Spring model shows are just like any other gathering of people. The ones in March-May have all been cancelled or postponed. It is unfortunate but a small price to pay to limit the spread of this virus and to help our health systems cope with it. We can still look at some models though! This... Continue Reading →
A Look back at the 2012 Well*Co*M*E Model Show
As I stated on my previous looking back article about the 2012 Montreal Model Meet, one of the many unfortunate realities during this time is the cancellation or postponement of all sorts of events and gatherings. Relevant to this blog is the cancellation of model shows this spring. This is definitely a small price to... Continue Reading →
A Look Back at the 2012 Montreal Model Meet
It is spring 2020 and it will certainly be a period of time that will live long within each of us. It is my sincere hope this thing turns a corner soon and we can get back with our regular lives. One of the many realities during this time is the cancellation or postponement of... Continue Reading →
1/48 Tamiya F4F-4 Wildcat
I've had these Tamiya Wildcat kits on the shelf for a long time. It seemed that every time I considered building one, something else bumped it down the pile. However, I read that Eduard was planning to release a series a new mold Wildcats in 48th scale sometime in near future. If the Eduard Wildcat... Continue Reading →
Model Kits that broke the Internets!
Cold weather is a great excuse to take the little intern to the air museum. No matter how many times I go there, I always find something interesting and last time was no different. I found this gem on the bookshelf in the kiddie drawing & reading room: "Model Planes For Beginners" was first printed... Continue Reading →