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I absolutely don´t like the cast Tamiya belts, they look clunky and wrong. I wish, they would supply the wheels at least, that you can add the tape yourself. Cutting the plastic belts away destroys too much of the wheels. Cheers Rob

I remember getting and building a Monogram funny car, Snake or Mongoose, I don't remember, and it had a rubber band for the blower belt. The height of super detailing! I was so thrilled by that I put it on before the glue was dry and it pulled the blower off the manifold... I was so impatient. Lmao.

Amsterdam to Liverpool is a fair stretch for a first stint. Thought they might have stopped somewhere on the east or south coasts to break it up a bit. Orkney and Shetland are definitely worth the trip with all the Viking and earlier settlements. It's crazy at Skara Brae on Orkney to think that it was already 2500 years old when the Great Pyramid was built!

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The engine looks amazing Rob.

Martin, quick question(s) for you. I see you scratched the position lights. Is there a benefit of doing them now before you paint the wings? And for the UV resin, do you need a special UV light to cure the resin? I've never used UV resin before so I'm curious on how you did them. For example, did you dye the resin red and separately green, then put the resin in place and cure it with UV light? Etc. Thanks in advance - I'm already learning a lot for this build!

Cylinder bank number two is ready, again lots of riveting, always hoping that no rivets ping out of the tweezers. The rubber spark plug connectors got glued in and were drilled to accept the wiring. This time, I used Tamiya metal primer for the first time, brushed onto the parts and it seems, that the metallic paint adheres well on the white metal. BTW: Tamiya should use the MFH method for replicating belts. There are single cast belt wheels, the belt itself is made from self adhesive black tape. One thing, I learned with MFH kits is the addition of springs. It´s always better to add the spring to the unmounted parts and glue these into place then. I will bore you with more pictures, showing my progress with the engine, but you know, it´s easy to scroll . Cheers Rob

Recent items..... first, from Tamiya, their newest release. Their 🇫🇷 French Light Tank H39 /Pz.kpfw 38H 735 F (35389) in 1/35. Looks like a nice, but tiny kit. You may remember I recently got some decals for Israeli versions of this tank. Like everyone, I'm not sure how to paint the Israeli version. The tank in the Lantrun museum in Israel is sand color and may be incorrect. Some say these tanks as used by Israel in '48 may have been greenish. I also got a set of Friulmodel tracks for the Hotchkiss H39 (ATL-68) in 1/35 I got some more lengths of hard stainless wire....this time in .3 mm thickness. From Amazon. I also reordered some instrument decals WWII USAAF from Airscale in 1/32.

Removed a portion of the diorama to place more focus on the tracks and tower.

I had the HpH 1/32 kit and that seemed really big! Though, I've mostly built 1/48 and 1/72 planes. Almost too big so I ended up selling it, especially since I had the two Pro Modeller kits.

Thank guys, I haven't but 1/48 scale for ages. It seems so small ,on the hind side it goes together fast.

Wow, great start Martin! You're really moving along! A little bummed to hear that the shape may be off on this kit, but it looks pretty darn close to bother trying to "fix" it. I pulled my two kits off the shelf last night to look at what I'm going to be getting myself into. For one I have the various CMK sets, and the other, the various Aires sets. Then for the two, I have a few things like the Master barrels and a bunch of decal sets. I'll try and get started this weekend.

The price is definitely going to be a challenge for some folks. They'll have to decide if the value preposition is there. @ScottsGT, it's not much further off what you paid for your build, just in one box and not spread out over a base kit, conversion, and other AM. I think it's similar to what happened when Border Models released the Lancaster kits. Those who want one will get it and others will either wait for it to go on sale or possibly pick one up second hand. Of course a lot will also depend on the final quality of the kit. Carl

"😄 Another 1/16 Tiger FA? - Is it a kit or rc ? " >> It is hobbyboss kit simplified version= not lot of details. I have purchased some additional material for this kit. I like what you have achieved. Excellent result. Lots of details and realistic execution "formation napping."😄

😄 Another 1/16 Tiger FA? - Is it a kit or rc ? Anyhoo , a few more things . - Adding some rivets to the turret bin , loadsa little holes & stretched sprue , they were snipped off , and 'rounded' with a quick pass of a lighter . hatch clasps not shown here , tiny things even in 1/16 , and only 6 pieces each ! Centre , Spare Aerial tube , made from brass tube and strip . Right , Voyager engine mesh screens - they were slightly oversize , so I 'reframed' them with scrap P.E. and added some pins to help locate them. Tow cables , HL's at the bottom . Could be better. . . Centre , Bowden cable I had in the stash , looks good but was is oversize, pooh. Top, Metal aftermarket ones , the cables have a decent weave texture but they are too long 😶 the eyelets are very roughly crimped on . these were removed after 'tinning' the ends with solder to stop them fraying, and the original HL ones drilled 'n glued on . They'll do . B.T.W. each cable holder is fabricated from P.E., 7 pieces for each one here , workable too. - I used to enjoy a bit of P.E. but am developing a healthy hate for this silliness 😬. Engine deck as well , only 4 bits each though. Gun cleaning rod holders too. - Fire extinguisher still awaiting straps , decal from Peddinghaus . Front hull stuff . The end is in sight ! (sorry , couldn't resist} And . . . time for some formation napping. Stay lucky folks , B. - Ciao.

Interesting thread over on LSP. Getting shot down big time due to the cost. That’s the side I’m on myself. Just no way to justify another Phantom at that price point. I built my B model for right at $300 USD back in 2015. That was the Tamiya kit, intakes and GT Resin B conversion. I wish RPM all the best luck in this adventure as I’m sure a few guys will flex their wallets and go there. But will it be enough to keep RPM in business?

Now my ProModeler kit Martin has the Eduard set included with enhance the pit for my build a bit.So you going for self-inflicted wounds with Rosie the Riveter. That's good cause the Blitzkrieg that Mike and I just received was a ...bit over whelming

Nice John and I agree the USN intermediate blue was a great selection on the color needed.

We sailed from Amsterdam on 4/28 and first hit Liverpool, then on to Wales, Ireland and a couple stops in Scotland. Last being Shetland islands. It’s been an eye opener! But fantastic weather this entire time. All the locals were celebrating because of the unusual bight sunny skies and warmer weather. I told them all don’t get use to it. I’m taking it home with me when I leave!

Newcastle to Ijmuiden?

Finished: https://forum.largescalemodeller.com/topic/20673-tamiya-malta-spitfire-vb-rfi/

Finished with this one. When I first saw artwork of these a/c in this color scheme with the yellow codes I really wanted to do one and the Tamiya kit is a great basis to start with. All that is needed is to come up with the right codes and figure out the right camo color to use. I finally decided on MM USN Intermediate Blue as it seemed to my eye to very closely match the correct color for the uppers. I used Mr. Hobby 36495 USN Light Gray for the lowers. When I started I didn't expect to find that these 2 paints would be the best match since various RAF colors were suggested. After market items are the Eduard PE belts and Super Scale yellow Luftwaffe numbers. I hope you like it. 🙂

As an afterthought I had to cut out the back wall in the wheel wells. slowly shaping the intakes, please ignore the paint. It’s just a temporary solution in order to get a better perception of shape.

I just came across this.... a brand new 1:32 F-4B Phantom II Model from ..... Red Pill??? As Its better be good as it listed at the price tag of (pre-order price) - 340€.... For more pics check here: https://hobbyzero.com/news/red-pill-models-to-release-new-f-4b-phantom-ii-model/ I will try to get more info... Fran

Thanks Mike. Absolutely! THese Ju-88 are little gem that beg to be build! This one is going to my top to do pile!