Tag: 1/48
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I just completed a build that I wanted to share: Eduard 1/48 Zlin Z-526AFS Akrobat (Weekend Edition) I added a “Look” instrument panel, color PE seat harnesses, and Brassin wheels. Brake lines are from thin solder wire and I replaced the plastic exhaust pipes with brass tubing. Construction was straightforward, although there are some teeny…
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It’s Thursday and I can’t wait for Saturday when the next episode drops. Weekends are always better when a MGP episode drops 🙂 Here’s my latest completion for the Listener Gallery, finished as part of the March Madness Group Build. It’s Halberd Models 1/48 Martin AM-1 Mauler. A beautiful kit that was a very satisfying…
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Once the cockpit was finished and inside the fuselage the remaining construction went quite quickly. The most difficult part was temporarily gluing the canopies in place just to ensure they fit. While down in Florida I decided to check a local Hobby Lobby and was able to find the correct underside “duck egg blue” color…
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My better half decided she wanted to participate in a horse show that frankly was more clinic than a show. 10 days of riding culminating in 3 “rounds” where she actually showed. Cool enough but what does that have to do with modeling? Our dog is old, too old for a kennel. That means I…