Recent content by Rob Norton

I love it when a plan comes together. I just posted some info about a new book on Bardia over in book reviews. If you don't have it you might want to check it out. Synchronicity rules!! Great model, too!

Thanks for posting these. I've wanted to see one since I saw it announced. It looks very cool. And the base is very clever, though too much like my mattress. Now I know it's worth the cost if I can ever afford one. Rob.

Thanks for looking everybody and the kind comments. It was fun and I learned something too. The umbrella idea was from a photo and painting in the old Squadron In Action book on the Sherman. I like the height it adds and the color. I used to have a whole range of Shermans built but they're...

Very nice and I like the base, too. The pillars and lion are pretty neat. I'm really impressed with the overall look of the finish. Very matte but with lots of depth. I'm working on that skill and I like to see good examples like this. I wouldn't say you're time with trains has hurt you at...

What a hoot. Plus I used to teach and I think I remember him. Something like this uses and shows just as much skill as something more "serious." Great job and thanks for sharing. Rob.

Here you go. This will cure the blahs from the other thread. I've stopped and looked at this kit at Hobby Link Japan a few times. It will be good to see how it goes. Rob.

Also, try something different. I have a couple of things with wings even that can at least make you happy to get back to tracks and wheels. In fact (and here's my real confession) I like to work on some Sci-Fi types of things from time to time. Try one of those MaK kits from Hasegawa or an...

Also, try something different. I have a couple of things with wings even that can at least make you happy to get back to tracks and wheels. In fact (and here's my real confession) I like to work on some Sci-Fi types of things from time to time. Try one of those MaK kits from Hasegawa or an...

The weathah right now is too darn hot and getting worse for the Fourth. Still, I suppose all those people coming up from down south in Massachusetts must like it.

Thanks to All-- Especially for the sympathetic comments and for not making me feel like the site slacker. I'll just make the most of the time I'm given, which is all anyone can do, I guess, and "endevour to persevere." More later, he said optimistically, Rob.

Hi All-- I just posted some photos after a too-long absence and I've been thinking lately about how I could get to the site more often. I hope you don't think I'm being a wise guy but I'd like to hear how some of you find the time to be such great contributors and comment-givers. I'd like to...

Hi All- Here is my latest finished project. More of a vignette than a diorama but not just a Tank either. I hope this is a good spot for it. Sorry I've been gone so long. I'll talk about that later elsewhere. This time I kept track of the exact kit, etc. and this is the Tasca M4A1 Direct...

Thanks one and all. Too Kind, etc., etc. The short version of how is this: First, two coats (maybe three) of water and/or alcohol thinned acrylic paint in complimentary colors. Usually Tamiya as first coat since they've ruined the formula for brush painting anyway. Then topped with a better...

Well, I finished a model, okay? This was my get through the winter kit and I've even forgotten all the exact details of what vehicle this is and I tossed the box and directions already. I know. I know. It has that SIG (or is it Sig?) large caliber gun. I think it's got a great shape and it...

Hi All-- I know I'm not the most regular visitor but this time I have a good excuse. We've been way busy with our new, first-ever grandson, born January 23rd. Here are a couple of photos to prove it. One of them looks rather Churchillian, I think. Can you tell which? What's that quote...