Author: spencerp6745

I'm formerly the editor in charge of Military In Scale magazine and latterly, Model Airplane International. Editing duties to one side, I'm now a full-time modelmaker with Doolittle Media, working to supply modelling articles and material for a number of their group titles, including MAI and Tamiya Model Magazine International. I'm also an avid fan of Assassin's creed, Coventry City FC and when the mood takes me, a drummer of only passing skill. Here though, you'll find what I do best: build models and occassionally, write about them!

by spencerp6745 Jun 2, 2023 5

WHY NEW KITS ARE NO LONGER IMPORTANT…

New models are great fun to build, but often, vintage kits allow you to realise your modelling dreams, where those new kits, cannot…

by spencerp6745 May 31, 2023 1

1:48 Kits, Reviews 'n' Builds Tamiya Tomcat US Navy

LET’S BUILD TAMIYA’S 1/48 TOMCAT!

My in-depth modelling guide to building Tamiya’s stunning family of 1/48 Tomcats, makes a welcome return. Reprinted for the first time in 3 years, this is your chance to buy a limited edition reprint of this very popular title for your collection!

by spencerp6745 May 26, 2023 4

1:72 Airfix Museum Online Videos RAF Aircraft RAF Museum Cosford Second World War Wellington World War 2

COSFORD’S WELLINGTON: ON DISPLAY AT LAST!

We spent the morning at the RAF Museum Cosford, keen to see their newly displayed Wellington bomber. We were not disappointed with what we found within the collection’s reconfigured hangers…

by spencerp6745 May 22, 2023 1

1:35 1:48 1:72 Airfix Century Series De Havilland Hunter Modellers Reference Library Modelling Books Monogram Models Online Publishing Pocketmags

‘HUNTER’ AND ‘A YEAR IN MINIATURES’: MY NEWEST BOOKS ARE NOW AVAILABLE VIA POCKETMAGS

If you missed out on printed copies of my two brand-new books, they are now available to buy digitally for your phone, laptop or tablet.

by spencerp6745 May 15, 2023 5

Fleet Air Arm Museum Newark Air Museum RAF Aircraft USAF

WE VISIT THE NEWARK AIR MUSEUM!

The Newark Air Museum is arguably the finest private collection of classic aircraft in the UK. We take a day off to travel across the country, to finally take a look at what they have on offer…

by spencerp6745 May 15, 2023 1

1:48 Decals F-15 Eagle Hasegawa Kits, Reviews 'n' Builds Model Airplane International Showcase USAF

HASEGAWA 1/48 F-15A EAGLE: ANOTHER SUPERB OPTION…

There are newer kits, but Hasegawa’s classic 1/48 F-15 family still remains worthy of note…

by spencerp6745 May 9, 2023 6

1:48 Airfix Hawker Hunter Kits, Reviews 'n' Builds RAF Aircraft Trainer Xtradecal

HUNTER: THE MODELLING GUIDE THAT YOU NEED!

My new modelling book is dedicated to the Airfix 1/48 Hunter family. On sale today, make sure you grab your copy while you can!

by spencerp6745 Apr 14, 2023 3

1:48 Airfix Hawker Hunter Kit Conversion Kits, Reviews 'n' Builds RAF Aircraft

HUNTER BOOK: YOUR FINAL CHANCE TO ORDER YOUR PRINTED COPY!

Have you ordered your copy of my new book? If not, here is your final chance before sales close, this weekend…

by spencerp6745 Apr 13, 2023 2

1:48 Editorial Comment F-15 Eagle Hasegawa Kits, Reviews 'n' Builds Social Media Thought for the day...

ASSUMPTIONS, SOCIAL MEDIA AND CHECKING THOSE REFERENCES…

How confident are you that your details are correct and how much of that is based on your believed knowledge, and not referenced fact?

by spencerp6745 Apr 12, 2023 9

1:48 Editorial Comment F-15 Eagle Hasegawa Kits, Reviews 'n' Builds Model Airplane International USAF

IS OUT OF SIGHT, REALLY OUT OF MIND?

In my rush to complete a model, I often ignore what can’t be seen, but is that really the best approach, or should all details be treated with equal respect?

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