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Category Archives: Reference
Aurebesh Custom Font for use with Star Wars models
I have recently created an update of the classic fictional Aurebesh ‘alphabet’ (which is basically a one-to-one coding of the 26-character English alphabet) as utilized in the Star Wars movie ‘verse. I tried to make it more fluid and to … Full Article→
Star Wars A-Wing: Decals of the Studio Model
UPDATE: 11 July 2016 – Added a PDF showing the placement of the decals on the filming model. My latest research effort is for the A-Wing seen in ‘Return of the Jedi‘ (aka Episode VI). A recent find at Denbigh … Full Article→
Posted in Reference, Research
Tagged Alternative Modeling, Decals, Science - Fiction
UPDATED: Markings of the SW Millennium Falcon 5-Foot Filming Model
Updated downloads page 2015-09-10 with all new files (Discard all Prior versions) Over on the “The RPF” fandom modelling forum, there is a great deal of discussion on the specifics of the ‘studio scale’ filming models of the Star Wars … Full Article→
Posted in Reference, Research
Tagged Alternative Modeling, Decals, Science - Fiction
Millennium Falcon 5-Foot Studio Model Markings Files
Last Updated 2015- 09 -10 TO DOWNLOAD, RIGHT CLICK ON “HERE” AND SELECT SAVE LINK (OR WHATEVER YOUR BROWSER OFFERS TO SAVE THE FILE) Be Sure and Delete all prior versions or Ye will surely be Confused! Download the Tracker … Full Article→
Product News: Handmade Wooden Propellers
Recently, I read an Aeroscale review of some very high-quality, handmade wooden props produced by ‘The Micro Group, LLC’ company. They looked very impressive and so, being curious, I sent an email inquiry to Craig Rosner, the company proprietor. He … Full Article→
Posted in Reference, Reviews, Uncategorized
160,000 photos from Finland during WWII
If you’re interested in poring over 160,000 images (like the one above) from Finland during WWII, check this link. Free to use, these images give a unique view of WWII from the frozen north. Photo courtesy SA-Kuva.
Model Master WWII Russian Colors
UPDATE 2 June 2014: The below listing shows the MM paints originally available but several that are now no longer offered have “OOP” (for ‘out-of-production’) annotated plus “NEW” for additional colors: Interior Metallic Blue Russian Armor Green Russian Earth Brown … Full Article→
Model Master Federal Standard Colors
UPDATE 2 June 2014: The below listing shows the MM paints originally available but several that are now no longer offered have “OOP” (for ‘out-of-production’) annotated: Aircraft Interior Black (FS 37031) AMC Gray (FS 36173) Blue (FS 35109) Blue (FS … Full Article→
Model Master WWII Italian Colors
UPDATE 2 June 2014: The below listing shows the MM paints originally available but several that are now no longer offered have “OOP” (for ‘out-of-production’) annotated: Italian Blue Gray (OOP) Italian Dark Brown Italian Olive Green Italian Sand
Model Master WWII French Colors
UPDATE 2 June 2014: The below listing shows the MM paints originally available but all are now no longer offered & have “OOP” (for ‘out-of-production’) annotated. Close matches (if found) from current product line are indicated: French Chestnut (OOP)Burnt Sienna … Full Article→