Tough question.  If there is a trend in the hobby related to finishing models, I'd say we are definitely in the weathering era.  We are way past basic drybrushing, oil pin washes and pastel powders on our models.  There has never been a time when so many purpose designed weathering products have been available.  Moreover and... Continue Reading →

What a great trip we took back in October of 2012.  My favourite baseball team was in the playoffs and I found myself in paradise.  And on this particular day, for someone interested in all things Pacific War, it really was a paradise within paradise!  My wife and I did the standard Pearl Harbor day... Continue Reading →

No - it's nothing serious and probably not all that harmful. Kit hoarding you think?  No - its not cool model kits, interesting and colorful decals or aftermarket.  Besides, seeing some of the stashes I have seen, my pile of kits is barely at Level 1.  As well, I have been to many a show and hobbyshop and walked... Continue Reading →

Happy 2019 everyone!!  I hope you made it out of the silly season in one piece and that you are ready to tackle 2019. Ahh the "Top-5" wish list; Its been done before but hey, it has not yet been done here. And though I have a plenty of kits to build there is always... Continue Reading →

I think most modelers are also movie buffs.  That is certainly the case with the builders I know. And, with us modelers, our level of movie fandom is typically beyond "casual interest" and probably somewhere at the "Film School Drop Out" level. I love movies and I love modeling subjects relating to the Pacific War. ... Continue Reading →

Since getting back into the hobby around 2007 I have constantly heard about it's impending demise.  There are a variety of reasons given and they seem to recycle a few times a year on modeling forums, facebook or in casual conversation at the local hobby shop (or LHS).  Just picture this guy saying one of... Continue Reading →

So the theory goes that as you close out the year on a model blog, you must reflect on the year, your builds and perhaps look forward to the new year and the promise that it brings....modelwise at least.  I am usually not one to conform to convention but it makes sense to reflect on... Continue Reading →

Its the end of the year and the holidays are now upon us.  What better way to sit and anticipate the season of receiving than to scroll down a blog entry about model stashes?  And if there is one surefire way to get views and responses on a forum then just invite people to post... Continue Reading →

Ask any armor modeler and they will tell you: Armor models look far better on a base.  Any kind of base - from a simple piece of stained wood all the way to a fully scenic miniature field or forest.  Take a tour of any contest and you will see the majority of armor models... Continue Reading →