Clunkmeister

Guy, you know if there was ONE guy who would bite……. It would be me. 🤣 With more range, I expect Canada would have bought them. But they needed a along range interceptor, of which the Voodoo was perfect. Ive Never, ever seen a better climber. Straight up and accelerating,…. Decades ago.

But it doesn’t look like a ruptured duck trundling to the threshold. I know what that looks like because I walk like that with my busted knees

An awesome build! I've wanted to do some of these 1/72 boats, but never really got there. That drowning wolf picture.... I can't take my eyes off it. Thinking of the few guys most likely trapped in what will very quickly become their own steel coffin, courtesy of the Royal Navy. War IS hell.

Great subject, although the twin boom version certainly has it's own sexiness, doesn't look like a pregnant MiG-21 on the ground, and as far as the twin boom version goes, it isn't bingo fuel 5 minutes out, or have an actual fuel emergency 10 minutes after a max performance takeoff. At least it’s at 140000 ft or so, so it can at least have one high speed gliding attack before having to RTB 💀 They were thirsty buggers with precious little space to carry internal fuel, but one of the best point Defense fighter interceptors ever produced, anywhere, by anyone. Ever But yes, all ribbing aside, I LOVE the big EE version. I've seen a few of these take off, and all I can say is that at the time, there was literally nothing that could climb and accelerate while vertical like they could. Plus the noise from those two engines was positively mind numbing and reached to your soul. Do it justice, Guy. These big birds made an absolute lasting impression on this soldier. And thanks to you, I’ll probably now need to haul mine out and build the bloody thing. As if I don’t have enough make work projects…. 👊

2023 has been one seriously amazing year for 1/32 and larger scales. I'm NOT much of a 48 modeler, although I have a few, simply because they're not available to scratchbuild. And to think that just a very few years ago, folks were crying that 1/32 was dead because Tamiya started releasing more 1/48. Just think of this: Only a couple decades ago, other than Tamiya starting out with some big jets, and Hasegawa with some jems, the only truly accurate newer 1/32 kits we had that were made for the serious scale modeler were kits like the Rutman P-47s and P-51b. They needed loving care, and even a bit of scratchbuilding, but they sure built into some seriously nice aircraft. Now,... we're spoiled and screaming for more. Not one, but 2 Companies making super accurate Lancaster bombers in several variations, Mosquitoes, B-17s, A-20s. B-25s, Ju 88s, He 111s, PBY-5a, a freaking DC-3, and just about every WW1 and WW2 fighter you can name except a Marauder. Then of course is a B-24. A beautiful, if simple model, but except for the wing shoulder and wing airfoil, does look the part, and, wityh a liberal application of AM, is easily built into a stunning model. Then there's AM. The rise of Eastern Europe with 80 years of pent up pressure to join the world, brought forth an explosion of AM manufacturers, making anything and everything to enhance a kit and take it to the next level. Chechia, Slovakia, Poland, Hungary, Rumania, Ukraine, Russia and many more have huge AM industries, and now several quality manufacturers making accurate and precise kits. I'm LOVING it!

The other fuselage half is bare. Ooooh joy.

Resin parafrags.

VMB-613 got a late start in the war, and was issued the fearsome Mitchel gunship, complete with the 75mm cannon and a multitude of .50 caliber guns pointed every which way. Once in Service, it became apparent that targets for the big gun had become quite few and far between, and many of the big guns were removed, and several extra forward facing 50s installed in its place. The cheek package guns were soon removed, as well, as it was found that their vibration tended to break things in the airframe. These aircraft ranged far and wide, attacking targets of opportunity and wrecking troop and airfield facilities with parafrag bomblets. Eventually, the top turret was removed to carry extra fuel as well. Those of you may remember this being started by me years back. It powered down, due to the insanity of my use of much PE, and framing up the interior. The model is roughly 10% complete, and my pics show what has been accomplished to date. I may revisit the jump seat. I need to check references. Note: these were single pilot aircraft, and under the copilot’s panel sat the radar set for the wingtip mounted antenna.

I think you’re good to go in Europe, so start a build thread and have at it!

I’m liking it! I have this ready to go, with only slight work done…. Its sat for years and has quite a bit of hanga rash, so this’ll need to be revisited a bit.

Ruh Roh

A GB tends to lose interest right at around 6 months…..

Remember Martin, hehehe. That means YOU get to check, verify, organize, edit double oopsy posts, and to generally reduce my workload for the next six months. (Why do I feel I just launched a cunning plan). Mwahahahahahaha! So when you would like to start this is up to you. Personally, I think a year is WAAAY too long. 6 months seems to be the average attention span of the average GB, what do y'all think?

For me, just seeing successful GB is all the reward I need.

You saying this rigs it already. You already said you're out? trying to set us up, hmmmmmmmm? but to me, 6 months, unless you slowpokes need extra time? Martin, OK, you cause this to occur, you reap the rewards. You will be GB Moderator here, LSM will supply a suitable twin engine prize to supply, and you will be responsible for picking winner. As LSM will, through me, is providing prize, all Mods can participate, except for myself, (as I always do) will participate but not be eligible for awards. Not that there is any danger of me even completing a GB. My completion rate is zilch.

Think out of the box here: two front legs, and a wagon holding his arse up. So he's under twin power. And a taildragger as well, so you need an endorsement on your Certificate

That was to be my next question... just two power units.. So, a twin engine airplane, helicopter, boat, a twin engine AFV, a twin motor rocket, twin engine construction equipment, busses, race and drag cars, heck, even a Tyrannosaur, (two legged locomotion), or a two legged horse..... named cigarette.

Should do medium twin GB. LOL

That’s from LSM. Christmas Grand Prize the 2nd.

Hmmm. A few have dropped off while a few others joined. I’ve heard comments that were not has happening as some, and too laid back…. LOL This is a place for adults to discuss, chat, and build.

FOUND THE BOMB BAY DOORS!!! WooHoo!

Awesome! I went the other way, with individual Airscale dials. How crazy am I?

Fixed! The dang manual shows it outside. LOL

One of my favorite builds ever. I completed this just in time for New Year’s Eve, and it was simply enjoyable. I was prouder of my Helldiver, simply for the challenges overcome, but this turned out awesome! “Ravin’ Rachael, of the 312th Bomb Group, 389th Squadron, Oct 1944 at Gusap, Papua New Guinea. 1/32 HKM A-20G with HGW seat belts, HAD 3D seat, Zotz PTO decals and masks, along with Brassin wheels. As always, the finishing touches in the cockpit are Barracuda placards, and we’ll go back and touch up the obvious sins shown here on the camera. Period photos show huge dust and dirt build up on the tail and rear fuselages of these PTO kites. Believe it or not, I may even dirty up the tail even a bit more. Some research will be needed on the rear crew bottom hatch. There is NO detail at all on the inside of that door, but for a dimple in each corner.

That’s GORGEOUS!