely different!
Trumpeter 1/72 J10-s In Chinese markings.
Despite it's elegant form I recently found out that it does'nt really fly too well! Was doing some dusting one day and knocked her off the shelf, needless to say she exploded! Most of the small [...]
Trumpeter 1/32 F-100D Super Sabre
North American first began thinking about making a supersonic fighter in 1948. There were two ways to go at the time: a very big fighter powered by a very big engine, or Something Else, something only dimly seen at the time. Being at [...]
Trumpeter 1/32 SBD-2
Trumpeter basically scaled up the Accurate Miniatures Dauntlesses (good idea) with some additional detail (but not much other than surface detail and engine and accessory section). The Dauntless has raised rivets on the surface, but the [...]
Review: Trumpeter 1/32 F4U-1D Corsair
This is a re-post of an article I did many years ago, when I started writing "review" articles for a large, international modeling society, and before I became jaded with the entire process. Sadly, I cannot find but 2 photos of [...]
Trumpeter 1/32 F6F-3 Hellcat
Background
The Grumman F6F Hellcat was a fighter aircraft descended from the earlier F4F Wildcat, but was a completely new design sharing only a familial resemblance to the Wildcat. Some tagged it as "Wildcat's big brother". The [...]
How to: Hairspray weathering technique
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Here is a weathering technique that has gained popularity within the Military Modelling community during the last few years. Demonstrated in this video to produce winter camouflage on a KV from Trumpeter in 1/35 scale.
The [...]
1/32 Trumpeter P-40 B Tomahawk
This is 1/32 P-40 B Tomahawk from Trumpeter built several years ago with the markings of RAF 112nd squadron. Construction started with the engine. Exhausts replaced with those from Nobblecraft.
Next step is the cockpit. Unfortunately [...]
