Category Archives: Kit Reviews

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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Meng P-51D Mustang in 1/48th Scale

Posted on May 14, 2017 by Frank R

Meng P-51D Mustang in 1/48th Scale by Mike Hanlon Since released in 1995, the Tamiya P-51D Mustang has been benchmark for 1/48 Mustangs kits.  A simple and rewarding kit, it is not without its flaws and before talking about Meng’s … Continue reading →

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