Michael Smith

I've had that Levenger table for 30+ years to pull references up. It's a great table. I lucked out that it slides under the workbench, even when partially raised.

Two day build of a simple Japanese carriers to start getting up to speed for the bigger ones in the stash. putteringinthestudy.com/2025/08/04/i... #Histscalemodels

Now this was a fun build. putteringinthestudy.com/2025/08/04/1... #HistScaleModels

Shoho end of Day 1. Can’t believe how fast this build is going. Graf Spee … not so much. #Histscalemodels

Unbelievable how fast this old Hasegawa Shoho is going together this afternoon. Hull and waterline plate complete, and already have the flight deck painted, sealed, and dry-fitted. The parts count is “way” lower than the Graf Spee! #HistScaleModels

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Aside from very good scale modeling, Herbert Erpaderp is fun to say.

I’m not actually working on a model today in the workshop (yet), but I am busy as hell organizing my workspace. Championship level puttering going on out here. putteringinthestudy.com/2025/08/02/m... #HistScaleModels #ScaleModels

Prime day in the workshop. Can’t decide what to start next, so primed four kits. The IJN Shoho got light gray, the Hetzer and light vehicles Dunkelgelb, and the StuG III Ausf. G Rotbraun (which was the actual primer color). #HistscaleModel #ScaleModels

I checked - it is supposed to be mixed with water. I had just assumed that was the case, but it is correct.

It’s a “terrible” scale for armor. But if I did anything bigger I’d never finish. My attention span is just not what it was. And this way I get to learn about new subjects quicker.

Next build - my ultimate StuG. Look at this insanity in 1/72. MiniArt StuG III Ausf. G - Last Albert Prod. The upper tracks actually have “sag” in them. Numerous options for the six subjects. #HistScaleModels

This will be mine, built as 909. I’ve had decals for several years, but the kit came with a set for 909 as well, so will see which I end up using. Kit seems pretty basic compared to what I assume the newer Airfix and others are, but I’m not looking for a full interior build.

I can’t believe I just saw this after spending two days making baggage out of folded tape!

Yes. I put some in water and brushed it on. I tried it dry and didn’t seem to do much. I definitely overdid it with initial coat - it shows up when it dries. But so, so, happy with it versus just a thinned paint wash.

I was “very” happy with it. I should have picked up some more mud for other builds. Next time I’ll start with a lighter coat and build up - I overdid it here. But it replicated what the photos showed better than the usual washes I have been doing.

Finish coat tomorrow, then the Royal Scots Greys Mk3 Grant is out the door. Really enjoyed the desert weathering and making and attaching all the baggage. #HistScaleModels

Finish coat tomorrow, then the Royal Scots Greys Mk3 Grant is out the door. Really enjoyed the desert weathering and making and attaching all the baggage.

About a third of the way through adding weathering and the various rolled up items attached to the tank’s sides. Using Vallejo 73.121 Desert Dust in water, and really happy with it so far. After it dried I think I overdid it, but I think I can wipe it down. #HistScaleModels

You spelled Batmobile wrong. :-)

Already got the kit for our ride in 2012! Knew I was saving the 909 for something.

Open invitation to the #histscalemodels community:

Finished my purchase at the Tokyo Tamiya store earlier this month in memory of this gentleman. Rest in peace, Tamiya-san. putteringinthestudy.com/2025/07/28/a... #HistScaleModels #Tamiyasan

I've been looking for an excuse to add a Sherman to my 1/72 collection. This should push me over the edge. But which variant? Fortunately I have a son who's a tank nut.

“Both” Leonardos - one is about a block away from the other, and they’re both enormous in terms of kits - 1 & 2 in terms of # of kits I’ve ever seen in one place. I do not specifically recall 1/32 aircraft kits, but as a Scale Fundamentalist I would have averted my eyes anyway.

Well, in 1/72 I’m not getting too concerned. But also, the real thing appears painted, not brushed, and kinda wishy washy. So I think brush is the best option here.

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Productive Friday night. Almost completed assembly of the Tamiya-san Zero. Unexpectedly, started applying the Light Stone camo on the Royal Scots Greys M3 Grant using photos and kit diagram for the pattern. #Histscalemodels

Will be clearing my bench this weekend and building this #Tamiya Nashorn in tribute to #TamiyaSan #scalemodels #histscalemodels