262 Day12: Underside with the split panels appears to be the highlight of this version. On the home stretch now #histscalemodels

262 Day11: RLM81 (corrected late) is on. #histscalemodels

#scalemodels #histscalemodels Finally finished the U-boat VII-C. (It's longer than my backdrop.) Added extensive rusting to the hull, but not so much as to make it look like a rust-bucket. One casualty along the way: the original 20mm AA gun. Replaced it with an aftermarket twin MG position.

262 Day10: RLM82 is on. #histscalemodels

262 Day9: Bare Aluminum panels as to last days of the war scheme. #histscalemodels

262 Day8: RLM 02 late on selected parts and some work on the landing gear. #histscalemodels

Sonnez les matines! It's not a tail sitter, but it is suffering from stanky leg, so there will have to be a little bit of surgery. Either way, looks like I'm just in time for the #BastilleBuild finish #histscalemodels

262 Day7: Little bit of masking and out for fine grey primer. #histscalemodels

Somewhere north of Reims, September 1939. 156 of 2 Esc. GR II/33. The #bastillebuild is done with a couple of days to spare... Azur 1/72 Potez 63-11. Injection kit with resin and PE in the box. A fun kit but not for beginners. #histscalemodels

Tricky colour schemes inbound.

Attention #histscalemodels community, with the current french themed GB going into its final days, it's time to prepare for the next one! Given the recent success of a broder theme, we came up with #ItaliaGB - All details are found in the deck card. Looking forward to all your stylish subjects! 🍕

262 Day6: The cockpit before the canopy closure. #histscalemodels

262 Day5: Wings and fuselage, some filler needed. #histscalemodels

262 Day4: Jumo 004s are on. #histscalemodels

I've finally finished the beast Scammell. A tricky kit but a good one. Vague instructions means a good reference book is needed. Very good if you want to test yourself. Finished very clean and inspired by modern renovated versions, so not historically accurate.👍👍 #histscalemodels #buildthestash

Mesdames et Messieurs, la Jaguar est terminée. It is in the livery of EC 04.011 “Jura” based at Bordeaux-Merignac, #96, to commemorate the disbandment of the squadron in July 1992 #histscalemodels #buildthestash #Bastillebuild

262 Day3: Hull parts and lower wing are real thin plastic. Great for detail, less so for structural integrity. #histscalemodels

262 Day2: Office tub with 18 parts, great level of detail on this kit. #histscalemodels

262 Day1: Three nose weights in handy prearranged positions glued in. All credit to Arma and AmmoMig. #histscalemodels

As a last project before the summer holidays break I chose Gallands Me 262 when he was in charge of Jagdverband 44 in München-Riem 1945. #histscalemodels

#histscalemodels #scalemodels Conning tower pretty much done, including weathering. Time for the test fitting of the conning tower to the deck. Note: only the tower and deck gun have been painted; deck still to come. (Time to stock up on German Grey for the non-skid coating.)

Bigger Zero cockpit complete, that was almost a kit in itself. Tricky, but fun. #histscalemodels

The Heller 1/72 scale Mirage IIIE is finished. #BastilleBuild #HistScaleModels

My #HistScaleModels #BastilleBuild BAC Aérospatiale Concorde. 1/144 scale Revell kit, Humbrol gloss white enamel, with original 1970s Air France livery from TB Decals. Plus a few extra 3D printed parts and runway stand.

Personal circs have been v disruptive (as expected) for the two #BastilleBuild #HistScaleModels from me, but 'ta da'! Here's show shots of the finished Bréguet 693 and Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's Bloch MB 174. More in a while, on the built and story, when I next get a chance. In the meantime, enjoy!

Calling this one done (for now). RFM Pz4 Ausf H, with Tamiya US Infantry scout set. With scratch built platform and Miniart railway lines. Titled: End of the line. #histscalemodels #scalemodels

1. Hobbyboss German Sd.Kfz 181 "Tiger" mid in 1/16 Scale. A pretty much straight forward kit, the axles were a bit fiddly to sort. The urret had to be attached prior to closing the sections up. Added some detail with stowage and troops. #histscalemodels

Next up for #histbookchat a 800 pages heavy hitter that will carry me until the summer break at least.

#Histscalemodels, I am officially done with the #BastilleBuild AMX-30B2 BRENNUS. Sneak peak here, glamor shots soon. Thanks goes out to everyone for advice, encouragement and community. This is the best scale modeling space online and I appreciate you all. As always, thanks for following along. 🇫🇷🥐

#histscalemodels #scalemodels #bastillebuild 🇫🇷 #spad 1/2 Finished! My #Bastillebuild Eduards 1/48 SPAD 13 of Esquadrille SPA 48, France, Summer, 1917.

That's a wrapup for #BastilleBuild for me. The Dora wings Marcel Bloch 155 is an okay short run kit. Most major assemblies go together well enough but the cockpit and especially landing gear leave a lot to be desired. Definitely can be overcome if you like the subject. #Histscalemodels

The Amusing Hobby 1/35 ARL44 is pretty much done. Paint is a mix of Tamiya IJN grey rattle can and Vajello blue grey brushed over it for highlighting. This is a lovely kit with barely a vice to cause swearing. #histscalemodels ##BastilleBuild

Think I'm done with my #bastillebuild. I was thinking of adding a photographer to the diorama but couldn't find a suitable figure. If one turns up in the future I may add it. #histscalemodels

1/72 Dewoitine D.520, version is 359° squadrilla CT, Naples, February 1943. My second and last entry for #BastilleBuild within #histscalemodels

Taking on a 1977 boxing of the classic 1974 ESCII 1/72 Wespe self-propelled howitzer as a (hopefully) quick weekend build. #histscalemodels

520 Day8: Yellow brown is on. #BastilleBuild #histscalemodels

520 Day7: White and medium grey are on, the original idea is taking shape. #BastilleBuild #histscalemodels

520 Day6: Trust the process. #Bastillebuild #histscalemodels

All right, calling this done. It should have been quick and easy. I managed to lose too many bits to the carpet monster as well. Classic Airfix 1/72 Fouga Magister. Proper old school. #BastilleBuild #HistScaleModels

520 Day5: Assembly complete and masked up for primer. #Bastillebuild #histscalemodels

With #BastilleBuild over for me, and the Sea Vixen stalled for 24 hours, what to do? As ever the Hinomaru calls... A jump in scale #histscalemodels

As Case Red took me 5 weeks to read, now to something smaller and completely different, breaking out of WW2 for #histbookchat

520 Day4: Landing gear sans wheels in place. #BastilleBuild #histscalemodels

Finished Atkinson's first volume of his American Revolution Trilogy. I don't think I've read a more richly described historical account - you are submerged into the 18th century - beautifully written. I look forward to reading volume two! #histbookchat

Just for @jaaaagirr.bsky.social the "correct" stone and sunshine

520 Day3: Very good fit provided by Hobby2000 (Hasegawa rebox). Aftermarket exhausts just slotted in. #BastilleBuild #histscalemodels

F4U-7 Corsair, Flottille 15 F, Aeronavale over Suez 1956. Not a great kit, inaccurate in places, and not my best work. Hindered by my inability to read correctly. The deep sea blue is AK Lacquer, which should be airbrush only. Cue 2 wrecked traditional brushes. #BastilleBuild #histscalemodels

520 Day2: That's the office. #BastilleBuild #histscalemodels

520 Day1: Comparison of the kits' exhausts and the aftermarket resin ones, to justify spending 2/3rds the price on top. Verdict: worth it. #BastilleBuild #histscalemodels

The Eduard 1/72 Nieuport 17 is complete. Sergent Maurice Boyau, Escadrille N.77, 1917 🇫🇷 #BastilleBuild #HistScaleModels