Max Models

Built purely for fun this kit was a blast to do, as was the setting. While not strictly "true" to the SF3D theme, it was a great pallet to experiment with weathering techniques, and techniques for construction of buildings for dioramas.

Built for a feature article for Model Airplane International, the article appeared in the December 2011 issue. Although I actually enjoy the rigging process that is a part of building WWI aircraft models, by the time this build was complete, I was done with rigging for a while!

The setting for this model is based on a well know photo of a US Sherman tank in WWII. Nicknamed "Derby", the tank had several unusual features, including a shipping pallet on the rear deck to carry external stowage, and a field built bustle rack. The model is a combination of parts from a Dragon kit, the superb Formations resin kit for the upper hull, turret and many details, Panda Plastics tracks, and scratch built features like the pallet, the bustle rack, and the "towel bars" on the turret sides. While figures are not my strong suit, all figures included in this vignette are from Warriors. Completed last year, this model was awarded a Gold Medal at last year's AMPS International Show.

This model was built as a quick build review for Model Airplane International. The review appeared in the December 2011 issue.

This model was built as a quick build review for Model Airplane International, and appeared in the June 2011 issue. It was also awarded First Place in the 1/72 Small Jet Foreign category at the 2011 IPMS-USA National Convention.

This model was commissioned by a gentleman who collects military artifacts related to individual servicemen. In this case, he has a collection of the belongings of George Franklin "Tommy" Thompson. As best as could be documented, this model represents the SE5a that Tommy was shot down in.