venerdì 7 dicembre 2018

The Old Rebel! T64 mod. 1972, DNR, eastern Ukraine 2015

I was amamzed to discover that  the pro russian separatists  in eastern Ukraine  acquired , amongst  dozen of "recovered" T64, also some very early T64 model 1972, some of which complete  with their "flap armor" ...Having started a Modelcollect T64 model 1972, I couldn't resist  to finish  it with the depleted  look of one of these tanks !!
I aded OKB Tracks and Zedval set,  Ammo of Mig Jimenez  DNR  paint sets and  weathering enamels  were used ....






lunedì 3 dicembre 2018

silver balzes of cold war, pt. 2: BAC Lightning F3, no. 29th Squadron, RAF conigsby, 1974

Sword's  Lightnng F3  with Model Alliance decals, PJ Pilot, Ammo of Mig Jimenz Acrylic Metal colours,  Metallic  oilbrushers  and weathering   enamels to depict an interceptor fron No. 29th Squadron,  RAF Conigsby 1974



silver blazes of cold war, pt. 1: 1/72 BAC Lightning F2A No.19th Squadron, RAF Germany 1971

Airfix 1/72 Bac. Lightning F2A of No. 19th Squadron, Royal air Force Germany, 1971... Ammo Of Mig Jimenez Acrylic metal colours, Eduard P.E. and Xtradecal  markings for a true cold warrior, 






The Red King... Pzkfw VI ausf B tiger II, sPzAbt 510, may 1945

I was asked by Hataka to test one of their set, so I choose the german red primer set...  Revell's Kingtiger got new paws fron OKB Grigorov , P.E from Part, barrel from RB to depict a  factory fresh machine from sPzAbt 510 rushed into combat in the last frantic days of the third reich ..ok, it's a bit of  what if, but...well done Hataka!!!





Toward the heart of the IIIrd Reich...Sherman Vc & Sherman OP

Dragon's Sherman Firefly VC with some bits and adds to depict  a 4th/7th Dragoon Guards , 8th Armoured Brigade  tank and  another Dragon's Sherman  V turned into an OP ( Observation Post) tank from the 147th Essex Yeomanry  Artillery Regiment. the 147th  fougth all the NWE campaign attached  to the 8th Armoured brigade.  On the border of the third reich, late autumn 1944...  












mercoledì 28 febbraio 2018

Retaking Palmyra ! Syrian Arab Army T-72 mod. 1975 and T-72B md. 1985

Retaking Palmyra ....  On early 2017 for the second time the Syrian arab Army was retaking Palmyra from the barbaric wrath of the Islamic State.  With russian help and new armaments, this time will be the definive victory. Tankograd sueprb conversion were used to convert  revell's T72M into a T72 mod 1975 and T-72B mod 1985. Figures are from Alexminiatures







lunedì 24 agosto 2015


The silver Lightning
I've been always afraid of bare emtal/alluminium aircraft, but I nevertheless decided to try the new AK extreme emtal  on a 1/72 Trumpeter Lightning F6 ... The No.23 Squadron  commander's aircraft back in 1975,  at RAF Leuchars, as offered by Xtradecals, was a perfect subject! Ammo of Mig Jimenez aircraft weathering set and oils helped with the finish!!!!