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…
Tamiya Spitfire Mk.VIII Build Report 3: Paint
It feels like it's been a long time coming, but the big Spitfire Mk.VIII is finally going under the airbrush. Stupid Hot Building kits in the garage, in Texas, during…
Color Accuracy…
I'm not too much of a stickler for getting the exact right shade of a color. Heck, I have no right to be. I build World War II machinery, at…
Tamiya Spitfire Mk.VIII Build Report 2: Merlin Build-Up
One thing most nations discovered during the course of World War II was that engines mattered. A lot. In fighter aircraft especially, the choice of engine could decide whether a…
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