Quick build: 1/72 Argentine F-86F Sabre Aircraft by José Teixidó - April 18, 2016April 18, 20162 Ever since I saw this Black and White picture of an Argentine Air Force F-86F-40 Sabre in NMF I totally fell in love with the plane. 2740
Dirty Dora, modeling the FW 190 “Blue 12” Aircraft Masthead by José Teixidó - November 20, 2013April 18, 20161 I started this build the minute I found I had a stashed Academy Fw 190 D9 and Eduard’s 72367 PE set. This PE set is actually designed for the Hasegawa kit but I decided to challenge myself and fit it to the Academy kit. 2662
WIP: Ace 1/72 SdKfz 250/1 german halftrack In Progress by José Teixidó - October 1, 2013April 18, 20161 One of my hobby friends came with the idea of doing a GB to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Kursk. Needless to say I was keen on starting it, and I even got a new T-34/76 for the build. However, after a short run through my stash, I
A tale of two Mirages: Part 1, Argentine Mirage 5PA “Mara” Aircraft Masthead by José Teixidó - September 17, 2013April 18, 20163 Probably the most exotic of all the Mirage versions in service with the Argentine Air Force, the Mara (patagonian hare) makes for an interesting subject and a rather easy conversion that would stand out in any delta wing lover’s collection. 2586
Condor Decal announces new “low-vis Argentina Mirage” decal sheet in both 1/72 and 1/48 News by José Teixidó - September 17, 2013April 18, 20161 The Argentine decal producer has just announced an exciting new decal sheet for all the delta winged fans out there. As a companion for their early, and more colorful Argentine Mirage sheet (currently OOP) this release timing is perfect as HPM just announced they are ready to release their twin seat
Club de Modelismo La Plata Model Expo and Contest News by José Teixidó - September 15, 2013April 18, 20160 Last weekend, in a La Plata (56Km away from Buenos Aires, Argentina) the local La Plata scale model club hosted their traditional yearly contest. While weather didn't really help, the most hard core Argentine modelers from near and afar convened together for a couple of days of camaraderie in a
Scratch-building British WWII helmets for your 1/72 tanks Tips by José Teixidó - September 2, 2013April 18, 20161 Building the quick and dirty Churchill, I found some pictures of Churchill tanks carrying these helmets on the stowage areas. 2497
Quick and dirty Churchill MkII Tank Armour Masthead by José Teixidó - September 2, 2013April 18, 20163 3 days from shrinkwrapped kit box to this petite representation of the Churchill tank? Including weathering? Yup, you can bet the stash on it! Come on in and check how our editor managed to finish this model in a weekend… sorta. 2456
Amazing 1/72 modern U.S. Army figure sets from Vepa Miniatures Reviews by José Teixidó - May 1, 2013April 18, 20160 From Airplane to AFV, ships and Sci-Fi subjects, braille scale is considered to be one of the most complete scales when it comes to diversity and availability. Lately it has been also the subject of some kit releases that can easily compete with larger scale models as far as detail
WIP: ESCI 1/72 Jagdpanzer 38(t) Hetzer diorama In Progress by José Teixidó - April 16, 2013April 18, 20161 Some work done to improve ESCI's old Hetzer. Part 2 will include the painting process!
1/72 Heller/Modellex BF 109 G6 – JG300 Wilde Sau Aircraft Featured by José Teixidó - March 19, 2013September 19, 20131 For those regular to B72 this is the kit that I started back in early 2010 and, in fact, it is the kit that brought me back to the hobby. However, for some reason, it fell to the unbuilt “shoe box of shame” and I had lost forgotten about it
Hobby Boss 1/72 IAF AH-1S Cobra “Tzefa” Aircraft Featured by José Teixidó - March 5, 2013September 2, 20131 Another great collaboration from Fabian Vera. This time he shares his improvements over the rather basic Hobby Boss Ah-1S Cobra kit using scratch built details and aftermarket decals. 2331
Reference: Mirage III – Mirage V speed brake well details References by José Teixidó - February 12, 2013April 18, 20161 A few days ago a discussion ensued among my closest Scale Modeling friends about the Mirage III series speed brake, or airbrakes and the details underneath them. Some, me included, believed it was a see through well (I.e. if the brakes were opened you could see through the wing all
Walkaround: Fuerza Aerea Argentina’s Mi-171E Helicopter Masthead References by José Teixidó - February 12, 2013April 18, 20161 A detailed look at the Argentine Mi-171 heavy weight helicopter. 2285
Taming Resinec’s 1/72 Oshkosh M-ATV Armour Featured by José Teixidó - December 27, 2012September 2, 20131 The Oshkosh M-ATV or Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle doesn’t require a lengthy introduction to anybody interested in modern warfighting vehicles. It is a machine designed to cope with the IED threat, an impressive piece of kit that has been deployed with US troops operating in Afghanistan since 2009.
