F-16C Falcon (Tamiya 1/48)

It has been a long time since my last post , but life is sometimes just too hectic to build models. But I've managed to finish this one off in under 7 months. Tamiya F-16C block 25/32 kit, with some extras: Aires F-16C/D wheel bays (4439), F-16C  cockpit set (4364) and exhaust nozzle. Wheels are resin ones from Wheeliant, missiles, bombs and airbrakes  are from Brassin. HGW RBF tags were used to finish the armament. Model was painted with MRP paints, weathered with Ammo products. Base is from Uschi and the APU unit is from Hasegawa.

Markings are from Elite decals, representing F-16 named "Death Dealer" from 17th TFS/363rd operating in Desert Storm in 1991

US Carrier deck fire engine

Something different than aircraft this time. US Carrier deck fire engine from Skunkmodels workshop in 1/48 scale (48007). I even added some photo etched parts from Brengun (BRL48016) as it really elevates the kit's details. The kit itself looks like a short-run product, so don't expect to build it without any sort of cleanup, putty and sanding. I think this little fire engine is fantastic addition to any aircraf deck diorama displaying a modern USN aircraft. Enjoy the photos!

Assembly done, ready for first coat of primer.

Basic painting.

Decals.

  

Washes using Ammo products.

Chips and scuffs were made by using acrylics, fine brush and also some scuffed sponge.

Some dirt and grime was added at the end, 

 

Completed build.

And finally on the deck. 

F-14A (Tamiya 1/48)

I finally managed to publish something again on my blog. This time it's in my opinion one of the best kits ever produced. Tamiya F-14A (kit no. 61114). I used quite a lot of the aftermarket items (see picture below), and some scratchbuilding was done, especially in the wheelbay areas. Resin and photoetched upgrades from Eduard (Brassin), fantastic HGW wet transfers and Furball decals were used for this build. Model was painted with MRP paints and weathered with Ammo weathering products. Markings portray an airplane from VF-143, based on USS America in 1976.

He-162A-2 Salamander (1/48 Tamiya)

Latest addition to my collection is this tiny He-162A-2 Salamander from Tamiya. I used some additional details, Aires cockpit and wheelbays replaced the kit parts and some photoetched parts from Eduard were also used. 

A lot of extra work went into engine detailing, Lead wires and Albion alloys brass tubes were used to enhance the beautiful BMW-002 jet engine. Model was painted with MRP Paints and subtile weathered with Ammo weathering products. Engine latches came from Yahu models. Luftwaffe Pilot figure is from Aerobonus range.

 

Me-262 A-1A Schwalbe (Tamiya 1/48)

In my opinion one of the top 5 scale models to be build. The quality of the kit is just fantastic, but that didn't stop me not to use full Aires detail set (#4222). Aeromaster decals were used to depict me-262 of Jg.7 at Prague Ruzyne airfield in 1945. This model won Gold in Master category at Moson model competition in 2014.

Down for Double - P-51D Mustang

I built this one about 8 years ago for a friend. Classic but still fantastic Tamiya kit in 48th scale. So great actually that some of the parts aren't even glued together. Basic Eduard zoom PE set and quickboost exhausts are the only aftermarket used. Oh, and Aeromaster decals... This was more or less a study in natural metal finishes using Alclad paints. Still one of my favourite builds...