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The build reviews online say basically the same thing. However, this is worse than I expected. Not as bad as Kitty Hawk's P-39 bad, however. The lack of locating pins along that very long fuselage is problematic.

That's a fair bit of progress. I only have a couple smaller Modelcollect armour kits and the fit is similar to what you're experiencing. Likewise with the incomplete instructions.

Damn, that Me410 is waving at me again..... must resist

Added an upgrade to my Iwata Hi-Line HP-BH today....... A new trigger/lever .......Usually found on Iwata's Custom Micron series Iwata part I-545-4. This is wider, square-shaped, with larger surface area than the old one. Very comfortable.

Cool!

Looking good Rob I think I saw one of these built at the last meet in June it was a stunner to the eye black/gold it was.I have resorted to using Tamyia acrylics for my base on NMF depending on the result wanted Semi/Gloss maybe imagination or not seems harder when dry?

Over the last days, I did a lot of sanding and test fitting, to prepare the body and wing parts for painting and decaling. I decided to add the front wings to the nose and built up the upper side of the body along the radiator housings for not having to glue these parts later after painting and decaling. This way, I could ensure a proper fit and alignment of the parts, which will help later in the build. I primed the parts with Mr. Surfacer 1500 black primer and then sprayed Tamiya LP-1 gloss black on, heavily thinned with leveling thinner. Unfortunately, I had some tiny color runs, which easily happens with paint, thinned so much. After drying, I sanded away the imperfections and today, I resprayed the black body color. Now it looks decal ready with a near perfect high gloss finish. I also sprayed the cockpit with Ammo´s polished aluminum, which is shining fantastic, even better to the human eye, than on the picture. I read rumors, these Ammo metallic are the same as Alclad, but I don´t know for sure. Anyway, polished aluminum sprays perfectly in very fine layers over a base coat of Tamiya LP-1 gloss black. Cheers Rob

In fact, the Lotus 72D was so famous, that it got it´s own song. A Samba piece by Zé Roberto. Cheers Rob

@Martinnfb I do wonder to what she was referring .... that doesn't spark her joy 🤣

Hi all, When to two halves of the fuselage are joined together, the joint seam on the underside of the fuselage will be visible in the rear of the observer/gunners cockpit. This was sorted by fitting a 1.0 mm thick plastic card insert, Mike

That is it !

Dave, Can't wait to watch this build! This is one aircraft I have not built many of. I have a personalized signed bio of Tex Hill on my shelf. I'd have to build his aircraft, number 48! Chris

Unless someone wants it, the Italieri B-52G is likely to join this list... I also have some older built models I think I need to part with. Just one of those things.

MMM, General Tao's chicken.

Okay, I think I have all the PE that I want. I guess it's time to get started.

I don’t know where I will put it. I will have tie downs on the tank. I just get bored working on the same project so I mix it up. The next project is going to be a train station with a railroad crossing. It will have a steam engine and a passenger car. All in 1/35 scale.

Just saw this on facebbok (LSP) "Hi, HpH Models is still alive. We’ve only changed our approach to production and distribution. The model market has seen a significant decline; we are mainly model builders ourselves, and we do everything out of enthusiasm and love for our hobby. But the hobby must not become too expensive. In other words, production has to at least pay for itself. No one is going to subsidize a company long-term. Some models are available through: https://www.mn-modelar.cz/plastic-models?creator[]=911&=1,1&pg=1. Models that have the main parts such as fuselage, wings, etc. made from fiberglass (B-52, BV, Concorde, etc.) can be ordered directly from me. However, there is a waiting list and a longer delivery time. My email is mirek@eebc.art or mirek@namitech.com. Hopefully this will make someone happy. Regards Mirek" So happy orders everyone! Fran

Bang on! Phenomenal work

MiG-17 bye

Nice. Is the Tiger for this engine house diorama the "The Train" one, or the next project? Your productivity is astounding.

Making a transport tiger tank for a flat bed railcar

Got this today😀 Yes, another Tamiya kit, OOP and not the easiest kit to find......Usually found in Thunderbirds markings. It's Tamiya's Republic F-84G THUNDERJET (61060) in 1/48 . You see this boxing with standard USAF markings less often. I was glad to find it.

I’m not too keen on selling since it’s a hobby, but i might put it up on Shapeways. Just managed to get the attachment points perfect. Now you can just pull the supports and the whole thing falls clean of the model. The height of the Herkules is modelled at 6cm, which will match the height of the tail. If you study the photos you’ll see the compressed rear oleo’s of the main gear making the plane sit more in an angle and lower at the tail, but I’ll keep the stance as is.

Sweet. When are you going to sell copies to us?? 🙏