The Journey: One Year On
One of the nicest pieces of feedback I have received came from my “where next” post last year, where Will Pattison, one of the modellers I really look up to, commented that I had got to the point where I was starting my own journey, having figured out the basics from other people. I have no idea where that journey is going, so I can only assume this is one of those journeys where you only figure out where you’re going by getting there. So let’s take a look at where my journey has gone in the last year.
Accurate Minatures 1/48 SDB Dauntless build review
“Accurate Minatures.” They made no promises about anything but accuracy, and for good reason.
Trumpeter 1/48 C-47 build review (Swissair DC-3)
An imposing kit of an important aircraft, Trumpeter’s C-47 is lovely and frustrating in equal measure.
Kittyhawk 1/48 Su-34 build review
Kitty Hawk’s Su-34 is a decent kit that is let down by flaws that are all too typical. But if you have the right expectations it can be an enjoyable build and makes a stunning model.
Tamiya 1/48 Fw 190D-9
Tamiya’s 1/48 Fw 190D-9 is a little gem of a kit. It keeps things simple to offer a really easy build. You just can’t go wrong with this one, it’s a delight for beginners and experienced modellers alike.
Italeri 1/32 F-104
Italeri’s big F-104 does you no favours, yet manages to be an enjoyable build. I love this Canadian scheme and this might just be my favourite finished piece.
Tamiya 1/32 P-51D: My Little Pony
Having built Tamiya’s 1/32 P-51D back in 2012 or so I was pleased to find it every bit as nice as I remembered. This is a fantastic kit, but check the box schemes before building.
Trumpeter 1/350 Liberty Ship Build Review
Lovely kit of an interesting, historically significant, and under-represented subject. I enjoyed this very much, though realistic ship weathering remains elusive.
Revell 1/32 P-51D Build Review (My Little Pony Part 1)
A modern 1/32 P-51 tooling for 30% the price of Tamiya’s kit. Where were corners cut? Everywhere.
Tamiya 1/32 Spitfire Mk.IX
A really nice kit, as expected. Also an opportunity to attempt to reproduce a build that inspired me to do better.