My father also built models occasionally but where my results were never great, his were always faultless with perfect joins and neat flat camouflage.
As I grew up (and out) I gradually stopped buiulding model kits as I got interested in art and met my wife Sue at Foundation Course in Derby. I then went to Coventry Polytechnic to study graphic design and started my own business, spending the last 4o years designing brochures and building websites.
With 2 kids and a successful business I started modelling again as a hobby in my 40s – and found that I could achieve a much better result than when I was a kid.
In the 1970s all my kits were built with a factory finish – pristine vehicles that looked (or tried to look) like they had just left the factory. In my 40s I found that I really enjoyed making my finished kits ‘look right’, weathering the models to reflect the wear, tear and damage they would naturally acquire.
"The three V Bombers look amazing - such an impressive line up together. The build is excellent, and the white anti-flash liveries really give the models the wow factor."
"Its in great condition without any problems. Many thanks, I am very happy with the results. I already started thinking about a possible future model."
"If you are looking for a skilled model maker to build you're favorite project and want it to become reality Colin is the skilled modeler that you want to build your model ."
"It’s beautiful… just received it and love it… Communication was the greatest!!! Excellent shipping and outstanding packing!!"
"Another excellent model from the seller. Excellent work and well packed for transport. I would certainly highly recommend buying from this shop. Once again thank you for all your excellent work."
"Outstanding workmanship , what a talent . The b-70 is an outstanding build! Museum quality. Communication was outstanding! Shipping to the US was not a problem , it was well packed and no damage ."
"Colin doesn't just build models, he knows the rich history of these fine machines and the product he delivers deserves more than 5 stars. His attention to detail is extraordinary, a very solid communicator, and knows what customer service means."
"I am absolutely astounded by the level of detail and quality of finish you have achieved from a virtually out of the box kit! The aircraft appears just as it would have done in Italy 76 years ago."
"Colin is highly skilled model builder and excellent communicator. The entire process went smoothly, and I couldn’t be more pleased with the finished model. A true family heirloom."
My main interest has always been military aircraft, but as you will see in my builds I also love building tanks and other vehicles, and as a keen film and TV buff I love doing SciFi and other cinematic subjects as well.
Whatever I build though, for me the enjoyment is in the build rather than the finished kit, and I simply don’t have space to display all my finished models – so I prefer to share them and mostly sell them on for others to enjoy.
Anyway – enough about me – have a look round and I hope you enjoy the site.