Author Archives: RBeach

Vacuform Aircraft Modeling – Part 5
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Posted on July 24, 2014 by

Basic Techniques (Con’t) Creating Bulkheads: Being able to fabricate ‘bulkheads’ is a useful modeling skill and pretty much required when working with vac kits since they often need extra support and rigidity.  But, bulkheads are also needed when making up … Full Article→

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2014 June Show & Tell
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Posted on July 18, 2014 by

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Here are a selection of photos from our July show-and-tell:

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SH-2F Walkaround c. 1988
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Posted on June 22, 2014 by

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This gallery is a collection of images I took while serving with the US Navy’s premier SH-2 squadron, HSL-34 (Green Checkers.)  It was one of our line aircraft plus a few taken of a static display aircraft at an airshow … Full Article→

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2014 Old Dominion Open Show Report
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Posted on April 7, 2014 by

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Remarkable! The IPMS/Richmond guys are consistently getting better each year in putting on their annual ODO model show & contest. It helps that the Richmond Raceway facilities have been nicely updated with better lighting and new accommodations but even with … Full Article→

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HH-2D Seasprite Helicopter Walkaround
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Posted on March 13, 2014 by

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This set of images provides a detailed walkaround of the the HH-2D airframe held at the American Helicopter Museum in West Chester, Pennsylvania.  Many of the images include a ruler for sizing purposes with multiple views & closeups, useful as … Full Article→

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SH-2F Landing Gear set from Scale Aircraft Conversions
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Posted on March 13, 2014 by

Metal parts upgrade for the 1:48 Kitty Hawk kit Sometimes we get into a mindset and forget that we’re (usually!) talking with actual people on the “other end” of things. Case in point is when I recently offered my Seasprite … Full Article→

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SH-2F Seasprite Helicopter
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Posted on March 3, 2014 by

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This series of images is of the SH-2F airframe (BuNo. 149026) being used as a ‘gate guard’ at NAS Norfolk, Virginia.  Most were taken in 2013 though the more ‘colorful’ paint scheme was from a couple of years earlier.  Keep … Full Article→

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Vacuform Aircraft Modeling – Part 4
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Posted on February 26, 2014 by

Basic Techniques (Con’t) My basic method of removing parts from the ‘backing sheet’ is outlined below.  However, there are actually some things you want to do prior to removing the parts, if you follow best practices.  These would include: Washing … Full Article→

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P4M-1 Martin Mercator: Kit Review & Build – Part 1
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Posted on February 2, 2014 by

1:48 Scale Martin P4M Mercator by RCM (Robert’s/Combat Models) Order via website: www.combatmodels.us (kit 48-020 w/ resin detail set)  $59.95 plus shipping Part 1: First off, let me share with you that this will not be a quick process.  I … Full Article→

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Saturday @ the Hobby Shop February 15th
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Posted on February 2, 2014 by

Once again, we are slated to meet on Saturday, February 15th to spend time working on our latest projects and sharing the good word about ‘therapeutic modeling’ with any passersby. If you can’t make one of the other out of … Full Article→

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