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16 years, over 300 commission builds - and counting....

 On the workbench...

14th June 2025 - Revell Monogram 1/72 B-52D

An old kit this one, but still a goodie. And how many modellers don't have a B-52 in 1/72 on their bucket list? But as ever, not completely straightforward. I will be building this as an NB-52 and just to make you all really excited, yes there will indeed be an X-15 under the wing...


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Latest creation...
Croco/Southern Sky 1/72 Commonwealth CA-11 Woomera

It's been great fun putting together a model of this extremely rare piece of Australiana - only one Woomera was ever actually completed and flown. The limited edition Croco resin kit was not exactly "shake and bake" indeed it's been one of the most challenging kits I've ever had to work with but there's much satisfaction to be gained from knocking such an adversary into some sort of acceptable shape. I hope you agree with me that it's been worth the effort...


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Featured Build: The ill fated HMS Ibis
Deans Marine 1/96 HMS Amethyst, built as HMS Ibis
Quite probably the biggest and most demanding project I've ever undertaken. Taking Deans Marine's massive 1/96 HMS Amethyst and converting it into the earlier Black Swan sloop HMS Ibis, which was lost off Algiers in 1942. Persuaded by the sheer adventure of it, and a customer's family connection, I grabbed it by the horns and what an adventure it has been.

More scratch built than kit parts, this resulting monster of a model has taught me much in terms of modelling techniques and given me something to look back on with a degree of pride for years to come.