Rather than gum up the photo gallery with my photos, I thought I’d make a facebook post so you can just go to my page to check it out.Click the link here: Corsair paint & masking update Here is a quick test fit to my Corsairs diorama/vignette....
Group Build Day
We had the first build day that I can remember and 14 guys showed up with a number of models. Mostly the Corsairs though. We had a great time and learned a lot. Thanks to the King for the masking tip,/ instruction/do it my way or else ! Mike Ramp did a great demo...
New brake lines+
So I took to the brake lines of Corsair #2 and thought I’d try to add the extra detail of the springs as well. Couldn’t seem to manage to make them any smaller due to the very small scale, but I did what I could and if nothing else it’s just more detail (that...
Corsair #2 engine detail and wire recommendation!
So I started building my second Corsair for the group build. As no more than an excuse to have one with it’s wings down and the other with it’s wings folded up.I started detailing the engine on this one and I’ve made a HUGE discovery…use LEAD wire!!!! This stuff is extremely soft and will...
Jim Sullivan’s Otaki club Corsair.
Hello Folks,Here are several shots of the 1/48th Otaki F4U-1A Corsair for our club build as she currently sits on the modeling table. I’m just about ready to start shooting the tri-color finish. The Otaki Corsair is a basic kit but nicely molded with recessed panel lines. I’m adding in some after-market parts to...
Bixler’s European Tram WIP
So this is something a bit different….1/35 scale European Tram with figures. I’m not much of a picture taker, phone works OK but here goes. anyway, you get an idea. Figures painted with Vallejo and craft acrylics. Lot’s of problems with the photos so will have to try something else next time. Thanks for...
Tamiya 1/32nd Mitsubishi A6M5 Model 52 Zero (Zeke) Work-In-Progress Build – UPDATED 01 August 2019
25 February 2019 – Hi, folks. This is Gary Mason. I’ll be starting a Work In Progress build here on Tamiya’s 1/32nd Mitsubishi A6M5 Model 52 Zero, which the Allies code-named the “Zeke” during WWII. I bought this kit back in the middle of 2018 from Hobby Link Japan, as they had the best...
Wingnut Wings Fokker D VII
I started this model over a year ago with buddy Bob Kerfonta, we’re building them together. He has the (OAW) version. We started fast on the cockpit and the engines but have bogged down. I thought I’d start a page to chronicle my build and maybe motivated to finish. Just poke me when I’m...