Future Build Preview: Wake Island Wildcat
I scored a heck of a deal at the ASMS show. Sign up for IPMS (International Plastic Modelers' Society) for $25, and receive a free kit. From the choices, I…
Tank Time Update
The rash of tank building while the majority of the bench is packed away continues. The Trumpeter KV-2 is through main construction, save one run of friul tracks. Up next?…
ASMS 2011 Postmortem
I had a great time at the ASMS show today. Made out like a bandit at the vendor tables (more on that downpost), met a few fellow modelers who, to…
First Contest
This weekend, the Austin Scale Modelers' Society is putting on its annual contest and show. I went last year. Snagged several great kits that I still haven't build yet. But…
Tanks. A Lot.
The move is approaching. Our closing date on the new house is set for late October, and we've been prepping by cleaning out and packing up as we can with…
Tasca M4A3(76)W Build Report 2: Main Assembly
Maybe I'm just not as savvy with armor kits as I am with aircraft, but to me, building up the Tasca M4A3(76)W has felt very much like building up a…
Cyber-Hobby Panzer III Ausf.L Build Report 4: Final Touches and Future Plans
Well, I goofed. I'm normally pretty good about taking in-progress photos to go along with these posts. But with the Vorpanzer, I kinda slacked on that front. So I don't…
Tasca M4A3(76)W Build Report 1: Initial Inspection
Before diving into the actual build, I wanted to devote a post to looking at what, exactly, this kit brings to the table. Tasca Shermans have a fearsome reputation, but…
On the Bench: 1/35 Tasca M4A3(76)W Sherman
I haven't written much about it, but the family and I are moving sometime in the next 6-10 weeks. Not cities, just houses. Single story with a flat driveway and…
Cyber-Hobby Panzer III Ausf.L Build Report 3: Markings, Weathering, and Suck-It
I mentally divide armor builds into three phases. Phase 1: Construction Phase 2: Painting Phase 3: The Fun Stuff Now that the Panzer III has been through paint, it's time…