Most of us start the scale modeling hobby with the absolute basics: a starter kit, a single hobby knife, a tube of glue, and a few tiny bottles of paint. There is nothing wrong with that—those basics are exactly what you need to get building. But you will quickly realize there is a massive market... Continue Reading →
The last time I went to the Nationals was way back in 2018. And boy, was that ever a different time! Not only was the world somewhat normal (subjective... I know...) but I had a completely different hobby focus back then. Fast forward eight years and I have met all sorts of great modelers far... Continue Reading →
Too long to read? Here's a link to the video. People are going back to the Moon! As a kid, I was absolutely obsessed with the lunar missions—even though every single one of them happened before I was born. I still treasure the moon mission memorabilia I fished out of flea markets and garage sales... Continue Reading →
The end of the cold war was as abrupt as it was anticlimactic. Now, I am probably mis-remembering this to a degree. It was like we came home from school on a Friday, still hating those godless commies. But come Monday morning sometime in 1991, everyone forgot what all the fuss was about. I can... Continue Reading →
It may very well be that most modelers never modify or add to a kit. They just build it as it comes out of the box. And I am here to tell you: There is nothing wrong with that! Actually, I just finished the Airfix Saturn V Apollo 11 rocket and I added nothing to... Continue Reading →
There's probably some psychological explanation behind it. But put a shark mouth on something, and I’m gonna like it. I have built a number of models featuring shark mouths and I have snapped more than a few of them at museums and the like. So, when my buddy Bruce asked if I would be interested... Continue Reading →
On one of the latest Plastic Model Mojo podcast episodes, the question was: "What hobby-oriented thing would you get if you won the lottery?" Host Dave had some thoughts on a dream tour to Europe. Host Mike thought of some interesting militaria he might buy. Guest Jim thought of something Hurricane related that would ultimately... Continue Reading →
It's funny that I have a strict 'no hoarding' code when it comes to all things domestic. Yet, after every model build, I keep all of the 'leftover' model parts. These might be unused drop tanks, extra missiles or a myriad of optional bits. Sometimes it isn't my fault - some kits just come with... Continue Reading →
Do we really need another year-end-retrospective or new-year-looking-forward post? Oh sure, the calendar has flipped to 2026. Some stuff was done in 2025. It is always a busy year at work and at home. And there are always unexpected things that bring both setbacks and opportunities. Maybe these posts are important to show that everyone... Continue Reading →
There are some facts that may have been solid and widely acknowledged for most of my lifetime, but, for whatever reason, have become forgotten or less believed over time. Off the top of my head we have: Pluto (as a planet), the moon landings, and the earth being spherical in shape. Coupled with those apparently... Continue Reading →
