I’ve Landed
Back in mid-July, I learned I was being laid off. Thus began a furious job search, seemingly endless permutations of my resume, numerous phone and in-person interviews, and even a…
Tamiya P-51D Build Report 3: Blue-Nosed Bastard
I've had something of a man-crush on John C. Meyer, the CO of the 352nd fighter group, ever since watching the Dogfights episode "The Legend of Y-29". If you've never…
Cyber-Hobby Panzer III Ausf.L Build Report 2: Paint
Considering how long the Vorpanzer sat in the building stage, it's absolutely zoomed through paint! Priming As per usual, I started with primer. For the Pz.III, I opted for Model…
Future Build Preview: Spitfire DB 605 Conversion
The Spitfire and the Messerschmitt Bf 109. In terms of machinery, these two iconic fighters have to stand near the top of any list of World War II's greatest rivals.…
Announcing Future Build Previews!
UPS delivered some really nifty aftermarket bits this afternoon, and going through them, I had a minor epiphany. I love writing build reports, how-tos, and the occasional observation or rant…
Cyber-Hobby Panzer III Ausf.L Build Report 1: Main Assembly
The Vorpanzer has spent most of July and August being ignored, especially with the big Tamiya Spit taking up most of my bench time. It hasn't been totally, shoved-in-a-corner ignored.…
On the Bench: 1/48 Academy P-47N Thunderbolt
The P-47N was the last variant of Republic's venerable Thunderbolt to be produced. Designed to escort the new B-29 Superfortress to Japan and back, the -N featured a new wing…
Tamiya Spitfire Mk.VIII – COMPLETED
Finished "Fargo Express" up last night. Overall, absolu-friggin-lutely amazing kit. It's pricey, but I think it absolutely earns its price tag. More pictures, review, etc are posted up in COMPLETED…
Tamiya Spitfire Mk.VIII Build Report 4: Decals and Details
With the Spitfire painted, things have been coming together rather quickly. There are a ton of small parts to contend with in this kit, but by this point in the…
Unsharp Mask
At first, Unsharp Mask sounds like a technique for achieving soft-edge camoflage. Actually, it's a Photoshop filter designed to sharpen a subject against a background. But it can be used…