The Bench – November 2015
I’m happy to say that I’ve been fairly productive this month! I was able to finish the ’65 Corvette and 928 Porsche projects. I was made…
1965 Corvette – Monogram – Rework
Long before I started using an air brush I built this Corvette. It’s hard to imagine since I’ve been using proper tools to build models…
Porsche 928 – Gunze Sangyo
Gunze Sangyo? Prior to buying this kit, I had never heard of this brand. I was looking through eBay for loose model wheels and this…
The Bench – October 2015
Bringing projects closer to completion always motivates me to work harder! Having finished sanding and polishing the ’65 Vette, S15, WRX and 928, I was…
Subaru WRX STi – Tamiya
I’m hoping to tear through this kit quickly. It is a simple curb side kit with the only real challenge being the detail work necessary…
Nissan S15 Silvia – Aoshima
I bought this kit to compliment the S13 and S14 kits I’ve already built. Since this model was a curb-side, I knew I could finish…
The Bench – September 2015
With most of the paint work complete on the WRX, 928, S15 and ’65 Vette, I focused on sanding and polishing. I also continued working…
The Bench – August 2015
Through August, I continue to make progress on the ’65 Vette, 928 Porsche, WRX STi, and Golf. All but the Golf are in clear coat….
The Bench – July 2015
Knowing that I have limited time to work on projects, I try to plan work that can be completed in short bursts. I will prepare a…
The Bench – June 2015
After I stripped the paint on the ’70 roadrunner in February, I really lost the drive to work on any projects. Still, I was feeling…
Stripping paint with Castrol Degreaser
Admit it. Mistakes happen. You work diligently on a project and when it’s time to paint, disaster strikes. The paint runs; you go overboard and…
The Bench – January 2015
The beginning of the year usually follows my push in December to finish projects. I develop a momentum and try to keep it going as…
The Bench – 2nd Half of 2014
After July, my progress ground to a halt. Too many other projects and obligations took priority over building models. That’s just how things work out sometimes….
1970 Dodge Challenger – Monogram
Originally, this model was a combination of two kits. I added a front suspension and rear axle from a 1970 GTX as well as the…
1971 Plymouth GTX Rework – Monogram
Justifying the rework After I reworked my ’71 ‘Cuda I started to take a look at some of the other kits. The main premise of…