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 Mar 7, 2024 7

Uncategorized

FOR GOODNESS SAKE, JUST BUILD IT!

Stop being intimidated by a box of plastic parts and build that kit you’ve just bought!

by spencerp6745 Mar 4, 2024 4

Uncategorized

FAIL TO PREPARE: PREPARE TO FAIL. OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT…

I’d just hit the point in my build where I needed to apply some paint. It was at that point I discovered that the colours I needed, were nowhere to be seen…

by spencerp6745 Feb 29, 2024 5

Uncategorized

AN INABILITY TO FOCUS…

Many modellers seem to be able to work on multiple models at the same time, so why is that so difficult for me?

by spencerp6745 Feb 26, 2024 8

HEAVY WEATHERING IS NOT THAT IMPORTANT TO ME, IT REALLY ISN’T…

Dirt and decay on the surface of my aircraft models? Maybe. But more often, maybe not…

by spencerp6745 Feb 23, 2024 2

1:72 3D Printing Cold War Kit Preview Kits, Reviews 'n' Builds Paper Project Royal Air Force

YOUR FIRST 3D PRINTED MODEL KIT?

If you’ve never built a 3D printed kit before, Aerocraft’s brand-new release may just be the thing to get you started!

by spencerp6745 Oct 13, 2023 0

1:48 Airbrush Caracal Decals Century Series Kits, Reviews 'n' Builds Monogram Monogram Models

IF YOU LOVE MONOGRAM KITS, YOU NEED TO OWN THIS BOOK!

Welcome to Part 2 of my look at Monogram’s superb collection of Cold War, Century Series Jets. In this bookContinue Reading

by spencerp6745 Jul 21, 2023 2

1:48 1:72 F-35 Lightning II JASDF Kits, Reviews 'n' Builds Tamiya USAF

KIT BUILDS, WEATHERING AND LIGHTNINGS TOO…

This week I visited Fairford, built a Lightning, caused a kerfuffle when I mentioned how clean the F-35 seemed to be in reality and then decided to build a few models for myself and not work. Quite the few days, then…

by spencerp6745 Jun 2, 2023 8

1:48 Editorial Comment Harrier Kinetic Kit Conversion Kits, Reviews 'n' Builds Thought for the day...

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…

	batchee59 on A MODELMAKER’S LIFE: HELLO AND…
	pleasantboldly98c013… on IS MODEL-MAKING BECOMING TOO…
	GordN on A MODELMAKER’S LIFE: MAG…
	Ken Hanson on A MODELMAKER’S LIFE: TAM…
	cheerful9c7d19c914 on A MODELMAKER’S LIFE: HELLO AND…