The Studio

UPDATE – BIG MOVE 2026

06/09/2026 – It has been a long six weeks but the relocation which included packing, moving, unpacking, and set-up of the Model Studio. I now have internet set up and running great. It took a few weeks to get the internet going as we had to have the fiber optic line run to the house. While I waited for this to be accomplished I unpacked and set up the studio.

For those wondering I have 134 built models. Out of them 18 of them need minor repair. A couple of antennas came loose, a few aircraft lost a bomb or missile, a couple had one of their landing gear come off, and a couple of jets had their open canopy come off. I had one aircraft, my 1/48 F-14 from VF-111, sustained an accident after it was unpacked. This caused the nose gear to break off and the canopy came off and was cracked. I will need to replace the canopy due to the crack.

 I just need to find a canopy from a Hobby Boss 1/48 F-14A. If anyone has a spare I can pay for it and shipping.

I have actually already repaired 8 of the aircraft but still have 10 more to repair.

As for decals, I am back up 100% and can ship orders within 24 hours after receiving orders.

Also, I am offering a 20% off coupon for all decals until July 5^th to celebrate the completion of the relocation as well as the 250^th Anniversary of the United States. To use the coupon just enter “ BigMove2026 ”  in the coupon box in the CART.

As for commission builds, I still have numerous projects around the new house to take care of (not model related) so there is still a delay on scheduling them. I will contact those who have already requested a commission when I am ready to begin working on them and work up a schedule. Thank you for being patient with your requested builds.

Thank you to all my fans who followed this relocation and stay tuned for exciting new builds. I will be finishing the build of the 1/48 F-35C soon. Here are photos of the new studio. The box of models on the floor are the models I hang from the ceiling. The ceiling has a popcorn texture with glitter in it, this is going to be removed for a smooth ceiling and then I will hang the models.

NOTE: the pink post-it notes are on the models that need minor repairs.

04/12/2026 -This week starts the BIG MOVE 2026! We are relocating in a few weeks and I started the packing process of the model room. I have 103 built models, 117 models waiting to be built, and all the benches, shelves, cabinets, paints, supplies etc that all need to be packed. I will be moving them myself to help reduce damage. To see what it takes to move a full hobby studio and set up a new one you can follow the process in the link below. Estimated time to move and setup the new model studio is 6 weeks.

You can follow the “Big Move 2026” at: BIG MOVE 2026

 

 

 

Many have inquired where I build the models and display them. Here are photos of where the artistry happens and displayed.

 

UPDATE: Realized more space was needed as my collection of paints and tools has increased. I made a workbench that matches the area and expands my work space. Still need another paint stand to fill the space between the TV and the other paints which should arrive this week. Check out the new photos.

 

 

Update 4/28/2020 – Wanted a paint rack for the Tamiya paints. Found one on Etsy made by Graphic Results. Graphic Results – Etsy

They have paint racks for many different brands of paint.

Each one holds 63 Tamiya 10ml paint jars. They have fast shipping. The racks come unassembled. I used a little bit of wood glue to hold them tightly together. Assembly was easy. The pieces fit very well. Now I just need to order the colors I am missing so I can have a complete set of all the Tamiya paint jars. Will need to order a small rack for the few 23ml jars I have.

Update – New cutting mat received as a birthday present. So here is what it all looks like now.

I have added some more changes for 2023.