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Category: El-Prez

  • P-8A Update

    P-8A Update

    As I’ve noted in the podcast, I’m still making progress albeit slow. This kit requires a lot of filling and sanding, even after taking great care to ensure fit and alignment. I attached the vertical fin/rudder using brass tube in the fuselage, then applied some epoxy, then placed plastic rod into the tube. The fin…

  • A6M3 Hamp

    A6M3 Hamp

    Alongside my P-8 I’ve got a mojo builder — the Tamiya 1/72 A6M3 Hamp (aka Zero). I’m building this one for the Cactus Air Force display our Club doing this year. I chose to try the AK markers everyone is raving about and yes, I’m going to rave about them as well. The interior is…

  • P-8A Poseidon Update

    P-8A Poseidon Update

    Last episode I mentioned getting the Air Graphics bomb bay set. It’s almost a drop fit replacement for the aft panel and frankly looks significantly better than having a closed bomb bay. You may remember that I’m building this in-flight, so that block of balsa with a hole is the socket for the acrylic rod.…

  • El Prez’s bench for Episode 97

    If you’ve already listened to our latest episode, you’ll hear me mention what I’m working on… My March Madness build won’t likely make it by the 31st. Too many other priorities. The ICM 1/72 Tupolev Tu-2T has the crew inside and the fuselage closed up, plus the wings and nacelles cleaned up. The 48 in…