This is a frakin huge model kit. May end up being larger than my Fine Molds 1/72d Millennium Falcon model.
Some very nice molding and recessed panel lines. Also there is an accessory set upcoming from Para Grafix for the cockpit louvers in P-E. This requires some cutting out of the kits top...
Here are some in progress images of the Chesapeake Models gas engine M-48 conversion kit bashed with the Tamiya M48A3 kit in 1/35th scale. As it is modeling lore the Tamiya suspension was lowered as it 'rides too high'.
Most everything fit really well and a very nice representation can be made...
AMPS 2014 International show Raffle.
AMPS raffle team Tony and Rebecca Hettmansperger will be accepting any new, unopened kit and or books /supplies for the AMPS Int. Show in Fredericksburg Va. April 3-5 2014. Also we wish to thank you if you have made or going to make a donation at the show...
Re: AMPS 2014 International show.
The Hospitality House Hotel, site of the 2014 AMPS Int. show is sold out. Below are some options for hotels. We do not have a special reservation rate with other hotels, however the prices are pretty close.
There are several hotels within a mile of the...
Re: AMPS 2014 International show.
The AMPS convention and membership would like to thank the following for their convention support:
Master Level Sponsors:
Micro World Games
Wanamaker Hobbies
Ammo Of Mig Jimenez
HobbyLink Japan
HobbyTrax
Squadron/MMD
Gold Level Sponsors:
The New TMD
And to...
Re: AMPS 2014 International show.
http://www.amps-armor.org/ampssite/conventions/showInfo.aspx?Page=Seminars&ShowID=53
For the complete 2014 AMPS International show.
Pine Tree Bark Rock Formation.
Some images of the rocks made from Pine Bark rock formations that a fellow modeler taught me recently. Thanks Mike Trentadue!