On the Bench: Pacific Coast Models 1/32 Fiat G.55 Centauro
The Fiat G.55 Centauro The Fiat G.55 was one of the last - and best - fighters build and operated by Italy during World War II. On a one-on-one basis,…
Captured Butcherbirds
Came across this amazing decal sheet from Karaya while browsing eBay for another project. And I just had to have it. For the blue A-5 if nothing else. Man, Karaya…
On the Bench – A Fine Pair of Jugs
The Republic P-47 Thunderbolt What can I say about the P-47 that hasn't already been said? It's my favorite plane. It's a bruiser of an aircraft, with eight .50 cal…
2011 Year-End Retrospective
If I had to sum up 2011 in a single word, I'd probably go with "grinding". This has been a year. Two job switches. A layoff and a month and…
The Pipeline
With the Tamiya Fw 190A-3 well into the painting stages, I’ve already started casting furtive glances at the stash and planning my builds for the next several months.
These are obviously subject to change at the slightest provocation or whim, but right now, here’s where I’m at: (more…)
Future Build Preview – P-51D-5-NA Mustang – “Hun Hunter ~ Texas”
If you look through my stash, it's fairly obvious that most of my modeling interests are focused on World War II. Sure, there's a biplane or two in there, and…
I Just Sold My Badger Airbrushes. Here’s Why.
Back in April, I scored a really good deal on two Badger airbrushes – the 105 Patriot and the Renegade Velocity.
When I first picked them up, I was impressed by their solidity and their balance. They felt substantially different from the Iwata and Harder & Steenbeck airbrushes they joined in my stable, much in the way that Japanese, German, and American cars have subtle yet decidedly different personalities.
Yet, today, I sold both Badger brushes.
Why?
It’s simple. Or complicated. Or both. (more…)
Bench Mk.II – Ready to Commence Flight Operations
A final push, an interlude to drag the $*@#*$@#% Christmas tree inside, and at last, Bench Mk.II is ready to go. Mostly. You can follow the earlier progress HERE and…
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