AFV Club Achilles Build Report 4: Weathering
The Achilles has been a long build, but I didn't realize how long until last night. As of today, the 17-pounder has been taking space on the bench for sixty-four…
Wingnut Wings Sopwith Pup Build Report 2: The Cockpit
The biplane adventure continues. In the first build report, I covered my first attempt at reproducing wood grain. This time around, the focus is on the cockpit. Rigging The Pup's…
Wingnut Wings Sopwith Pup Build Report 1: With the Grain
During World War I, the oneupsmanship in the skies over the trenches was intense. During this nascent period of military aviation - when some of the early war aircraft still…
AFV Club Achilles Build Report 3: Decals, Details, and Track Issues
With World War II aircraft, I feel like I've found a pretty satisfactory build process. Obviously each bird has its own small variations, but for the most part, the process…
AFV Club Achilles Build Report 2: More Assembly + Paint
I can't believe it's been something like three weeks since I posted the last Achilles build report. Where does the time go? Work on the Achilles did slow down somewhat…
On the Bench: 1/32 Wingnut Wings Sopwith Pup RNAS
Now that the Mosquito is off the bench, it's time to turn my attention to a project that scares the bejesus out of me: Wingnut Wings' Sopwith Pup. Fun Aside:…
Tamiya Mosquito NF.II Build Report 4: Finishing Off the Mossie
Last time around, the Mosquito got derailed by a clear coat of Future that, despite being self-leveling, cured into a rough, dusty finish. After wet-sanding and repainting, the Mossie got…
Tamiya Mosquito NF.II Build Report 3: Do-Over
I have - I wouldn't call it a philosophy, exactly - but I have a perspective when it comes to building models. With every kit, something, somehow, goes wrong. .…
Tamiya Mosquito NF.II Build Report 2: Painting
The Mosquito NF Mk.II has an interesting paint scheme history. When the wooden nightfighter first entered service, it wore the RAF's RD2Ma nightfighter paint. This rough, matte black finish was…
AFV Club Achilles Build Report 1: Not Like All the Other Tanks
I've built enough tanks to have a feel for the overall process. Much like aircraft, armor kits have a broadly similar buildup, that goes something like this: Wheels/suspension Lower hull…