DocRob

Well, to be honest, not so much. How would these ropes hinder the load to move while going up- or downhill. I may have tried to use U-formed brass wire buckles on the loading platform, with the tips of the U drilled into the plastic and would have made belt like straps from Kabuki tape, but I can see, it´s difficult to apply now.

Love the looks and weathering. I have built two of these, one birdcage and one later model. These Tamiya kits are the perfect canvas to paint and weather. Wear and tear are great with your Corsair. Cheers Rob

Despite the obstacles, your Ju-88 looks beautiful, PW. I have not build any ICM kits, but have some in stash and they look good in the box. Do you press the masks on on the borders? I always use a wooden toothpick, tracing the edges of canopy maskings. Cheers Rob

I love the result FA, and like always your signature weathering approach. I don´t think that your finished builds look too dark. If you want, you can always lighten them up a tiny bit wit a matt varnish sprayed on wit a bit of sand or light grey color mixed in, but judging from the pics, I wouldn´t do so. The load under the oily? tarp, well, I´m with PW here, but at least, this kind of load should be secured with ropes. I wouldn´t like to have the heavy crate slipping onto the equally unsecured mines. Cheers Rob

I have the -B variant with the single float along a HGW clear resin cockpit, but haven´t come around to building it. Cheers Rob

It´s a re-pop, PW, they are even cheaper here on the European mainland. Cheers Rob

Well done, as for the photos, spot metering is your friend, when it comes to harsh contrasts. The white background and black underside are indeed a challenge. Cheers Rob

Welcome to LSM Nikola. Your Mustang looks very beautiful. I like the olive drab finish. Cheers Rob

Sponge chipping is simple and effective, but what is not natural about it, is that you add layers instead of removing them. It can be done very good, but I like sponge chipping only as a quick method. I prefer the hairspray method, spraying first the bare metal aluminum color, followed by hairspray, then primer color, again hairspray and finally the camouflage. When you dampen the area to chip, you can use varying tools to do the actual chipping, tweezers, toothpicks, stiff brushes, fiber pencils and even sandpaper. If done carefully you will achieve a very realistic worn look, where more chips went through to the primer and some even deeper onto the metal surface. It works like the real thing abrasing through the different layers. I once built a Tamiya F4-U, utilizing that method. I the WIP, the process is described more detailed. Cheers Rob

I like the slightly faded paintjob. There is no black in reality, there is always a hue or shine or reflection in it and I think pure black on aircraft or armor models looks wrong. The markings blended perfectly into the camo and that makes it look great. The (sponge?) is looking a bit to strong in places for my liking and you may have used more different pieces of sponge and less color, but that´s just me . Cheers Rob

And proud you should be Hubert. Your Cutlass is a beauty. I love the NMF finish and the setting with the girl taking a snap, snapped by you for an eternal shot in your display shelf. It must feel very satisfying to finish this build after such a long time. Some kits are like that, they are addictive and not finishing them is like an open wound. Cheers Rob

Wow, that´s jaw dropping, Rod. I´m a little afraid, when you say, you can do even better. Time to look for another hobby then . I love the finish of your lawn dart and the photography and setting is also excellent. The glaring NMF and slightly sepia toned pictures looking like a heated airfield in Spain, you could only add some flaring heat shimmer. Cheers Rob

I have the street version of this kit as well, but I think, I will convert it to this hillclimber. Fiat650 NP Giannini gr2 - Full Transkit - With decals | KMP-Scale Models Cheers Rob

Î have some pics from a P-47D, I made in Chino some years ago. Hope they might help. Cheers Rob

I´ve said it about other of your builds and will do so here again, your weathering style is fantastic and looks very realistic, adding a 3D feel to the surfaces. Cheers Rob

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Wow, Hubert, she´s a real beauty. I can´t see where you could have done better, but I guess as the builder you know about the tiniest imperfections, unknown to the spectator. I like the unique shape of the Cutlass and that there are so many details to spot like the extensive front wheel strut and the well visible cockpit. Cheers Rob

Don´t want to spoil the party, but the Prince of Darkness is gone. RIP Ozzy Rob

Double wow Kevin, there is a lot of detail to catch the eye. Ion Models have 1/200 Kriegsmarine sailors, which would even add more detail. I used their 1/350 US sailors with my USS Arizona build and liked them a lot. Cheers Rob

Good that you found your mojo back with the Henschels. The Opel Blitz is looking good. I also have the Tamiya kit, but as a special edition with a lot of Aber brass for extra detailing. Cheers Rob

Thank you, the good thing about MFH models is, they force you to super detail, It´s all in the box, no need for aftermarket items. The only thing you need is patience and commitment. Cheers Rob

Looking very good, Gus and will be even better with the Hinomarus present. I have a DSPIAE circle cutter, it is really good and quality made. Cheers Rob

Thank you Hubert, I have to question your status as a serious modeler. There is no thing like an overloaded stash, buy a bigger house . The BT45 was a blunt sword unfortunately, but I always have a heart for good looking underdogs. Cheers Rob

Happy birthday Carl, hopefully not too early. I found a matching song for you on my vinyl´s. Nothing against a bit of Stoner Rock for a birthday party with the lizard . Cheers Rob

Looks very nice. The highlighting works perfectly. Cheers Rob