David Glen BSc (Hons) MSc, Model Maker, Journalist and Author
Formerly Spitfire in my Workshop
For all who visit, I hope you enjoy these pages; for the fraternity of model makers – wherever you may be – I hope that you will find something that you can take away and use... for there can be few better or more pleasurable ways to improvement than to contemplate the successes (and failures) in the work of others. David Glen
My latest book, now on sale
Mustang in my Workshop
New for 2022
Hardback with dust jacket, Mustang in my Workshop takes its readers on a model making tour de force, revealing and explaining in minute detail every aspect of the master model maker’s art. A must-have for beginners as well as seasoned modellers and everyone with an interest in the legendary ‘Cadillac of the Sky ’.
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Spitfire in my Workshop
Occasionally a superlative book comes along and this is one... inspiring for modellers and fascinating for anyone interested in the Spitfire. Chris Deith, Engineering in Miniature
I have always admired the efforts of true master model makers. Having the book is almost as good as owning the model. Philip Whiteman, Pilot Magazine
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Spitfire Mk IX Workshop Diary
Workshop diary
Monday, 20th April, 2020
The frame for my Spitfire’s sliding canopy is made of metal (litho-plate and 0.5 mm aluminium sheet) glued and screwed directly to the underlying clear... Read on
Techniques aired and shared
Wednesday, 18th November, 2009
While building big has its advantages, it cuts down the options to ‘fudge’ the effects, and when it came to replicating the radiator of my... Read on
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