Author Archives: Frank R

Flagship Models 13 inch Seacoast Mortar in 1/35th scale

Posted on October 5, 2016 by Frank R

  Flagship Models 13 inch Seacoast Mortar, Model 1861 in 1/35th scale by Glenn Estry Kit is almost 100% resin except for two or three pieces of brass rod (for levers). Resin parts were so poorly molded, that trying to remove … Continue reading →

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2016 September Meeting Notes

Posted on September 27, 2016 by Frank R

September 23, 2016 McKinstry Meeting Theme: ODD Ball Weapons Notes by The Tick, guest commentary by the webmaster F-51D Korean War, 1/48th, Tamiya, built by Mike Hanlon Tamiya Medium Sea Grey and Gunze Sangyo H-52 Olive Drab upper camouflage over Tamiya … Continue reading →

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Airfix Boulton Paul Defiant Mk.I in 1/48th scale

Posted on September 3, 2016 by Frank R

Airfix Boulton Paul Defiant Mk.I in 1/48th scale by Mike Hanlon Airfix has been on a roll in the last few years with multiple releases of newly tooled kits in 1/72, 1/48 and 1/24 scale. A most welcome release is … Continue reading →

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WEAPONS DETAIL Mk II HID (High Impact Dumb)

Posted on August 30, 2016 by Frank R

WEAPONS DETAIL Mk II HID (High Impact Dumb) This is getting silly. I don’t really know who’s dumber, the subject or the photographer.  I know what the photographer would say.  Don’t blame me. – Arthur There once was a wizzo who always … Continue reading →

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