Previously published in Scale Aircraft Modelling, Model Aircraft and Airfix Model World magazines. Wednesday, 14 March 2018. Some pics of my completed Hobbyboss Fw 190 V-18 CF OY - this high altitude fighter prototype was a rebuilt Fw 190 A powered by a DB 603 turbo-charged engine. The turbocharger was fed by exhaust gases ducted through over-wing piping. Note the broad chord tail fin and the pressurized cockpit.

Large and small projects and thoughts. This essentially means bringing the yellow plastic up to the build level of the grey, so the fuselage halves are joined. Then the wing halves and flaps. Now onto some of the doors and things. First the loading ramps need assembled. And the crew entry door. Assembly starts with the Hercules. The tyres moulded in two halves.

Land Rover Defender 90 renovation front light guards. I had ordered front light guards. On arrival, they proved to be easy to fit, by screwing through the headlight surround and underlying aluminium wing. Land Rover Defender 90 renova.

Another huge gain today was in the Ar-234. The cockpit moved forward getting attached to the rest of the fuselage. I will affix the canopy pieces tomorrow and fill any gaps as needed. The wings and horizontal stabilizers were also a point of interest today. This one should move up to paint status real soon. Tomorrow looks like another busy day at the workbench.

Just a regular Joe, sharing tips and such for other regular Joes and Janes. Update On The Panzer IV. Well, after a busy month, I have finally done some catching up. Building is complete on the Tamiya Panzer IV Ausf D, and priming is done. Once again, I used Vallejo Black Surface Primer, and still dig it. Problem free product, to be sure. New Vid, and Upcoming Stuff. Before the paint video, .