Trumpeter 1/48 Vigilante. This is an early model from Trumpeter, and isn't the best fitting model they have ever built. The wing has 32 parts alone, to get all of these lined up correctly is near on impossible, so lots of filling and sanding followed, but the end result is ok.

Trumpeter 1/48 Vigialnte RA-5C. I find this jet quite nice looking as far as jets go. The kitset on the other hand isn't the best. It is one of Trumpeters earlier models, and having built 5 trumpeter models now I can say they have got better as the years have gone by.

The undersides. The good thing about this model is there is a pod to be added all the way along the join underneath. The join along this part is terrible. I found this model to be quite a challenge, and something I wouldn't want to repeat.

The decals on this model were horid. The stuck the moment they touched the paint which was didn't leave much margin for error. The other bad thing about these decals was

Italeri 1/48 MB326A, This model was built for my boss who flew this particular aircraft. Built straight from the box it fits well.

Italeri's 1/48 MB326A. The cockpit had the basic detail there, I haven't added much, I was rather happy with the clarity of the canopy.

This model was built from the box, except to say the numbers on the decals were changed to match that of the aircraft my boss flew. A very nice little kit to put together, however the shape is a little bit out. The main problems I can see are the shape of the nose, the way the aircraft sits and the tip tanks. However these are easily fixed.

Italeri 1/48 MB326A, This was called the Impala for the south african airforce. I have built this model for my boss who flew for SAAF when he lived in SA.

A rather imposing view of trumpeters 1/48 wellington III. The model was built straight from the box, it is really nicely detailed and easy to build.

The decals on this model were a little bright for my liking, however the friend I was building it for quite like them, so they were left alone. This model took me 10 days, to build, a total of 18 hours. It goes together really easily, but still with a great result.

As you can see, Trumpeter have put quite obvious geodetic construction on the wings. I guess if it was left out there would be comments saying so. I guess if you don't like it you can sand it off. This model was built straight out the box for a friend.

Trumpeter have gone to the extreme with detailing. Inside both gun turrets is really well detailed.

A nice detail Trumpeter has added. These engines take quite a bit of putting together, but as I'm sure you agree, well worth the effort

Well here it is, Trumpeters 1/48 Wyvern. The build was fun, as everthing fits where it is supposed to, The model gives many options like flaps, folded wings, 3 different decal options, and a large selection of ordnances.

The 1/48 Trumpeter cockpit comes with photo etched seatbelts and instrument panel, and a rather clear canopy, as usual I have put future over it to gloss it up.

The decals on this model were great. They conformed to the model really well, dispite the mad riveters work. I have used humbrol sky and a mix of tamiya grey and black for the topsides. This was a rather nice model to construct.

1/48 Trumpeter Wyvern

This kitset is the Trumpeter 1/48 Wyvern. It is a very good model. The model fits well, while the construction gives the option of clean configuration, the fit is best for flaps down, and wings folded. Another nice feature of this kit is a working counter rotating prop.

Breitling fighters Buchon. This model I have painted all the markings. The only decal is the breitling fighters shield on the nose. While the markings were time consuming, they were still easy to do.

The Academy 1/48 Buchon HA-1111 cockpit was rather easy to detail, with such clear canopy you can see it well. I have applyed a floor polish to buff up the canopy.

This is Academy 1/48 Buchon. Built for a friend (Keith Skilling) who flew for Breitling fighters in the 90's. He now flys for the old flying machine company, and is found flying warbirds regularly. At NZ airshows he is usually seen flying the F4-U Corsair.

Breitling fighters Buchon. This was built from the Academy 1/48 Buchon Ha-1111 kitset. The main modification from the kitset is the propellor. The kitset one is a 4 bladed prop. I have cut the spinner to accomodate a 3 blade.

Breitling fighters buchon, Spanish built Messerschmitt 109.