The books are starting to arrive! I really hope that everyone who's bought a copy enjoys reading it, and that it inspires everyone to build the superb Airfix kit. Have a great day!

Days don't have to be complex and filled with advanced techniques. Sometimes they are easy and filled with simple ones! thekitbox.org/2025/07/08/a...

If you are building the brand-new Airfix 1/48 Jaguar GR.1A, this is the book for you. Grab your copy, today! thekitbox.org/2025/07/01/s...

When modern weathered finishes take so long to complete, there's part of me that wonders if an unweathered perfect finish, might be fun once in a while... thekitbox.org/2025/06/17/a...

Here's my latest model: Kingston House, Totnes in Devon. Mixing traditional sculpting with 3D design and printing (the latter helped immeasurably by Drewe's Model Page), I was able to create this detailed façade in approximately 1/32 scale. I hope you like it, as much as my client! :

The exact same colour scheme I modelled for my book. What an incredible photograph!

Dan is at it again, posting some classics on our forums. #Aviation #AviationPhotography #Photography #DeltaDart

I find pale colour schemes so difficult, I will take darker ones every day of the week... thekitbox.org/2025/05/20/a...

ESCI: gone, but very much not forgotten... thekitbox.org/2025/05/19/a...

After a friend passed away I volunteered to complete one of his models... thekitbox.org/2025/05/15/a...

A very personal diary entry today. RIP Jimmy. thekitbox.org/2025/05/12/a...

Stepping away from stylised aircraft models for a while, I'm trying to build something a little more true to life... thekitbox.org/2025/04/30/a...

Acrylic paints are great to use until the temperatures rise and their drying times start to speed up... thekitbox.org/2025/04/29/a...

I don't care how old how rare or how sort-after a kit is, unless it is used for the purpose it was created, to result in a miniature you can look at, that kit has zero value to me. thekitbox.org/2025/04/28/a...

It must be an age thing. These days I simply cannot remember what I have and if I do remember, where the hell I put it. thekitbox.org/2025/04/24/a...

If you are looking forward to my new Skyhawk book, here is some more information for you including a release date... :) thekitbox.org/2025/04/14/a...

From the incoming Mileships book

Good afternoon everyone! Here my interpretation of Aerocraft's 3D printed 1/32 Miles M.52. Model is all theirs; colour scheme is all mine. I hope you like it! :)

I would love to model something like this! Imagine that in 1/24...

Bright finishes can be really tricky to paint, but sometimes success comes from the primer, rather than that final layer of colour... thekitbox.org/2025/04/08/a...

‘CRICKLADE’ a Sherman II of C Sqn, Royal Wiltshire Yeomanry, 9th Armd Brigade, on the gunnery range, Aleppo, Syria. #OTD 5th April 1943, during a visit by Lt. Gen. W G Holmes, GOC of 9th Army. The dark outline on the squadron O is unusual. IWM E23451 by Sgt Mornement. #9Armd #RWY #SWW #History

This may be a little controversial but I don’t like those scale modelling posts that go along the lines of “oh you built that…so did I and here’s my build of it”…I have probably done this but not for a good while at least….🤦‍♂️

When the isolation of building models takes over your life, it’s time to leave the studio for much-needed fresh air… thekitbox.org/2025/04/04/a...

Another day working on the new book. The Magic Factory A-4 chapter is going to be huge part of this book, 90 images, 5000 words of text, over almost 30 pages. This might be the most detailed 1/48 feature I've ever created...

Do you want to read what think of the new Airfix Jaguar? Here's is my initial assessment before I start work on my kit. thekitbox.org/2025/04/01/a...

thekitbox.org/2025/03/31/a... My Magic Factory A-4M Skyhawk is finally finished. Shall we get on with that book now..?

All done! Here's my build of the complex, Magic Factory 1/48 A-4M. More on this build, later today... I hope you like it! :)

Next in the series by Sgt Midgley, and more Cromwell action in the ruins of Stadtlohn, #OTD 31st March 1945. Led by a command tank with extra aerials and map board, with a spare idler on the glacis plate. IWM BU 2889 #22Armd #SWW #History #WW2

thekitbox.org/2025/03/28/a... Welcome to the weekend but first, Airfix release their Jaguar, I finally finish painting my Skyhawk and eBay delivers once more in my search for ancient Verlinden buildings...

I found a similar one on a recent trip to south Wales. Glorious finds.

The newsagents at end of our street did exactly this. I used to walk home from school to save my bus fare, so that after a couple of weeks I could buy a kit. I’m pretty sure I got a Matchbox A7 Corsair using this method!

In days gone by model kits could be bought from all manner of shops, not just those dedicated to the hobby. What joy then to find just such a shop in the wonderful Derbyshire Peak District... thekitbox.org/2025/03/24/a...

After a week away on holiday, I returned to work yesterday. Here's a quick summary of what I got up to... thekitbox.org/2025/03/20/a...

Morning everyone - how are you? 🙂 Well, I've talked about this quite a bit over the last few weeks, so here is my now completed Resin Scales 3D printed, 1/35 Centurion AX from the War Thunder game. The model will appear in a future issue of TMMI. Have a great day!

thekitbox.org/2025/03/09/a... After feeling as though I've been treading water with my armour, today felt like I was beginning to make some additional progress...

Happy Friday, everyone! Here's today's diary entry. I hope you enjoy It. If you do, drop me a like and if you really enjoy it, drop me a comment either on here or on my blog - it really helps me out! Have a lovely evening! :) thekitbox.org/2025/03/07/9...

thekitbox.org/2025/03/06/a... With my attention forced away from modelling to a pressing need for a new boiler, today has been shall we say, challenging...

Why do simple jobs always create the most problems, after all, how hard can it be to paint a couple of exhausts? thekitbox.org/2025/03/05/a...

A day of progress as the Centurion went from bland canvass, into something a little more lifelike... thekitbox.org/2025/03/04/a...

Why do I alway forget how to paint military vehicle models, when building aircraft, is simply second-nature?! thekitbox.org/2025/03/03/a...

thekitbox.org/2025/02/27/a... My mind is wandering. Is it time for a new collection of simple dioramas?

thekitbox.org/2025/02/26/a... A day to complete my 1/35 Centurion AX and take a look at Airfix's superb, 1/72 Typhoon FGR.4.

thekitbox.org/2025/02/25/a... More War Thunder madness as my Centurion AX transforms from a basic tank, into something a little more exotic...

thekitbox.org/2025/02/24/m... Memories of my early career, those endless resin kits and whether I would have the patience or indeed enthusiasm, to build so many today...

With more football to watch, here's today's early diary entry. Enjoy! thekitbox.org/2025/02/23/a...

Afternoon, everyone. Is this the best-value 1/35 armour kit on the market today? Yes. Yes, it is. More thoughts later...