About the age of 10, I discovered the line of Revell which included a Sherman tank and 155 mm “Long Tom” gun – 1/40 Scale if I recall correctly. Soon afterward, and I can still remember gazing goggle-eyed at the box, I came across Tamiya’s 1/35 King Tiger kit in a variety store. I was forever ruined from that day. Early painting schemes then provided such detailed instructions as “paint Officer dummy flesh”.

During the subsequent years of modeling, an on-going study of WWII has been necessary in order to pay credence to the accuracy of subject matter related to that particular period of chaos and horror. Like most modelers, particularly of armour and military figures depicting that era, I’ve developed an academic but genuine historical appreciation of the enormity, sacrifice and suffering of those times.

While I certainly strive to project the accurate“feel” of the subject matter whether the piece be figure or vehicle, I’m not above arriving at paint schemes which hopefully add drama and texture to the art aspect of modeling. The acceptance of my commissioned work in this fascinating hobby is both satisfying and appreciated, forgiving that personal license.

Beyond the Military Models that I continue to enjoy producing so much, I also flirt with female fantasy figures, under the happy endorsement of my wife, Penny – a genuine artist of accomplishment, understanding, and ability.