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Annoyance time
This artwork by Piotr Forkasiewicz was created for the cover of my Fairey Swordfish book from Mortons. We decided on the composition after studying all the accounts from the aircrews involved and photos of the op
But whenever it is posted online, people decry it as inaccurate…
This artwork by Piotr Forkasiewicz was created for the cover of my Fairey Swordfish book from Mortons. We decided on the composition after studying all the accounts from the aircrews involved and photos of the op
But whenever it is posted online, people decry it as inaccurate…
January 20, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Annoyance time
This artwork by Piotr Forkasiewicz was created for the cover of my Fairey Swordfish book from Mortons. We decided on the composition after studying all the accounts from the aircrews involved and photos of the op
But whenever it is posted online, people decry it as inaccurate…
This artwork by Piotr Forkasiewicz was created for the cover of my Fairey Swordfish book from Mortons. We decided on the composition after studying all the accounts from the aircrews involved and photos of the op
But whenever it is posted online, people decry it as inaccurate…
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First kit of the year done, the 1:35 Italeri ambulance Jeep. It's an older kit and it shows in a few points, but goes together quite well.
January 18, 2026 at 1:14 PM
First kit of the year done, the 1:35 Italeri ambulance Jeep. It's an older kit and it shows in a few points, but goes together quite well.
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Okay, #histscalemodels, the NAACC Open House roundup. I'm going to start with the the model show. Categories included early armor, WW2 Allies, WW2 Axis, Cold War NATO, Cold War Warsaw Pact, Modern, and dioramas. There were so many excellent builds I am so thankful to have won anything. 🧵
January 18, 2026 at 1:41 AM
Okay, #histscalemodels, the NAACC Open House roundup. I'm going to start with the the model show. Categories included early armor, WW2 Allies, WW2 Axis, Cold War NATO, Cold War Warsaw Pact, Modern, and dioramas. There were so many excellent builds I am so thankful to have won anything. 🧵
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#potd from the MartinPhotos collection: Westland Lysander lands at Old Warden martinwilkinson.redbubble.com martinphotos.picfair.com
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January 15, 2026 at 9:21 AM
#potd from the MartinPhotos collection: Westland Lysander lands at Old Warden martinwilkinson.redbubble.com martinphotos.picfair.com
🛩️⚔️📷
🛩️⚔️📷
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Here we go!
Tinted the mortar into a light gray and gave it a quick coat of matte varnish.
Don’t get me wrong glazed bricks looked nice but I don’t think it fits the house 😝
It’s just a little chimney but this honestly was a fun and satisfying build!
Tinted the mortar into a light gray and gave it a quick coat of matte varnish.
Don’t get me wrong glazed bricks looked nice but I don’t think it fits the house 😝
It’s just a little chimney but this honestly was a fun and satisfying build!
January 10, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Here we go!
Tinted the mortar into a light gray and gave it a quick coat of matte varnish.
Don’t get me wrong glazed bricks looked nice but I don’t think it fits the house 😝
It’s just a little chimney but this honestly was a fun and satisfying build!
Tinted the mortar into a light gray and gave it a quick coat of matte varnish.
Don’t get me wrong glazed bricks looked nice but I don’t think it fits the house 😝
It’s just a little chimney but this honestly was a fun and satisfying build!
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The Blackburn Botha (1938) was designed as a maritime patrol aircraft and torpedo bomber. However, the type was underpowered, among other issues, and proved unsuitable for its intended purpose. It saw very limited frontline service before moving to secondary roles.
📷 RAF Museum
🧵1/7
📷 RAF Museum
🧵1/7
January 10, 2026 at 10:12 AM
The Blackburn Botha (1938) was designed as a maritime patrol aircraft and torpedo bomber. However, the type was underpowered, among other issues, and proved unsuitable for its intended purpose. It saw very limited frontline service before moving to secondary roles.
📷 RAF Museum
🧵1/7
📷 RAF Museum
🧵1/7
Happy New Year!
a happy new year greeting card with gold numbers 2026
ALT: a happy new year greeting card with gold numbers 2026
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January 1, 2026 at 5:28 AM
Happy New Year!
First of the day. Northern Row brewery.
December 27, 2025 at 8:18 PM
First of the day. Northern Row brewery.
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Well that’s the #FestiveTankChallenge2025 done from my point of view, just got to add some mud to the track area. Hugely enjoyable to do and great to see what others were doing. Thanks @tomjmegan.bsky.social!
December 26, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Well that’s the #FestiveTankChallenge2025 done from my point of view, just got to add some mud to the track area. Hugely enjoyable to do and great to see what others were doing. Thanks @tomjmegan.bsky.social!
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Kotare Models Festivus surprise – A Spitfire Mk. 1a, late production, in 32nd scale. Markings, the real kites & the kit's features & pre-order bonus in our preview...
www.themodellingnews.com/2025/12/kota...
www.themodellingnews.com/2025/12/kota...
December 24, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Kotare Models Festivus surprise – A Spitfire Mk. 1a, late production, in 32nd scale. Markings, the real kites & the kit's features & pre-order bonus in our preview...
www.themodellingnews.com/2025/12/kota...
www.themodellingnews.com/2025/12/kota...
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A bit of car stuff, I always wondered what the battery of our EV looked like. It looks like this. Big old unit.
December 20, 2025 at 11:32 AM
A bit of car stuff, I always wondered what the battery of our EV looked like. It looks like this. Big old unit.
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Back in the good old days when you could build almost 600 aircraft only to retire the type after five years of service 😎
December 16, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Back in the good old days when you could build almost 600 aircraft only to retire the type after five years of service 😎
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Airfix has released news of their 1/48th scale Bristol Bulldog Mk.IIA. New parts & decals make this an "A" model. Art & details in our preview...
www.themodellingnews.com/2025/12/prev...
www.themodellingnews.com/2025/12/prev...
December 15, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Airfix has released news of their 1/48th scale Bristol Bulldog Mk.IIA. New parts & decals make this an "A" model. Art & details in our preview...
www.themodellingnews.com/2025/12/prev...
www.themodellingnews.com/2025/12/prev...
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This Weekend in The Hangar: A look back on some of my 2025 builds - See the link below for the page on the first trio. www.flypastrush.com/so/e0PiKzvhv...
December 14, 2025 at 2:02 PM
This Weekend in The Hangar: A look back on some of my 2025 builds - See the link below for the page on the first trio. www.flypastrush.com/so/e0PiKzvhv...
Lovely snowy Sunday morning in Cincinnati ❄️
December 14, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Lovely snowy Sunday morning in Cincinnati ❄️
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Stearman is coming together nicely. #Histscalemodels
December 11, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Stearman is coming together nicely. #Histscalemodels
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Marines from Co A, 1st Bn, 1st Marines, take a breather during the battle for Hue during the 1968 Tet Offensive.
Photo via USMC archives
Restoration by erikthehistorian (erik villard)
-- Bro with the thumper on the left is packing some serious weight! :]
Photo via USMC archives
Restoration by erikthehistorian (erik villard)
-- Bro with the thumper on the left is packing some serious weight! :]
December 7, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Marines from Co A, 1st Bn, 1st Marines, take a breather during the battle for Hue during the 1968 Tet Offensive.
Photo via USMC archives
Restoration by erikthehistorian (erik villard)
-- Bro with the thumper on the left is packing some serious weight! :]
Photo via USMC archives
Restoration by erikthehistorian (erik villard)
-- Bro with the thumper on the left is packing some serious weight! :]
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This isn't my festive tank challenge tank, just a little practice one.
I've attempted Creighton Abrams Thunderbolt VII in 15mm. I can't seem to find a picture of THE tank but there are a lot of models which I assume are based on something more than pure guesses.
Anyway, not too bad.
I've attempted Creighton Abrams Thunderbolt VII in 15mm. I can't seem to find a picture of THE tank but there are a lot of models which I assume are based on something more than pure guesses.
Anyway, not too bad.
December 7, 2025 at 2:57 PM
This isn't my festive tank challenge tank, just a little practice one.
I've attempted Creighton Abrams Thunderbolt VII in 15mm. I can't seem to find a picture of THE tank but there are a lot of models which I assume are based on something more than pure guesses.
Anyway, not too bad.
I've attempted Creighton Abrams Thunderbolt VII in 15mm. I can't seem to find a picture of THE tank but there are a lot of models which I assume are based on something more than pure guesses.
Anyway, not too bad.
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Homecoming - another safe return. A little vignette idea featuring figures from ICM in 1:48 and a Lancaster and Spitfires from Pit-Road in 1:700.
modelart.tardate.com/projects/raf...
#histscalemodels #scalemodels #icm #pitroad
modelart.tardate.com/projects/raf...
#histscalemodels #scalemodels #icm #pitroad
December 6, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Homecoming - another safe return. A little vignette idea featuring figures from ICM in 1:48 and a Lancaster and Spitfires from Pit-Road in 1:700.
modelart.tardate.com/projects/raf...
#histscalemodels #scalemodels #icm #pitroad
modelart.tardate.com/projects/raf...
#histscalemodels #scalemodels #icm #pitroad
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B Co, 3d Bn, 187th Inf, 101st Abn Div, 1967-1968, from 1LT David Swope. Captured in one photo, the best of who are as an Army and as a nation. Tell me otherwise.
December 4, 2025 at 10:17 PM
B Co, 3d Bn, 187th Inf, 101st Abn Div, 1967-1968, from 1LT David Swope. Captured in one photo, the best of who are as an Army and as a nation. Tell me otherwise.
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I had to do a lot of color correction because the original photo was riddled with color problems, but I really liked the composition. These are soldiers from the 3d Bn, 187th Inf, 101st Abn Div, in III Corps, S. Vietnam, in the summer of 1968. Captures those quiet interludes between the chaos.
November 29, 2025 at 5:09 PM
I had to do a lot of color correction because the original photo was riddled with color problems, but I really liked the composition. These are soldiers from the 3d Bn, 187th Inf, 101st Abn Div, in III Corps, S. Vietnam, in the summer of 1968. Captures those quiet interludes between the chaos.