On the Bench: 1/35 Cyber-Hobby Panzer III Ausf.L “Vorpanzer”
The Panzer III was a mainstay of the German army, and a principal actor in the blitzkrieg campaigns against Poland, France, and the Soviet Union, as well as a major…
Not All Photo-Etch is Created Equal
Case in point. Eduard's PE instrument panel for the 1/48 Tamiya P-51... ...and Eduard's PE instrument panel for the 1/32 Tamiya Spitfire...
Build Update – Tamiya P-51D Mustang
Have you ever had a build just start off on the wrong foot and kind of start dragging downhill? I feel like that's what's been happening with my P-51 build.…
On the Bench: 1/32 Tamiya Spitfire Mk.VIII
The Spitfire Mk.VIII was a victim of timing. In September 1941, the Luftwaffe's new fighter, the Fw 190, made its operational debut, and quickly outclassed the RAF's Spitfire Mk.V. That…
Dragon Panzer IV Ausf.G Build Report 4: Woodland Scenics Snow Sucks Very Hard Indeed
I'm quickly learning that it's really hard to reproduce realistic environmental effects in scale. Case in point - adding snow to the Panzer IV. Adding snow makes sense. This particular…
Dragon Panzer IV Ausf. G Build Report 3: Decals, Tracks, Weathering
Last time around, we left the Panzer IV in whitewash. After glossing the relevant areas, I applied the decals. Not much point detailing that. There were maybe six or seven…
On the Bench: 1/48 Tamiya P-51D Mustang
I know, I know. Tamiya's big Spit was supposed to be up next. But I just can't do it. Not right after the Pup. I need something simpler, and Tamiya's…
Wingnut Wings Sopwith Pup RNAS – COMPLETED
I've successfully made it through my first biplane. Though the build was long and at times grueling, it's one of the most enjoyable and fulfilling I've ever experienced. I will…
Faking Realism
I've been exploring a few different approaches to photography lately. Why? Because everything I shoot looks like this: Not that there's anything wrong with that. Compositionally sound. It shows of…
Wingnut Wings Sopwith Pup Build Report 6: Into the Rigging
Fun fact. As of today, the Sopwith Pup has been on my bench for 90 days. Longer than the Achilles (65 days), and double my average build time (45 days). Granted, I've…