albymoore

Love the weathering on this. It looks like it's earned its keep and still keeps on going. Cheers, Albert

Thank you, Mark! Cheers, Albert

Thank you, Mark, Lawrence, and Peter, I appreciate the kind comments! Cheers, Albert

Wow, what a beast of a model! Your B-24 looks awesome, Gil! The finish is especially impressive. Cheers, Albert

Thank you, Chris! I appreciate the kind words. Cheers, Albert

Loving all the extra detailing that is going into this build. Cheers, Albert

Thank you, Mark! Cheers, Albert

Thank you, Gil!

This is Hasegawa's old-tool F-15C (kit C6) built as an IDF/AF Improved Baz F-15A. While superseded by the much superior newer tool F-15 kit of the same company, this kit still builds into a decent shelf model with a little TLC. Some of the parts on this build came from the new tool kit (ejection seat, fuel tanks, NLG wheel, pitot tubes and other odd & ends) that were left-overs from a botched attempt at another IDF F-15. Other improvements that were made include removing the ailerons and horizontal stabilators and repositioning them, and adding AOA probes made from sharpened floral wire. The Python IV missiles on the outboard rails were scratchbuilt from styrene rod and sheet, while the rest of the ordnance came with the kit. The model was painted in the standard IDF/AF F-15 Ghost Gray scheme with Model Master acrylics. For the markings, I used Sky's Decals F-15 Baz/Improved Baz decal set. This set covers most F-15A through D models in IDF/AF service. I chose (improved) Baz number 695 'The Star' of the Twin Tails Squadron. This Baz is credited with four air-to-air kills (as noted on the avionics access door). The stencils and other common data markings came from the kit decal sheet. The weapon markings were also applied at this time. The decals were left to dry overnight, then the model was wiped down to remove excess decal adhesive and setting solution the next morning. I sprayed Model Master Acryl clear flat for a nice, dull finish. Thanks for looking. Cheers, Albert

Waylon Jennings "Shine" comes to mind. Very nice work on that NMF, Gil. Cheers, Albert

Very nice! Love the lighted console. 😮 Cheers, Albert

Thank you, Carlos and James! Definitely one of the biggest ironies in military history- the first fighter plane of the newly formed air arm of the Jewish State would be one of German design. Cheers, Albert

Love the SLUF. I'll be following along. 🙂 Cheers, Albert

Thank you, Gary! Cheers, Albert

My take on the Revell 1/25 scale 1930 Ford Model A coupe. The finish was achieved by drybrushing Model Master metalizers over a gray primer (in multiple sessions to build up the finish). The tarnished look was done with copper Rub-N-Buff, applied with a sponge. A wash completed the effect. Thanks for looking. Cheers, Albert