SPA Modeler

This year started out very productive, but then I went back to work part time in March after 4 years of retirement, which morphed into full time after Memorial Day... and that seriously cut into my available bench time and productivity. Anyways, here are my completed builds from 2024.

First up, a 1/35 Model 1897 75mm Field Gun (mod 1938), the classic "French 75" by IBG. A really nifty kit that I highly recommend if you ever get a chance to buy one



next completion was this 1/35 Testors-Italeri Marder III H, a rescue from my shelf of doom, where it had languished for many years.



my next finish was another long term shelf of doom rescue, the 1/48 ICM Spitfire Mk.VII HF



next up was this Italeri 1/35 Panther A



then I completed this Hobbyboss 1/35 Land Rover RSOV, a true gem of a kit. This one was built for a 12 hour online speed build in three separate 4 hour sessions.



my next finish was this Otaki-ARII 1/48 Ki-43b



then I had a long dry spell before I was able to finish another kit, this Academy 1/35 M981 FISTV...



and to close out my year of completions, I finished up this Italeri 1/35 LAV-AD... the vehicle is done, but I am still working on some Miniart crew figures for this...



in addition to these builds I did an overhaul of my old Dragon M26A1 Pershing



on to 2025!

Awesome work Stik!!

All fantastic builds. Once I start on my Panther kit, I may end up sending you PMs seeking advice on a variety of methods just as you’ve done to yours. That’s the look I’ll be trying to achieve just as yours.

Very professional builds you have produced in 2024 Carlos!

The field gun from 1938 and the figure is still probably my favorite, not ruling out at all any other build, which all are, as said, very professionally build and finished.

Impressed over your figures!

- Kari

Very nice! You done good, young man!

Carlos, what a great group of models! They each look great, I really like your style, my friend!

Great builds and great photography As well Carlos.

Productive year Stik - and awesome quality. I forgot about that crazy wing spit. Beauty.

Superb stuff Carlos, they all look superb