Eduard Bf 109E-7 Build Report 2: Main Assembly
Eduard's Bf 109E-7 Trop looks pretty stunning in the box. And then you start building it. In the first build report, I covered off on the E-7's cockpit. This time…
Tamiya M4 Sherman Build Report 2: Base Paint and Markings
It's been the better part of a month since I provided any sort of an update on the Sherman. Never fear, I haven't abandoned it. Rather, it's just been the…
Eduard Bf 109E-7 Build Report 1: Cockpit
I tend to spend most of my time dabbling with 1/48 scale aircraft. 1/48 is more or less the "standard" scale for World War II subjects and boasts far and…
Tamiya P-47D Build Report 4: Decals, Weathering and Final Touches
And we're on to the home stretch! In the last build report, the Jug got all painted up. This time, it's on to decals, weathering, and the final touches. Decals…
Academy P-38F – Coned
A cone of shame, a table surfing yellow lab, and a P-38 in the wrong place at the wrong time...
Blast from the Past
While cleaning out the old office closet - now Lola's closet - this afternoon, I came across an old photo album. Inside, I found a picture of what's obviously a…
Tamiya M4 Sherman Build Report 1: Main Assembly
Building models as a kid, I mostly stuck with aircraft, though I occasionally ventured out and build a few ships, figures, and yes, armor. I remember enjoying the armor kits,…
Tamiya P-47D Build Report 3: Painting
With principal construction wrapped up (see Build Report 2), it's time to move on to painting. I wasn't entirely happy with the way the Monogram P-47 came out, so this…