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Modeler: Eduardo Fernández Sculptor: Alexey Tarasov In the 1988 film Child’s Play, the world was introduced to Chucky, the Good Guys doll possessed by the spirit of a serial killer. Directed by Tom Holland, the film was a box-office hit and spawned a franchise with six sequels and a 2019 re-boot. Chucky is arguably one of the most famous icons in horror movie history alongside Jason, Freddy, and Michael; just a mention of his name brings the murderous doll to mind. FIGURE: This terrific 3D-printed sculpture isn’t availabe from a manufacturer, but you can download Alexey Tarasov’s file to print it cgtrader.com. (Search for “CHUCKY 3d printable 3D print model file”.) I’m not sure about the scale but I think it’s about 1/12. Hey, it’s a doll, so who can…

Modeler: Kristof Pulinckx Scale: 1/24 Models used: Tamiya Sauber Mercedes C9 (No. 24091); parts from spares box As an armor modeler, I'm sometimes struck by the need for a change, a desire to build something completely different from what I normally do. I ‘ve always had a mind to make something science-fiction related from a race car. While searching the internet for ideas, I stumbled onto some graphic designs of hover cars. I was hooked! Searching my stash, I discovered an old Tamiya 1/24 racing car, which actually looked a bit… spacey with futuristic looking lines. It was the famous Sauber Mercedes C9, an endurance racer that won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1989. Having the donor kit in hand, I looked through my spares box for suitable…

Modeler: Fabrizio Mercuri Scale: 1/35 Brands: Thunder Models, HD Model Since childhood, I have always loved heavy-duty vehicles, a fascination bolstered in the models that I build. So, the thought of building the Scammell Pioneer was on my mind even when the only kits available of this English beast were resin. Then, when Thunder Models released an injection-molded plastic kit, I bought it intending to build a military truck in service in World War II North Africa or Europe. Then, looking at photos of Pioneers online, I had a revelation: Many pictures showed all rusty and abandoned trucks, so my choice was made. When rust calls, who am I to refuse?…

Modeler: Nikolas “Nikki” Triantafillou Scale: 1/35 Brands: Mig Productions, MiniArt, Plus Model, Verlinden, Reality in Scale Little Jean-Claude passed the empty square and reached the corner where the tram stop and the colonnes Morris or advertising column stands. He took a few more steps, toward the small tank turret — la tourelle in French — the Germans had dug in, as if out of irony, some time ago. Then, a dull roar from the heavens made him stop and look to the sky. A gray carpet of big airplanes covered the sun… liberation was coming!…

They looked like big pills with wheels and ran across the dried lakes and plains of the United States. These bizarre racers started as drop tanks and surplus parts from aircraft like the P-47, P-38, P-51, or P-61 purchased after World War II for about $40. The new owners overcame construction obstacles with spectacular craftsmanship and ingenuity. Powered by engines like the ubiquitous Ford Flathead these aerodynamic bullets became beasts of the track. Modeler: Daniel Zamarbide Scale: 1/32 Models used: Scratchbuilt elements. Parts from the spares box.…

Modeler: Daniel Zamarbide Scale: 1/24 Brand: Fujimi The amphibious Lotus Esprit S1 is one of the most iconic cars from the James Bond saga. Its appearance in 007's 1977 adventure, The Spy Who Loved Me, wowed movie goers as it runs off a pier, into the water, and converts into a functional submarine. The filming vehicle was custom-made by Perry Oceanographic, Inc. of Riviera Beach, Florida, using an Esprit S1 body shell. It was powered by four propellers at the rear and controlled by dive planes in place of the wheels. Elon Musk, of Space X and Telsa fame, bought the sub at auction in 2013.-…

When building and displaying structures and dioramas, I realize most people will be viewing the creations from images rather than from seeing them in person. So taking a quality photo is important. As an amateur photographer, I have discovered that taking photos worthy of publication is not an easy task even when utilizing good equipment. I have a Canon Rebel T5 and use the software that comes with the camera. I also purchased a manual designed specifically for the T5 and searched online for articles on how to photograph models. My major gains were achieved by trial and error. I was taking photos and experimenting with the all important element of light. My goal was to take a photograph that, other than cropping, would need little alteration to be publication…