Tag: Silhouette


  • Ken Acosta

    Ken Acosta

    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…

  • Ken Hanson

    Ken Hanson

    Here is my latest build of the 1/48 Monogram P-39 Airacobra. This was a kit I picked up in a discount store back in the late 80s for 4 bucks. I built it straight out of the box and used my Silhouette Portrait 3 cutter to cut vinyl masks for the markings. Eduard decals were…

  • Ken Hanson

    I’ve attached some pictures of two recent builds. 1. The AFV Club F-5E in Moroccan Air Force markings, built out of the box, with just some photo-etch seat belts added. 2. The old 1/48 scale Monogram F4U-4B, which I scribed recessed panel lines into. There were a few first on this kit for me.   …