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...
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...
FreeWillie’s M3 Stuart
I have to say that this was my first armor build. I am a figure and sometimes car guy so this was a departure in modeling for me. I really enjoyed the Academy kit. It went together with little fuss even though I opted for the individual link tracks. Unfortunately, I did not take...