A Commander’s Duty – an experiment in storytelling

The Plastic Posse podcast sometimes discuss ‘opus builds’, meaning (I think) a project that is to be your ‘great work’. This project is something that I’ve been pondering for a while and is probably a first attempt at my ‘opus build’. The idea stems from a story regarding a former RSM of my regiment whilst

Commissions

Over the last couple of years a few people have commissioned me to make models for them and I thought it was probably worth making a page to outline my approach to commission work. If you would like me to make something please have a read through the FAQ below and if you are happy

The story of Bourrasque and her crew, from 1st Company, 2nd Platoon, 15e BCC

The Tamiya Char B1bis is a great kit to build but there’s an aspect to this diorama that I haven’t really posted about on here or on social media and that’s the story of the vehicle I have attempted to imitate. It’s a fascinating story, fairly typical for French Char B1s during the Battle of

Tamiya Mark IV Beutepanzer

I’ve done a couple of commission builds but this is the first time I’ve written a commissioned blog post! This is brought to you by special request from Adam, an excellent modeller in his own right, who has paid me in that most useful currency; helpful feedback! The first thing to say is that the

Bench Update: Tamiya Mark IV

This is the best kit I’ve ever built! It went together like a dream, many of the parts are push/snap fit to allow them to be removed to maintain the motor/change the batteries. Yes, that’s right, it has a motor too and will comfortably trundle across obstacles, much like the real thing. I’ve been working

SMS Paint Review

I’m a sucker for new paints. I started off using the Vallejo model air range and they were fine, I dabbled in the MIG equivalents and they were ok. Then one day I tried Tamiya and wow! That was it, they are the perfect paint! Tough, easy to thin and spray, good colour range, perfect!

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 them

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 beautifully

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 be