This is one of my really early models. I can’t even remember exactly when I have built it, but it must be at least 5 years. Given my level of experience at that time, the result […]
Panzer IV Afrika Korps
J’s Work Silicone Molds
On the last day of the previous year I took the advantage of the holiday discount at luckymodel and ordered five silicone molds from J’s work. Haven’t really read about the company that much […]
Voroshilovets Artillery tractor – Part 4
Highlights After applying the base coat I needed to the lighten the overall color of the tractor and also wanted to created some vertical gradation of the green shades on the vehicle. To achieve […]
Voroshilovets Artillery tractor – Part 3
Base Coat While I was looking for the right shade of Russian green for the base coat I put my hands on the latest Model Military Magazine, which features build article by Mike Rinaldi […]
Hairspray technique – Tips & Tricks
I guess there isn’t an armor modeller at this time, who has not heard about the hairspray technique of weathering models. This technique was pioneered by Phil Stutcinskas and gained fame after […]
Canadian Forces Combat Camera
For those who haven’t heard about it, Canadian Forces Combat Camera is unique online source of images documenting operations of Canadian Forces since 1990. It provides wealth of imagery in excellent quality and with […]
Oh, those Russian artillery tractors again…
…and in relation to my recent post on the forthcoming Russian artillery tractor kits – Trumpeter has today released more pictures of their S-65. So finally some more details, including sprue shots. You […]
One Dorchester, Two Dorchesters,…
It was just few days ago, that SKP have announced release of AEC Dorchester on January 25. Since one Dorchester is apparently not enough, AFV Club has today announced that its version […]
Voroshilovets Artillery tractor – Part 2
Having been working mostly on other things, I made some small progress on the Voroshilovets. Since I am not using the canvas provided in the kit, I had to fill the gap […]
Tractors are coming…
I seem to be getting a fan of Russian WWII artillery tractors. I find beauty in their lack of polish or sophisticated design, these being replaced by their utilitarian look of the […]
ACV Dorchester by SKP Models – New kit
Now here comes a model, that will make many fans of British armoured vehicles happy. SKP model from Czech Republic just announced release of ACV Dorchester plastic kit in 1/35 scale. I might be […]
Panzer III
This Panzer III was my first serious attempt at winter camo as well as my first try with the resin engine set. It dates back about 3 years, the kit is from […]
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