MidoMay 246 minTamiya's Sd.Kfz. 250/9 ReduxRefurbishment projects are an excellent way to test new ideas. In this post, I place Tamiya's 1/35 scale Sd.Kfz. 250/9 under the brush.
MidoMar 193 minHow to Oil Dot FilterWeathering is a process, with a set of tools, that are designed to bring out the most in a subject. Let's talk oil dot filters!
MidoMar 511 minTiger 131The Tiger. A subject that any armor modeler worth their weight in glue will have proudly displayed on their shelf.
MidoDec 7, 20218 minTamiya's 1/48 A6M2 ZeroThe Zero is an icon of the Imperial Japanese Navy and World War II. Here is my build of Tamiya's 1/48 Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero.
MidoNov 9, 20214 minHow to Paint Radial Engines: Legacy KitsIn this post, I show you how to get the most out of legacy aircraft kit engines using easy techniques and a bit of patience.
MidoJul 31, 20218 minJGSDF Type 90 Tank w/ Mine RollerTanks are a common subject for modelers. Uncommon are tanks with a mine roller attached!
MidoJun 19, 20213 minHow to Pin Wash ModelsIf you have wondered how every rivet on a tank or panel line on a plane has depth, chances are a pin wash has been applied.
MidoMar 23, 20219 minPanzer 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.
MidoFeb 21, 202114 minUSS 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.
MidoJan 19, 20217 minUSS 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!
MidoAug 25, 20206 minBack 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!