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Nov14

Models for sale

by James Kitson on November 14, 2017 at 11:55 pm
Posted In: Uncategorized
To make room for new kits and fund future builds, I'm trying to sell off some of my kits.  
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1/1000 USS Excelsior $40
1/72 The Force Awakens X-Wing $30
1/100 B-Wing $10
1/72 Babylon 5 Starfury $10
Himeji Castle $10
1/12 Speed Bike with Scour Trooper $25
1/700 Russian Aircraft carrier Kiev class $25
Star Trek Voyager Kazon Raider $15
Star Trek Klingon Bird of Prey $10
1/2500 Star Trek USS Enterprise C $10
1/2500 Star Trek USS Enterprise C Custom $5
1/2500 Star Trek USS Enterprise E $10
1/144 Russian SU47 Berkut $5
1/144 US Marine Harrier $3
1/144 Russian Su-25 $3
1/144 Russian Mig 21 $3
1/144 German ME 110 $3
1/144 US F-14 $4
1/144 US Kfir $3
1/144 Russian SU-22 $3
1/144 US F-5 $3
1/144 Swedish Saab $3
1/144 US Apache $3
1/144 US F-18 $3
1/144 US F-22 $4
1/144 US F-4 $4
1/144 US A-10 $5
1/144 US Y-23 $4
1/144 US F-15 $5 (A)
1/144 US F-15 $5 (B)
1/144 F-117 $4
1/72 German ME-163 $10
1/72 German Tiger $5
1/72 German King Tiger $5
1/72 Israeli Merkava $10
1/72 German Elefant Tank Destroyer $5
1/72 M1 Abrams $4
1/72 Russian T-62 $4
1/72 German Panzer Mk 4 $4
1/72 German Stug IV Assault Gun $4
1/72 German Armored Halftrack $3
1/700 German Pocket Battleship Graf Spee $10
1/700 Japanese Submarines $5 for both
1/700 Japanese Cruiser Mogami $10
1/700 UK Aircraft Carrier Victorious $15
1/2500 Romulan Warbird w/Fiber optic lights $100
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Feb06

AMT Klingon Cruiser ( Vor’Cha )

by James Kitson on February 6, 2016 at 5:45 pm
Posted In: Models, SciFi
IMG_4259 After sitting in my model stash for 15 years, I decided to finally build the Klingon cruiser that debuted in the Next Generation.  I've been holding off until my skills and time could hopefully do it a measure of justice.  I always liked this design as a heavy compliment to the smaller bird of prey ships that the Klingons were known for. ↓ Read the rest of this entry...
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Apr26

Modeling- The Kazon Raider

by James Kitson on April 26, 2014 at 11:04 am
Posted In: Models, SciFi
After deciding to take a break from some of my other projects, I decided to build a quick model to keep my practice up and relax a bit with a kit that I didn't overly care about.  My closet is sadly full of kits that I resist building simply because I don't feel that my skills are good enough to do justice to the subject.  So after around 15 years on the shelf, I decided to attack the Kazon Raider.  I have to say I've never been a big fan of the Kazon, either as an 'enemy' race on Voyager, or in the designs of their ships.  I owned the kit simply because it was on a closeout special at a Kaybee Toy's outlet store for like $5.  I'd also heard horrible things about the kit, and so I was curious to confirm them. First, the horror stories were not misplaced.  Every seam on the kit needed to be sanded, and sometimes puttied to bridge the gulf between pieces.  Every joint needed to be puttied to fill in huge gaps where the pieces came together.  In several cases I needed to sand off tabs and free fit pieces so that I could get them to sit right, especially the long tail fins.  I think the only kits I've put together that were worse was a couple of small scale Airfix military kits.  Now, all of that said, it gave me an excellent chance to work on my putty technique. Once the putty and sanding was complete, I went to painting it.  I decided that I didn't like the light tan that was used on the show, so I laid down Model Masters Enamel Dark Tan as the base hull color.  All the details were painted with Military Brown and Gunship Gray.  Finally, I did a rather heavy dry brush of Armor Sand over the whole of the main hull to add texture over the smooth surface.  If I were ever to do the kit again, I'd probably try to scribe on some paneling and details as there are few molded details beyond a few stick on pieces and the engine parts.  Once the painting was finished, I added a flat coat of Testors Dullcote Lacquer.  This was the first time I've used Dullcote and I feel much more confident using it in the future thanks to this kit. Overall, I had fun with the kit, despite its flaws, as much for the fact that I wasn't looking to make a showpiece.  I've also gained a bit more respect for the design, with a few adjustments I think it could have been a much more impressive vessel.
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Dec15

A History of the Vectan Empire

by James Kitson on December 15, 2013 at 7:26 pm
Posted In: Coalition, SciFi, Vectan
I'm hoping to being writing periodically on my various alien races, for today I'm opening this with a bit of History on the Vectan Empire.  This will probably prove more interesting as background information for the new book I'm presently working on which occurs in the era of the Vectan Republic.  Hopefully, you'll find something interesting here, if not check back next time and see what I've got myself into. ↓ Read the rest of this entry...
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Dec09

A question of Utopia

by James Kitson on December 9, 2013 at 7:26 am
Posted In: Coalition, Musings, SciFi
Of the critical comments I’ve received on my work so far one of the most amusing to me is the question of a utopian future.  I will admit that I am an optimist, and that works into my writing at times.  While I certainly don’t think that a utopian future is guaranteed, I think it is certainly possible if we want it.  I’d argue that it will take a change of attitude, especially among Americans if we want to achieve such a future, but what we might lose will pale in comparison to what we can gain. ↓ Read the rest of this entry...
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