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MiG-211:144
So, who's idea was that? The undercarriage door would fill the gap, if the wheels were up. However....I will have to fit...
Project: MiG-21/The PLA Air Force F-7II
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Another motorcycle....1:35
Figures assembled and painted. The standing MP has optional left and right arms, so several variations possible.
Project: BSA M20 Motorcycle w/Military Police
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Tamiya Gama Goat1:35
After a short break, it's time to tackle camouflage, so the driver first ..
Project: M561 GAMA GOAT
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Salamander.....1:72
Okay, let's see where touch ups are required ;)
Project: He 162 "Salamander"
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Tidying up an earlier build.1:72
Cord is included, for cables that lower and lift the ramp.
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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...
Project: North American F-86F-40-NA Sabre
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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...
Project: British Tank Mk1
Scratchbuilt
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Land Rover WMIK with Milan ATGM.1:35
Team photo, everyone!
Project: Land Rover WMIK with Milan ATGM.
Scratchbuilt
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Sherman M4 A2 and LCM Mklll.1:76
Door handle added, and door hung on hinges.
Project: LCM3 & Sherman
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Škoda Turtle1:35
Dark grey with a little black, a small brush, and lots of care...and the lines are added.
Project: Škoda PA-2 Turtle
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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.
Project: Yak-18 with ski gear
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Street with pylon.1:35
The pylon base is no longer square-edged, as I hope to make it look like old concrete
Project: Street section w/wall
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Decals everywhere.....1:144
The yellow almost completely disappeared whilst the decals were still not loosened from the backing paper. Grrr!
Project: Tornado ECR TigerMeet 2011
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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...
Project: 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...
Project: Infantry
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Another unusual subject, for me to learn from.1:35
Anti-aircraft cannon completed, with the empty cases ejector safety cage added.
Project: Sd.Kfz.140 "Gepard"
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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...
Project: Gloster Gladiator Mk.I
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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.
Project: Polikarpov Po-2
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P-40 N1:72
Having now seen several really nice looking builds recently, I realised that 'pristine' is too bland.
Project: P-40N Warhawk
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Zlín trainer in Czech service.1:72
Lead in the nose, paint on the clear plastic (tip: use proper primer....)
Project: Zlín Z-142
Scratchbuilt
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Figures, horses and cart...1:35
Giving a helping hand. (Sorry about your basket, I'll mend it later).
Project: France,1944
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Another Tamiya classic, in need of being tidied up.1:35
Small fragile parts added, green pattern refreshed, and some rust stains added.
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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.
Project: Spad S.A.4
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Chaika sailing craft.1:60
Definitely coming together.
Project: Chaika sailing craft.
Scratchbuilt
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A-34 Comet Mk1 and Scammell transporter with 30 ton trailer.1:76
Decals applied, sealed and some light weathering to the wheels, etc.
Project: A34 Comet Mk.1
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SD Kfz 1. Type 170 VK1:35
A little bit of rust on the exhaust...
Project: Sd.Kfz.1 Type 170 VK
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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...
Project: De Havilland DH2
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Another small learning experience....1:144
Brush painted enamels.
Project: McDonnell F-4E Phantom II
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Vultee Vengeance, re-visited years later.1:72
A light clear coat has brought out the colours and got rid of the 'dry' appearance.
Project: Early efforts...
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Harrier from Xtrakit1:72
Having messed up the decal, I need to try to paint the red lines.
Project: Sea Harrier FA.2
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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...
Project: Gulaschkanone
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MyAlbum1:76
So, what I'd like to do is to link the hydraulic piston to the long push/pull bar. Here goes....
Project: Churchill Bridge Layer
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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...
Project: S.A.S. Land Rover Pink Panther
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One of a small selection of 1:144 aircraft from different manufacturers.1:144
Project: MiG-29 FULCRUM
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Another Tamiya classic....1:35
Two from this set, and four from another.
Project: BMW R75
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Risky encounter......1:35
The bathers are nearly done, but one shoulder joint needed to have some filler late in the day.
Project: US and German paratroopers
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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...
Project: Academy F-86F-30 Sabre
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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 ;)
Project: Special Air Service Jeep
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Toyota Hilux 1:35
And there we are, finished, and posed in a small patch of rough ground.
Project: Pick Up w/ZPU-1
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French WW2 bicycle and soldier.1:35
Accidental lighting pleasing me lots :)
Project: French Soldier with Bicycle, WW2
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Airacobra1:48
Well, the undercarriage is added and she's definitely not a tail-sitter.
Project: P-39N Airacobra
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French WW1 Motorcycle1:35
Shine toned down with enamel Matt coat.
Project: FT-17 Light Tank - Crew & Orderly
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Seehund Type XXVIIB1:72
Unfortunately I messed up the decals for the depth numbering.... ☹️
Project: U-Boat Typ XXVIIB Seehund
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Scalemates Schwalbe Group build 20211:144
All decals on, undercarriage installed, and kettenkrad hitched up.
Project: Scalemates Schwalbe Group build 2021
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Small, unusual, interesting.....Finished.1:72
Replacement Lewis gun is a tiny PE kit in itself. Superb quality MG.
Project: Spad S.A.4
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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, ...
Project: 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'.
Project: Spitfire Mk.IX
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Chenillette1:35
The hemispherical covers were very thick, so have been thinned down lots.
Project: Renault UE 2 Universal Scout Carrier
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Another Tamiya classic....1:35
An experiment in trying to create a 'soft-edged' camouflage using brush-applied enamel paint and thinners... Probably wo...
Project: Hanomag Sd.Kfz. 251/1
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Project: Renault UE 2 Universal Scout Carrier
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Spad XIII C-11:72
A wee touch up on the tyres needed. Not sure there's much I do on the rest....
Project: SPAD XIII C-1
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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.
Project: Caudron Renault 714 C1
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FW1901:72
Managed to break off the pitot tube and one machine gun, so some running repairs still to be done.
Project: Focke Wulf Fw 190 A-8/R-11
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MyAlbum1:72
A very dusty example (the only surviving one?) in the Museum of Technology, Prague.
Project: Anatra Anasal DS
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First attempts at making a diorama.... gates to be added next.
Project: Farm Gate With Base