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Phil Marchese (Flip)
US

About me

Name:
Phil Marchese
Nickname:
Flip
Country:
US United States of America
Town:
Pennsylvania
Member since:
July 25, 2011
Communities:
scalemates.com (Scale modeling)
papermates.net (Paper modeling)
gundammates.com (Gundam modeling)
railwaymates.com (Train modeling)
diecastmates.com (Diecast models)
rcmates.net (RC modeling)
Modeling since 1955...the usually mix for American boys of the era. In 1964 I switched to1:72 a/c kits with vacuforms and scratch conversions soon dominating my collections. In 2001 I returned to1:32 Highway Pioneers antique car collection and 1:16 wood; card & plastic cars. I write articles - first published in 1969 and published much on www since 1996. Happy modeling!
I am also an artist and researcher with a very good appreciation of production, modification, logistics and weapons system program management. I developed my style of building with all those influences at play.
I am an old school builder. No photo etched parts, rarely resin and hardly ever CA. Sheet styrene and stretched sprue are my stock and trade. I surface with auto putty but fill with plastic.
I like MATCHBOX kits and respect FROG kits. I own very few oriental kits and have build few of what I own. I do extensive re-kitting by kit bashing, and scratch conversions. I was among the first of the vacuform builders and enjoy the medium. I feel it changes one's eye and skills in a way that enhances the ability to see and define shapes; and blend a level of detail commensurate with the overall visual rendering.
I usually select my own subjects and do my own research. Dozens of my builds have subsequently been pirated by decal companies and have inspired resin kits.
I am anxious to see the effects of 3D printing on the hobby as its access broadens. In 2016, 3D printing is a reality among some custom car builders I follow.

Activities

Modeling clubs

I'm not a member of a scale modeling club.

Favorite webzines

No particular webzines

Scale modeling forums

No particular forums

Scale modeling magazines

No particular paper magazines are on my reading list

Scale modeling shops

No particular shops are on my favorite list

Favorite scales

1:32
1:72

Interests

Aircraft

Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress Aircraft » Propeller | US 1941–1959

Consolidated B-24 Liberator Aircraft » Propeller | US 1941–1968

Douglas A-20 Havoc DB-7 Boston Aircraft » Propeller | US 1941–1949

Martin PBM Mariner Aircraft » Propeller | US 1939–1964

North American B-25 Mitchell Aircraft » Propeller | US 1940–1979

Vehicles

Ferrari 250 GT California Vehicles » Cars | IT 1957–1961

Ford 1932 Vehicles » Cars | US 1932–1934

Ford GT40 Vehicles » Cars | US 1965–1969

Ford Model T (1908-1927) Vehicles » Cars | US 1908–1927

Packard Vehicles » Cars | US 1899–1958

Packard 1912 Vehicles » Cars | US 1912–1915

Packard boattail Vehicles » Cars | US 1926–1936

US Antique car sets Vehicles » Cars | US No range

Other topics:
IHC » No topic page
Packard 1911 » No topic page

Contact

Homepage

My next events

I currently have nothing in my agenda

My previous events

SCM Groupbuild - Matchbox Nostalgia in Worldwide
SCM Groupbuild - Matchbox Nostalgia

1. January until 28. February 2014