Month: September 2014
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WIP, interrupted
How many half-built kits do you have? What’s the oldest of your shelf queens? And why do you have to confront yourself with such inconvenient questions? Maybe the last one is the easiest to answer. I like to have a clear view on things. I like to know what lies ahead of me, and I…
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Done: Revell 1/48 F-15E Strike Eagle
Having been out of production for quite some time, I was happy when last year I found that kit in my LHS (of course, two weeks after I finished the build, Revell re-released it…). It is a lovely kit, nice level of detail, especially the cockpit is really good, even the seats are okay. Ish.…
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Done: Tamiya 1/48 P-47D Thunderbolt
What I love about this hobby? That every day is a school day. Or at least it can be if you are so inclined. This time it was post-shading using Tamiya Smoke that was on the TLL (To-Learn List. Yes, I am a lists guy). Not having had too much success with pre-shading NMF paint…
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Done: Esci 1/35 M60A3 Patton
I always liked the M60A1 and A3 series of tanks – bulky, mean and somewhat agricultural looking. Slap on some MERDC cammo and you get the epitome of a Cold War tank. Esci’s M60 series are still the best Pattons you can get – at least until AFV Club releases theirs, which will be miles…
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Done: Eduard 1/48 F6F-5 Hellcat Profi Pack
Finally got around to posting updates! Yay! Anyway, Edaurd’s Profi Pack Hellcat in overall Gloss Sea Blue, lovely kit, nice details – and I did replace the gun barrels with some Quick Boost resin pieces.