Far and Away the Least Fussy Sherman Tracks
"I've tried many different manufacturers. Doogs' are far and away the least fussy Sherman tracks I've ever assembled. The included jigs and tools really help make the process smooth and…
Don’t Buy These Wheels (They Suck)
I'm not a fan of vinyl tires. Never have been. Awful paint adhesion, difficult to remove mold seams, awkward gaps and fit with the wheels, all of it. Generally, if…
Tamiya F-4B Test-Fit Review
When I got back into modeling in 2010, Tamiya already had a fearsome reputation for engineering and fit. At the time they were in the middle of their 1/32 Spitfire…
Closing Thoughts on the Tiger ERC-90 F1 Lynx
Review: 1/48 Kitty Hawk Su-17M3/M4 Fitter
You know that old saying "you attract more flies with honey"? It's false. If the conversation that's swirled around this build review is anything to go by, you attract more flies with a steaming pile of garbage.
Review: Gunze Mr. Airbrush PS-770
A few years ago, I found a screaming deal on a gently used Iwata CM-B Custom Micron. Did I need it? Not really. But I'd been hearing Custom Microns talked…
Tamiya’s New Tomcat – Not the Second Coming
NOTE: This is not a review per se. There will be no fondling of sprues or the like. Think of this more as an addendum - impressions from mid-way through…
Review: 1/48 Kinetic F/A-18C Hornet
Welcome to the second entry in the Contributor-Funded Kit Review series! This time out, the subject is Kinetic's new-tool 1/48 F/A-18C Hornet. Curious about contributor-funded thing, or want to see…
Review: 1/32 Fly Hawker Hurricane Mk.IIc
Not too long ago, I had a thought. And that thought quickly turned into an effort.
Contributor-funded, contributor-selected kit reviews.
How’s it work? Simple. Contributors donate into the Review Fund and select the kits to be reviewed. Then I review them, with an exhaustive focus on how – and how well – they build.
These are full, naked builds. No aftermarket. No filler. No paint. Nothing for the plastic to hide behind.
Want to know more? Check out the Reviews page, FAQ and Manifesto!
The first kit selected? Fly’s 1/32 Hawker Hurricane Mk.IIc.
1/32 Fly Hurricane – Thoughts at the Midway Point
At what point does "it's a limited run kit" stop being an explanation, and become an excuse? As I reach the halfway point of my Fly Hurricane review build, that’s…