Spencer Pollard
@spencerpollard.bsky.social
Modelmaker, sometime journalist, owner of The Kit Box and fan of all things Assassin's Creed. Mainly though, I build miniatures and write about them!
The books are starting to arrive! I really hope that everyone who's bought a copy enjoys reading it, and that it inspires everyone to build the superb Airfix kit. Have a great day!
@spencerpollard.bsky.social Got my copy of your Jaguar book today. Have flicked through it, looks fab. Will likely get the kit at some point, but expect to learn lots from the book regardless.
If you are building the brand-new Airfix 1/48 Jaguar GR.1A, this is the book for you. Grab your copy, today!
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August 15, 2025 at 7:50 AM
The books are starting to arrive! I really hope that everyone who's bought a copy enjoys reading it, and that it inspires everyone to build the superb Airfix kit. Have a great day!
Days don't have to be complex and filled with advanced techniques. Sometimes they are easy and filled with simple ones!
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A MODELMAKER’S LIFE: A SIMPLE DAY IN THE WORKSHOP…
Days don’t have to be complex and filled with advanced techniques. Sometimes they are easy and filled with simple ones!
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July 8, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Days don't have to be complex and filled with advanced techniques. Sometimes they are easy and filled with simple ones!
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If you are building the brand-new Airfix 1/48 Jaguar GR.1A, this is the book for you. Grab your copy, today!
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SEPECAT JAGUAR: PRESALE NOW OPEN!
If you are building the brand-new Airfix 1/48 Jaguar GR.1A, this is the book for you. Grab your copy, today!
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July 1, 2025 at 9:16 AM
If you are building the brand-new Airfix 1/48 Jaguar GR.1A, this is the book for you. Grab your copy, today!
thekitbox.org/2025/07/01/s...
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When modern weathered finishes take so long to complete, there's part of me that wonders if an unweathered perfect finish, might be fun once in a while...
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A MODELMAKER’S LIFE: F-35C LIGHTNING II INTERIOR DECORATING…
When modern weathered finishes take so long to complete, there’s part of me that wonders if an unweathered perfect finish, might be fun once in a while…
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June 17, 2025 at 7:02 PM
When modern weathered finishes take so long to complete, there's part of me that wonders if an unweathered perfect finish, might be fun once in a while...
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Here's my latest model: Kingston House, Totnes in Devon.
Mixing traditional sculpting with 3D design and printing (the latter helped immeasurably by Drewe's Model Page), I was able to create this detailed façade in approximately 1/32 scale.
I hope you like it, as much as my client! :
Mixing traditional sculpting with 3D design and printing (the latter helped immeasurably by Drewe's Model Page), I was able to create this detailed façade in approximately 1/32 scale.
I hope you like it, as much as my client! :
June 16, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Here's my latest model: Kingston House, Totnes in Devon.
Mixing traditional sculpting with 3D design and printing (the latter helped immeasurably by Drewe's Model Page), I was able to create this detailed façade in approximately 1/32 scale.
I hope you like it, as much as my client! :
Mixing traditional sculpting with 3D design and printing (the latter helped immeasurably by Drewe's Model Page), I was able to create this detailed façade in approximately 1/32 scale.
I hope you like it, as much as my client! :
The exact same colour scheme I modelled for my book. What an incredible photograph!
Dan is at it again, posting some classics on our forums.
#Aviation #AviationPhotography #Photography #DeltaDart
#Aviation #AviationPhotography #Photography #DeltaDart
Convair F-106 Delta Dart
Talked to the pilot of this 106 at the 87’ Norton show and he said he’d be leaving early Monday morning. Got on the base near the old golf course on the perimeter road and took this, probably my favor...
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May 29, 2025 at 9:36 PM
The exact same colour scheme I modelled for my book. What an incredible photograph!
Reposted by Spencer Pollard
Dan is at it again, posting some classics on our forums.
#Aviation #AviationPhotography #Photography #DeltaDart
#Aviation #AviationPhotography #Photography #DeltaDart
Convair F-106 Delta Dart
Talked to the pilot of this 106 at the 87’ Norton show and he said he’d be leaving early Monday morning. Got on the base near the old golf course on the perimeter road and took this, probably my favor...
forum.fencecheck.online
May 29, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Dan is at it again, posting some classics on our forums.
#Aviation #AviationPhotography #Photography #DeltaDart
#Aviation #AviationPhotography #Photography #DeltaDart
I find pale colour schemes so difficult, I will take darker ones every day of the week...
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A MODELMAKER’S LIFE: MY ENDLESS FIGHT WITH PALE, DESERT COLOUR SCHEMES…
I find pale colour schemes so difficult, I will take darker ones every day of the week…
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May 20, 2025 at 5:55 PM
I find pale colour schemes so difficult, I will take darker ones every day of the week...
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After a friend passed away I volunteered to complete one of his models...
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A MODELMAKER’S LIFE: PART-BUILT MODELS AND LOST FRIENDS…
After a friend passed away I volunteered to complete one of his models…
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May 15, 2025 at 5:13 PM
After a friend passed away I volunteered to complete one of his models...
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Stepping away from stylised aircraft models for a while, I'm trying to build something a little more true to life... thekitbox.org/2025/04/30/a...
A MODELMAKER’S LIFE: IN SEARCH OF REALITY…
Stepping away from stylised aircraft models for a while, I’m trying to build something a little more true to life…
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April 30, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Stepping away from stylised aircraft models for a while, I'm trying to build something a little more true to life... thekitbox.org/2025/04/30/a...
Acrylic paints are great to use until the temperatures rise and their drying times start to speed up...
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A MODELMAKER’S LIFE: HOT DAYS AND ACRYLIC PAINT
Acrylic paints are great to use until the temperatures rise and their drying times start to speed up…
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April 29, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Acrylic paints are great to use until the temperatures rise and their drying times start to speed up...
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I don't care how old how rare or how sort-after a kit is, unless it is used for the purpose it was created, to result in a miniature you can look at, that kit has zero value to me.
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A MODELMAKER’S LIFE: KITS SHOULD BE BUILT, NOT COLLECTED…
I don’t care how old how rare or how sort-after a kit is, unless it is used for the purpose it was created, to result in a miniature you can look at, that kit has zero value to me.
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April 28, 2025 at 7:49 PM
I don't care how old how rare or how sort-after a kit is, unless it is used for the purpose it was created, to result in a miniature you can look at, that kit has zero value to me.
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It must be an age thing. These days I simply cannot remember what I have and if I do remember, where the hell I put it.
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A MODELMAKER’S LIFE: MEMORY LAPSES AND TINY DETAILS…
It must be an age thing. These days I simply cannot remember what I have and if I do remember, where the hell I put it.
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April 24, 2025 at 6:22 PM
It must be an age thing. These days I simply cannot remember what I have and if I do remember, where the hell I put it.
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If you are looking forward to my new Skyhawk book, here is some more information for you including a release date... :)
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A MODELMAKER’S LIFE: SKYHAWKS, BOOK DESIGN AND AIRFIX REISSUES APLENTY…
After last week’s quick build of the Miles M.52, today has been spent in front of the computer and my new book…
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April 14, 2025 at 7:07 PM
If you are looking forward to my new Skyhawk book, here is some more information for you including a release date... :)
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Reposted by Spencer Pollard
From the incoming Mileships book
April 12, 2025 at 7:08 AM
From the incoming Mileships book
Good afternoon everyone!
Here my interpretation of Aerocraft's 3D printed 1/32 Miles M.52. Model is all theirs; colour scheme is all mine.
I hope you like it! :)
Here my interpretation of Aerocraft's 3D printed 1/32 Miles M.52. Model is all theirs; colour scheme is all mine.
I hope you like it! :)
April 11, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Good afternoon everyone!
Here my interpretation of Aerocraft's 3D printed 1/32 Miles M.52. Model is all theirs; colour scheme is all mine.
I hope you like it! :)
Here my interpretation of Aerocraft's 3D printed 1/32 Miles M.52. Model is all theirs; colour scheme is all mine.
I hope you like it! :)
I would love to model something like this! Imagine that in 1/24...
April 10, 2025 at 8:20 AM
I would love to model something like this! Imagine that in 1/24...
Bright finishes can be really tricky to paint, but sometimes success comes from the primer, rather than that final layer of colour...
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A MODELMAKER’S LIFE: PRETTY IN PINK…
Bright finishes can be really tricky to paint, but sometimes success comes from the primer, rather than that final layer of colour…
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April 8, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Bright finishes can be really tricky to paint, but sometimes success comes from the primer, rather than that final layer of colour...
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Reposted by Spencer Pollard
‘CRICKLADE’ a Sherman II of C Sqn, Royal Wiltshire Yeomanry, 9th Armd Brigade, on the gunnery range, Aleppo, Syria.
#OTD 5th April 1943, during a visit by Lt. Gen. W G Holmes, GOC of 9th Army.
The dark outline on the squadron O is unusual.
IWM E23451 by Sgt Mornement.
#9Armd #RWY #SWW #History
#OTD 5th April 1943, during a visit by Lt. Gen. W G Holmes, GOC of 9th Army.
The dark outline on the squadron O is unusual.
IWM E23451 by Sgt Mornement.
#9Armd #RWY #SWW #History
April 5, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Reposted by Spencer Pollard
This may be a little controversial but I don’t like those scale modelling posts that go along the lines of “oh you built that…so did I and here’s my build of it”…I have probably done this but not for a good while at least….🤦♂️
April 4, 2025 at 11:15 PM
This may be a little controversial but I don’t like those scale modelling posts that go along the lines of “oh you built that…so did I and here’s my build of it”…I have probably done this but not for a good while at least….🤦♂️
When the isolation of building models takes over your life, it’s time to leave the studio for much-needed fresh air…
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A MODELMAKER’S LIFE: WORKING FROM HOME AND THAT NEED TO GET OUT…
When the isolation of building models takes over your life, it’s time to leave the studio for much-needed fresh air…
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April 4, 2025 at 5:39 PM
When the isolation of building models takes over your life, it’s time to leave the studio for much-needed fresh air…
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