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Smith Hill Library's Mr. Alan works on the 1997 Shanghai Dragon kit of the Schwerer Panzerspahwagen "Infanteriewagen" armored train car. This is a heavy armored rail car used by German forces during WW2. https://youtu.be/C-WqtYAVzT8
Mr. Alan of Smith Hill Library looks at several models of the Polish Air Force PZL 23 Karas, including the Bulgarian PZL 43 "Seagull" variant. This scout and light attack bomber was state-of-the-art in the 1930s. https://youtu.be/toSCRn1HyrY
Mr. Alan of Smith Hill Library looks at painting and decal options available for a Panzer 38(t) tank. By looking at various reference books, he shows you which German Panzer units used this tank. There is quite a variety in how the numbers and unit emblems were applied by each. He uses the vintage Italeri […]
Mr. Alan of Smith Hill Library looks at the 1/48 scale A6M2 Zero by Fujimi. This kit dates back to the 1970s. Mr. Alan's example is a Zero from the attack on Pearl Harbor. https://youtu.be/W0uOrUW9VHM
Mr. Alan finds a vintage AMT/Frog "Famous Fighters Series II" three-in-one model kit at a flea market. It contains the Focke Wulf FW 190A and the Dewoitine D 520. The third airplane was the Hawker Tempest V, but it was missing from this kit. These molds date back to the late 1960s. https://youtu.be/6MjjUyscfQY
Mr. Alan, of Smith Hill Library, looks at several 1/35 model kits of mounted troops from Zvezda, Dragon, and Master Box. https://youtu.be/vJglDMFv59I
Mr. Alan, of Smith Hill Library, compares the Tamiya Harrier in 1/48 scale with the Monogram version. Tamiya's dates from the 1970s, and Monogram's is from the 1980s. https://youtu.be/VEWLzLjLVVo
Mr. Alan of Smith Hill Library looks at two Livestock Sets from Tamiya as well as a set of sheep from MiniArt in 1/35th scale. These barnyard animals add some extra interest to a diorama. They also can be a fun way to engage children with the hobby. https://youtu.be/I4nmcgN-YbM
In this episode, Mr. Alan of Smith Hill Library looks at Snap Tite car model kits. These are easy-to-assemble kits designed for building without cement or glue. These are more friendly for people starting out in the hobby. https://youtu.be/5A3o20VpYP8
Mr. Alan of Smith Hill Library looks at the vintage Airfix Dornier 217 E and 217 J model kits in 1/72 scale. The 217 E is the bomber variant and the J is the night fighter. The original molds date back to the 1960s. https://youtu.be/ogKYQfP3WZI
Mr. Alan of Smith Hill Library looks at the Tiger I Ausf. E / H1 by Italeri in 1/35 scale. This kit dates from 1995 and is a North African vehicle. Upon close inspection, this model depicts tanks of a particular company, as the headlight placement is rare. https://youtu.be/KfgfJ-iRyPM
Mr. Alan of Smith Hill Library looks at the paint colors used by German forces in North Africa in WW2. He looks at AV Vallejo Model Air sets, Model Master enamels, and Tamiya acrylic paints. Afrika Korps vehicles used a variety of colors during their time in North Africa. https://youtu.be/nF3cVJEQHqw
