Site Persona

I'm just an old "Kat" and like to share some good stories. Been building scaled models since I was 8-years old. In this world of instant stimuli and gratification, the Benjamin Franklin discipline of sheer personal task-intensive research is rare characteristic these days. Nevertheless, some still prefer the intricate research of inter-connecting events. If this is your inclination, then UweMilitaria.org (UweM) is geared for this audience. If not, then being a "Kat on a hair trigger", Meow Me and Eat Lead You O-Latte-Lov'in Lefties Commie Pinkos. :)

All stories can be depicted via scaled models, in turn all models convey some aspect of history or personal story. Sharing facts, analysis, and revelations via Internet/Web enabled audiences to review and pursue their own independent research. So take what you like from UweM site and build your own understanding of world events past, present, and future.

Models showcased in this site are researched, assembled, painted, decaled in Austin metropolitan area - Williamson County - Texas/USA. Nothing is mass produced, outsourced, or sub-contracted. All hand-built by me (Uwe) and is 100% Made-in-the-USA. Model kits used includes TAMIYA & FUJIMI-Japan, DRAGON & TRUMPET-China, ITALERI-Italy, AFV-Taiwan, REVELL/MONOGRAM-USA, HELLER-France, VERLINDEN-Belgium, etc.

Note : UweM website covers historical topics and imageries that may be controversial to some parties, therefore discretion is advised for certain audiences.

Brand Positioning

UweM brand icon of "Leaping Rabbit over Grassy Knoll" is blend of military history, multiculturalism, and international marcom. It is based on WW2 German armor division insignia, coupled to Asian zodiac Year of the Rabbit, sign of which I am affiliated with.

Uwe is a common German firstname, pronounced in German phonetics as "Uh-Veh" and not in American vernacular of "You-Wee" :). Since I grew-up in Milwaukee-Wisconsin with extensive exposure to German and Polish-American cultures, Uwe was an instinctive selection. Name also derived from my online FPS gamer alias Uwe Am Spiel (German for Uwe at Play), such as WW2/modern/scifi combat FPS games of Call of Duty-series, Battlefield 2, Battlefield 1942, Medal of Honor-series, Starship Troopers.

Complementing brand icon is tagline "(know the details, know the history...) know more", presenting 360-degree customer experience in model construction techniques, related historical setting, and model collectible listings.

For don't merely own an identical plastic model purchased by the masses at some department store outlet. Instead, own a moment in history meticulously researched. Know the men, know the machinery, know the combat formation, know the veterans testimonials, "know more" than the sum of what is seen. For general comments and inquires you can drop me messages at UweM Blogsite (Uwemilitaria.blogspot.com), or for specific questions send me email to Uwe at :

Uwe@UweMilitaria.org

Product Pricing

Majority of showcased models are collectibles for veteran societies, historical enthusiasts, museum organizations, private collections. A few are part of UweM's personal collections. Collectible pricing based on following factors : 1) Construction Cost, 2) Kit & Material Cost, 3) Research & Resource Cost, 4) Model Collectible Modifiers, 5) Shipping Cost.

Construction Cost is the effort of model assemblage - painting - decaling, be it direct Out-of-Box or customized kit-bashing or scratch-built techniques. Key determinate in level of parts and camouflage paint detailing.

Kit & Material Cost is model kit's retail price and associated items used in its constructions.  Depending on model kits's rare market availability, domestically produced, internationally imported, molded parts source (resin, plastic, metal, wood, etc.), molded parts detailing & quality, this cost adjusts accordingly. Material cost refer to usage of acrylic & enamel paints, paint brushes, airbrush + generator, paint thinner, after-market detailing parts, etc.

Research & Resource Cost is the man-hour tasks undertaken to review of publications, documentaries, movies, interviews, historical websites to gleamed for unique storylines to build the corresponding models, vignettes, and dioramas.

Model Collectible Modifiers are point weight equations used to determine model uniqueness in Model Collectiblility (Out-of-Box, Kitbash, Full Scratch-Built), Model Paint Scheme (Plain, Weathered, Camouflage Weathered), Model Decal Markings (Out-of-Box, Aftermarket, Customized Creation), Historical Uniqueness (Out-of-Box, Market Available, Customized Creation).

Shipping Cost, standard shipping procedure for USA clients is UPS Parcel flat rate $25 with product tracking number and customer delivery signature (flat rate cost will be higher for larger scale models and/or dioramas). For International clients, ship cost is USPS Parcel flat rate $25 with product tracking number (usually taking 10-15 days for delivery to Europe and Asia) Packaging, handling, international custom form (if applicable) costs are included in all flat shipping fees.

UweM Snippets

Collectible models, historical discussions, construction techniques and other topic of interests for specific model - diorama - vignette are posted at Snippets.UweMilitaria.org. Readers can post comments or questions (anonymously or via log-in) to UweM Snippets blog entries on E-Blogger domain.