Not sure about the range of talent David, I always called it dumb luck. I just figured I would try different things just to see what it was like. I have done some pretty odd-ball models during my off-time from cars. Here are a few more non-automotive subjects but I will stick with the building of stockers.
Stopping by for lunch at the field kitchen. Tamiya kit and figures 1/35
This one is a 75 mm Anti Tank cannon and crew. Most likely sometime after D-Day drawing a bead on a Sherman or British Churchill while the Chaps have a spot of tea.
I think this was some of the toughest modeling I have ever tried. I just thought a smooth paint job and decals were a chore doing cars. How many of you have tried a stick and tissue aircraft and got the thing covered with no wrinkles? What is even tougher, is getting these durn things to fly. My best flight time was 57 seconds which don't sound like much at all but try getting one of these to stay airborne for over a minute with rubber band power. I might do a few more of these at some point but they are a TON of work.
Yes, I crash em too!