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Cao Xuechun, aka reichsfox, bring us some pictures of his 1/144 Trumpeter Type 33 Submarine.
An excellent built for us to enjoy!
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Frank describes his first waterline 1/700 scale diorama as a "learning experience". Completed four years ago it's a good lesson for anyone waiting to get into this realm of modeling.
Read MoreMartin J Quinn show us another excellent work, to the same level that he has used to delight us! This time is the CV-2 USS Lexington in 1942 guise.
Read MoreDML 1/700 USS Tarawa, there was already a PE set included in the box, definitely AM but can't recall the brand, i also used some GMM and eduards from my spare the one that was included wasn't enough, the small radoms are made LEDs and the large ones are r
Read MoreTommaso was "caught" when he was uploading one of his LCVP pictures in the Gallery. He plans on making a dio with it - I am really looking forward to see it.
Read MoreEd Sarao submited his Tamiya 1:35 PBR pictures and I couldn't resist. Enjoy
Read MoreHere is the second part of Matthew Quiroz adventure on is built of Andrea Miniatures 1/32 Type VII-C U-boat.
Read how it ends!
Read MoreThis is the first naval subject I have attempted. I am really pleased with how this project came out and the owner was delighted as well. It is something I am definately proud of.
Read MoreMartin J. Quinn backdated Trumpeters 1:350 Lexington to a 1939/40 USS Saratoga. He used some after market sets to achieve this wonderfull flattop! Enjoy it here, or if you have the chance to go to the Battleship New Jersey Museum (NJ) you can see it "in p
Read MoreJoe Szczygielski took the challenge of building his first Naval subject, taking advantage of a gift. The full story can be enjoyed here!
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Joe Passaseo (aka Grauwolf) has made a point with this built: you don't need to pay a lot of money to have an accurate Type VII-C u-boat! Just a "little" work and references... and patience!
Read MoreEd Sarao (Liberator) built and masterly weathered this Italeri 1/35 LCM(3) and added some "cargo"! Enjoy all the details on this workhorse of WWII landings!
Read MoreGraham Townsend used Revell Germany's reboxing of the old Matchbox Flower class corvete as the base for this project. Added some white metal and PE AM sets, lots of work and excellent painting and weathering technique and... see for yourself!
Read MoreFred accepted my invitation to write an article Fujimi's 1/700 IJN Chikuma with Linoleum Deck decals. Although the kit is almost as old as I am, Fred produced a good looking jewel!
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Martin Noorloos (Martinnnn) built Revell 1:72 VIIC u-boat (no. 05015). A famous kit already, and probably one of the largest submarine models around for a decent price!
Read MoreThe LST-4002 Shimokita is the state-of-the-art transport ship of the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF). Roy (Christer Johansson) show us his Diorama - and what an excellent work!
Read MoreGarry Beebe was one good modeler - I think he still is, where he is now! Dave O'Meara send us some pics of his work for our enjoyment and to remember a departed Friend.
Read MoreMike Taylor (modelguy2) built this wonderful DKM Bismark and enhanced it with WEM PE Set... Talk about Jewells? Here's one!
Mike also dedicated this built to the memory of our dear friend Garry Beebe!
God speed Garry
Read MoreGarry Beebe made this 1/350 Tamiya DKM Tirpitz.
This was proposed by Grumpyoldman (Dave O'Meara) and now published by me.
Read MoreRecently I was lucky enough to visit the Spanish Naval Base of Ferrol in the Northwest of Spain. This short series of photographs are of a recent addition to the Spanish Navy - The Frigate Álvaro de Bazán.
Read More A couple of years ago I was contacted by Ted Yadlowski representing the United States Naval Fire Support Association, To build a replica of a proposed Iowa class Upgrade.
Read MoreAndy details his build-up of a 1:35 scale landing craft complete with a Dodge staff car and a M20 Greyhound. Inspirational work!
Read MoreValentin comes up with a clever and resourceful use for his unused lower half of his Arizona hull. This project shows how a little imagination can go a long way.
Read MoreIf you have ever wanted to place your waterline ship in a stormy sea of tossing waves, this is the article for you. Mike details several ways to create realistic water surfaces.
Read MoreIntimidated by resin? Read all about the basics of working with resin ships in this article by Mike Taylor. With a little experience you too will be building those rare and seldom seen warships.
Read MoreThe Clevland class crusier, U.S.S Duluth, is the subject of this build story by Mike Taylor. This 1:700 scale waterline kit is by Pit Road.
Read MoreIn this ongoing expansion to the MSW News Department, we present to you, the second installment of the "Model Shipwrights Artist Profile" interviews, this time, we talk with UK modeler/artist Peter Fulgoney.
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