Clunkmeister

Another Member had put this in the wrong place so I moved it here. I never knew this, but it makes sense. The P-51B wing ammo lockers are quite a bit smaller than the P-51D. I guess that makes perfect sends being that the B only had 4 guns compared to the D’s 6. The things you learn around here…. Thanks Antonio.

There sure is some good stuff coming out of Eastern Europe now. I couldn’t be happier.

This is actually a sweet little kit. Not anywhere near as bad as some modeling doomsayers have said it was. If you can build resin you’ll breeze through this like it’s snap together. But like most kits these days, settle on a subject before you start building, and stick to that one. Don’t change. I did, and I had to go back and redo my engine.

Spent an hour at the bench and I got a bit done.

7th Cav? Yikes! I hear War Drums beating…

I actually managed to modify the solid windscreen without cracking it. No pics because it’s masked and enjoying a coat of RLM66.

Oh awesome Martin. You’re doing the slightly different Finnish version. Should be OH SO COOL. I actually like the style of the export cowl more than the US Navy -2 version.

That Hurricane is insane. And the B Model Mustangs! Good to see those getting built and flown. Not too ma y years ago they were all but extinct. That A400M is crazy cool as well. A bit smaller than a C-17, but bigger than a Herc.

Peter, I’m gonna attempt it, maybe first start with a heated up sewing needle? Or just go bigger and bigger with the drill bits

Aaand then we find this! A bit of a disaster. Sometime between now and then, a massive crack appeared, dead center in the windscreen. There’s no fixing that, so we use find a different windscreen. The kit comes with both styles of windscreen: with or without the telescopic gunsight. So without buying another kit, the only option is to use the later style windscreen.

A bit of picking away at it today. I had to use a bit of card stock to close some joint gaps. Typical short run. The turtleneck required some careful fitting, trimming, and shimming with card stock. Quite simple actually, but it took a bit of time to get it right. It was narrow OOB, but a few shims fixed that. So far it looks decent enough. Sorry for the washed out look in the cockpit Plenty of glare from the lights.

That build on the Czech modelers forum is the gold standard. What an insane build. I had to read S L O W L Y, but I figured it out. Stunning work. I have the Yellow Wings decal set for this as well, and although I really wanted to do an early war blue/grey striped tail crate, I’m now leaning towards the classic yellow wings scheme.

Anyone having a Buffalo sitting on the SOD, grab it and let’s finish them.

I will, Carl. She had pretty invasive abdominal surgery for hernias. Right now, she says that that she feels like if she coughs, her butthole will fall out on the ground.

This Mi-17 is a work of art.

Just got Joy out of the hospital today. She endured a 6hr surgery on Monday.

Awesome pic, Harv! I’m gonna miss seeing y’all!

You and I are similar in that respect. My heart says DH-4, my logical side says 190C

These days I’ve been using building as a release from stress, nothing more. Life is crazy now, and stress free brainless builds like this kit are depressurizing me. It’s a simple model, and adding to it is much fun.

We still find time to get to the bench, but not much building’s been happening lately.

Martin, that looks,…… adequate. OK who the hell am I kidding, that’s freaking awesome!

One thing to bear in mind is this: This is not Wingnut Wings. It’s a brand new company, based in NZ, that so happens to be made up of many of the big names from Wingnut Wings. Wingnut was P.J.’s baby. Nothing got produced that he didn’t want, a d because he’s passionate about WW1 subjects, that’s what we got. I think we’ll find, that most of the company men who also build models are a lot like us; they appreciate WW1, but their passion is for later stuff. WW2 and later. Also, because it’s a new company, they’ll need to get cash flowing, and I expect that’ll mean a sure seller. Yes, 109, P-51, Spitfire, 190, whatever, but an iconic design that the entire world knows. But that doesn’t mean we get another Mustang IV or 190D-9. There are plenty of versions of all those designs that cry out for kits. P-51B, a perfect 109E, Hurricane I, a 190C, a Spitfire V, and with the Hobbycraft kits now bringing serious collector ££€€¥¥$$$, a new P-51A, Mustang I, A-36 would be a welcome addition as well. Yes, I’d love a Nakajima Kate, but it ain’t happening, at least not now. And I know nothing more than y’all, but it’s just common sense that says I ain’t getting my F3F today.

One model that was somehow missed by WNW is the DH.4. Why, I dunno, because those of us who also like Civilian aircraft also know that the DH.4 was a very well used postwar civilian transport, barnstormer, freighter, airliner, mailplane, and all around beater. They were very common and much modified from their original form.

Good deal. I’m happy to see that all that talent isn’t being wasted. I absolutely refused to buy a Meng Dr1 just more due to morals (or lack thereof) than anything else, but I do look forward to supporting these guys. They’re the ones that made it happen over at Wingnut, and they all learned a few harsh lessons in the process, hopefully coming out the other side as better people in every respect. I’ll give them all my support, both personally and through LSM. thoughts: Hmmmm, WW2, ehhh? Ok then, a WNW quality short nose 190, 109E, P-47 Razorback, Hurricane Mk.1, Spitfire Mk.V, P-38, P-39, F6F, and F3F should start them off quite nicely. 🤣

This is a brand new company that is going to set the modeling world on fire, I think. Most of the familiar names we all know and admire are involved, and judging by the talent here, I expect great things. Even the website looks strikingly similar …. Website: https://www.kotare-models.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kotaremodels Folks, this may be another game changer, and a worthy replacement for WNW. Rumors abound, but the most common one is that a WW2 subject is in development