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Tamiya North American F-51D Mustang This is the fourth part of the Tamiya North American F-51D Mustang Korean War 1/32 Scale 60328 with RCAF Markings. In 2016, my brother and I had the rare privilege of being introduced to Herb Spear. Herb was a former RCAF P-51D pilot, flying out of Calgary with 403 Squadron. … Read more
Tamiya North American F-51D Mustang This is the third part of the Tamiya North American F-51D Mustang Korean War 1/32 Scale 60328 with RCAF Markings. Canada first acquired the P-51 during World War II. Many of these were early Mustangs used for photo reconnaissance; however, as the war progressed, the Mustangs took on a more … Read more
Avoid Too Heavy, Too Soon, and Too Far Mistakes—Lay Perfect Coats Every Time Whether you’re picking up your airbrush for the first time or returning to a well-worn setup, nothing derails a project faster than runs, pinholes, or orange-peel textures. These issues—affectionately known as the “Terrible Threes” of airbrushing (Too Heavy, Too Soon, Too Far)—can … Read more
Tamiya North American F-51D Mustang This is the second part of the Tamiya North American F-51D Mustang Korean War 1/32 Scale 60328 with RCAF Markings. During WWII, the P-51 Mustang secured its place in aviation history. The fighter was very well received by its pilots, and to many it was a game changer to the … Read more
Tamiya North American F-51D Mustang This is the first part of the Tamiya North American F-51D Mustang Korean War 1/32 Scale 60328 with RCAF Markings. Tamiya first released the P-51 Mustang back in 2011, which was to further expand on their 32nd scale range of kits, which already included the A6M Zero and Supermarine Spitfire. … Read more
From perfect hair‑thickness layers to the right thinners—and why professional airbrushers leave leveling additives behind. Backstory: From Frustration to Finish-Line Precision Every seasoned scale modeller has experienced it—you apply a flawless base coat, step away for a moment, and upon returning, your final lacquer pass crimples, blisters, or develops an unexpected texture. You followed the … Read more
Revell HMCS Snowberry Flower Class Corvette This is the sixteenth and final build part of the Revell HMCS Snowberry Flower Class Corvette 1/144 Scale RVG 05132 Some images of the completed build. All done! Jared Demes is a modeler from southern Alberta. He has been building models since he was 4 years old when his … Read more
Revell HMCS Snowberry Flower Class Corvette This is the sixteenth and final build part of the Revell HMCS Snowberry Flower Class Corvette 1/144 Scale RVG 05132 Several years before I was born, my Dad was asked to build a model of HMCS Blairmore, which was to be displayed at the new Blairmore Legion. This is … Read more
Mastering Miniature Painting with Water-Based Acrylics Unlock the full potential of water-based acrylic paints to bring your miniature figures to life! Whether you’re just starting or a seasoned hobbyist, this guide will equip you with the techniques, scientific insights, and pro tips needed to achieve flawless finishes. From airbrushing gradients to brush-painting fine details, dive … Read more
Revell HMCS Snowberry Flower Class Corvette This is the fifteenth part of the Revell HMCS Snowberry Flower Class Corvette 1/144 Scale RVG 05132 Nearly a decade ago, I logged onto Facebook, and I was greeted with an amazing image of the new Tamiya 1/350 IJN Yamato sailing on the water. At first glance, the ship … Read more
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