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Lindberg kit, USS Nautilus (SSN-571)

by Emmet Molloy on August 14, 2022 · in Ships · 6 ≡

This kit was first introduced in the early 1950’s and is still apparently in the same mold configuration. I had recently ordered it through Amazon and the two hull sides came a bit warped but some rubber bands helped to hold the sides [...]

1/48 Monogram P-38L "Pacific Prowler"

by David Butler on August 9, 2022 · in Aviation · 18 ≡

I got this Monogram P-38 (1966 issue) super cheap online and couldn't resist the desire to rebuild one of the very first models that I built as a kid. It was a fun nostalgic trip down memory lane, but it took some careful test fitting and [...]

Rare as hens teeth, classic plastic Monogram's Sand Crab is built!!!

by Rob Anderson on July 2, 2022 · in Automotive · 22 ≡

Monogram's Sand Crab was a Tom Daniel design that only saw one release in 1969, after that the molds were modified to make another kit Lil' Van. I had one as a kid, and started searching for one I could afford for about 10 years. Until [...]

Mustang IV (and a nod to Matchbox c.1974)

by IAN JACKSON on June 28, 2022 · in Aviation · 11 ≡

Been determined to build 'Dooleybird' for years simply because of 'that' box art from 1974. Had the MA sheet in the stash since the early 2000's and even had a set of resin 'gills' to fit the Hasegawa kit. BUT WAIT, Airfix announced they'd [...]

1/48 Monogram P-51D "Detroit Miss"

by David Butler on June 5, 2022 · in Aviation · 20 ≡

I bought this kit on the cheap from a popular online auction site. The finished product falls into the "6 footer" category. Stay 6 feet back and it looks like a P-51 Step a little closer and you will see the thick decals, poor [...]

Classic Kit: Airfix #387 1/72 Junkers Ju 88 A-4 Tweaked Just A Bit

by David Garcia on April 8, 2022 · in Aviation · 22 ≡

This is original Airfix 1/72 Ju88 molded in light blue plastic. Since I've built the Revell 1960s version I decided to give this kit a go. First off the clear parts are not. They are thick, scratched and difficult to mask. That left me [...]

Classic Kit: FROG 1/72 Ta-152H Tweaked

by David Garcia on February 19, 2022 · in Aviation · 16 ≡

I first heard about the Ta-152 in the popular magazine "1001 Modeling Ideas" around 1972 in an article on how to build one using parts from various Lindberg kits. The article showed by using the Lindberg FW190D how to begin. The [...]

Classic Kit: Airfix 1/72 Vought F4U Corsair No. 115 1964

by David Garcia on February 11, 2022 · in Aviation · 24 ≡

This is an older build but I did document the building process. I had spare parts from Hasegawa and True Details that I used to add detail. I used a Squadron vac-form canopy as well. As can be seen the clear parts are dismal as is the [...]

Classic Kit: Aurora 1/48 P-38 Restoration

by David Garcia on February 9, 2022 · in Aviation · 18 ≡

This is a labor of love. I wanted to see if I could build a broken relic into something presentable. I learned about the P-38 when I build this kit as a child and I would fly it around outside shooting down me109s and what have you. The [...]

X-3 Classic Revell

by Rob Anderson on February 2, 2022 · in Uncategorized · 23 ≡

I remember buying this kit at the 99 cent store that was above Pioneer Market in my home town of Ashland Oregon when I was 9 or 10 years old. Slapped it together and played with it until it was broken and tossed. Leap forward 50+ years [...]