#HistScaleModels Comparison of the Eduard P-40E panel. Left is decals and right is PE. The camera is no friend to either as they both look much better with the human eye. I like the color of the left. But the detail of the right. Big take away, you don’t need the Profi-pack for this kit.

#HistScaleModels My contribution to the local club meeting tonight. Building pace has slowed quite a bit but the quality is getting a bit higher.

This took allot longer than I thought it would. As someone said, it’s a complex build. A rewarding build though. A beautiful kit if you put the effort in. In no hurry to start the other one in the box. #HistScaleModels

While “Flossie” is awaiting parts delivery, thought it would be a good time to start on her nemesis. #HistScaleModels

Well, Flossie is almost done. I realized that the kit, good as it is, does not include the correct cold weather exhaust🤦‍♂️. Another opportunity to support my favorite model company, Eduard😂 #HistScaleModels

Was pretty stressed out about the major markings on this scheme. Pleased so far. Still have stenciling to go. #HistScaleModels

Never been a big fan of USAAF schemes that were all over OD. Stole a technique from another modeler on YouTube to spice it up a bit. The varnish makes it look more dramatic than it actually is. I kinda like it! #HistScaleModels

OD modulation check, wing root chipping and scuffing, check. All go for decals. Soon, this will look like a real warbird🤞 #HistScaleModels

#HistScaleModels #HeaviesGB Would like to participate. The stash is light on heavies 🤔. Going to have to take a look around to see if I can find anything interesting. Would love to do the Airfix B-24D but it’s not available yet.

It’s taken a long time to get to this point. The kit is awesome, I have just become a slow easily distracted builder. #HistScaleModels #ScaleModels

I’m going in… wish me luck! #HistScaleModels #ScaleModels

Stepped away from the bench back in March. Sat down earlier this week to wrap up a couple projects. The first was this little 109. A bit heavy handed with the weathering but I still like it. #HistScaleModels #ScaleModels

Japanese Tit, I think. A new bird for me. Active little fellow it remained still long enough to catch him with a 140mm on a dx camera. Really striking colors. #birds

Just started bird photography recently. Was sitting on a bench and this beauty decided to walk up to me and pose for a bit. One of many amazing pics. #birds

#TonyTonyTony Had great intentions on this one but ran out of motivation at some point. The next couple of weeks will be short on bench time but I will get back to this one in April/May. Better late than never🤷‍♂️

#HistScaleModels A friend at the local club printed these 3D files for the Arma Hobby 1/72 scale Ki-43. Can’t tell you how much I like Arma’s approach to selling these files for a small price. Saves on shipping, turn around time and reduces the stress around breaking a part. Simply reprint.

This was suppose to be a quick build but per usual became a bit of a journey. Still need to do some weathering but that will wait until my #TonyTonyTony entry is complete. Really pleased with how the tulip nose came out and with the WGr.21 rocket launchers. #HistScaleModels

#TonyTonyTony On your marks, get set, go…

#HistScaleModels An interesting paint scheme is a bit less so the second time around. This time I think the colors are closer to correct. After and before pics below. Also, did not quite get this across the line before #TonyTonyTony started. Will start it later this week.

#HistScaleModels The purple and green on this scheme make it look like this plane is headed to the Mardi-Gras (Carnivale)… shameful. 😕 Too late to strip and go again… 😔

#HistScaleModels Hmmm…. At least one of these is wrong. The Ammo ATOM is much more user friendly for airbrush than the Vallejo Model Air but the colors just don’t quite feel right. Would love to have the AK Real Colors to compare as well.

#HistScaleModels Doing mid war ERLA factory camo is always a PIA. Killed a bunch of masking supplies on this one. I have no idea where Ammo ATOM got their definition of RLM 74, but this looks odd. A great deal of clean up to go but I’m giving me an A- at this point. Mostly for patience.

The most gorgeous piece of useless kit I’ve bought for modeling so far. It just does not work the way I do. I simply can’t come to grips with it. Had it a year and still can’t use it successfully 🤦‍♂️ #HistScaleModels

A couple of proof of work shots. 10 days to wrap this one up prior to the #TonyTonyTony build. Went with something I’m quite familiar with for a quick build. #HistScaleModels.

#HistScaleModels This Mr. Dissolved Putty is my favorite for gap and panel filling. Dries fast and sands super easy. Also adhears to the underlying plastic. Less damaging to surface detail than sprue goo.

#HistScaleModels 18 days until #TonyTonyTony starts. Bench is empty with no projects under way. What can I start and complete in that short timeframe…

#HistScaleModels It’s been a weekend of completions. I think I’m done with Arma Hobby kits for a while. These are nos. 3 & 4 following a pair of hurricanes. All really nice kits and it is clear that Arma is improving as a mfg of kits. Still have a couple in the stash to go.

#HistScaleModels Arma Hobby 1/72 P-51B. Just had to use the whitewall tires on this one. Overall, an absolutely wonderful kit. Very comparable to the Eduard 1/72 P-51D kits. Some really quirky challenges but nothing insurmountable. Highly recommended.

#HistScaleModels Arma Hobby 1/72 Ki-84 complete. By my standards, went pretty hard on the weathering. Chipping at 1/72 never quite looks to scale to me. Also trying some new camera gear let me know what you think.

#HistScaleModels I don’t typically work on more than one thing at a time. This duet of Arma Hobby kits has become an exception. Clearly I’m in my yellow and red phase!

#HistScaleModels An inordinate amount of masking tape made the ultimate sacrifice tonight 😂

#TonyTonyTony #HistScaleModels Ki-61 Incoming… bizarre pricing led me to a 1/48 as it was cheaper than the 1/72, my preferred scale.

#HistScaleModels That’s all for today. Next up decals and weathering. Kind of unusual markings for this Spring ‘44 bird.

#HistScaleModels Not quite as enthralled by the Arma kit after full prep for paint. The connection points to the sprue are infuriatingly large. Hard to clean them up consistently. Particularly troubling on some of the clear parts. Not the end of the world but a bit of a time sync.

#HistScaleModels Completely blown away by the OOB detail on this Arma Hobby 1/72 P-51B cockpit! Not a single piece of PE used. The TechMod decals and supplied 3D printed seat are pure magic. Now to button it all up to never be seen again😂

#HistScaleModels Completely blown away by the OOB detail on this Arma Hobby 1/72 P-51B cockpit! Not a single piece of PE used. The TechMod decals and supplied 3D printed seat are pure magic. Now to button it all up to never be seen again😂

#HistScaleModels Arma Hobby 1/72 Ki-84 WIP. Finally got into paint. Not committed to a scheme yet so just primed and silvered. Love the way the Vallejo Metal Colors go down!

#HistScaleaModels Arma Hobby 1/72 Ki-84 is the next victim on the bench. Refreshingly straight forward build esp. after nothing but Eduard kits with all the bells and whistles for the last year. Had a friend print the 3D file of parts that add a little something extra.

#HistScaleModels Working on this little beauty the past couple days. Biggest take away is that Eduard has vastly improved their 3D print offerings. Minimal print lines and exquisite detail. Still very fiddly as you would expect at this size. 1/72 P-51 Engine 3D print Kit

#HistScaleModels My two tiny Mustangs from the Eduard boxing. Fun kits and I will build more of these.

#HistScaleModels I get to a point in every build where I simply need to wrap it up. All I can see is the myriad little errors. Further, I get in a rush to the end. This kit has reached that point. I may do some future weathering but probably not.

#HistScaleModels Major markings applied! Still a good deal more to do but it’s always a great feeling when you get the first impression of the final look.

#HistScaleModels The ID bands kinda give the scheme away but pretty stoked about how they turned out.

#HistScaleModels Reflecting on 2024. 10 completed with one on the shelf of doom. 2025 will have more 109’s and P-51’s. Will try to do more Pacific War schemes. Thank you to all for the likes and kind words over the past year Best wishes for 2025!

#HistScaleModels And now we have a tiny silver P-51. Four different shades of aluminum. There is some contrast but, it’s subtle, very subtle.

#HistScaleModels Seam work finally completed… Now we have a little black mustang😁 Up next, fun with metallics😬

P-51D-15+ Cockpit. Eduard 1/72. Not a bad effort TBH. Still don’t love PE but for this instrument panel it rocks. Really wish a manufacturer would give more thought around the use of PE, 3D, and decals in their kits. Each have their place and one size does not fit all. #HistScaleModels

Start this as part of a group build and have been kinda sucked into the challenge of the various paint schemes in this scale. More to come but next up is not a 109 🤷‍♂️ #HistScaleModels

Ready for the shelf. Really wanted to add this somewhat unusual 109 scheme to the collection. I find the maple leaf as an insignia to be striking. The late war parts bin look is also appealing. #HistScaleModels

Metal primers, including Mr. Hobby and Tamiya, are almost impossible to find in the US. Does anyone know what’s up with that? More importantly, does anyone have a suggestion for a good substitute? #HistScaleModels