Mark Tutton at Starfighter Decals has sent some of his newest sets for me to review, and they look great as usual. Following on his Pearl Harbor, Coral Sea and Midway sets, Mark’s latest set in that series is “USN at Guadalcanal” (Item# 72-139, $10.00). This is a great set which provides markings for for 4 different aircraft (F4F-4 Wildcats, SBD-3
Read moreMark Tutton at Starfighter Decals graciously sent these two very colorful and great looking sets for review. Both decal sets are of extremely high quality, which we’ve all come to expect from Starfighter Decals. USN at Coral Sea May 1942 The first set, USN at Coral Sea May 1942 (Item #72-137), covers three aircraft types: TBD, SBD, and F4F-3 Wildcats. The
Read moreMy usual pattern for building a model is to decide on a general subject (which more often than not is a Spitfire or P-40), then decide on a kit, and then decide on markings. However, when I found myself in possession of 3D-Kits “Rotol Spitfires Mk. I & II”, I made the decision based on the markings, and then followed
Read moreMonday we had a look at some gorgeous decal sets from Starfighter Decals. Then on Wednesday, we looked at some of the resin upgrade sets from Starfighter Decals. Today we will finish the week with some photoetch- and more decals! Many folks know of Starfighter Decals for the products they produce for Monogram’s classic 1930’s biplanes- the P-6E, F112-C, and F4B-4.
Read moreMonday we had a look at some gorgeous decal sets from Starfighter Decals. Today, we’ll continue with our review of Starfighter Decals products, looking at some resin upgrade sets. (And don’t miss out on part III, with photoetch and more decals.) Though Mark Tutton produces many different decal, resin, and photoetch products, what Starfighter Decals is best known for are
Read moreOne of the great things about modeling today is the huge variety of decals and aftermarket accessories available for the modeler to choose from. Whether it’s decals, resin sets, photo etch, or just about any other type of accessories, it’s a good bet someone in the world will be making it. Mark Tutton of Starfighter Decals is one of those people.
Read moreRandie Coulter sent in this preview of an upcoming release from DRAW Decals. Imagine Randie drooling over something to do with fire bombers! 😉 I recently received a large, stiff manilla envelope from DRAW Decal. While humming the theme from ‘Mission: Impossible’, I carefully opened it up. Inside I found these….. Wow! They are nice! I slipped on my Optivisor
Read moreRandie Coulter sent in this decal review- thanks Randie! What does Red Gecko Productions and Lone Star Models have in common? They both come from ‘The Resin Prince of Sugar Land, Texas’, Mike West. Many of you are familiar with Mike’s resin products (and NO! He doesn’t just do fire bomber conversions). He has a lot of items that improve
Read moreSteve Budd submitted these details of his Tamiya 1/48 Bf109E-3 build, using Possum Werks decals created by our late brother in Christ, Tom Meyers. When the idea of a memorial build for Tom Meyers was first mooted I was spoilt for choice; Tom had previously and very generously sent me a selection of his 1:48 scale Possum Werks decal sheets
Read moreRandie Coulter gives us his review of some very interesting decals from DRAW Decal for S-2 fire bombers. If you’ve been on modeling forums, you’ve probably encountered Randie. Though he goes by several forum handles, one thing remains the same- Randie has a passion for fire bombers. But it’s not just a modeling thing- Randie truly has a heart for
Read moreForum member Kevin Johnson (MIflyer) sent in this review of a veritable cornucopia, yea I say a plethora, of Helldiver decals. 🙂 You could build noting but Helldivers for a couple of years with this one set- great stuff, Kevin! Victory Productions 1/48 scale SB2C Helldivers For Accurate Miniatures SB2C-4 Product # VPD48009 Price: $22.95, from Victory Productions website Contents:
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