Calum Gibson

Calum’s Finished Builds

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Modelling

What first attracted you to Scale Modelling?
I have always been interested in military matters, even as a child. So building replicas of the machines just seemed like a natural progression

How long have you been scale modelling for?
I returned to the hobby in my early 30s after having a family and settling down. I’ve been at it this time for about 20 years now.

Specialist area of Modelling?
No specialist but World War II Allied aircraft and Western jets from the 60s to the current day are my usual subject choices.

Preferred Scale?
1:48

What is your favourite real subject of all time (aircraft, armour or maritime)?
Can’t pick a favourite

The best thing you’ve ever built?
1:48 Tamiya F-14A Tomcat

And finally: Most memorable Modelling disaster?
Leaving my resin Andover out on the summer sun to dry and coming back later to see the wings drooping

Scale Modelling Now

How long have you been a reviewer for?
About 12 months?

What made you get involved with SMN?
You asked me

What’s your favourite thing(s) about SMN?
It’s a great resource for build reviews

Favourite SMN review?
The last one

About You…

Sum yourself up in no more than five words.
A ham-fisted modeller

Biggest hobby/hobbies outside of Scale Modelling?
Aviation Photography

Favourite food/meal?
Indian or Thai

Three famous people who you admire
Richie McCaw
Sir Keith Park
Can’t think of a third

And finally…tell us a (clean) joke…
What do you call an alligator in a vest – An inves-tigator

Calum G.