CUSTOM MODELS & DIORAMAS

[dewobz]

Hi, I'm Wally, known as dewobz on this site. Contact me at [e-mail]
I build models and dioramas to order. Choose your own subject or discuss ideas with me.
My personal preference is RNZAF in WW2 and the Pacific Theatre generally but I can commission build anything - aircraft, armour, figures, cars or ships - in any scale from any era or theatre of operations.
If I don't already know about it I can do the research and learn.
I also have many built models available, all WW2 Pacific Theatre, RNZAF, Allied & Japanese.
I collect WW2 RNZAF & PTO kitsets and decals, mostly 1/48 scale but some 1/72 and 1/32. I may have what you want in stock.
I have a Dip Applied Arts (Visual) and bring a artist's aptitude and style to the craft of model making. I brush paint all my models and achieve excellent finish, fading and weathering. Kitsets are assembled to the highest standard. Bases are an optional extra or incorporate your model into a diorama with scenery, figures, vehicles, water effects or whatever suits. Everything can be custom tailored to suit you, the client.
Below are some photos and client feedback -


PV-1 NZ4509 FinishedV1 004 (Medium) by Wally Hicks, on Flickr

"The PV-1 model we bought is a perfect replica of the real aeroplane. This guy is truly gifted at building and painting" Stephen H.


F4U-1A NZ5227 FINISH 015 (Medium) by Wally Hicks, on Flickr

"Just a note to say NZ5227 touched down in A1 condition. Totally awesome effort Wally, very pleased with the outcome" Rob H.


48th NZ3072 FINISHED 033 (Medium) by Wally Hicks, on Flickr

"The Wairapa Wildcat turned up on Friday. It is fantastic" Derek T.


NZ5262 Finished + Corsairs + KM NA GB 016 (Medium) by Wally Hicks, on Flickr

"Thanks so much for building this model for me it looks unbelievable! I appreciate all the hard work, research and scratch building you have done on this beast. I look forward to further commissions by you"
Jeff W.


MPMHudsonDIO & PLONKY BUILT 052 (Medium) by Wally Hicks, on Flickr

"The Avenger turned up in excellent condition and looks fantastic. Thanks very much" Derek T.


72nd PV-1 DIO BUILT mol 013 (Medium) by Wally Hicks, on Flickr

PV-1 Ventura NZ4518 at Piva, Bougainville, Sept 1944 - 1/72nd scale diorama

Any of the above photos will link to my Flickr account where many more can be viewed.
I look forward to your inquiry
Wally.

[Mustang51]

How about a Harvard in 1:48? Upper surfaces camo, yellow panels, etc

[dewobz]

Hi Mustang 51, sorry I missed your posting until now. Are you referring to a particular Harvard at a particular time? I guess virtually anything is possible if there is reference material. I happen to have the very good 1/48 Hobbycraft T-6 kitset in my stash. Email me on [e-mail] if you want to go any further with this.
Cheers,
Wally

[dewobz]

CA HUDSON Build 2, 32nd NZ3072 FINv1 015 (Medium) by Wally Hicks, on Flickr

3072 arrived today all intact, top marks on your packing system.
It looks great and I’m very pleased with the result. Many Thanks and well done.
Cheers,
Rob H

[dewobz]

MARCH UPDATE - I CURRENTLY HAVE THE FOLLOWING KITSETS AVAILABLE FOR COMMISSION BUILDS - all suitable for RNZAF WW2 models - contact me at [e-mail] to discuss what you want and the various options. Almost any RNZAF aircraft of these types can be constructed, possibly including aircraft with names and artwork, and I can usually add detail as requested -

1/48 Lockheed Hudson


MOWER, Kits4SALE, Decals 001 (Medium) by Wally Hicks, on Flickr

1/48 Lockheed PV-1 Ventura


MOWER, Kits4SALE, Decals 039 (Medium) by Wally Hicks, on Flickr

1/48 PBY-5 (or PB2B1) Catalina


Decals4SALE, Kits, MM466 ME-R 022 (Medium) by Wally Hicks, on Flickr

1/48 TBF-1c Avenger


MOWER, Kits4SALE, Decals 035 (Medium) by Wally Hicks, on Flickr

1/48 or 1/32 scale P-40K/M Kittyhawk III - I want to build S/L Herrick's a/c, which I believe was NZ3075'24' with 5 German + 1 Japanese kill markings -


MOWER, Kits4SALE, Decals 025 (Medium) by Wally Hicks, on Flickr

1/48 or 1/32 P-40N Kittyhawk IV - I have 1/48 decals for "Esma Lee"


MOWER, Kits4SALE, Decals 024 (Medium) by Wally Hicks, on Flickr

I also have Classic Airframes 1/48 Avro Anson and 1/32 Hasegawa P-51D Mustang with OOP Ventura decals -


Decals4SALE, Kits, MM466 ME-R 003 (Medium) by Wally Hicks, on Flickr

And 1/48 Trumpeter C-47 Dakota with AeroMaster RNZAF Decals for NZ3503 'Anytime, Anywhere ..." or another
And, of course, I can obtain and build whatever you may want in any scale or build a kitset you supply.
Hope to hear from you
Best Regards,
Wally.