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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?
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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.
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Jun 13, 20235 min read
1/48 Wildcat Assembly
Tamiya, HobbyBoss, and Eduard. How do their 1/48 Wildcats execute the main assembly?
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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!
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Apr 16, 20235 min read
Top Ten Tank Track Tips and Tricks
Model tank tracks mean creative freedom. Here are my top 10 favorite tips and tricks to mix and match.
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Feb 14, 20236 min read
1/48 Wildcat Engines
Behold the Wildcat's legendary Pratt & Whitney R-1830 Twin Wasp! Let's see how Tamiya, HobbyBoss, and Eduard bring it to life in 1/48!
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Dec 27, 20225 min read
1/48 Wildcat Cockpits
This post is part of a series discussing 1/48 Wildcats by Tamiya, HobbyBoss, and Eduard from unboxing to final weathering.
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Sep 17, 20225 min read
Unboxing 1/48 Wildcats
Building a Wildcat in 1/48? Here's what you need to know.
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Sep 3, 20224 min read
How to Paint Model Tank Wheels
I dread painting tank wheels. But these tips and tricks will keep your build rolling along!
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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?
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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.
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Apr 26, 20224 min read
Painting a German Panzer Crewman
Painting figures is tough! This panzer crewman was coming along great...until it wasn't.
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Mar 19, 20223 min read
How to Oil Dot Filter
Weathering is a process, with a set of tools, that are designed to bring out the most in a subject. Let's talk oil dot filters!
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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.
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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!
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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.
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Mido
Nov 20, 20215 min read
Aotake and Ambiguity
Curious about aotake and A6M2 Zeros? Want to recreate it in scale model form? I'll show you three ways with Tamiya Acrylics!
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Nov 8, 20214 min read
How to Paint Radial Engines: Legacy Kits
In this post, I show you how to get the most out of legacy aircraft kit engines using easy techniques and a bit of patience.
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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.
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Aug 21, 20212 min read
How to Paint Aircraft Canopies
The clear parts that form an aircraft's canopy are only a small portion of a finished build, but painting them correctly is critical!
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