During my recent visit to the buildings of the former Small Arms. Ltd. plant in Long branch, I couldn’t not notice the state in which many of the walls were. After many years […]
Weathering reference – Dilapidated walls
M1A1 AIM Abrams – Part 4: Black & White
After having successfully recovered from the mini-disaster, I have proceeded with my original intention to prime the turret and wheels. This time without any mishaps. I have decided to do painting in few […]
Weathering reference – Rust & Chipping
I understand that there are people out there who don’t build scale models. One of them is my neighbour, whose hobby is collecting and repairing motorcycles and old cars. Most of them are […]
Workers, Warriors and Weapons
On Saturday, September 29th a special event took place at a special place. There is not a lot of places in North America, that would be directly tied to the events of […]
Please say Hi to…
On a topic not related to this blog I would still like to share THE news: Please say Hi to Matthew Benedict, my son, who was born on Sunday October 7, 2012 at […]
Military in the Middle East – Photoblog
On a note related to my previous post. Having learned about the Trumpeter’s BMP-1, I went looking online for any interesting photo reference on this vehicle. And as is usual, I stumbled […]
BMP-1 coming from Trumpeter
Another announcement that I might have missed before is BMP-1 from Trumpeter. Yesterday I have checked the sprue shots released on the company’s website (see here). I am much more enthusiastic about […]
M1A1 AIM Abrams – Part 3: Destruction
Yesterday wasn’t of the luckiest days. After having finished a lot of details on the Abrams, I have decided to put a primer on wheels and turret. As I am using Tamiya […]
Tiger I Mid Command version – 1943 Production
As mentioned in my previous post, the last kit I got on Sunday is the Dragon’s Tiger I Mid Command Version, Winter 1943 production. Quite a long name, but given the number of […]
Hobby Boss T-26
Another surprise announcement not that long time ago is really one of my favourites. You must admit that tank with two turrets is really cool…(of course unless you are sitting in it […]
Additions to my stash – Panzer IV/70 (A)
Yesterday I have paid visit to Dave’s Hornet Hobbies store again. I must say that every time I visit that place I feel like a kid in the candy store. This time […]
JSU-122S – Part 17: Here comes the base!
As I have progressed quite a bit in the painting and weathering of the model, I have decided to start putting together a base for this model. I have actually spend quite […]
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