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Ki-51 Sonia Burma '42
1:144
Ki-51 "Sonia" Type 99 Assault Plane 九九式襲撃機, キ51 over Burma '42
Project: Ki-51 Sonia Burma '42
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Ki-100-I Type 5 Fighter Model 1 Otsu
1:72
the キ100 from Aoshima in 1:72, mounted in flight over a watercolour scene
Project: Ki-100-I Type 5 Fighter Model 1 Otsu
29 images
M.V. Southland Star transiting Cook Strait in a gale
1:150
The Blue Star Lines' Southland Star transiting Cook Strait in a gale...
This one is for my Dad: inspired by a picture h...
Scratchbuilt
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Morane-Saulnier MS.230 - 48x48 2024
1:48
M4H 48x48 build; Dora Wings MS.230 in the livery of the Spanish Republican Air Force.
Project: Morane-Saulnier MS.230
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Gloster Gladiator Mk.I/II
1:72
Gloster Gladiator Mk.II over St. Inglevert, France, 1939.
Project: Gloster Gladiator Mk.I/II
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Bristol Bulldog
1:72
The Bristol Bulldog all rigged and ready to roll. An RAF classic from the inter-war period.
Project: Bristol Bulldog
20 images
Tone 利根 at Buka 1942
1:700
On 23 January 1942, the IJN Heavy Cruiser Tone 利根 attacked Buka Island with its float planes
Project: Tone 利根 at Buka 1942
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Merry Christmas, Focke!
1:48
The CR.714 looks like a real beast but was apparently really underpowered at only 750hp. I love Dorawings for unusual su...
Project: Caudron-Renault CR.714
26 images
Express & Electra Force Z
1:700
HMS Express (H61) and HMS Electra (H27) race to protect PoW and Repulse as a wave of G3M Nell torpedo bombers press thei...
Project: Express & Electra Force Z
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Ki-43 v B-17
1:72
Nakajima Ki-43 Hayabusa (隼), doing what peregrine falcons do best - swooping down for a kill. In this case, hunting a B-...
Project: Nakajima Ki-43-II Hayabusa (Oscar)
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DHC Beaver
1:72
One of my most enjoyable "vintage classic" experiences. Get the motor running .. insert coin on the right:-)
Project: DHC Beaver
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Ki-27a
1:72
one of ICM's earlier releases, but the kit is still a pleasure to build
Project: Ki-27a
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YANMAR Rice Harvester YH6115 オートコンバイン
1:35
I have now spent far too much time watching this beautiful machine in action on youtube and NHK!
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HIDF DHC-6 Twin Otter SpecOps Gunship
1:72
hot extract.. HIDF DHC-6 Twin Otter SpecOps Gunship
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屋台ラーメン The Yatai Ramen Doorbell
1:25
A wireless doorbell based on an Arii (Microace) Yatai Ramen model with added lights and sound.
Project: 屋台ラーメン The Yatai Ramen Doorbell
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Defiant v Do-17z
1:72
Aces High! What if .. a Boulton Paul Defiant Mk.I bringing down a Dornier Do-17z "flying pencil".
Project: Defiant v Do-17z
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Ukrainian Su-24M
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Ukrainian Su-24M Fencer on an ultra low-level raid. Inspired by Taras on TikTok!
Project: Ukrainian Su-24M Fencer
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Japanese Military Transports
1:700
No crew or base right now - I'm reserving these for a future diorama.
Project: Japanese Military Transports
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Percival Proctor & Vega Gull - Snowy Finds a Ride
1:72
Snowy could never pass a tarp without conducting his own investigation...
Project: Percival Proctor & Vega Gull
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Off to a Date with a Bridge
1:35
great new kit from MikroMir - nice easy build and an iconic bit of hardware
Project: Ukraine's Maritime Drone (USV)
12 images
Aerospatiale SA365N Dauphin 2
1:48
The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department has some nice kit, and not afraid to give it striking livery!
Project: Aerospatiale SA365N Dauphin 2
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"The Last Phantom" JASDF F-4EJ Kai Phantom II
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"The Last Phantom" JASDF F-4EJ Kai Phantom II - one of my finds at Leonardo LG レオナルドLG. How could I resist this commemor...
19 images
Race to Jitra
1:72
Double-sided box diorama in mixed scales? wtf, it worked! Full combined arms action..
Project: Race to Jitra
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IJA Type 95 Ha-Gō ハ号 Light Tank
1:72
really impressed by this little IBG kit
Project: IJA Type 95 Ha-Gō ハ号 Light Tank
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Kübel Magic
1:144
so now all the bits in place for a bit of slight-of-hand;-)
Project: Kübel Magic
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The Legendary T-34/85 215号
1:35
People's Volunteer Army T-34 No 215 (中国人民志愿军215号) is legendary for knocking out five M46 Patton tanks and multiple UN bu...
Project: The Legendary T-34/85 215号
19 images
Bayraktar TB2
1:48
"very mixed media": acrylic on canvas and a Clear Prop! 1:48 Bayraktar TB2!
Project: Bayraktar TB2
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Ayanami 綾波
1:700
that's it for now. no seascape as I'm planning to use this in another diorama
Project: Ayanami 綾波
23 images
Ki-84 Hayate (キ84 疾風)
1:72
I chose the "green camel" factory ferry scheme - challenging but very unusual!
Project: Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate
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IJN Gunboat Hashidate
1:700
no crew or sea base for this build yet as I'm planning to add it to another diorama..
Project: IJN Gunboat Hashidate
8 images
Mitsubishi A6M Zero on the Zuikaku
1:144
I picked up a few Sweet 1:144 kits when I was at LeonardoレオナルドLG ２and now think I need to go back for more!
Project: Mitsubishi A6M Zero on the Zuikaku
11 images
Austin Tilly 10HP
1:72
One of the older ACE kits but still a fun little weekend build!
Project: Austin Tilly 10HP
9 images
Hayate Egg-scale
1:Egg
an egg-scale warm up before I move on to the Arma Hobby Ki-84
Project: Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate Egg-scale
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Gloster E28/39 Pioneer
1:72
Just a nice simple build, no weathering to speak of or special effects. I really enjoyed this kit.
Project: Gloster E28/39 Pioneer
12 images
Bellanca CH-300 Pacemaker
1:72
the Dora Wings kit of the Bellanca CH-300 Pacemaker with an appropriately? kitsch presentation: Inter Island Airways liv...
Project: Bellanca CH-300 Pacemaker
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A5M2b "Claude" M4H 48hr 2023
1:48
"bring it home through the fire and flames"
Project: A5M2b "Claude" M4H 48hr 2023
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Teddy Bear Viking
24mm
If you go down in the woods today, you're sure of a big surprise ...
Project: Teddy Bear Viking
12 images
de Havilland Mosquito B Mk.XVI
1:72
The Mosquito has always been one of my favourite planes, and the new @officialairfix toolings really do them justice. We...
Project: De Havilland Mosquito B Mk.XVI
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Mozzie Bite
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Mozzie Bite! Having fun making little dioramas in resin: Pit-Road 1:700 Mosquito and Tiger I
Project: Mozzie Bite
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Westland Whirlwind HAS.22
1:72
The new 2022 decals are very nice, and the overall result is quite pleasing. I didn't sweat the details too much - a nic...
Project: Westland Whirlwind HAS.22
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Blériot XI
No
The finished Blériot XI "keeper of the spare keys"
Project: Blériot XI Cross-channel 1909
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Yawata Maru to Un'yō Conversion Build
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the Yawata Maru gets some rigging
Project: Yawata Maru to Un'yō Conversion
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In Spring
1:35
In spring..
"You can cut all the flowers but you cannot keep Spring from coming." — Pablo Neruda
Project: In Spring
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Empire in Decay
1:700
"Something is rotten in the state.."; final water effects and toxic discharge
Project: Empire in Decay
9 images
Chinese J-20 Mighty Dragon
1:144
成都飞机工业集团的歼20 caught in-flight, the "Mighty Dragon" Chengdu J-20..
Project: Chinese J-20 Mighty Dragon
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Mitsubishi Ki-46-II Dinah Trainer
1:72
The full effect of the propblur thundering along a dusty runway!
Project: Mitsubishi Ki-46-II Dinah Trainer
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PLAN Type 051C
1:350
It could still do with a bit more detailing, and I've been thinking about placing it in a seascape
Project: DDG 115 Shenyang. PLAN
20 images
ORP Ślązak Baltic Winter Patrol
1:700
Shivering through a Baltic Winter Patrol
Project: ORP Ślązak 1943
10 images
Strv 103 c
1:72
On a small base with some mud and bushes. Needs more work I think to blend it all in and make more life-like
Project: Strv 103 c
8 images
RAAF CA-19 Boomerang
1:72
An that's it for the build with aerial rigged. I had some real issues getting the decal carrier film to blend. Not silve...
Project: CAC CA-19 Boomerang 'Jungle Scouts'
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A Quiet Island Patrol
1:700
Added some final touches and obligatory matchstick
Project: No.13 Submarine Chaser
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'57 Daihatsu Midget
1:32
how it's going - very happy with the tarp. Now back on the shelf and I'll call this complete for the time being while I ...
Project: '57 Daihatsu Midget
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TS-11 Iskra bis DF
1:72
Lovely little jet trainer, and a lovely camo scheme.
Project: TS-11 Iskra bis DF
17 images
Mongol Warriors
1:72
Final shots! The overall effect is close to what I had intended, but the figures don't really stand up to close scrutiny
Project: Mongol Warriors
10 images
Flying Tigers - Airfix 1:72
1:72
It does look quite menacing if you need to stare it down!
Project: Flying Tigers - Airfix 1:72
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The Gannet
1:72
Decals on and a clean finish for now - the beautifully ugly Fairey Gannet!
Project: British "Gannet" AS.MK.1/4
10 images
Tachikawa Ki-55
1:72
The final gallery shots - no special finishing or base for this one (yet).
Project: Tachikawa Ki-55
16 images
Cossack Warrior
1:72
Wasn't happy with my first attempt at the water splashes so touched up with some fake ice and snow. Better ... I think?...
Project: Cossack Warrior
13 images
IJN Fubuki 吹雪
1:700
IJN Fubuki 吹雪 in a focus-stacked DSLR shot, putting my aging phone's camera to shame
Project: IJN Destroyer Fubuki
26 images
HMS Sheffield (Troubled Waters)
1:700
Completed presentatio
Project: HMS Sheffield (Troubled Waters)
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Spitfire Mk.Vc ER180 Algeria 1942
1:72
OK I said done, but came back to fiddle the ground work and decal the convoy
Project: Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vc
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Vauxhall D-Type Ambulance
1:72
In memoriam, Valery Grygorenko
Project: Vauxhall D-type Red cross
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Buccaneer on the High Seas
1:72
tooling around the North Sea at 30ft
Project: Blackburn Buccaneer S.2C
14 images
T-34/76 1942
1:72
taking stock.. think I'll leave this for a few days then take a fresh look at the finish so far
Project: T-34/76 1942
8 images
I-153 WWII China Guomindang AF Fighter
1:72
This is my first ICM kit, and proved a nice quick 1:72 holiday build. I was pretty impressed with the details and fit.
29 images
Force Z - HMS Prince of Wales
1:700
HMS Prince of Wales (Tamiya 1:700). Faux Movietone News version;-)
Project: Force Z - Prince of Wales
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Tornado ECR
1:144
On the base. Probably the most poorly maintained bit of hard stand I've ever seen;-)
Project: Tornado ECR
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HMAS Vampire Build Progress
1:700
I think I'm calling this done for the time being. there's always more fiddling around to be done, but this was an enjoya...
Project: Force Z - HMAS Vampire
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FC-1/JF-17 Fanfare
1:72
ok, largely survived final assembly and decals!
Project: China-Pakistan FC-1/JF-17
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PZL P.7a Build
1:72
my first Arma Hobby kit and I'm loving it - great details even at 1:72
Project: PZL P.7a
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Firefly Build
1:72
I'm thinking of calling this done for now. It could do with some more foliage and maybe dusting up? Maybe I'll take anot...
Project: Sherman Firefly Vc
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The Red Eyed Space Marine
28mm
my space marine has gone all terminator on me
Project: The Red Eyed Space Marine
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K5Y1 Build and Tensegrity Stand Experiment
1:72
toned down the clouds; seems to make the tensegrity effect stand out a bit more too
Project: Yokosuka K5Y1 Type 93 'Willow'
