By the time the USN and the Marines sailed up to and flew over Okinawa, they had pretty much solved everything there was to be solved in terms of aviation in the Second World War. The Marianas, the Philippines... all that was behind them. By this point in the war, carriers carried fewer Dauntlesses and... Continue Reading →
This was my third straight year since the show resumed in 2022. And I tell you, it just seems to get bigger and bigger. More vendors, more models, more space... All good things. It is also the first model show on the calendar and, well, maybe its me but I think the sun and warmer... Continue Reading →
I always figured the base was just a means to highlight the model. I never paid much attention to them. However, I've had a moment of clarity. You see, I've come to realize that, much like an oversized belt buckle on dark blue jeans, a pinky ring with a pinstriped suit, or a fist-sized medallion dangling within an... Continue Reading →
The holidays have been somewhat low-key this year. Just the way I like them. Oh sure, I like a big turkey dinner as much as the next guy. But I really enjoy life on the slow-speed setting for a few days. Of course, this gives me time to think. And this time of year I... Continue Reading →
I've written about model bases a few times. In an early post, I discussed the various kinds of bases to place under airplane models. Later on, I had a thing for round bases and shared an experiment with a simple scenic base on a dollar store clock.  I've been to many model shows and contests. I've seen many... Continue Reading →
I have been asking for a new Corsair for some time now....I've been asking for a while.... over and over. I was always ignored. I threw another Hail Mary earlier this year, I figured why not. You don't get what you don't ask for, right? Well, guess what? Someone made me a brand new Corsair... Continue Reading →
I love airplane engines, which is pretty much why I've built so many big, round-nosed WW2 props. That big ol' engine, just begging for detail, is visible to all. I pretty much always start my builds with the engine, no matter what those instructions say. A few months ago, a representative from Stirlingkit reached out... Continue Reading →
As I said in a previous post, I spent a lot of time building and finishing models in my previous hobby room. I thought saying goodbye to the old model space would be the tough part. Not even close. It was the act of moving and unpacking, that was the tough part. And pretty much... Continue Reading →
This is my model workshop. Model studio if you like. I built it some 13 years ago when we finished the basement. This was long before Model Airplane Maker was ever a thing and years before the little intern came along. Long before I even knew about the 'social' side of model making. Long before... Continue Reading →
I have stated a few times that it was this Okinawa-based Corsair that started the whole fascination with the type. But, I have never attempted to build Bob Klingman's Corsair. Why is that? Oh, reasons I'm sure. That and wanting to avoid checkerboard decals on the cowl. But before the build, let's explain a few... Continue Reading →
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