Reviews & Articles

 

Reviews
Articles

Check here for kit reviews I have done on my planes to date.

Some are in-depth reviews that I have done exclusively for tompierce.net, some are reviews that were done for external RC sites such as www.rcuniverse.com, and others are simply the "short and sweet" story (what I like to call a mini-review).

Here's where I'll post miscellaneous articles as they become available.

Here you might find anything from a tip on a great new product or tool, to a complete how-to article on advanced scale detailing. Check back frequently as I'll post new ones as projects present the opportunities.




Reviews

Focke Wulfe FW190 - Jack Devine Models

Launch build-review site

SBD Dauntless - Jerry Bates Models

Launch build-review site

Stinger - TopModel

Launch review (RCU)

Yak 3D Parkflyer - AirFoilz

Launch review (RC Groups/E-Zone)

P51-D Mustang- ParkZone

Launch review (RCU)

Vision - Chip Hyde

Launch mini-review

P40N Warhawk - Flying Styro

Launch review (RCU)

A-10 Warthog - GWS

Launch review (RCU)

1909 Demoiselle - SIG

Launch review

Extra 300 - Carl Goldberg

Launch review

Four Star 40 - SIG

Launch review

Morris the Knife - Morris Hobbies

Launch mini-review

Articles

I'll post misc. information, tips, videos and other articles here as we get time. Check back frequently for updated postings.

Weathering & Distressing

"This section of my SBD site covers a variety of weathering and distressing techniques I use to produce a more believable and "life-like" appearance for warbirds that have seen some action."
Launch Article

Making Twin Machine Guns (Static)

"This article covers a complete scratch-build of a set of twin 30 caliber machine guns for my SBD. Everything is fabricated from styrene, balsa and a little aluminum tubing. Links are available to see how I also built the ammo belts and gunners turret ring."
Launch Article

Making a Static Prop

"Watch as I turn a pine 2x4 into a highly detailed scale replica of a Hamilton 3-Blade propellor. These are hard to find, so learning how to make your own can be a big help for static scale display."
Launch Article

Making a Scale Radial Dummy

"To see how a Frank Tiano resin radial dummy can be installed and brought to life with scale details and weathering, read this section of my SBD Dauntless project site."
Launch Article



Scratch-built "Full Circle Flyer" Geobat

Launch Article

Scratch-built "e-Knife"

NEW: NOW UPGRADED TO HACKER POWER!

Launch Article

Building a better mouse trap...
...or at least a cool field box & stand

Launch Article