Back in late 2004 I wanted to model a Mk Vc, but unfortunately nobody made one. Okay, to be fair, Airfix provided their Mk Vc(t) which was their Vb with that atrociously thick blob of a wing. I actually attempted that kit and the result was pretty poor, as expected. Earlier that year I’d begun […]
Mk Vc, VF-R, 5th FS, 52nd FG, February 1944 Read More »
Originally completed back in June of 2010, this was for a club challenge to build something related to the Vietnam War. Since I don’t do modern(-ish) jets, I decided to go back to the ’50’s and make something I’ve always wanted on my shelf: A French Air Force F8F-1 Bearcat. The Subject French Indochina, what
French Air Force F8F-1B Bearcat Read More »
5 May 2013 Edit: I’ve completed my switch to acrylics, and have looked at more paints to match RAF Dark Green. I’ve also acquired a copy of British Aviation Colours of World War Two, Crown Copyright, 1976. My edition has the color chips in a fold-out in the back. I checked my acrylic paint samples,
RAF Dark Green: a good hobby paint match? Read More »
Airfix Spitfire Mk I/IIa (kit #A02010) Spitfire Mk I K9794, WZ-T, 19 Squadron RAF, Duxford, August 1938 This is the new tooling of the Mk I from Airfix, their second issue with the bits to make either an early Mk I, late Mk Ia or the IIa. I completed this kit back in 2011 as
Early Spitfire Mk I K9794, WZ-T, 19 Squadron Read More »
Back in February I started a new job that required I relocate to the UK. Given my penchant for Spitfires, Hurricanes and history and all that goes with it, I viewed it as a great opportunity. Still do, even after 2 months here. Unfortunately my modeling has been on forced hold. I’m suffering from the
Jonesin’ for some plastic! Read More »
