Brice Davidson
@bricedavidson.bsky.social
Flaneur and observer of the urban condition. Professional urban designer, but I don’t post much about the subject as a lot is said more eloquently by others. Scale models, mountain bike rides, gardening.
Some scratch building to make up for the missing parts as the kits came with 6 of sprue B, and 0 of sprue A. Wheels were pre assembled by the late Mr Wheatley.
Also scratching in a million tiny pilot holes so I can locate the billions of tiny tie down points.
#scalemodels
#histscalemodels
Also scratching in a million tiny pilot holes so I can locate the billions of tiny tie down points.
#scalemodels
#histscalemodels
November 27, 2025 at 5:33 AM
Some scratch building to make up for the missing parts as the kits came with 6 of sprue B, and 0 of sprue A. Wheels were pre assembled by the late Mr Wheatley.
Also scratching in a million tiny pilot holes so I can locate the billions of tiny tie down points.
#scalemodels
#histscalemodels
Also scratching in a million tiny pilot holes so I can locate the billions of tiny tie down points.
#scalemodels
#histscalemodels
Had to cobble together a roof from the selection.
I found a bonus aftermarket PE kit for the M113 amongst the winnings from the auction, so I decided to take off most of the surface detail. PE hell awaits.
#scalemodels
#histscalemodels
I found a bonus aftermarket PE kit for the M113 amongst the winnings from the auction, so I decided to take off most of the surface detail. PE hell awaits.
#scalemodels
#histscalemodels
November 25, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Had to cobble together a roof from the selection.
I found a bonus aftermarket PE kit for the M113 amongst the winnings from the auction, so I decided to take off most of the surface detail. PE hell awaits.
#scalemodels
#histscalemodels
I found a bonus aftermarket PE kit for the M113 amongst the winnings from the auction, so I decided to take off most of the surface detail. PE hell awaits.
#scalemodels
#histscalemodels
How it started vs how it’s going.
The previous owner of these M113s hulls was in the process of creating some kind of extended Israeli version.
I’m more inclined to build them as Canadian vehicles so it’s off to the chop shop for a bit of scale model stress relief.
#histscalemodels
#scalemodels
The previous owner of these M113s hulls was in the process of creating some kind of extended Israeli version.
I’m more inclined to build them as Canadian vehicles so it’s off to the chop shop for a bit of scale model stress relief.
#histscalemodels
#scalemodels
November 23, 2025 at 11:12 PM
How it started vs how it’s going.
The previous owner of these M113s hulls was in the process of creating some kind of extended Israeli version.
I’m more inclined to build them as Canadian vehicles so it’s off to the chop shop for a bit of scale model stress relief.
#histscalemodels
#scalemodels
The previous owner of these M113s hulls was in the process of creating some kind of extended Israeli version.
I’m more inclined to build them as Canadian vehicles so it’s off to the chop shop for a bit of scale model stress relief.
#histscalemodels
#scalemodels
Brown bottles brought to you via colour theory.
Additionally: There is no stronger force in the universe than the force that binds Tamiya clear colour lids to the bottles.
#scalemodels
Additionally: There is no stronger force in the universe than the force that binds Tamiya clear colour lids to the bottles.
#scalemodels
November 22, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Brown bottles brought to you via colour theory.
Additionally: There is no stronger force in the universe than the force that binds Tamiya clear colour lids to the bottles.
#scalemodels
Additionally: There is no stronger force in the universe than the force that binds Tamiya clear colour lids to the bottles.
#scalemodels
The strangest product available to scale model makers. Other than turning gloss paints flat I’m still figuring out what to do with it.
#scalemodels
#histscalemodels
#scalemodels
#histscalemodels
November 21, 2025 at 4:52 AM
The strangest product available to scale model makers. Other than turning gloss paints flat I’m still figuring out what to do with it.
#scalemodels
#histscalemodels
#scalemodels
#histscalemodels
Added some graffiti of my own to the local cafe bathroom.
Gen Z types might find it triggering.
Gen Z types might find it triggering.
November 19, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Added some graffiti of my own to the local cafe bathroom.
Gen Z types might find it triggering.
Gen Z types might find it triggering.
Ive been working on ways to keep flat things flat and glossy things glossy.
And dirty things dirty and clean things clean.
#scalemodels
#histscalemodels
And dirty things dirty and clean things clean.
#scalemodels
#histscalemodels
November 19, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Ive been working on ways to keep flat things flat and glossy things glossy.
And dirty things dirty and clean things clean.
#scalemodels
#histscalemodels
And dirty things dirty and clean things clean.
#scalemodels
#histscalemodels
I think I’m out even though I do have this enticing auction find.
A pre started kit bash of no less than 4 different kits.
I think the fellow was planning on building an Israeli Sherman.
A pre started kit bash of no less than 4 different kits.
I think the fellow was planning on building an Israeli Sherman.
November 17, 2025 at 8:39 PM
I think I’m out even though I do have this enticing auction find.
A pre started kit bash of no less than 4 different kits.
I think the fellow was planning on building an Israeli Sherman.
A pre started kit bash of no less than 4 different kits.
I think the fellow was planning on building an Israeli Sherman.
Current status of the C130.
Sitting here with another coat of Tamiya Mark-Fit on the decals. All the decal solution to get them to lay over the raised panel lines.
Clear coat tonight to seal them in: set or not.
Then an attempt at panel lines and weathering.
#heaviesGB
#histscalemodels
Sitting here with another coat of Tamiya Mark-Fit on the decals. All the decal solution to get them to lay over the raised panel lines.
Clear coat tonight to seal them in: set or not.
Then an attempt at panel lines and weathering.
#heaviesGB
#histscalemodels
November 17, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Current status of the C130.
Sitting here with another coat of Tamiya Mark-Fit on the decals. All the decal solution to get them to lay over the raised panel lines.
Clear coat tonight to seal them in: set or not.
Then an attempt at panel lines and weathering.
#heaviesGB
#histscalemodels
Sitting here with another coat of Tamiya Mark-Fit on the decals. All the decal solution to get them to lay over the raised panel lines.
Clear coat tonight to seal them in: set or not.
Then an attempt at panel lines and weathering.
#heaviesGB
#histscalemodels
The fellow had some ideas that’s for sure.
I think someone out there might be missing a Bradley turret, and I think another guy is missing his Academy M113 interior.
#scalemodels
#histscalemodes
I think someone out there might be missing a Bradley turret, and I think another guy is missing his Academy M113 interior.
#scalemodels
#histscalemodes
November 13, 2025 at 2:52 AM
The fellow had some ideas that’s for sure.
I think someone out there might be missing a Bradley turret, and I think another guy is missing his Academy M113 interior.
#scalemodels
#histscalemodes
I think someone out there might be missing a Bradley turret, and I think another guy is missing his Academy M113 interior.
#scalemodels
#histscalemodes
Now that’s a shiner. Rural Alberta style.
November 12, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Now that’s a shiner. Rural Alberta style.
The auction haul.
These are some of the mystery kits with so many surprises. Loads of extra parts stuffed in the boxes.
Unfortunately some of the mystery kits were already started including some questionable modifications; but still worth the money.
#scalemodels
#histscalemodels
These are some of the mystery kits with so many surprises. Loads of extra parts stuffed in the boxes.
Unfortunately some of the mystery kits were already started including some questionable modifications; but still worth the money.
#scalemodels
#histscalemodels
November 12, 2025 at 9:03 PM
The auction haul.
These are some of the mystery kits with so many surprises. Loads of extra parts stuffed in the boxes.
Unfortunately some of the mystery kits were already started including some questionable modifications; but still worth the money.
#scalemodels
#histscalemodels
These are some of the mystery kits with so many surprises. Loads of extra parts stuffed in the boxes.
Unfortunately some of the mystery kits were already started including some questionable modifications; but still worth the money.
#scalemodels
#histscalemodels
New technique alert! (At least to me)
Dab on some slightly diluted matte medium and sprinkle in your rust pigments before chipping. Creates that bubbly paint kind of rust.
#histscalemodels
#scalemodels
Dab on some slightly diluted matte medium and sprinkle in your rust pigments before chipping. Creates that bubbly paint kind of rust.
#histscalemodels
#scalemodels
November 12, 2025 at 3:50 AM
New technique alert! (At least to me)
Dab on some slightly diluted matte medium and sprinkle in your rust pigments before chipping. Creates that bubbly paint kind of rust.
#histscalemodels
#scalemodels
Dab on some slightly diluted matte medium and sprinkle in your rust pigments before chipping. Creates that bubbly paint kind of rust.
#histscalemodels
#scalemodels
Progress on the ZIL.
Needed to take out some of my mad painting styles before I get back to the C130 for #heaviesGB
Vallejo “Smoke Ink” is a very useful colour for creating the appearance of engine oil and grime.
#scalemodels
#histscalemodels
Needed to take out some of my mad painting styles before I get back to the C130 for #heaviesGB
Vallejo “Smoke Ink” is a very useful colour for creating the appearance of engine oil and grime.
#scalemodels
#histscalemodels
November 12, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Progress on the ZIL.
Needed to take out some of my mad painting styles before I get back to the C130 for #heaviesGB
Vallejo “Smoke Ink” is a very useful colour for creating the appearance of engine oil and grime.
#scalemodels
#histscalemodels
Needed to take out some of my mad painting styles before I get back to the C130 for #heaviesGB
Vallejo “Smoke Ink” is a very useful colour for creating the appearance of engine oil and grime.
#scalemodels
#histscalemodels
November 11, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Went crazy at the scale model auction.
A fine fellow passed away and left his estate with hundreds of scale models to deal with. (I suppose that is the eventual fate of all of us. Build em if you got em!)
Pick up on Wednesday and I expect a few surprises.
#scalemodels
#histscalemodels
A fine fellow passed away and left his estate with hundreds of scale models to deal with. (I suppose that is the eventual fate of all of us. Build em if you got em!)
Pick up on Wednesday and I expect a few surprises.
#scalemodels
#histscalemodels
November 10, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Went crazy at the scale model auction.
A fine fellow passed away and left his estate with hundreds of scale models to deal with. (I suppose that is the eventual fate of all of us. Build em if you got em!)
Pick up on Wednesday and I expect a few surprises.
#scalemodels
#histscalemodels
A fine fellow passed away and left his estate with hundreds of scale models to deal with. (I suppose that is the eventual fate of all of us. Build em if you got em!)
Pick up on Wednesday and I expect a few surprises.
#scalemodels
#histscalemodels
Many models hidden amongst the mess.
November 10, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Many models hidden amongst the mess.
Some progress on the ZIL.
Chipped using the airbrush as a pressure washer and a bit of a scrub with a moderately stiff brush. Added a tiny bit of IPA to the airbrush water to soften the paint.
Then I applied a whack of pigments and a matte medium fix.
#scalemodels
#histscalemodels
Chipped using the airbrush as a pressure washer and a bit of a scrub with a moderately stiff brush. Added a tiny bit of IPA to the airbrush water to soften the paint.
Then I applied a whack of pigments and a matte medium fix.
#scalemodels
#histscalemodels
November 6, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Some progress on the ZIL.
Chipped using the airbrush as a pressure washer and a bit of a scrub with a moderately stiff brush. Added a tiny bit of IPA to the airbrush water to soften the paint.
Then I applied a whack of pigments and a matte medium fix.
#scalemodels
#histscalemodels
Chipped using the airbrush as a pressure washer and a bit of a scrub with a moderately stiff brush. Added a tiny bit of IPA to the airbrush water to soften the paint.
Then I applied a whack of pigments and a matte medium fix.
#scalemodels
#histscalemodels
November 4, 2025 at 5:29 AM
Trying something new.
Dry-brushed steel over the rust colour before chipping. Hope to create the rubbed steel look on the high spots.
Might work. Might not.
This is the old Trumpeter 1/35 ZIL finished with Tamiya LP base and AK “Steel” dry brush.
#histscalemodels
Dry-brushed steel over the rust colour before chipping. Hope to create the rubbed steel look on the high spots.
Might work. Might not.
This is the old Trumpeter 1/35 ZIL finished with Tamiya LP base and AK “Steel” dry brush.
#histscalemodels
November 4, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Trying something new.
Dry-brushed steel over the rust colour before chipping. Hope to create the rubbed steel look on the high spots.
Might work. Might not.
This is the old Trumpeter 1/35 ZIL finished with Tamiya LP base and AK “Steel” dry brush.
#histscalemodels
Dry-brushed steel over the rust colour before chipping. Hope to create the rubbed steel look on the high spots.
Might work. Might not.
This is the old Trumpeter 1/35 ZIL finished with Tamiya LP base and AK “Steel” dry brush.
#histscalemodels
Let’s go Jays!
Game time decal application on the C130.
(Run scored as I was typing!)
#heaviesGB
#histscalemodels
Game time decal application on the C130.
(Run scored as I was typing!)
#heaviesGB
#histscalemodels
October 29, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Let’s go Jays!
Game time decal application on the C130.
(Run scored as I was typing!)
#heaviesGB
#histscalemodels
Game time decal application on the C130.
(Run scored as I was typing!)
#heaviesGB
#histscalemodels
Bit of progress on the C130 for #heaviesGB
Couldn’t decide if I wanted to go through the trouble to paint in the thin black lines on the wings but I’m glad I did. Adds a bit of interest.
Decals next.
#histscalemodels
Couldn’t decide if I wanted to go through the trouble to paint in the thin black lines on the wings but I’m glad I did. Adds a bit of interest.
Decals next.
#histscalemodels
October 26, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Bit of progress on the C130 for #heaviesGB
Couldn’t decide if I wanted to go through the trouble to paint in the thin black lines on the wings but I’m glad I did. Adds a bit of interest.
Decals next.
#histscalemodels
Couldn’t decide if I wanted to go through the trouble to paint in the thin black lines on the wings but I’m glad I did. Adds a bit of interest.
Decals next.
#histscalemodels
October 23, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Happy No Kings Day to all who celebrate.
October 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Happy No Kings Day to all who celebrate.
Between bouts of frustration on the C130 for #heaviesGB I’ve been working on this Soviet divisional gun by Trumpeter. Now needs some rusty washes and lots of Vietnam red dust.
I’m thinking of somehow working it in to a diorama with the M151A1 that I previously built.
#histacalemodels
I’m thinking of somehow working it in to a diorama with the M151A1 that I previously built.
#histacalemodels
October 13, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Between bouts of frustration on the C130 for #heaviesGB I’ve been working on this Soviet divisional gun by Trumpeter. Now needs some rusty washes and lots of Vietnam red dust.
I’m thinking of somehow working it in to a diorama with the M151A1 that I previously built.
#histacalemodels
I’m thinking of somehow working it in to a diorama with the M151A1 that I previously built.
#histacalemodels