Author Archives: Erik Gustavsson

About Erik Gustavsson

One of the founding fathers of Plastic Warfare, and the creator and administrator of this website.

South Skåne Regiment 200 years celebration.

The south skåne regiment, P7, can trace it´s lineage back 200 years. This was celebrated on the 28th of august with a ceremony in which His Majesty the King Carl XIV Gustaf presented the regiment with a new regimental banner. … Continue reading

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Mölleröd 2011

Mölleröd is a small place just outside the small city of Hässleholm, located in the southern part of Sweden called Skåne (Scania). Every year, the museum in Hässleholm arranges a theme day for us who have a special place in … Continue reading

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A report from the opening of Arsenalen

Friday On friday the rain was pouring down constantly, and we had our misgivings about the opening ceremony. Even minutes before the opening ceremony began the crew was adding the finishing touches to the various exhibitions. The weather gods however … Continue reading

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Arsenalen – the new armour museum in Sweden

The 17th of june 2011 the new museum opened its doors for the public for the first time. We were there for the opening, and will cover the three days of opening activities in a separate report. We begin, however, … Continue reading

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Eduard photoetched camouflage nets

My friend, Anders Isaksson, sent me these photos of Eduards photo etched camouflage nets. They are a way simpler solution than making your own but in my opinion they really doesn´t look like the original. The shape is a bit … Continue reading

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Is it a bird? Is it a plane? – Yes it is a plane.. a J-10

This was my first 1/48th scale aircraft in modern time. I think the last aircraft I built in this scale was the Esci F-16 that came complete with a ground crew and ground equipment. A kit I remember saving my … Continue reading

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08-Open 2011 – Diorama classes

The entries from the diorama and viginette classes of 08-Open 2011.

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08-Open 2011 – Ships

Ships from the various ship-classes at 08-Open 2011.

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08-Open 2011 – Military Vehicles

Most of the military vehicles displayed at 08-Open 2011.

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08-Open 2011 – Aircraft classes

Most of the aircraft in the aircraft classes of the 2011 08-Open.

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