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HobbyBoss's 1/48 FM-1 Wildcat
In this post, I'll use HobbyBoss's 1/48 FM-1 Wildcat kit to take a historical journey hunting submarines with the VC-13 Black Cats. I'll also talk panel line pre-shading, weathering with oils, and my overall impression of the kit!

Mido
Apr 1211 min read
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Tamiya's 1/48 Brewster Buffalo
In my first group build, I tackle Tamiya's 1/48 Brewster Buffalo. Is it a stubby fighter with a bad reputation, or a victim of circumstance?

Mido
Apr 20, 202412 min read
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Tamiya's 1/48 F4F-4 Wildcat
It's time for paint! In this post, I'll tackle Tamiya's 1/48 F4F-4 Wildcat flying with the Bulldogs of VMF-223 and the Cactus Air Force!

Mido
Oct 27, 202314 min read
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Detailing 1/700 Helicopters
Even a ship's aviation detachment should get the proper detailing and weathering. Here's how I do it on the small scale!

Mido
Aug 20, 20222 min read
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A Revell P-47 "Razorback" Thunderbolt Story
This Thunderbolt story begins several years ago in Arkansas. That's right, Razorback country.

Mido
Oct 11, 202110 min read
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JGSDF Type 90 Tank w/ Mine Roller
Tanks are a common subject for modelers. Uncommon are tanks with a mine roller attached!

Mido
Jul 31, 20218 min read
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Panzer II Ausf. A/B/C (Sd.Kfz. 121)
Many years ago I built Tamiya's 1971 tooling of the Panzer II and now I have my hands on their 2008 new(ish)-tooling kit.

Mido
Mar 23, 20219 min read
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USS Zumwalt (DDG-1000)
In this second installment of my project to build the modern US Navy fleet, I take on the Dragon's USS Zumwalt (DDG-1000) in 1/700.

Mido
Feb 20, 202114 min read
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USS Fort Worth (LCS-3)
I knew that a 1/700 scale ship was going to require some degree of tedious work, but this kit included the smallest pieces I have ever seen!

Mido
Jan 19, 20217 min read
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How to Make Your Own Decals
Start thinking outside the box with your own custom decals!

Mido
Oct 12, 20205 min read
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How to Apply Decals
Bringing a kit to life is about more than just building, painting and weathering. One of the key ingredients is decals!

Mido
Oct 4, 20205 min read
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Back on the Sprue: An O-2 Skymaster Story (Part 2)
Cloudy decals, aggressive paint thinner, and how I learned to stop worrying and love the mistakes!

Mido
Aug 24, 20206 min read
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