Initial Thoughts on Tamiya’s 1/32 P-51D Mustang
So now that I've had a chance to look through the sprues and peruse the instructions for Tamiya's new 1/32 P-51, I have a load of initial thoughts to share.…
Tamiya P-51D Mustang Build Report 2: Natural Metal Finish
I got an alert this morning that my big 1/32 P-51 is currently en route to Mesquite, TX, and should be reaching Austin and my doorstep sometime tomorrow! As excited…
Being Laid Off Affects Your Bench Time…
I was given my two week notice on Friday. I'm being laid off at the end of the month. It's been a bit of a messy and unfortunate situation all…
5 Tips to Improving Your Model Photography
"Excuse the picture quality, [insert excuse here]". It's a refrain you see often enough on message boards. Shoddy camera equipment. Total lack of know-how. Heck, I even apologize every so…
Tamiya Spitfire Mk.VIII Build Report 1: Cockpit and Main Airframe Assembly
Is it possible to be a modeling adrenaline junkie? It seems that, after coming back to the hobby last year, I've been hurling myself at challenge after challenge, barreling right…
Tamiya P-51D Mustang Build Report 1: Cockpit and Main Assembly
My original intention - to use Tamiya's 1/48 P-51D as something of a decompression build between the Sopwith Pup and Spitfire Mk.VIII - has foundered somewhat on the twin rocks…
How To: Replace the Gun Tubes on Tamiya’s P-51D Mustang
Tamiya's 1/48 P-51D Mustang is generally heralded as one of the best-engineered plastic injection kits in existence. It is the epitome of a "shake-n-bake" kit, with phenomenal fit and generally…
Old Sherman Pics!
I still remember the first armor kit I ever built. Tamiya's venerable M4A3 Sherman. For years, I've thought all evidence of that build was long gone. But this morning, going…