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Heinkel He-111C – Part One – Notabomber
I once made a safari in the wilds of the northern suburbs to buy a supply of models – I was fearful that a shop was closing and wanted to scour the shelves. It would seem I was misinformed – the shop will probably carry right on for aeons. I doubt they will repair their…
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Is Your Hobby Exclusive?
Jeez, I hope not. Lots of things in life are; institutions, clubs, professions. Families, religions, nations, tribes. Trades, towns, and teams. You might get in or you might not, and it often depends on others’ say-so. Whatever hobby you select ( or whichever selects you…) settle on one that lets everyone in; the elite as…
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The Shape Is The Problem
And the solution. A recent trip to a model railway exhibition showed me a taste of the different styles of layout; the dogbone continuous runner, the oval with benefits, the back and forth…sometimes with magazine feed. There were thin layouts and fat ones, and a couple of very large ones with the operators sitting inside…
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The Best Model Club In The Metro Area
I have heard a number of groups referred to in these terms – by a variety of people. I think most were sincere when they said it. This is heartening – a club member ready to boast about their association is ripe for further involvement. A place on the committee, perhaps, or a volunteer position…
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What Can You Do In Five Minutes?
I mean on a modelling bench. Never mind the bedroom or the toilet… In five minutes you can: a. Finally rescue that paint that settled in the jar. Dilute it, stir it, clean the cap and threads. Label it properly. b. Get fresh blades on your knives and safely dispose of the dull old ones.…
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Republic P-47D – Part Two – Rum And Coca Cola
And another rare bird for my Middle and South American section; a Cuban P-47. Donated under Pan-American defence treaties, this came to Havana in the 1950’s – part of the FAEC under Batista. So far I cannot find out whether it saw any battle before or during the revolution, but at least is it a…
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Republic P-47D – Part One – Show Surprise
I was astounded when presented with this Hasegawa P-47 at our recent scale model show. It was not a prize for competition – just a kind gift from an official. I hope the end result will adequately express my gratitude. There are several other P-47’s in the collection in USAAF markings so this time I…
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Eco-Friendly Virtuous Modelling
Become One With The Modelverse. A new contest is about to be announced by the BGA for scale modellers who wish to become legends, icons, or be included in the Hall Of Famousosity. The 2025 Greta awards are going to be for the best scale model made with traditional materials by modellers who are attuned…
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I’m From Missouri
Show me. If you recognise that phrase, you’ll know it embodies the scepticism and practicality of the Missourian. It must be hard to sell used cars in Kansas City… But the miniature builder can satisfy even the hardest prairie mind – because the miniature builder need not be restricted to where they are or when…
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Define Nostalgia
Easy to do for yourself – hard to do for others… The theme for some of the displays seen at the WAMA exhibition revolved around nostalgia. The vague meaning of the word – a pain for the past – may be a lot more apposite than you’d think if your past was a pain. Some…
The Little World
Close focus on the world of scale models
The Little World 