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Armor Museum Trifecta
During 2010, I was lucky enough to be able to visit three world class armor museums. While on family vacation to England and France last
Borgward IV Ausf. B Remote Control Demolition Vehicle
Cyber Hobby 1/35 scale Synopsis The Schwere Ladungstrager (Sd.Kfz. 301) Ausf. A, B and C, manufactured by Borgward, were tracked demolition charge laying vehicles designed
ICM FCM 36 1/35, kit 35337
This is a very nice kit, few parts and an easy build. Some have complained about the two piece, per side, rubber tracks. I had
Copper State 1/35 5.3 cm Gruson Fahrpanzer, kit 35011
The Fahrpanzer was a mobile artillery piece made prior to World War I in Germany. They were used during WW1. The Copper State models is
Takom 1/35 Ersatz M7, kit 8007
Takom;s take on a StuG made up as an M7 Priest, Operation Greif, during the Battle of the Bulge. I did less weathering than I
Meng Models 1/35 Whippet Mk. A, kit TS-021.
This is an excellent kit and I highly recommend it. I really like the red and white colors and I used the decal, for the
1/48 scale Tamiya 61104 Focke Wulf Fw-190F-8
Early in WW II, the Junkers Ju-87 Stuka served as the Luftwaffe’s primary dive bombing and low-level strafing platform. However, the Battle of Britain had
1/48 scale Eduard 8262 Messerschmitt Bf-109E-3
The model depicts Battle of Britain Messerschmitt Bf-109E-3 of 3/JG 52 flown by Ulfz. Karl Wolff while stationed at the Pihen/Calais airfield in France, August
1/48 scale Hasegawa 09114 Kawasaki Ki-61-I Hien
The model depicts a heavily weathered Kawasaki Ki-61-I-Otsu Hien (Tony) of the 149th Special Attack Squadron found at the Ashiya Airfield in Fukuoka after the
1/48 scale Tamiya 61054 Aichi M6A1 Seiran
The model depicts a Japanese Aichi M6A1 Seiran aircraft in the spring of 1945. The Seiran was a surprise to the Allies as it was
1/48 scale Hasegawa 09518 North American RF-86F-30 Saber
The Hasegawa kit was built to depict the North American RF-86F-30 Saber jet FU-977 “Miss Tena” flown by Colonel W. B. Wilmot, 36th Fighter Bomber
1/48 scale Tamiya 61085 Vought F4U-1D Corsair
The model depicts a F4U-1D Corsair of CVG-84, Task Force 58, aboard the USS Bunker Hill between USN fighter sweeps of the Japanese Home Islands
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Joining a model kit club or participating in events can enhance your hobby experience. Learn how to find local clubs, what to expect at events, and the benefits of connecting with fellow model enthusiasts.
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The Evolution and Appeal of Auto Miniature Models
Auto miniature models have long been a beloved hobby for enthusiasts of all ages. These small-scale replicas offer a unique
Exploring the Fascinating World of Auto Miniature Models
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Volume I By T.P. Schweider, MSGT. USMC, retired.The purpose of this column will be to
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