This is another figure that I have bought for sentimental reasons; however, unlike the FeR Miniatures figure that I reviewed here, I bought this one for a different reason. When I started painting figures in the late 1990s, Metal Modeles released a figure of the French Chasseurs d’Afrique that was one of the first figures... Continue Reading →
On 26 August I attended my first model show in Australia. Having been in Australia for almost a year, and having started to do some modelling more regularly, I thought it was time to see what the modelling scene is like down under. I was not disappointed. QMHE is one of the larger shows in... Continue Reading →
I started this bust back in January; however, as I reflected last week, painting went on hold as I was not happy with the synthetic brushes that I had bought as a stopgap. Thankfully, by luck, I came across my good quality brushes while searching for something else and over the past two weeks, I... Continue Reading →
Back in January, I started painting again after a period away from the bench. My move to Australia had provided some impetus to get back to the bench. However, one major obstacle was access to my tools. What modelling gear I had brought with me to Australia were in boxes in a storage unit. Indeed,... Continue Reading →
When I started painting figures in the late 1990s, there was one name that stood out amongst the figure manufacturers of the period. That name was Poste Militaire, which was run by Ray Lamb. The company was a byword for quality both regarding the sculpting and the casting of their products. As a young modeller,... Continue Reading →
After a couple of weeks away from the bench, I have made a little more progress on the Whippet. Primarily I have glued the fighting compartment to the primary hull and built up the front fuel tank. The fuel tank is a distinctive feature of the Whippet, and I think it adds character to the... Continue Reading →
David Fletcher, Medium Mark A Whippet. Oxford: Osprey Publishing, 2014. Illustrations. Images. Index. 48 pp. As I have been getting back into modelling recently, I thought I would occasionally share the odd review of new products that I buy. This could be more often than usual given that I left most of my modelling supplies... Continue Reading →
Just a quick update today. I finished building the front of the fighting compartment last night and attached it to the other section of the compartment. Overall, this fit is good, but you will need to be careful when attached this sub-assembly to the rest of the compartment. I tacked it together and worked my... Continue Reading →
Some more smudgy photos showing progress being made with the MENG Whippet tank. I have worked through building part of the fighting compartment of the tank. Specifically, I have worked on the rear and top of the compartment. In general, the fit of parts has been good. Not a Tamiya level of fit but very... Continue Reading →
Well, the kit arrived last week. Having never ordered a model here in Australia I was not sure what to expect in terms delivery having had a few interesting experiences with Australia Post. To be fair, the kit arrived quickly from BNA Model World and was well packaged along with the glue and tools that... Continue Reading →
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