Clunkmeister

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

Welcome to the Forums, George! Talk about an entrance in Grand Style! The B-58 is one of the coolest of the American Cold War bombers, and by far the sexiest looking. Your MWP products work amazingly. Respect!

Dang! I take a peek in and suddenly a Ventura grew out of a Corsair. Nice clean build so far, John. Those engine sure add to it all. There’s “smart” AM, and then AM that we do just because. Like endless PE where it isn’t really needed. Those engines a d cowls certainly qualify as very smart AM.

These sets are pure insanity! I just took a major hit to the pocketbook because I ordered all the sets for both the H-34 and the ASW Wessex, plus, the 1/24 Hellcat goodies.

A stunning build. Just, WOW! A Mojave should be next…. 😇

Happy Birthday, Carl!

Now I NEVER want to finish the damn thing.

OK, I needed THAT laugh! Where Corsairs go to die.

This is why I never seem to complete anything, and the time of Covid and Government attempts to destroy our business and bankrupt us, modeling was often the last thing on my mind. So, Tamiya Birdcage (sorry guys, Tamiya is nice, but I quickly become bored, too cut-and-paste), ZM, Revell, and ZM concurrent Mustang builds, Fisher Sea Fury racer, and the CMK Brewster Buffalo. The Brewster and Birdcage are close, but the little Brewster will be first across the mark.

Speaking of squirrels…. but, this IS Texas, soooo….

OK, I admit it. I’ve been picking away at my best friend Rick’s jet that he crewed back seat on in the Navy. VF-202. He usually flew backseat for the CO in double nuts. He’s even a member of the Martin Baker Caterpillar Club, although he has little remembrance of the initiation after he said “I Do”. His stories of being backseat in the Navy during carrier quals are quite interesting.. he was literally a passenger right then.

Ho Li Cwap! How on earth did I miss this clinic on weathering? Nick, I’m stunned! FABULOUS work!

I LOVE IT! I’m liking the idea that we can ALL build the best kit available to us, and we have plenty of great choices in 1/48. Academy, ZM, Tamiya, they’re all beautiful, and all are much nicer than the ancient 1/32 Tamiya kits. I’m watching with interest, Peter, and I might someday admit that I might even build 1/48 on the sly.. not gonna admit it now, but maybe someday. 🤐

No worries Phil, and yes, absolutely, there are always the same 6 or 7 overly loud voices on the web who holler a spd scream like 9 year old children. HPH heard people. The desire for a 1/32 Helldiver was incredibly strong, but precious few have appeared on tables. My HPH kit will be finished, I just need the time to do so. John, I agree, the PE flaps are the way to go. HPH caught huge flak over deciding to go PE, And I’ll warn you, it’s almost whipped several extremely gifted Eastern European modelers. So absolutely approach it with the understanding that it’ll not be something to be built in a day. Or a week. Or a month… 😖