GWH 1/48 F-15E
The F-15 is possibly my all-time favourite plane, and the E model’s variety of ordnance and interesting weathering makes it a very compelling subject. I had heard that the GWH 1/48 kit was very good, but found the reality to be more complex. How far into a build can you get before realising the kit isn’t as good as you hoped? Twenty minutes in this case.
AMK 1/48 MiG-31 build. Despite myself, I loved this kit
I neither wanted nor expected to enjoy this kit, but once I got used to it, I found a very pleasant build experience. But don’t get the wrong idea: this kit has plenty of oddities…
Tamiya 1/48 He 219 Uhu
Is it a stag? Is it a dragonfly? Is it an owl? Tamiya’s He 219 is a really nice little kit.
1/48 Hobbyboss Su-27
After watching the Ukrainian Flanker’s demonstration at RIAT this summer, I wanted to build one. So I did.
Italeri 1/48 SR-71 Blackbird build review
A Cold War Reconnaissance group build? What could be a better fit than a big SR-71? Admittedly I didn’t realise how big this kit was going to be, nor how frustrating.
Eduard 1/48 P-51D build
Eduard’s 1/48 P-51D has had a lot of hype. It’s a good kit: but it’s “Eduard good,” not “Tamiya good.” Here’s why that matters.
Eduard 1/48 Mirage IIICJ “Shahak” build review
This was a very problematic build, though the finished model looks nice. I screwed mine up, so you don’t have to. It’s a public service I provide.
Eduard 1/48 P-51D in-box review
A pair of Tamiya’s 1/48 Spitfire Mk.Is
These were built for the group build over at Topnotch Masks, both to represent specific aircraft as seen in reference photos.
Viggen Update
My Viggen was judged the winner of the Baltics group build over on Cold War Model Making and Photos. I’ve never had a model win something before, so it’s a little bit of a big deal. Thanks to everyone who provided info, advice, and support on this build, especially the Vikings who wouldn’t let me put a foot wrong.