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    In the modeling doldrums!

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    13 hours ago, JohnB said:

    I hate it when this happens! I just can't seem to get the "want to". I have the HB F-84E on the bench but haven't done much work on it other than some painting on the AMS cockpit/seat set. Seems I have to make myself go work on it and usually wind up just sitting there and staring at the parts. Bummer!:wacko:

    That happens to me 11 out of 12 months a year - no worries for me !!

    Lothar

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    Eduard Bf-108

    in Modelling Discussion

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    12 hours ago, biggtim said:

    I know I'm the minority, but this thing does not appeal to me at all. Am I missing something?

    I don't think so, same here, no interest in it at all. Thankfully tastes are different.

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    Dewoitine D.500 from Dora Wings in 1/32

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    1 hour ago, DocRob said:

    For the fans of the momentarily growing sector of inter war airplanes. I happen to spot the Dewoitine, while browsing the internet, so forgive me, if it's already yesterdays news.

    https://dorawings.com/news/117-dewoitine-d500-dw32001-on-sale.html

    Cheers Rob

    Any idea when and where it will be available? I'm usually not into this kind of aircraft but this one I need to have, too cool !!

    Lothar

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    KITTY HAWK Mirage 2000 Family (1/32)

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    52 minutes ago, npb748r said:

    I still can't wait to buy one though.  I can understand people not being happy if the kit is inaccurate and accuracy is important to them (or indeed a factor in value for money) however true accuracy isn't high on my list of requirements so I'm looking forward to getting this kit. Just can't find these kits in the UK which is frustrating ?? For me you can't beat the looks of a delta wing jet and there are so many more that could be released in 1/32 but that's most unlikely.  

    Which version are you looking for? -C or -D/N?

    Lothar

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    Mirage 2000 and F22

    in Modelling Discussion

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    Yes, if you want to build a correct -D or -N, no chance. You're right, it's a shame considering that the kit is quite expensive. But I have my doubts that any AM manufacturers will come to the rescue. Look at the available aftermarket for the -C, next to nothing except a few PE parts and decals. Anyway, once I'm finished with my current project, I will try to build a correct -C with the help of the Duke Hawkins reference book on the Mirage 2000 and a bit of elbow grease.

    Lothar

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    Mirage 2000 and F22

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    As for the Mirage 2000, I've ordered both the -C and -D/N directly from KH the minute they were released. The -C comes with a resin pilot (ok-ish but not so great) and a resin exhaust, the -D/N just with the resin exhaust. But both kits have their shortcomings: The -C boxing provides markings for the -5 version, but the main IP is only good for the -C, the -5 one looks noticeably different. From the -D/N one can actually only build a-B if nitpicking, as again, the instrument panels are for the -B only. The instructions are mostly guesswork when it comes to weapons, so you need lots of references. But if you want to build one of them just for enjoyment and yourself, the surface detail is great on both kits and both would certainly be a great addition to your cabinet. BTW, Reedoak have just released a fantastic Mirage 2000 pilot which looks fantastic, I had to order one.

    Luckymodel have presently the -D/N on stock.

    Lothar

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    WNW........what's happening here???????????

    in Modelling Discussion

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    7 minutes ago, HubertB said:

    I’m 200 % with you there, Ernie. I thought it was a VERY strange choice to have Goering as a figure ( but there were many strange choices from WnW, like the UWD, just to name one). It’s good I am not interested in a Fokker D-VII, because that would have put me off from buying it. I did get the DH-2 with Lanoe Hawker, though, and the Fokker E-1 with the Immelman figure ( history ignorance confession here: I don’t even know whether Immelmann ever survived the war, and if yes, whether he was a supporter of the monstrous Austrian corporal - I’d better check that)

    Hubert

     

    Immelmann crashed on June 18, 1916 and didn't survive. There are various speculations about the reasons. 

    But I share your sentiments about Goering, He was nothing but a criminal of the lowest nature crawling around and in the a.. of the "biggest leader of all times".

    Lothar

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    I’m a traitor

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    The first model I've built at the age of 14 was a ship and I still have quite a few of them in the stash, Blue Nose, Amerigo Vespucci, some battleships as well. But I find ship building - if you want to do it right - more demanding and time consuming than building a 109 for example. But still, I love ships, especially the wooden ones, beautiful material to work with. So go for it Ernie, you'll enjoy it.

    Lothar

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    Nautilus and the giant Squid

    in Non LSM 'WIP

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    9 minutes ago, DocRob said:

     It's so refreshing not to care about RLM's and resembling historic pics in a build and let your mind wander with an obscure subject. I even started to think about bashing some airplane and tank kits for some Steam Punk builds.

    Cheers Rob

    Concur with the RLM's. I've seen some excellent "steam punk" builds at SMW in Telford, some of the got a well deserved gold and "best of show" if I remember correctly. So go for it, there's so much room for phantasy with these builds.

    Lothar

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