Mido
1/35 Panzer III Ausf. F
The Panzer III parallels the Wehrmacht's rise and fall in WW2. Let's explore this in scale with Dragon's 1/35 Panzer III Ausf. F.
top of page
Search
Mido
Apr 2012 min read
Tamiya's 1/48 Brewster Buffalo
In my first group build, I tackle Tamiya's 1/48 Brewster Buffalo. Is it a stubby fighter with a bad reputation, or a victim of circumstance?
504 views2 comments
Mido
Oct 27, 202314 min read
Tamiya's 1/48 F4F-4 Wildcat
It's time for paint! In this post, I'll tackle Tamiya's 1/48 F4F-4 Wildcat flying with the Bulldogs of VMF-223 and the Cactus Air Force!
921 views1 comment
Mido
Jul 6, 20239 min read
Tamiya's T-34/76 1943
What effect did theT-34 have on the battlefield and how were so many produced? I turn to Tamiya's 1/35 scale T-34/76 1943 kit for answers.
1,133 views6 comments
Mido
May 16, 20234 min read
10 Confessions of a Modeler
I've learned a lot about my relationship to scale modeling in the last few years. Now it's time to share my self-assessed idiosyncrasies!
327 views4 comments
Mido
Dec 17, 20229 min read
1/700 Oliver Hazard Perry-class
The Oliver Hazard Perry-class first set sail in 1977 and examples are still in service across the globe. To find out why, I had to build!
594 views0 comments
Mido
Aug 20, 20222 min read
Detailing 1/700 Helicopters
Even a ship's aviation detachment should get the proper detailing and weathering. Here's how I do it on the small scale!
105 views0 comments
Mido
Jul 2, 20227 min read
A Pegasus-class Hydrofoil
A Pegasus-class boat is small. And at 1/700 they are even smaller. How much modeling can there possibly be?
152 views0 comments
Mido
May 23, 20226 min read
Tamiya's Sd.Kfz. 250/9 Redux
Refurbishment projects are an excellent way to test new ideas. In this post, I place Tamiya's 1/35 scale Sd.Kfz. 250/9 under the brush.
255 views0 comments
Mido
Mar 5, 202211 min read
Tiger 131
The Tiger. A subject that any armor modeler worth their weight in glue will have proudly displayed on their shelf.
1,242 views5 comments
Mido
Dec 25, 20215 min read
2021: Year in Review
Year-end. The time for reflection. It's been a busy year for me on the workbench with 8 completed builds!
165 views0 comments
Mido
Dec 7, 20218 min read
Tamiya's 1/48 A6M2 Zero
The Zero is an icon of the Imperial Japanese Navy and World War II. Here is my build of Tamiya's 1/48 Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero.
2,111 views4 comments
Mido
Oct 11, 202110 min read
A Revell P-47 "Razorback" Thunderbolt Story
This Thunderbolt story begins several years ago in Arkansas. That's right, Razorback country.
314 views0 comments
Mido
Jul 31, 20218 min read
JGSDF Type 90 Tank w/ Mine Roller
Tanks are a common subject for modelers. Uncommon are tanks with a mine roller attached!
447 views0 comments
Mido
Mar 23, 20219 min read
Panzer II Ausf. A/B/C (Sd.Kfz. 121)
Many years ago I built Tamiya's 1971 tooling of the Panzer II and now I have my hands on their 2008 new(ish)-tooling kit.
445 views0 comments
Mido
Feb 20, 202114 min read
USS Zumwalt (DDG-1000)
In this second installment of my project to build the modern US Navy fleet, I take on the Dragon's USS Zumwalt (DDG-1000) in 1/700.
609 views0 comments
Mido
Jan 19, 20217 min read
USS Fort Worth (LCS-3)
I knew that a 1/700 scale ship was going to require some degree of tedious work, but this kit included the smallest pieces I have ever seen!
432 views1 comment
Mido
Oct 18, 20203 min read
Scattered! An American Airborne Diorama
Late in the night on June 5th, 1944 the engines of the Douglas C-47 Skytrains came to life. Overlord had begun.
234 views0 comments
Mido
Aug 28, 20203 min read
Back on the Sprue: An O-2 Skymaster Story (Part 3)
The conclusion to my first build in over ten years. I hope you enjoy the end result as much as I do!
100 views0 comments
bottom of page