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 …
Hello again! I have continued with the painting process on the Corsair and thought I would share with you how I am getting on with it. The first job was to add a lightened shade of US Navy Blue/Grey to the upper surfaces. This is simply a toned down mix of the original colour. Here …
Previously on TOJO EATS S**T! ........... Hello there! Last time I worked on this build I was left ranting and raving at the HUGE exhaust stack cuts outs on the Hobbyboss kit Corsiar's fuselage! Geez......I wouldn't mind but the exhausts provided in the kit are TINY! Are HOBBYBOSS serious? Here's the problem...... So I have …
Hello there! After much enjoyment and a little hard work allow me to present to you my Hasegawa 1/48 Spitfire Mk.IX in the markings of 32 Sqn. RAF. Foggia, Italy 1944. You can see how this model was built and finished in the previous three posts: Spitfire Mk.IXc “GABY” Spitfire Mk.IXc “GABY” W.I.P. Part 2: …
Hello there! It is good to be back in the studio after my summer holiday! This week has brought me back into the studio to begin the painting process on my 1/48 Spitfire Mk.IX. Here is where we left the model last time after completing the airframe assembly: So we know that this Spitfire had …
THE SCALE MODEL HANGAR 