Clunkmeister

Whatever happened to Dago Red? Always so very close.....

Nice solution John. It sure is looking great, though.

Unbelievable Carl! Just gorgeous!

So let me get this straight... Pete here comes back to the hobby after what? 35 years? And he’s making many of us look like rank amateurs. Pete, seriously with my tongue out of my cheek now, this is bloody amazing work! I’ve talked to a couple other guys here who are real life aviators like us, and it sure helps when you live with a single airplane for several years and see the wear patterns and how they develop over time. That experience in itself does so very much to help a modeler create true to life realism.

That 1/4 scale Spit almost looks like an early enough vintage to have sported a two blade prop in actual service. great work on the Mossie, btw.

Just sitting there with no glue, so I’d say that for a really old resin kit, once trimmed up, the fit is bloody perfect. Taking the time to get this right NOW saves all kinds of grief later. Yes, I know the cockpit coaming needs work

Yeah but Karim, 1to1, Vandy, and others weren’t there.

Back in The bench today And we’re getting somecactyalminterior work done. Its still a bit bare but its getting better. Much wiring And cabling to add. Ugh! Tone down that brown,... check. Done.

The gang’s all here! i can’t remember the last time I had such a big, stupid grin on my ugly face as I do right now. Now we build, we party, and we have a grand ol’ time!

Shane, you lucky dawg! Next year for me

Yup. I believe in supporting those who make good stuff.

Same thing here. I was baggage room limited in Phoenix this year.

Karim, LOL! Look8ng forward to your builds here.

Phil, I used a combination of Gaspatch, RB, and Bob’s Buckles. Mostly Gaspatch in the visible areas because they’re very 3D. I used 2 lb Maxima monofilament line for all structural rigging, and EZ Line for control lines to the tail.

THAT’S hilarious!

As much as I’ll miss the Mug-29s, these are a definite step up from a command and control perspective. As a modeler, I love the cool Mugs, but as a military guy, this makes all the sense in the world.

And the gang’s all here! Good times again!

Karim!! WElCOME, my Brother! 6ou just made my month by coming over here! OK, I’m doing the happy dance.

Martin, you know I’m all on board with Soviet subjects. I like “oddball” stuff, and Soviet flown US aircraft make some very cool subjects. La-5 and La-7 as well... I’d also like to see some expanded options for the L-39 and even the L-29 Delfin. The L-39 especially is iconic and is in every corner of the world, including all over the place in the USA, and there are so many cool schemes. Even the civilian schemes. And B-24s as well. With the Hobbyboss kits on the way, we’ll need decals.

I’m working the back channels, Peter, so I’ll see what I can manage.

Yeah, I bought 8!!!! Sets of P-51 flaps. I figured I’m good for 4 or 5 plus a buddy might want a set. The 109 stuff is superb, and the Su-35 set, well I have the perfect spot for it: on the back of my Su-35

Thanks Carl, it's coming along nicely, actually. I spent many hours fitting the main airframe before starting construction, so I expect it'll be just fine. It's definitely a Craftsman kit, no doubt, but the results are truly amazing when done.

Well hey there! Yup, it’s been on my to do list for quite awhile. I want it ready for next year’s Nats Welcome to LSM, man! It’s getting to be like old times here! You’ll love it here. Not as busy as TOS, which is good in many ways. Everyone’s laid back here, no BS, no getting stomped if your views ain’t inline with those that matter. In other words, I bloody love it!!!

Peter, HPH has their own brand of epoxy, and it’s great stuff. But it’s almost impossible to get into the Country. HPH doesn’t seem to anxious to send it.... Thankfully I have a few friends in the Czech and Slovak Republics who sent me some. Any 30 minute or 24 hour epoxy will work, but the HPH brand stuff is a bit thinner without being runny. It levels itself beautifully... Even five minute epoxy will work, but it doesn’t give you much time...

Today, a very cool package arrived in literally no time at all from a legendary Rustem Usmanov, the legendary brain and master craftsman behind A.M.U.R. Reaver, resin caster extraordinaire. If you’ve been in this hobby as a person stricken by AMS, you’ve no doubt heard of, used, or seen this man’s work. He makes resin AM accessories. He offers a multitude of parts, including corrected nose sets for the Revell of Germany G-6, drooped nozzles for the Su-35, and the truly sublime replacements flaps for 1/32 P-51s. It was the flaps I wanted, but after looking at his extensive offerings, grabbed some nozzles and the G-6 set as well. He has somehow managed to absolutely realistic oil canning into the flaps. I’ve never seen anything like it, and it just pops my mind. Carefully painted, these flaps will be a big stand out next to the smooth putties wing. (Flaps we’re not puttied) The picture doesn’t show the oil canning well, but trust me, the rivers and canning are there and it’s super subtle I highly recommend these parts if you’re builder of plastic models. Which means just about all of us.