David's Scale Models

WEEK THREE –Takom’s 1/350 Zeppelin Q-Class Airship is completed! You can see all the photos and details from the start to finish in the build log at: davidsscalemodels.com/build-log/1-35…

WEEK TWO –Takom’s 1/350 Zeppelin Q-Class Airship Details, Paint, Decals, and Disaster You can see all the photos and details from the start in the build log at: davidsscalemodels.com/build-log/1-35…

NEXT UP –Takom’s 1/350 Zeppelin Q-Class Airship. The first week of this unique build was spent building and modifying the forward and aft gondolas. You can see all the photos and details from the start in the build log at: davidsscalemodels.com/build-log/1-35…

NEW AIR WING DECAL SET RELEASED! I just released the CVW-8 aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford CVN-78. This set covers all the aircraft that were aboard during it maiden cruise in 2022. These can now be ordered in the store at: davidsscalemodels.com/shop/

WEEK THREE – YANKEE MODELWORKS 1/350 TYPE IXC U-BOAT – The U-Boat is Finished! You can see all the photos and details from start to finish in the build log at: davidsscalemodels.com/build-log/1-35…

WEEK TWO – YANKEE MODELWORKS 1/350 TYPE IXC U-BOAT – Conning Tower Details and Painting Week two of the U-505 was spent detailing the conning tower. You can see all the photos and details from the start in the build log at: davidsscalemodels.com/build-log/1-35…

NEXT UP – YANKEE MODELWORKS 1/350 TYPE IXC U-BOAT This next build I am using Yankee Modelworks 1/350 resin kit of the IXC U-boat and will be doing the scheme of the U-505. You can see all the photos and details from the start in the build log at: davidsscalemodels.com/build-log

NEXT UP – YANKEE MODELWORKS 1/350 TYPE IXC U-BOAT Stay tuned for another interesting build.

NEW 1/400 SCALE AIR WING DECAL SETS RELEASED! These will work well for the Aurora, Otaki, ARII, and the Monogram/Revell 1/400 kits. These are now available in the store for purchase at davidsscalemodels.com/product/1-400-…

WEEK THREE – Academy’s 1/48 TOW Defender 500D Helicopter – Build Completed The third and final week of the Academy 1/48 TOW Defender 500D helicopter build is now completed. You can see all the photos and details from start to finish in the build log at: davidsscalemodels.com/build-log/1-48…

NEW HANGAR BAY DECAL SET RELEASED! I have completed and released the hangar bay decal set for the USS Gerald R. Ford CVN-78 aircraft carrier. This set is now available in the store for purchase. For 1/350 : davidsscalemodels.com/product/1-350-… For 1/700: davidsscalemodels.com/product/1-700-…

WEEK TWO – Academy’s 1/48 TOW Defender 500D Helicopter – Interior Finished Working on Fuselage You can see all the photos and details from the start in the build log at: davidsscalemodels.com/build-log/1-48…

NEXT BUILD – Academy’s 1/48 TOW Defender 500D Helicopter For my next build I will be building the Academy 1/48 scale TOW Defender 500D. You can see all the photos and details from the start in the build log at: davidsscalemodels.com/build-log/1-48…

NEW SCALE MODELING TIP ADDED! This tip covers the method I use to apply the very small decals for all of my 1/350 and 1/700 Air Wing Decal Sets. This tip will also work for other very small decals as well. Decal tip page in the Tips and Tricks section: davidsscalemodels.com/tips-and-trick…

NEW FOR 2026! 1/700 SCALE AIR WING DECALS All of the sets are one full page covering all the aircraft that were aboard on the specific ship/cruise. I have released these and they are now available for purchase in the store: davidsscalemodels.com/product/1-700-…

For my next build I will be building the Academy 1/48 scale TOW Defender 500D and using the kit decals for the Israeli Ai Force. This kit does lack some details so there will be some scratch building of the missing details. Stay tuned to follow this small but deadly helicopter!

The first decal set to be released for 2026 is the CVW-17 Air Wing Decal Set for the USS Enterprise CVN-65 1996 cruise. This set is now available in the store: davidsscalemodels.com/product/1-350-…

WEEK FOUR– ICM’s 1/48 Russian U-2/Po-2 – Build Completed! The fourth and final week of the ICM 1/48 Russian U-2/P0-2 project is now finished. You can see all the photos and details from the start to finish in the build log at: davidsscalemodels.com/build-log/1-48…

WEEK THREE– ICM’s 1/48 Russian U-2/Po-2 – Paint, Decals, and Rigging The third week of the U-2/P0-2 I completed the painting, decals, and started on the rigging. You can see all the photos and details from the start in the build log at: davidsscalemodels.com/build-log/1-48…

I have added a NEW article in the Tips and Tricks section on how to scratch build fire hoses and other cloth covered hose. You can check out the new article at: davidsscalemodels.com/tips-and-trick…