Author Archives: Frank R

Invasion Stripes

Posted on April 28, 2018 by Frank R

Invasion Stripes How to paint D-Day markings on your Thunderbolt by Ed Mate The first step is to determine where the stripes go. There is an “official” placement, but if you can check photos, you may find your subject has … Continue reading →

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Superdetail Conversion – Trumpeter 1/350 Nimitz to Carl Vinson

Posted on February 18, 2018 by Frank R

Superdetailing the Carl Vinson in 1/350 scale by Dave Kopielski I started with the Nimitz model and converted it to the USS Carl Vinson CVN-70 as she was at the start of the 1983 world cruise (her maiden deployment).  All differences … Continue reading →

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Frankentanken

Posted on July 20, 2017 by Frank R

Frankentanken by Ed Mate The 108 gal. paper tanks in the Tamiya 1/48 P-47D Thunderbolt kits are decent, but the modeler is challenged with cleaning up the seams on the nose and tail without destroying the fine raised detail. On … Continue reading →

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Marine Models USS Philadelphia 32 pounder Carronade

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Frank R

Marine Models USS Philadelphia 32 pounder Carronade by Glenn Estry Marine Models USS Philadelphia 32 pounder Carronade. I won this kit (sight unseen) in an auction with a high bid of $20. The kit is from 1947, a 70 year … Continue reading →

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