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Spencer Pollard

@spencerpollard.bsky.social

Modelmaker, sometime journalist, owner of The Kit Box and fan of all things Assassin's Creed. Mainly though, I build miniatures and write about them!

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A very good read!

20.02.2026 11:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Very nice!

18.02.2026 09:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

And if you want your yellow model to look truly yellow, you basecoat it in pink...

10.02.2026 16:54 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It was fantastic to see that FW-07 at the show!

27.01.2026 09:06 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

That's really lovely!

18.01.2026 19:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

What a lovely scheme!

01.01.2026 12:03 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Such relaxing build! You're going to have a lot of fun!

10.12.2025 18:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I hope you enjoy it!

24.08.2025 11:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Pity they are not doing any international sales! That looks great...

15.08.2025 07:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The books are starting to arrive! I really hope that everyone who's bought a copy enjoys reading it, and that it inspires everyone to build the superb Airfix kit. Have a great day!

15.08.2025 07:50 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks so much for letting me know! I really hope you enjoy your book and good look with your model!

15.08.2025 07:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes! :)

23.07.2025 11:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

You can't use Mr.Color Leveling Thinner with water-based acrylics such as GW because it is designed for lacquers. Mixing the two together will result in a sticky substance that will gum out your airbrush and be impossible to spray.You can though, use Tamiya's X-20A acrylic thinner to thin GW...

23.07.2025 11:52 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

That's a brilliant build! I love it!

12.07.2025 16:51 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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A MODELMAKER’S LIFE: A SIMPLE DAY IN THE WORKSHOP… Days don’t have to be complex and filled with advanced techniques. Sometimes they are easy and filled with simple ones!

Days don't have to be complex and filled with advanced techniques. Sometimes they are easy and filled with simple ones!

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08.07.2025 18:32 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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SEPECAT JAGUAR: PRESALE NOW OPEN! If you are building the brand-new Airfix 1/48 Jaguar GR.1A, this is the book for you. Grab your copy, today!

If you are building the brand-new Airfix 1/48 Jaguar GR.1A, this is the book for you. Grab your copy, today!

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01.07.2025 09:16 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
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A MODELMAKER’S LIFE: F-35C LIGHTNING II INTERIOR DECORATING… When modern weathered finishes take so long to complete, there’s part of me that wonders if an unweathered perfect finish, might be fun once in a while…

When modern weathered finishes take so long to complete, there's part of me that wonders if an unweathered perfect finish, might be fun once in a while...

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17.06.2025 19:02 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Here's my latest model: Kingston House, Totnes in Devon.

Mixing traditional sculpting with 3D design and printing (the latter helped immeasurably by Drewe's Model Page), I was able to create this detailed faΓ§ade in approximately 1/32 scale.

I hope you like it, as much as my client! :

16.06.2025 08:36 β€” πŸ‘ 32    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The exact same colour scheme I modelled for my book. What an incredible photograph!

29.05.2025 21:36 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Convair F-106 Delta Dart Talked to the pilot of this 106 at the 87’ Norton show and he said he’d be leaving early Monday morning. Got on the base near the old golf course on the perimeter road and took this, probably my favor...

Dan is at it again, posting some classics on our forums.
#Aviation #AviationPhotography #Photography #DeltaDart

29.05.2025 06:37 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

It's also slightly misleading as the kit was first released in 1971! Nice work on your build by the way - it's really coming together!

20.05.2025 18:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A MODELMAKER’S LIFE: MY ENDLESS FIGHT WITH PALE, DESERT COLOUR SCHEMES… I find pale colour schemes so difficult, I will take darker ones every day of the week…

I find pale colour schemes so difficult, I will take darker ones every day of the week...

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20.05.2025 17:55 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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A MODELMAKER’S LIFE: ESCI, PENGUINS AND AT THE TIME, ALMOST PERFECT KITS… ESCI: gone, but very much not forgotten…

ESCI: gone, but very much not forgotten...

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19.05.2025 18:51 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

That looks great! Glad to be of assistance!

19.05.2025 10:01 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Such a lovely kit! I hope you are having fun with it!

16.05.2025 20:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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A MODELMAKER’S LIFE: PART-BUILT MODELS AND LOST FRIENDS… After a friend passed away I volunteered to complete one of his models…

After a friend passed away I volunteered to complete one of his models...

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15.05.2025 17:13 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A MODELMAKER’S LIFE: LIFE’S TOO SHORT… Hold on to friends and family: one day they will be gone…

A very personal diary entry today.

RIP Jimmy.

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A MODELMAKER’S LIFE: BIKER CAFES, HIDDEN GEMS AND COFFEE BREAKS… Small businesses are there to be used. Welcome to The Dragon Soul Bikers Coffee Shop…

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08.05.2025 16:06 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A MODELMAKER’S LIFE: IN SEARCH OF REALITY… Stepping away from stylised aircraft models for a while, I’m trying to build something a little more true to life…

Stepping away from stylised aircraft models for a while, I'm trying to build something a little more true to life... thekitbox.org/2025/04/30/a...

30.04.2025 19:12 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A MODELMAKER’S LIFE: HOT DAYS AND ACRYLIC PAINT Acrylic paints are great to use until the temperatures rise and their drying times start to speed up…

Acrylic paints are great to use until the temperatures rise and their drying times start to speed up...

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29.04.2025 19:55 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0