Recently I obtained one of these new Airfix Messerschmitt 410 kits from Metro Hobbies and was asked to build build it for the shop “out of box” so I could show just how good the kit is. Well, here goes, I allocated a week away from my usual 1/32 stuff and got stuck in. I…
Recently I was commissioned to build the new HK Models 1/48 Avro Lancaster post haste for Metro Hobbies in Melbourne. It was an OOB ( out of box) build with the exception of the decals, which were not available as the model I was building was a pre-release example, so I had to make do…
Continuing on from Part 1: I covered the construction of one of these kits last time as an out-of box build. This time I’m converting one to a RAAF Mk VIII using my resin set that I just mastered and will continue to revise and add as the need arises. I was quick to rip…
A little background to set the mood: The year was 1965 and FROG released the first iteration of a series of 1/72 representations of the Beaufort that was to adorn collector’s shelves and avid modeller’s benches alike. Without going too far into the kit’s history it suffered from the state of the art at the time…
I was asked recently about whether I’d produce this as a kit given that since the last time I wrote about this subject I have upgraded the 3D printing facilities somewhat. Well, I’m thinkin’ about it. About 30 years ago I made a 1/72 kit of this diminutive aircraft having seen the aircraft in…
A year or so ago I built a twin seater F-5 using two kits that came from the estate of the late Eric Sujecki. This saw competition here and interstate bringing home a couple of trophies, but it was built as an homage to Eric using Mexican markings I found in the kit and handpainting…
Today I though I’d take advantage of the lovely weather and take some outdoor pics of my Harrier. The project began a few years ago when I decided to convert a single seat Airfix kit into a twin seater. You can find the story at my facebook “Uncle Les” page. The direct link to the…
Today I took some older models up the road and took some snaps. First, we have some Thunderbolts. These P47s are 1/32 and were made for a display at ModelExpo many years ago. Next up, a 1/16 PzKpfw III This was a Christmas present from a nephew who was mortified to learn I’d deactivated its…
Welcome to the first entry in Uncle Les’s new web presence. On this page I will progressively upload images of my work, make data available including helpful files for the construction of my kits and of course, provide a means by which you can purchase available kits and finished models. I’m currently producing 1/72…
