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Initial Thoughts on Tamiya’s 1/32 P-51D Mustang

Post author:Doogs
Post published:July 29, 2011
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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

Post author:Doogs
Post published:July 26, 2011
Post category:Builds Techniques
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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…

Post author:Doogs
Post published:July 18, 2011
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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

Post author:Doogs
Post published:July 15, 2011
Post category:Techniques
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"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

Post author:Doogs
Post published:July 13, 2011
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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

Post author:Doogs
Post published:July 13, 2011
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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

Post author:Doogs
Post published:July 5, 2011
Post category:Techniques
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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!

Post author:Doogs
Post published:July 4, 2011
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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…

On the Bench: 1/35 Cyber-Hobby Panzer III Ausf.L “Vorpanzer”

Post author:Doogs
Post published:June 30, 2011
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The Panzer III was a mainstay of the German army, and a principal actor in the blitzkrieg campaigns against Poland, France, and the Soviet Union, as well as a major…

Not All Photo-Etch is Created Equal

Post author:Doogs
Post published:June 30, 2011
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Case in point. Eduard's PE instrument panel for the 1/48 Tamiya P-51... ...and Eduard's PE instrument panel for the 1/32 Tamiya Spitfire...