“Not” On the Bench…
I believe the best term would be "out of my depth". That's the sensation I got when I started fiddling around with Trumpeter's 1/350 USS North Carolina kit, and pondering my plan…
Thinning the Herd
Since coming back to modeling in July 2010, I've accumulated quite the stash as I've kept an eye out for deals and succumbed to various lacks of willpower. But in…
On the Bench: 1/48 Revell PV-1 Ventura
The Lockheed PV-1 Ventura The Lockheed Ventura was one of a handful of aircraft used by the Allies that evolved out of a civilian plane, the Lockheed Model 18 Lodestar.…
On the Bench: 1/48 Hasegawa N1K1-Ja Shiden (“George”)
After screwing the pooch on Tamiya's Ki-84 Hayate, I had to make a decision. The Japanese Group Build over on the FSM forums fired my interest to build something Japanese,…
H-K Models 1/32 B-25J Mitchell – It’s Coming…
Last year, I was eager to be one of the first out of the gates when Tamiya's masterful 1/32 P-51 Mustang dropped. Between a layoff, other builds on the bench,…
Fiat G.55 Centauro Build Log, Pt. 3 – Painting
Okay, “NOT” on the Bench…
The past week or so have brought some unexpected changes to the bench lineup. First, the Airfix Messerschmitt Bf 109E-3. Back in the stash. I can't explain why, but my…
Aftermarket Review: Montex Canopy Masks
Canopies. If you build aircraft, there's no way around them. And if you're at all like me, you probably hate the tedious process of masking them. In the past I've…
How to Mask Fuselage Bands
Masking is an inseparable part of modeling – particularly when aircraft are involved. Canopy glass, wing stripes, camoflage…it seems like even on aircraft that are just one color, there’s always something that needs masking.
And one of the more frustrating masking jobs – at least for me – is fuselage bands. Wing stripes are a cinch…you have a big, flat surface to work with. But aircraft fuselages – especially on World War II fighters – are rarely perfectly cylindrical. They taper. They have various ridges and protrusions. All of these make masking a straight band of uniform width a nightmare.
Fortunately, there’s a way around the pain. Here’s how. (more…)
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