EP9 of AScaleCanadianTV

Part of the Model Broadcasting Network. Memorial Day edition in memory of Jennifer Casey and Harry Hardy, RCAF #modellerbroadcastingnetwork #getbroadcasting #modeltalk

War Birds

This week Vintage Wings of Canada posted a great story about the Royal Air Force Pigeon Service, specifically with regard to a 42 Squadron Beaufort op. This reminded me of the new, and much maligned Miniart 1/35 scale pigeons and the new Airfix 1/72 Bristol Beaufort. Wouldn't that make a neat project, Beaufort L9965 with a pigeon on the wing?

Now the problem is do I hope for Miniart to scale down the pigeons to 1/72 or wish for an Airfix 1/32 or 1/35 Beaufort...

May the 4th be with you...

In early January...January 4, 2020...to be exact, I finished a model. Remember those days, so, so, long ago? I had high hopes for 2020, and even a delusion of finishing 52 models. So, yea, that didn't happen! COVID-19 took over and now it is May... (And don't even ask, why a model finished in January was not posted in January...) But in honor of "Star Wars Day," why not take look at that model?

The Bandai Star Destroyer comes both in its own boxing and a dual combo with a Death Star. (Which is where my kit originates.) Bandai says it is 1/14,500 scale, so a nice break from my usual 1/72.

As with all Bandai Star Wars kits, the molding is beautiful, the fit pretty good, and engineering such that it is an easy build. (They also have a pretty low part count as well.) The Dorito didn't take too long to build or paint and weather.  Paint was a Vallejo Model Air white grey and the Destroyer was weathered with Mig Oilbrusher Starship Filth. (Come one, what else would one use?)

I enjoyed this tiny Star Wars kit, and have a Death Star, Snow Speeder, Blockade Runner, and a Millennium Falcon next time I need a break from big 1/72 airplanes.

EP8 of AScaleCanadianTV

Part of the Model Broadcasting Network. Chino Depression and some slow progress #modellerbroadcastingnetwork #getbroadcasting #modeltalk

EP7 of AScaleCanadianTV

Part of the Model Broadcasting Network. Is this real paint? Is it just fantasy? #modellerbroadcastingnetwork #getbroadcasting #modeltalk

EP6 of AScaleCanadianTV

Part of the Model Broadcasting Network. Primer and paint! No way, eh. #modellerbroadcastingnetwork #getbroadcasting #modeltalk

EP5 of AScaleCanadianTV

EP5 of AScaleCanadianTV. Nothing really happening. Not much to say. #modellerbroadcastingnetwork #getbroadcasting #modeltalk