Jets of the cold war - Building the Cold War in miniature

October 9, 2021

Soviet cockpit green

So lets talk about Soviet cockpit green and what paint colour I plan to use for my Soviet builds that require the odd green colour. After looking around for a suitable turquoise colour, especially online. I found that every time I went to order it, it was sold out etc. It became obvious that it was time to think “out...

Paints

August 24, 2021

Airfix 1/72 MiG-17F

The Airfix 1/72 MiG-17F, or to give it it’s correct name, the Airfix 1/72 Mikoyan-Gureich MiG-17F ‘Fresco’ (Shenyang J-5). This is a kit I’ve had in my stash for a short time. So I thought it would be good to see what we get in the box, and to do this via a video. Kit number is A03091. Part count...

Aviation Kits

August 7, 2021

Airfix 1/48 de Havilland Chipmunk T.10

This blog post is about the Airfix 1/48 de Havilland Chipmunk T.10 and what you get in the box. The part about what you get in the box will be via a YouTube video, as I think that helps more visually. Kit number is A04105. Parts count is 84, which in my mind makes this an ideal first 1/48 model...

Aviation Kits

July 3, 2021

Another Airfix 1/72 Jet Provost T.4

Yes! another Airfix 1/72 Jet Provost T.4 build. But this blog post is more of a little chat about this useful little kit. I’ve already done 2 previous posts that document the build of this kit, one as a Red Pelican and another in an exotic Arabian scheme, so no need to go down that route again. No, this is...

Aviation Kits

June 16, 2021

New to the stash

New to the stash – Cold War Takom Chieftain Mk11 + Chieftain Mk10 (1:72) Had to start with this one as its the header photo! The Takom Chieftain Mk11 + Chieftain Mk10 in 1:72 (kit no 5006). I’ve been eyeing this kit up for some time now. But I’ve not always had the funds to justify getting it. Well that...

AFV Kits/Aviation Kits/Updates

June 10, 2021

The Nam – in 1:72

The Nam – in 1:72, a little diorama project broken in to 3 parts. This little project used some Elhiem figures that I reviewed in Quick look at Elhiem 1:72 (20mm) figures. In this case the NAM01 – US Army M16s Advancing set of four figures. I also incorporated the two Geek Gaming products that I reviewed in the following...

AFV Kits/Dioramas/Figures

May 23, 2021

Lightning Force by Fred Martin

Title: Lightning Force. RAF Units 1960-1988. A photographic appreciation of the English Electric Lightning by Fred Martin Introduction Lightning Force by Fred Martin is a highly illustrated (photos) book featuring the English Electric Lightning in service with the Royal Air Force. Lightning Force: RAF Units 1960-1988 – A Photographic Appreciation of the English Electric Lightning is a book that gets...

Books

April 22, 2021

Airfix 1:72 BAe Hawk T.Mk.1A

My original plan for this blog about the Airfix 1:72 BAe Hawk T.Mk.1A, was for it to be a build log. I did start off taking photos of the build process. However, due to my slowness in building the model. Plus I would work on small bits in small chunks of time. Because of this, I did not take photos...

Aviation Kits

March 9, 2021

Paint storage rack

I’ve had a bit of a move around of my model making area. This little exercise made me realise that I needed to find a better way to store my model paints, I needed a paint storage rack. The collection of paints that I have is a mixture of from Tamiya, Vallejo, Hataka and Mig. This also includes some Vallejo...

Storage

February 19, 2021

144 scale love it or hate it?

So 144 scale do you love it or hate it? I’m a bit split on this subject. I like the idea of building up a large collection of models and that collection does not take over the house. Also, building smaller aviation subjects in 144 scale should be much quicker than larger scale kits. In theory, the price should be...

Aviation Kits/Updates