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23 images
Allied vehicles.1:72
Further painting of the motorcycle, and some gloss too. Decals added to the amphibious jeep.
31 images
Salamander.....1:72
Scratched an instrument panel from a piece of sprue. Gauges drilled and painted, so they catch the light better.
Projet: He 162 "Salamander"
55 images
Sherman M4 A2 and LCM Mklll.1:76
Door handle added, and door hung on hinges.
Projet: LCM3 & Sherman
26 images
Another tiny jet :)1:144
Lots of fun on this F-86F-40NA Sabre. I just wished the instructions mentioned a need for some weight in the nose...
Projet: North American F-86F-40-NA Sabre
40 images
Land Rover WMIK with Milan ATGM.1:35
Team photo, everyone!
Projet: Land Rover WMIK with Milan ATGM.
Scratchbuilt
8 images
Škoda Turtle1:35
Dark grey with a little black, a small brush, and lots of care...and the lines are added.
Projet: Škoda PA-2 Turtle
4 images
A very early A-Model Yak-18, now tidied up a little. 1:72
The canopy is very cloudy, but nevertheless it was good practice to try to paint the framing.
Projet: Yak-18 with ski gear
4 images
Airfix vintage classic.1:76
A tank first used in 1916, but this one has late war markings (only because I like the red and white stripes). After mar...
Projet: British Tank Mk1
Scratchbuilt
14 images
Street with pylon.1:35
The pylon base is no longer square-edged, as I hope to make it look like old concrete
Projet: Street section w/wall
5 images
Decals everywhere.....1:144
The yellow almost completely disappeared whilst the decals were still not loosened from the backing paper. Grrr!
Projet: Tornado ECR TigerMeet 2011
5 images
Old model used for weathering experience...... Hmmm...1:72
I had huge problems with the canopies, and some struts are the worse for wear. However, having tried originally to match...
Projet: Vought Kingfisher
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British infantry figures, but proving to be very frustrating....1:35
Four of the six figures. Matching the rifles to the posed arms of tha last two, is proving difficult...
Projet: Infantry
12 images
Another unusual subject, for me to learn from.1:35
Anti-aircraft cannon completed, with the empty cases ejector safety cage added.
Projet: Sd.Kfz.140 "Gepard"
6 images
First attempt at a silver finish.1:72
I've not painted the front of the engine cowl in the copper colour, as I don't have that paint, yet...
Projet: Gloster Gladiator Mk.I
12 images
A very early model, perhaps waiting for improvement...1:72
Clear coat over all surfaces, and a very dilute, mud-brown, filter over each side, to tone down the decals.
Projet: Polikarpov Po-2
11 images
P-40 N1:72
Having now seen several really nice looking builds recently, I realised that 'pristine' is too bland.
Projet: P-40N Warhawk
3 images
Zlín trainer in Czech service.1:72
Lead in the nose, paint on the clear plastic (tip: use proper primer....)
Projet: Zlín Z-142
Scratchbuilt
2 images
Figures, horses and cart...1:35
Giving a helping hand. (Sorry about your basket, I'll mend it later).
Projet: France,1944
9 images
Another Tamiya classic, in need of being tidied up.1:35
Small fragile parts added, green pattern refreshed, and some rust stains added.
5 images
A-Models always challenging and rewarding ;)1:72
Unfortunately the original build album has been deleted, so here are some new ones of the completed results.
Projet: Spad S.A.4
24 images
Chaika sailing craft.1:60
Definitely coming together.
Projet: Chaika sailing craft.
Scratchbuilt
123 images
A-34 Comet Mk1 and Scammell transporter with 30 ton trailer.1:76
Decals applied, sealed and some light weathering to the wheels, etc.
Projet: A34 Comet Mk.1
58 images
SD Kfz 1. Type 170 VK1:35
A little bit of rust on the exhaust...
Projet: Sd.Kfz.1 Type 170 VK
16 images
De Havilland DH 21:72
Undercarriage braced too, plus machine gun re-painted. Yes, I should try to properly fit the gizmo for the control cable...
Projet: De Havilland DH2
4 images
Another small learning experience....1:144
Brush painted enamels.
Projet: McDonnell F-4E Phantom II
13 images
Vultee Vengeance, re-visited years later.1:72
A light clear coat has brought out the colours and got rid of the 'dry' appearance.
Projet: Early efforts...
6 images
Harrier from Xtrakit1:72
Having messed up the decal, I need to try to paint the red lines.
Projet: Sea Harrier FA.2
5 images
An army marches on its stomach...1:35
The milk churns didn't have any handles, so I'm adding some from copper wire. The sides against the churn were filed a l...
Projet: Gulaschkanone
18 images
MyAlbum1:76
So, what I'd like to do is to link the hydraulic piston to the long push/pull bar. Here goes....
Projet: Churchill Bridge Layer
8 images
My take on this classic kit.1:35
I chickened out of going the full Pink Panther, so hoping that the slight warmth added to the sandy colour is acceptable...
Projet: S.A.S. Land Rover Pink Panther
7 images
One of a small selection of 1:144 aircraft from different manufacturers.1:144
Projet: MiG-29 FULCRUM
11 images
Risky encounter......1:35
The bathers are nearly done, but one shoulder joint needed to have some filler late in the day.
Projet: US and German paratroopers
62 images
F-86F-30 Sabre 1:48
An overall light grey filter applied, to reduce the contrast and make the yellow look less plastic. Also added a dark pa...
Projet: Academy F-86F-30 Sabre
9 images
That old classic....1:35
Years after buying the kit, I've now got around to making a small base for it (and others) to pose on ;)
Projet: Special Air Service Jeep
72 images
Toyota Hilux 1:35
And there we are, finished, and posed in a small patch of rough ground.
Projet: Pick Up w/ZPU-1
21 images
French WW2 bicycle and soldier.1:35
Accidental lighting pleasing me lots :)
Projet: French Soldier with Bicycle, WW2
62 images
Airacobra1:48
Well, the undercarriage is added and she's definitely not a tail-sitter.
Projet: P-39N Airacobra
5 images
Seehund Type XXVIIB1:72
Unfortunately I messed up the decals for the depth numbering.... ☹️
Projet: U-Boat Typ XXVIIB Seehund
22 images
Scalemates Schwalbe Group build 20211:144
All decals on, undercarriage installed, and kettenkrad hitched up.
56 images
Small, unusual, interesting.....Finished.1:72
Replacement Lewis gun is a tiny PE kit in itself. Superb quality MG.
Projet: Spad S.A.4
32 images
Three early vehicles that were my learning curve with brushed enamels.1:35
Getting the balance of paint and thinner was key... that, and modifying the paints so the tone and contrast look right, ...
Projet: Brush-painted Camo...
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Tentative steps into the world of 1:48...1:48
Final pieces added, so now she is 'finished'.
Projet: Spitfire Mk.IX
6 images
Another Tamiya classic....1:35
An experiment in trying to create a 'soft-edged' camouflage using brush-applied enamel paint and thinners... Probably wo...
Projet: Hanomag Sd.Kfz. 251/1
11 images
Spad XIII C-11:72
A wee touch up on the tyres needed. Not sure there's much I do on the rest....
Projet: SPAD XIII C-1
3 images
Gallery of shame...1:72
The intention was to match the unusual box-art colours. Tried 'wet on wet' to softly blend one colour into the next.
Projet: Caudron Renault 714 C1
4 images
FW1901:72
Managed to break off the pitot tube and one machine gun, so some running repairs still to be done.
Projet: Focke Wulf Fw 190 A-8/R-11
2 images
MyAlbum1:72
A very dusty example (the only surviving one?) in the Museum of Technology, Prague.
Projet: Anatra Anasal DS
1 images
MyAlbum1:35
First attempts at making a diorama.... gates to be added next.
Projet: Farm Gate With Base