Revell 1:48 F-15E Strike Eagle converted to the Isreali F-15i Ra'am

Wow, what a cool kit. This was one of Revell's best in this scale. I really wish revell came out with more updated modern jets. This one along with the F-18E/F's are incredible kits that you can still get for under $30.00.

I was asked by a client to convert the kit using the Skunkworks IDF weapons kit, and a conversion set along with decals. The mods are pretty simple, with out too much extra work. There are some cockpit differences.

The actual aircraft would probably never get off the ground configured like this, but the customer requested it this way to show off what it could carry. Pretty impressive all loaded down!

I rarely get to see the place where my models go, but fortunately this model went to a collector in town who is a super nice guy. He has a building outside his home dedicated to scale model aircraft that has to be seen to be believed. He collects from all over the world in all different scales. I was honored to have my kit in his collection.

F-15i Ra'am loaded with Pythons, Popeye guided bomb, and others.

Here's the other side

The "eye" of the Popeye Missile. It was made from a dress sequin with a drop of 2 part epoxy added to simulate the lense.



Nice underside detail-The data-link pod
was scratchbuilt from a spare external tank

Eduard 1:48 Pfalz

This was one of my first forays into WWI aircraft. This was a good little build with nice photo-etched details for the seatbelts, and cooling jackets for the guns. The rigging was a little clunky (all my fault) and I have since learned a better technique for making the wires more realistic.

The decals were a challenge, but like in most cases, it simply took a lot of patience and lots of water.

Here you can see the simple details of the cockpit. No hi-tech dials and gauges here!
The woodgrain effect I achieved with paint and dry-brushing can be seen to good effect here. Too bad you can't see much once the fuselage is closed.

Here is a shot of the gun details as well as more wood-grain effects.

Academy 1:48 Avia S-199

eHere was a simple little kit that I really enjoyed building. This one would certainly qualify as a weekend build, as there is not a lot to it. I added a few details in the cockpit to spice it up a bit, but overall it was out of the box.

Neat history about these aircraft. The fledgling Isreali Air Force bought these ex-german, aircraft to fight against british built, Egyptian Spitfires.

Weathering was accomplished with a combination of post shading with airbrush and pastels. Tamiya acrylics were used to finish.

Hasegawa 1:72 EF-111A

I wish I had a few more pics of this model, but this over the top shot shows some of the great surface detail packed into that kit. I don't remember any particular problems with that build. A really nice kit.

Busy, Busy!

Things around the work bench are buzzing as many projects are being completed. Some of the projects I am working on include the 1:35th MiniArt Jagdpanzer Su-76(r), the Revell 1:48 A-6E Intruder, Eduard 1:48 MiG-29UB, Trumpeter 1:48 Su-24 Fencer and others.

I work in batches jumping between projects as sub-assemblies dry, or paint / weathering cures. Sometimes as a project gets close, all my focus is tuned in one a particular project until completion. Down the line I'll try to post in-progress updates. Until then I want to post a few projects that I've completed in the past. Enjoy!

Welcome to my Scale Model Workshop!

I've created this blog as an attempt to provide a glimpse into the process of building professional scale models. Here, I hope to share the struggles, the triumphs and of course pictures of my completed models. I will also share some tips and tricks I've learned along the way. I will give you an idea of what's involved to build some of the latest kits hitting the market.

Reviews? Maybe. But don't expect to see much of the "open the box and look at the parts" variety. I'm a builder. A paid builder. So kits don't last long on my shelves. 

If you are interested in a commission, feel free to contact me. I can usually provide a quote within 24 hours. I build mainly 1:48 and 1:32 aircraft, as well as 1:35 Armor. I have work in museums and private collections all over the world.