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February 2, 2020
Aircraft: 1/48 and smaller

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.

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December 23, 2019
Aircraft: 1/48 and smaller

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…

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December 22, 2019
Aircraft: 1/48 and smaller

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.

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December 21, 2019
Aircraft: 1/48 and smaller

1/48 Hobbyboss Su-27

After watching the Ukrainian Flanker’s demonstration at RIAT this summer, I wanted to build one.  So I did.

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December 5, 2019
Aircraft: 1/48 and smaller

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.

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September 15, 2019
Aircraft: 1/48 and smaller

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.

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August 26, 2019
Aircraft: 1/48 and smaller

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.

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August 14, 2019
Aircraft: 1/48 and smaller

Eduard 1/48 P-51D in-box review

I just received my copy of Eduard’s new 1/48 P-51D, via Topnotch masks where Sean kindly included insignia masks in a selection of sizes.  As might be expected from a new-tool kit of a popular plane in a very accessible scale, it’s been attracting attention.  These are my first thoughts on the kit.

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March 6, 2019
Aircraft: 1/48 and smaller

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.

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March 6, 2019
Aircraft: 1/48 and smaller

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.

You can read more about the build here and here.

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