Category: Dioramas
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The Race Track
These days it’s the only sort of race that’s safe to write about… The recent model car spectacular had a number of race tracks in operation – though the ones I photographed were static. Still, if one wants action, there are slot car tracks still in operation, as well as R/C racing venues. I was…
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Triumph Herald – Part Two – Sending You To Coventry
In this case after the Luftwaffe have long gone. The Triumph Herald is coming along smartly, courtesy of a Covid isolation period. I am in no fear – this is what stashes are for, and like many wise modellers I keep a material and paint stash as well. The weather is cold but as far…
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Are You Proud Of Your Work?
That sounds like one of those passive/aggressive questions that bullies invent to make people feel bad. But bear with me – it is legitimate. Are you proud of the models you make? I am, and I display them at my studio in IKEA cabinets. I take pictures of them and post them on the internet.…
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Systematic Modelling
A fine concept. Except most of what I do is Système D. In case you are unclear about the classifications, let me explain: a. Système A – By the book. Follow the correct pathway to do anything, and expect that the correct outcome will eventuate. b. Système B – By the current fashion – even…
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Mitsubishi A6M – Part Two – Tending To Madness
Just when you think you have become sane again, someone shows up with a gift model and away you go, over the hill… I needed a Zero some time ago and bought a Tamiya kit. Had I waited a while, my friend John would have arrived with this A6M5 and I would not have needed…
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When Little Worlds Collide
A casual discussion overheard at my modelling club about an upcoming Big Local Modelling Exhibition revolved around which club exhibit would win the coveted “ Best In Show “ award. It’s decided by a public vote amongst the paying attendees. Everyone gets a twiddly wink as a counter and places it in a box at…
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Swiss F-5E – Part Three – Live Fire Day
I was fortunate to discover a net image of one of the exact Tiger II’s on the colour call-out and decal sheet from italeri. It was a large, clear image of the plane taxiing out to participate in some form of range day. The tanks and missiles of the kit were close enough to the…
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Ess Bend Engineering – Part Two – Now You Sea One
And I wish you could sea two. The Trumpeter kit for a 40′ sea container is a beauty – and as it came under the wing of an EOFY sale by Hobbytech, I seized upon it gleefully. I would have been even more delighted if it had been a pair of 20′ containers as these…
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Ess Bend Engineering – Part One – We’re Not Made Of Money, Eh?
Go easy on the toilet paper, willya? The cheapest repair shop in Alberta is located round the Ess Bend. Wayne and Gordie specialise in fixing things that other people won’t touch and if you’re smart, you won’t touch the stuff afterwards, either. They are the favourite shop for the less prestigious museums and collections as…
The Little World 