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Monty Mahendra Miniatures Scale Modeler Extraordinaire \Monty Mahendra is a professional scale model enthusiast who loves to take on challenges in every work that he makes. Ciao,
Monty

Be that of ships, things that fly, or objects with tracks and wheels, follow my workshop tutorials to learn more about the art of military scale modelling! I specialize in military aircraft, armour, ships, figures, and vignettes and accept commissions for the work that I do. I started modelling at the age of 10 when I was in primary school. My main interest was in building aircraft. My first kit was a 1/72 P-40 Warhawk that came in small plastic bags (forgot the brand) which I bought a the local department store in Adelaide, Australia. My first armour kit was a Tamiya 1/35 Willy's Jeep and Leopard 1 that my father gave me for my 11th birthday. Going to the local hobby shops was the best thing that could happen to me during those days! In early 2000 started to try to focus on the hobby more seriously. The Internet was a godsend and it was my sole source of knowledge for many, many years. With support from my wife, I started to try professional scale modelling. During that period, I developed, refined, and strengthen many of the scale modelling management techniques that you see today on my page. After going back to school to get my master's degree, I decided to dedicate some of my time to sharing my knowledge, expertise, and skills with other modellers, particularly in Indonesia. Using social media sites such as Facebook, YouTube, and Flickr really helped me achieve my objectives. I hope that modellers will find my page useful and informative. If you are in doubt about getting the next step for your modelling project, just drop me a line. All the best and happy modelling!

21/09/2026

Are these the Rolls-Royce of kit ordnance? I get the impression that they are. Imagine only having standard plastic payloads that usually come with the aircraft model. Now, I have a box that is dedicated solely for a single type of weapon. How fancier can you get. Who remembers the Hasegawa's weapons set series?

If I only had the box, but this is all I have from what's left. Typical 1979 Tamiya plastic in very dark green - almost ...
20/09/2026

If I only had the box, but this is all I have from what's left. Typical 1979 Tamiya plastic in very dark green - almost black. The instruction sheet and decals have no traces of yellowing meaning this is a recent copy. Looking forward to the build, particularly the winter version! This kit has been around from more than 45 years, share your work if you had done one!

The details are there if you can see through the dark plastic. The resin version of the GBU-31 looks amazing - even in p...
20/09/2026

The details are there if you can see through the dark plastic. The resin version of the GBU-31 looks amazing - even in parts. There's still some work with the fins, tails, and cap and in this scale (1/72) I need to be extra careful. How would you tackle this?

Termites are a persistant threat in my neighborhood. I live in the tropics and seem we have to co-exist with them! This ...
18/09/2026

Termites are a persistant threat in my neighborhood. I live in the tropics and seem we have to co-exist with them! This is what's left of the 1/35 Tamiya Type-74 tank. The box, all that goregoes artwork gone to mushy pulp. You can still see the residue from their work, tho. Do you have termite problems in your area?

Resin-PE ordnance, who does that? Hasegawa weapons set series were the thing back then - and perhaps still today. I reme...
18/09/2026

Resin-PE ordnance, who does that? Hasegawa weapons set series were the thing back then - and perhaps still today. I remember they were superior to those 1/72 and 1/48 bombs, missiles,and pods that came in the kit for free. Now we have Eduard and Reskit (and others?) that make gorgeous options. I've never tried them, have you? Please share what you think. Thanks!

The figures, with their poses frozen in time, and without any context, looks funny and awkward ๐Ÿ˜…. These are 13 out of th...
17/09/2026

The figures, with their poses frozen in time, and without any context, looks funny and awkward ๐Ÿ˜…. These are 13 out of the total 16 figures that are from the box. They look waaay better than those I usually get that come as extras in 1/72 aircraft kits. There's a bit of clean up to do but nothing out of the ordinary. Painting will have to go with acrylics to make them pop.

16/09/2026

Can you spot the crew chief and BUFF maintainers? I know what's in here are generic USAF crews and pilots. But do you think I can spin this a bit to fit them for a quick photoshoot with the B-52H. What's your take?

The BUFF keeps giving me lemons so I need something to distract me. This vintage Hasegawa kit might fit the bill. The 1/...
15/09/2026

The BUFF keeps giving me lemons so I need something to distract me. This vintage Hasegawa kit might fit the bill. The 1/72 ground crew set looks very promosing. After all, it's the same scale as the B-52. Think of making a small vignette? Nah... don't think so. How about props for a photo shoot?? That might be cool! What can go wrong?

14/09/2026

Walking the walk. Let see if the airbrush template lives up to their intended purpose! We'll soon find out in this clip. Well then, having done all that... I can claim that it works well but only as far as it's done on a clear flat surface with no obstructions (i.e. bumps, tools, curves). If it was an uneaven one, then it'll be a two-step process: I would have to transfer the shapes onto a masking tape, and work from there. That would be for another interesting video!

13/09/2026

No decals no worries - at least for the SU-152. The show must go on, they say! I bought these templates over the years, seeing their potentials and hoping one day I'll use them. I am not a tool hoarder ๐Ÿ˜‡ (but I am bad at lying LOL). The Italeri/Zvezda kit as you know, came with no box or any decal or instruction sheets. Since these templates cost a few bucks, I reckon they are the way to go. They might need a bit of work, tho. Would you take the same path? -152

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