1:48 Spitfire Mk.II by Gary Boggs

After a Spring and Summer hiatus, we're back with some new posts!

We'll get things rolling for September with the aging 1:48 scale Revell Spitfire Mk.II by Gary Boggs. Gary reports that the kit was rough around the edges with numerous fit issues and canopy challenges, but with patience, blood, sweat, and tears (and might I say talent!) he was able to pull off another stunner... although with wings instead of tracks this time!

Gary built the model box stock and painted it with Tamiya acrylics. Finishing and weathering were achieved using MIG Dark Wash and a small amount of MIG Smoke Pigments. The aerial was created using nylon sewing thread.

Stay tuned for a few more from Gary over the coming weeks... and maybe even one from the site author! :)

Syrian T-62 Mod.1972 by Gary Boggs

This is the 1/35th scale Trumpeter kit of the T-62 Mod.1972, built 90 % out of the box with added fuel lines and a bit of scratch work here and there - but no aftermarket kits or additions.

The model was painted using an Iwata airbrush and Tamiya acrylic paints. The model was washed and weathered with oils, MIG pigments, and AK Interactive products.

DRMM Sister Site

I am pleased to announce a new sister site to DieselRocket's Military Modeling. The new site, DieselRocket's Motor Racing Models is focused on Formula 1 and motor racing builds from all periods. We hope to continue to bring you the same high level of modeling subjects, albeit with four wheels, as we do here at DRMM! Stop by and say hello...

 Visit DieselRocket's Motor Racing Models at: http://drmrmtx.blogspot.com

Gary Boggs - SMMI Feb. 2013

Update to the previous post of May 1, 2012.

DRMM is proud to announce that site contributor Gary Boggs and his Staghound have been published in the February, 2013 issue of Scale Military Modeller International. This is Gary's first time to have his extraordinary work published and I want to send him a huge congratulations - way to go Gary!

 

The Italeri Staghound Mk. 1 Late Version is modeled in the colors and markings of the Polish 2^nd Corps, Italy, 1944. The build was extremely fun and straightforward with only minor cleanup and minor fit issues. To increase the accuracy of the model, I added weld beads and casting marks, scratch built handles, tool support brackets, an antennae base, and replaced the kit gun barrels with a 37 mm and .30 cal from Barrel Depot.

Priming and base painting were done with an Iwata HP-CS using Vallejo primer, then a coat of Tamiya XF-1 Flat Black. The base yellow is a 60/40 mix of XF-60 Dark Yellow and XF-4 Yellow Green. The green camo was then airbrushed freehand using an Iwata HP-B+ using XF-64 Nato Green. All paints were thinned with Tamiya Yellow Top Lacquer Thinner.

Next came a gloss coat to protect the camo from the weathering steps and to provide a good base for decals. After the decals were applied, the model was given a flat coat, chipping was applied, and several weathering steps ensued using oils and pigments.

Finally, some parts from the Legends Staghound stowage kit were painted and added to the model, along with some scratch built tarps and bed rolls made with Milliput. All detail painting was done using Vallejo acrylics.

To see the complete and detailed Armorama build log for this project, go here: http://armorama.kitmaker.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=SquawkBox&file=index&req=viewtopic&topic_id=186850&page=1