Scale to the Corps

04/22/2026

The work bench is clean and ready for the next projects.

- The AV-8B II Plus Harriers are for VMA-223.
- The F-35B's and F/A-18's are for MAG-31.
- The UH-1Y's are for two Marines with HMLA-269.
- The Academy AH-1W is for an F-35 pilot with VMX-1 and will depict the aircraft his father flew in Desert Storm.
- The Trumpeter AH-1W is for the MALS-12 CO and will depict the aircraft he flew with HMLAT-303.

There are several others not shown that will begin to be rotated in the build queue. Several EA-6B's, F/A-18's and AV-8B's!

04/21/2026

Upcoming builds.

MAG-31 :
3 x Tamiya F-35B on MAG-31 Logo Plaque
2 x Testors F/A-18 on MAG-31 Logo Plaque

VMA-223 :
3 x Hasegawa AV-8B II Plus for Harrier Sundown

HMLA-269 :
2 x Academy UH-1Y

MALS-12 Commanding Officer :
Trumpeter AH-1W in HMLAT-303 Markings

VMX-1 F-35 Pilot :
Academy AH-1W for his Father

Greg Gardner :
Kinetic AV-8A in VMA-231 Markings

David Zekert :
Hasegawa A-4M in VMAT-102 Markings

04/17/2026

Model was built for the outgoing Commanding Officer, LtCol Jens 'Merica' Gilbertson



I designed the paint scheme for this Yankee for 269 last year.

Markings are a mix of kit decals and custom made masks and decals.

Painted with Tamiya Acrylics and Lacquers, as well as Model Master Enamels.



Delivered to MCAS New River yesterday (16 April).

02/24/2026

First Change of Command Gift build for 2026.

Requested by HMLA-269 for their outgoing Commanding Officer. It will be painted in the tri-color scheme I designed for them last year.

02/11/2026

Finally, after 3 years, I once again have a relatively proper work area.

Other than the ceiling, proper supports for the exhaust duct, and some decorating, the updated office/workshop is finally done!

I'll work on the ceiling a little at a time until it's done, but for now, it's time to sit at the workbench and build a model, as well as get back into full production and finish some decal art!

This is so much more organized than it has been since we moved here, and I can't wait to get caught up in long overdue model builds!

09/11/2025

I have not built a model for myself in over 15 years. Hell, the last model I built for myself, I ended up selling a few months after it was finished. It's been 23 years since I've had a built model in a display case for any decent length of time.......that one got sold too!

Everything currently in work are for other people, and everything I've built over the past 7 years were for others.

It's time I try to build something for me. Don't know if I'll be successful, but damn it, I'm going to try!

Most of the aftermarket is from my small hobby line, with a few items from Sierra Hotel Models and FlightLine Resin. Somewhere, I have a seated pilot from Reedoak that I may include.....once I find it!

Aircraft will be from either VMFA-314, VMFA-333 or VMFA-451 as they appeared during Desert Storm. Still undecided on the squadron and Ordnance configuration.

Let's see if I can make this happen!

05/09/2025

It begins - 9 May 2025

05/05/2025

Next up will be a 1/32 F/A-18C for VMFA(AW)-224's outgoing Commanding Officer. A bunch of aftermarket from Flying Leathernecks Scale Creations, FlightLine Resin, Sierra Hotel Models, and Reedoak

05/04/2025

If you are interested in helping support Scale to the Corps, please consider donating any amount via the link provided.

All donated funds will go toward the purchase of kits, supplies/materials, tools, travel, lodging and/or shipping of model plaques.

All builds are done free of charge to the requesting squadron(s), Marines. While I have been blessed with the ability to do so, any donation will help offset the costs associated. In lieu of monetary donations, kits are also welcomed. The following are kits needed.

1/48 F-35B
1/48 F-35C
1/48 AH-1Z
1/48 UH-1Y
1/48 F/A-18C

Thank you for any and all help you provide!

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05/04/2025

Completed retirement gift for VMFAT-501's SgtMaj.

This was delivered yesterday. Model is a 1/48 scale F-35B from Tamiya, with decals from our friends over at Furball Aero-Design

Received several more requests while at Beaufort, so the next several months are going to be fun!

05/01/2025

If you are currently attached to any Marine Corps squadron, and are looking for a unique, custom made gift for a retirement, Change of Command, going away, or Marine Corps Ball Guest of Honor, please contact me at the phone number, or email address provided.

Scale models of current platforms that can be provided :

UH-1Y in 1/72, 1/48 and 1/35 scale
AH-1Z in 1/72, 1/48, and 1/35 scale
CH-53E in 1/72 and 1/48 scale (very limited at the moment)
MV-22B in 1/72 and 1/48 scale
F-35B in 1/72, 1/48 and 1/32 scale
F-35C in 1/72, 1/48 and 1/32 scale

In addition to these, the following platforms can also be built :

AV-8BN/A
AV-8B II Plus
F/A-18A, C and D
CH-46E
UH-1N
AH-1W

All builds for the purposes mentioned above are done at no cost to the squadron. I will cover all kit, material and shipping costs.

I need a minimum of 45 days notice for any build. While exceptions can be made, I would prefer 45 days. If a specific aircraft is wanted, please provide photos of the squadron markings, and an overall port and starboard side view of the aircraft.

Anything for the squadron itself, please have your Squadron GySgt, SgtMaj or S-5 Officer contact me.