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These kits are made from laser cut metal sheets (nickel plated IIRC). The parts have to be removed from the fret (you can twist them free, but it's recommended that you use cutters), bent to shape, and locked in place by either folding a tab over (mainly exterior assemblies where the join is visible) or twisting the tab. They don't require glue, though I do use thin viscosity CA glue on assemblies that are a bit loose or just wonky in fit. Cheers, Albert

Hi All, Seeing as I didn't see a subforum for models of this type, hopefully this is the proper spot for these 3D metal puzzle aircraft models. This is Metal Earth's Boeing V-22 Osprey. These kits have come such a long ways from the rather crude early Metal Earth kits that loosely looked like what they were trying to represent. Outside of some of the complex shapes that had to be formed, this wasn't too difficult a kit to assemble. Definitely have built fiddlier models from the line up. Cheers, Albert

Thanks a bunch, gang! The Airfix Harrier is a gem of a kit and was much fun to build. Cheers, Albert

Thank you everyone for the kind comments. Cheers, Albert

Excellent work as always, Dragan. Enjoyed watching the vid on this as well. Cheers, Albert

Hi All, Here's another build from last year, Airfix's lovely 1/72 Scooter. The only extras that were added were the six 500lb general purpose bombs and TERs, which came from a Hasegawa weapons set. The markings are from the box, which represent an A-4B with VA-95 'Green Lizards', aboard the USS Intrepid, circa 1966. The finish is Model Master Light Gull Gray and white, with Acryl semi-gloss for the varnish. The panel lines were hit with Flory Models Dark Dirt wash. Thanks for looking! Cheers, Albert

Thank you all for your compliments on my pickem' up truck model. Here are some photos of the interior, engine, chassis, and miscellaneous stuff. Cheers, Albert

Hi All, This is my take on the MPC 1/25 1978 Dodge D100 pickup truck. It was built to represent an old rusty, beat up truck you'd see here in Northern Michigan, complete with a load of firewood (winters are long here in the northern hemisphere). The model was basically built out of box primarily as a study in weathering. The only deviation from the kit was the addition of the balsa front bumper with photoetch washers and bolt heads, and radio antenna. The finish was achieved using a combination of the salt method, chipping fluids, and the sponge technique for rust and chipping effects. The main colors for the cab and bed are cheap Hobby Lobby craft paints that were heavily thinned and applied with an airbrush (also wanted that 70's vibe in regards to the color). The rest of the weathering is washes, filters, and pigments. The firewood load is various sections of Woodland Scenics 'Dead Tree Fall' logs, cut to the appropriate size. Thanks for looking. Cheers, Albert

Andy, I love everything about this build, the panting and weathering are some of the best I've seen anywhere. This is the kind of work that inspires and makes me want to be a better modeler. Cheers, Albert

I can hear CCR's "Fortunate Son" playing in the background. 😁 Nice looking build.👍 Cheers, Albert

Thank you for the compliments. The Germans experimented with the manned V1s for suicide missions, in fact a unit had been formed and volunteers trained,.but German air ministry thought it was a waste of lives and resources so the idea was dropped before a mission could be carried out. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fieseler_Fi_103R_Reichenberg

Hi All These two models were built from the Heller double kit which was released in the late 70's. The Fieseler Fi-103R manned V-1 was built out of box. The Bachem Ba-349 Natter was a bit more involved. The four RATO outlets were drilled out, and two sections of aluminum tubing were added to the rear of the fuselage to depict the exhaust nozzle for the main engine. Vallejo Model Air acrylics were used for the finish. Cheers, Albert

Thanks for the kudos on my Harrier, they are greatly appreciated!

Hi All, This is another one of my recent completion, an Airfix AV-8A Harrier in lo-viz markings for VMAT-203. The finish is a combination of Humbrol and Model Master enamels, and the decals are from Caracal. Extras include a brass pitot tube and rocket pods from a Hasegawa weapons set. Thanks for looking! Cheers, Albert

Thank you all for the kind comments. This was such an enjoyable kit to build. I wish I would have stocked up on it, along with the Ju-87 B2 kit, they're both hard to find these days! Cheers, Albert

That is absolutely gorgeous! 😱 Cheers, Albert

Hi All, Completed this one in the spring of 2020. Built out of box, and finished in Mr. Color and Vallejo paints. Thanks for looking! Cheers, Albert

Those first two photos had me fooled as I thought they were your reference photos. Fantastic work overall, especially on that finish! Cheers, Albert

Thank you, Hunter!

Here is my recently completed Revell 1/70 TIE Silencer snap & play kit. It was repainted with Vallejo Panzer Grey, and weathered a bit as well. In addition to a repaint, the clear parts were tinted with Tamiya Clear Red, the wing-tip cannon barrels and missile launchers were drilled out, and the oversized ventral entry hatch hinge removed and fairing at the front filled in. Thanks for looking!

Thank you, Mike and Eng!

What a gorgeous model. The paint work is especially stellar. Cheers, Albert

Hi All, Here is the latest to join my fleet of small scale F-16s, a Hasegawa F-16 in US Navy colors and markings. This has been on my list 'to build' for about 20 years and it started with seeing a photo on page 41 of the Squadron/Signal book 'F-16 Viper' by Lou Drendel. There is something about those subdued colors and markings that look terrific on the F-16 (ditto on the Hellenic Air Force F-16 as well). I added a different ejection seat and throttle from a Revell F-16, and the ACMI pod and captive Sidewinder are from a Hasegawa weapons set. The canopy tint was done with Tamiya Smoke, applied in a layers for the desired depth. The paint is all Model Master enamels. The camouflage was achieved using rolled poster tack for feathered edges (tried it freehand, didn't look in scale with the model). The decals are from the kit and well, let's just say they suck. Unfortunately, they are the only game in town for 1/72 F-16N decals available unless you can find the old Superscale sheet or get the decals from Fujimi's F-16N kit. Final overcoat is a satin/matte mixture from Vallejo and AK Interactive. Thanks for looking! Cheers, Albert

My favorite kind of models. Unusual subjects in different colors and markings. Well done! Cheers, Albert