THE STUDIO OF SCALE MODEL ARTIST DARREN MCGUINNESS
Yes, its another Mustang! This one is a little different though, it is not my beloved Tamiya 1/48 kit. This is a new kid on the block. This is a new tooling from Airfix! I picked this kit on its debut at the UK Nationals last November as I had heard that Airfix has really …
Continue reading AIR COMMANDO! The Scale Model Hangar reviews the new AIRFIX 1/48 P-51D Mustang.
I love warbirds! So P-51 Mustangs are a thing of beauty to me. I have always said to cure a modelling block, ease modelling fatigue or just for the simple pleasure of building an easy, fun kit you cannot beat the Tamiya 1/48 family of WWII fighters. Here we have Tamiya's 1/48 P-51D MUSTANG built …
Hello! This is a model I have shared with you before. Only this time I have photographed it using my new photo studio set up and I wanted to see what one of my models would like if I published it with better pictures. This is the Tamiya 1/48 Bf-109 E4 Tropical in the markings …
Hello! It has been a long time in the making as evident with the amount of posts dedicated to this build, but good things come to those who wait! This model has been a true labour of love. I have always wanted a beaten up, sun bleached F4U Corsair in my collection and now at …
Hello! After several weeks, my 1/48 Hobbyboss F4U-1 Corsair is finally finished! This build was a test best for my new painting and weathering styles which saw me embark on attempting new techniques and using new materials. In scale modelling terms, it has been quite a journey! I have always wanted a beat up, …
Hello! Welcome to my latest WIP post on my F4U-1 Corsair which brings me to working on the aircraft landing gear and further additions to the weathering process. The 1/48 Hobbyboss kit has a few flaws and as I have continued to build the kit I have done my best to improve or correct them. …
Continue reading In the rear with the gear! F4U-1 Corsair W.I.P.
Hello! Welcome to the next instalment of my on-going 1/48 Hobbyboss F4U-1 Corsair build. We left this build after the painting and decal process's were completed so now I move to the next stage of finishing the weathering process. To bring out all the engraved details on the airframe I am using my favourite range …
