It's stange sometimes what inspires me to build a subject, in this case it was seeing a new release decal sheet being reviewed on Hyperscale some years ago. One of the aircraft featured was a Grumman F5F-5K Hellcat painted in a striking Red/Dayglow Orange scheme which I instantly fell in love with! This build …
If are of a certain vintage you may remember the film 1983 Blue Thunder-if so you will enjoy this! The 1983 movie featured a customised Gazelle helicopter modified to look like a sleek, futuristic gunship and it was a pivotal part of the films plot. The story is that the Military were going to test …
Hello there! My WordPress dashboard has informed me that I had reached 100 posts today and that my blog now has 60 Followers. When I started my site I wondered if anyone would ever read it, never mind liking or following! If you are one of the 60-Thank you! Thanks for following and for sharing …
Youtube has a lot to answer for! Whilst at home during the Covid19 lockdown I began watching videos about scale modelling one morning. A particualr favourite channel of mine, "Doogs Models" featured a series about building Tamiya's 1/48 P-48M in the striking colours of the 63rd Fighter Squadron. Doogs build of the Tamiya kit is …
Continue reading The original American Hotrod: Republic P-47M Thunderbolt
I shared this short film some years ago and thought it was a wonderful explanation of this great hobby. Sit back and enjoy. http://www.facebook.com/478131329061623/posts/1302603143281100/
It's good to realise a long awaited wish, to display one of my favourite models as I have always wanted to. Some time ago I built a 1/35 AH-1W Cobra in the markings of USMC squadron HML/A-167, I had planned to display it in a custom made display case with unit insignia, cap badge and plaque. …
Ever regretted not buying a certain model kit years ago and finding yourself wanting to build it later on in life? If you have, you will understand my desire to find the old Revell 1/35 LVT-(A1) Amtrak which came with an option to paint it in the grey-blue scheme of the US Army 708th Amphibious …
Hello and Happy New Year! As is now the tradition, I write a review of my model building year and showcase my work, list the highs and learn from the lows of the 12 past months. It has certainly been an eventful year for me and my hobby! I have joined the IPMS , became …
Merry Christmas from The Scale Model Hangar ! To all who follow, visit and join me in this wonderful hobby here, Thank you! It's been a great year for my hobby, I've made new friends, discovered new skills and I have had the opportunity to display my models to a much wider audience! I want …
Hello again! At this time of year we tend to spend a little more time at the bench during the cold winter weather and one thing I enjoy doing is building a subject that operated in a warmer climate. To this end I discovered Tamiya's 1/35 Panzerkampwagen III in desert guise with the excellent Masterbox …
