Clunkmeister

Well I read the thread, and it wasn't as bad as I feared. The personal attacks are what kill stuff. One thing I do agree with though, is that I'll be building one, as an A-26K, simply because I absolutely love that version. Hobby Boss has done some very fine kits, the IL-2 series, F-84s, and P-61 all come to mind. The B-24 is liveable as well. I'll definitely deal with this. But I do hope that Neil and crew give us a Martin B-26 Maurauder to go with the B-25's though. THAT would be pure, unadulterated HEAVEN ON EARTH.

Personally, I expect it'll occur in clear resin form... Even quarter the thing and produce it that way. It'd sell if well done

uuuuuuh boy. I'll need to go check, but I don't want that over here. Ever. "shudder"

Thanks Phil. this kit makes it look easy. Believe me, it's all the kit and very little of me here.

R2600 Twin Cyclone

Stellar work so far

Honest and contructive criticism is always a good thing. Like the B-24, I WILL build this, and will undertake to fix as many issues as are fixable

Steve, an awesome statement. 100% truth. The B-17 hullabaloo was crazy. i'm pretty sure that the vast majority of us didn't even see the nose issue until it was pointed out to us, I know I didn't, and such are my eyes that I still don't see the big deal, unless I look at it from a pilot's point of view and see the taller instrument panel. But it never stopped me boefore and it won't now. As far as the Lanc goes, any misses in the final design have actually benefitted me and my love for the postwar RCAF and French birds. I will honestly say that since putting all websites with a negative vibe far in my rearview mirror, my enjoyment of and satisfaction from this HOBBY has improved tenfold. I am so incredibly thankful that those vibes don't seem to migrate here and I certainly will do my bit to ensure they never do. ciao, Ernie

Exactly. And many, if not most of us would work on a kit's engines anyway, so no big deal.

Rog, isn't that what happened with the F-84? A speedbrake swap between the two versions? Between all of us here, I expect we can put our collective heads together and come up with thoughtful fixes for the issues. Like what happened with the F-84.

I agree Rog, although honest, repectful constructive criticism is worthwhile, especially if it comes with a doable solution. The engines are simple: Vector, Technics, or whomever else makes a good 2800. This kit will be built once by me, as a Vietnam Air Commando Counter-Invader COIN bird. And man, I'm sure looking forward to it. Personally, I haven't paid it much mind because other more pressing issues have been surrounding me, but as a Trumpeter kit, let's face it, I expected issues. We all did, we know what to expect. But, if we're passionate about the type as I am, we'll fix the issues and have a decent looking Invader. So instead of ranting, all of whom here are guilty of in the past, (me included), let's instead look for and post fixes for the various issues so anyone who wishes can incorporate them into their builds. Peace, y'all

Thanks Rob, I think it’s just the lighting on the colors, but I’m going to also check that Hataka pack as well. Yes, it’s just not pressed together. It closes beautifully.

Ok, I’ve been working on a khaki mix. PZL’s khaki: Clunk khaki: Opinions? Too brown, too green? Heck it looks spot on to the Eyeball Mk.1a

Some more pics after working a bit more. I think I’m ready to call the office finished

But onward and upward. I’ve not had much time this last day, but found a couple hours tonight. Did some detailing and added a few prominent lines and wires. Also have the floor a bit of love with some Bragdon powder. The pics were sent to me by a Polish gentleman who saved me a trip to Kraków. Notice that the originl aircraft must have been an Officer’s Mount. No enlisted pilot would ever be issued a comfy cushion and HORROR, a soft cushy backrest in his airplane. They’d get the base model with the cold aluminum seat pan.

Rob, I feel,Ike a dirty politician caught with his hand in the cookie jar.

Now THIS is the funniest thing I’ve seen all week.

No it’s gone. It just was hitting up on it.

Busted! I guess it’s true when they say “the internet is forever” And my past comes back to haunt me. I deny any knowledge of that dastardly and blatantly hurtful lie!

Hey Gus, one question, what’s a “jet”?

Thanks Phil. For once I had some bench time to actually produce something. Feels nice, actually

So this afternoon was a productive afternoon. The P-47 is ready for paint, and I worked on the P.11. everything, and I mean everything lines up. Except one compressed air bottle on the inner cockpit wall under the floor that interfered with the floor fit. I obviously got the location wrong, but I pulled it off and will figure out where it belongs. I fit the panel and the headrest, and taped the sides together around it to get the alignment right. The very top of the headrest has a very slight spot where a Sprue attachment point still shows, (my bad), so I’ll prep that better tomorrow and close up the fuselage for good. So far, I’m loving this build. I’m going to also give the seatbelts a slight wash. I used the kit PE belts, and I truly, truly detest PE belts. These look semi OK, though, so for a kit review, I give them high marks compared to some of the junk we see in kits.

It looks one solid color, but it’s not. This is pretty accurate as far as coloration goes. I’ll do some more picking out around the gun mounts, then mount the panel. I already applied a fairly heavy wash to the floor plates, and since I want to keep it fairly correct, I’m not about to go overboard on color just to get it to look “cute”

Absolutely zero problems so far. Not a shake the box kit, but if a top shelf fully detailed 30s finger could be, this is it.

In my opinion, the F is a he best of the Hasegawa 109s. Superb so far!!