On a recent episode of the Sprue Cutter’s Union podcast they got into a conversation about modelling styles and one point mentioned was the idea that one’s style is the distillation of all one’s modelling influences. They also set us homework, which was to think about who our modelling influences are and then to drillContinue reading “Inspirations: Luftraum72”
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Eduard Spitfire IXc
This one is a bit special. Firstly the IXc is in my opinion one of the most beautiful marks of Spitfire. The Mk I is obviously the classic but the IXc looks just a little leaner and hungrier, more like a fighter somehow. Secondly I was asked to build this by a friend on TwitterContinue reading “Eduard Spitfire IXc”
Paint Mixes I know and love
This is going to be a pretty brief post; Simon (@redfivemodels on Twitter) has asked me to chip in on a modelling zoom with some of the paint mixes I use for various shades of green and I thought that whilst I was getting them straight in my head I may as well record themContinue reading “Paint Mixes I know and love”
Meng for Mojo, take twice daily: Rolls Royce Armoured Car
Meng for Mojo, take twice daily: Rolls Royce Armoured Car In this edition: >Meng for Mojo >Thoughts on the kit >Building the kit I like Meng kits. I built their Whippet, it was great. I’ve had the Rolls Royce Armoured Car (RRAC) sitting on a shelf for a little while after swapping it for aContinue reading “Meng for Mojo, take twice daily: Rolls Royce Armoured Car”
Rye Field Models T-34/85 174 Factory Part 1
In this edition > Kit review > A new trick for running gear > Upper hull and extras > Final judgements This is a fantastic kit. Upon opening the box you are met with a bewildering array of parts each replicated in minute detail. Perhaps the most striking piece is the turret which is beautifullyContinue reading “Rye Field Models T-34/85 174 Factory Part 1”
Bronco A13 Mk I Cruiser Mk. III build summary
In this edition: >Sensible first steps >Possible challenges >Photo-etch and how I applied it >A build order quandary As I said in my in-box review the other day, the instructions with this kit don’t make much sense. Firstly you will want to take time to study them and work out what order they should beContinue reading “Bronco A13 Mk I Cruiser Mk. III build summary”
Frog Valentine
This is an old kit, it is a Frog re-boxing of a Bandai kit from the 70s. Looking at the kit I can see why it might have been a game changer at the time; it has a partial interior so that you can put in figures or leave hatches open and have something toContinue reading “Frog Valentine”
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