Let me start with a confession — I haven’t really built that many aircraft models. Over the years, I’ve tackled all sorts of modelling subjects, but aircraft have always been a bit of a blind spot. What better way to dip my toes in than with a true classic — the Airfix 1/72 Spitfire Mk.1a.....

The brand new kit release from our friends from Diecast Distributors Australia (DDA), the 1/24 LJ Torana Custom 'Evil LJ', has arrived so let's take a close look at the sprues and what it looks like built up! The real 'Evil LJ' is a custom built LJ Torana by Luke Mitchell from Advanced Motorsports that featured on the Australian TV Show 'Rides Down Under'. We could go into all the details, but it might be better to link to an article over at Street Machine that goes through it all : Blown LS-powered 1973 Holden LJ Torana - EVIL LJ So, let's...

The Australian Model Expo (now in it's 42nd year in 2025) was once again held over the King's Birthday long weekend in Victoria, June 7^th to 9^th. Model Expo brings many of Australia's top modellers into one space to be a part of what is considered by many to be Australia's Premier scale modelling event. 

If you grew up around Aussie muscle cars or have a love for classic Fords, then the XW Ford Falcon probably holds a special place in your heart. Thanks to Diecast Distributors Australia (DDA), we can now build this icon in 1/24 scale. Here’s a breakdown of my experience building and painting DDA’s XW Falcon kit. The Build Having already built both of DDA’s earlier Holden kits, I went into the Falcon build expecting a familiar experience. And while many of the core techniques remain the same—especially the screw-together chassis system—there were a few key differences worth noting. As always,...

Since our initial release in 2016, we have been working hard to fine tune and perfect our paints so that anyone of any skill level can pick up an airbrush and paint like a pro. But what really makes SMS Paints different and why should you give them a go? Let’s go into some more details of what they can do for you and your hobby! Airbrush Ready Gone are the days of needing to thin your paint - the SMS range has been specifically designed to be airbrush ready out of the bottle. All you need to do is...

We've been attending the NSW Scale Model Show for a few years now, and once again we made the trip up to Wollongong to attend the show put on by our friends from the Illawarra Plastic Models Association (IPMA), this year held on the weekend of May 17th and 18th, 2025.  After leaving early on the Friday morning and navigating traffic issues in Melbourne, the run up the Hume Freeway was good. I stopped into the usual spots along the way to take a break such as Holbrook where you can see the HMAS Otway submarine on display.  And also...