It's been a while since I've posted, I've been rather busy. That said, modelling has been pretty steady over the last few months, I'm currently swamped with group builds so I've got an unusually large number of kits on the go, especially in 1/48. One of my goals for the year is to clear out all the 1/48 stuff in my stash, which is moving along ( Read more... )

Picked up a few kits yesterday at the local shop. Most interesting is Sword's Spitfire Vc. It's not cheap, but it had been noted as pretty much the definitive Vc in 1/72 and after looking at the included plastic I can see why. The molding is simply superb, gorgeous detail and the shape is just right. Well worth the cost even if I can get 2 other ( Read more... )

I really hate stencils. I also hate lousy decal sheets. This is the reason why my CT-155 Hawk is still not finished after 2+ years of decalling. Nice kit (Airfix 2nd gen BAe Hawk in 1/48) but lousy decals. I'll finish it eventually. I figure 20 minutes of decalling a week and I should have it done by years end ( Read more... )

In addition to my prediliction for certain subjects, I've got admittedly odd taste in kits. My preference is for kits which require a modicum of work to produce a good example with the exception of one area, that being decals ( Read more... )

I'm generally not big on aftermarket sets beyond decals and the occasional replacement canopy. This is mostly because I'm generally OK with the detail level on most kits and particularly in the case of cockpits, I don't see the point in excessive hidden detail. I've been fighting with the cockpit on my Tempest II for exactly that reason, too much ( Read more... )

I recently decided to revive this LJ, but with something of a change in terms of focus. Rather than being a general life blog (which is what my Facebook account is for), I'm bringing it back as a blog for my modelling activities, specifically scale aircraft modelling ( Read more... )

Kinda winding things down here on LJ, this journal will probably go away in the near future. Most of you should be able to find me over on Facebook, if not feel free to ask.

I'm in that wonderful gap between the end of assignments and the beginning of exams right now. A little relaxation is going a long way ( Read more... )

The Honky Tonk arrived yesterday. Since this is about a week later than expected, I immediately headed down to Duke's Cycle to pick it up, despite the rain and cold. Rode from Duke's to school and from Eg West home (the latter in the rain ( Read more... )

If I had a nice big budget and was building a road bike this is what I'd build ( Read more... )