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    PCM Hawker Tempest V

    in LSM 1/35 and Larger Work In Progress

    Posted

    ... seems like the kit is hard work to me, but a good modeller can get good results ...

     

    Maybe it's because of the taste of sourness of how the deal went down ... but awaiting for my kits to arrive now has lost the usual excitement.

     

    This is one time I actually didn't step back and wait to purchase a new kit ...

    (eg: I only just ordered a 1/32 He.219 UHU yesterday! - a ZM one)

     

    ... probably should have waited for the Special Hobby one!!

     

    All that said ... I'm interested to see if Cees has any issues in the build!

     

    Rog :)

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    1/32 F4U-1 Corsair "Birdcage"

    in Aircraft Reviews

    Posted

    It is the Kit of the Year, I don't think anything could come close!

     

     

    The kit is designed to do it..

     

    Very, VERY nice review Dave ... I am sure that you absolutely hate having to get review kits like this one in the mail and tediously walk through all those awesome looking sprues, instructions and (not so surprising by now) little extras that most kits leave you going after AM for! - Oh! The pain! - but you've soldiered through it like a trooper and brought us a quality look at a significant kit ...

     

    Kit of the year? ... I kind of think that this title should be split across a few categories to be fair ... As far as the title for "Mass produced IM kit" goes, it surely would make a finals contender! ... As too, the Zoukei-Mura He.219 UHU would for "Boutique limited run IM kit" ... Both certainly offer plenty of bang for buck as far as value is concerned and have great amounts of intricate detail.

     

    I've been sitting on the bench with this one, as far as purchasing the darned the thing is concerned - but this review may just tip the scales - especially since the kit won't have to be overly reworked to make an FAA option!! (PTO are kind of off subject for me - at present) - I've done enough searching around for decals in the last 48 hours to remember seeing FAA decals around somewhere.

     

    Again ... really well done, Dave :) ...

     

    Rog :)

    1/32 FW-190A series Experts please? - I'm chasing decals!!

    in Modelling Discussion

    Posted

    Hey Rog,

    Cutting Edge did them (see pic below), you can still buy them at Fine Art Of Decals for $18US. The site is the new website from Dave Klaus of Cutting Edge, selling off old stock. Link is http://www.fineartofdecals.com/goodies/132-treasures/, the set is Exciting FW190's #2, about 3/4 way down the page.  If he won't ship to Aus, email me at mikeswinburne@gmail.com and I can get them out to you

    Cheers!

    Mike

     

    Heya Mike ... Thanks a lot

     

    I got onto his page earlier this morning, but it looked kind of dodgey without contact details etc!

     

    Guys from another forum have vouched for the site and told me who he was!! - and pointed these decals out for me as well ... I'll give a flick through some of his other stuff before I place my order on Monday next week (pay day!) ... I know Eagle Editions do a sheet with Walter Nowotnys' markings on them too ... I should be getting out of this a lot cheaper than I initially envisioned ... being able to buy standard A-5's and A-8's, some AM decals and even upgrade sets!!

     

    ... now all I need to grab is an F-8!! :D

     

    Thanks

    Rog :)

    1/32 FW-190A series Experts please? - I'm chasing decals!!

    in Modelling Discussion

    Posted

    I think that scheme is on a EagleCal or Strike sheet

     

    Had a good look around on the Eagle Editions webpage - Nope!

     

    "Eagle Strike" are they called?? ... well they have a set listed back into antiquity(#32-063) with Bar's stuff on the sheet ... but no joy on e-bay or Amazon for them! ... will keep looking but so far - Nada!

     

    Thanks for the input though, Dave

     

    Appreciated!!

     

    Rog :)

    1/32 FW-190A series Experts please? - I'm chasing decals!!

    in Modelling Discussion

    Posted

    Ok people ...

     

    All this started while chasing Hasegawa 1/32 FW-190A-series kits ... There's the standard mass produced A-5 and A-8 variants that are in numerous supply ...

     

    But when we get into "Limited Edition" A-5,6,7 & 8 runs there's not much left around - without paying ridiculous amounts of coin!!

     

    ... and then there's the A-7 "Bar" I saw on e-bay from a French seller who is happy to ship worldwide (apparently). He want's 75.00 Euros for it plus another 39.70 (cough, cough, cooooooough!) for postage to Australia! ... I figured that - minus VAT (me, being outside of Europe) I would wear the $150.00 AUD that all that would cost ... but the little so-and-so wouldn't remove it!!

     

    after reading this review - http://modelingmadness.com/review/axis/luft/weir32190.htm

     

    ... I have realised that I can adapt the readily available A-8 ... IF I can score the correct 1/32 decals ... if only to prove to the said 'Frenchman' that I can go around him - just like the Wehrmacht did in 1940 (so there!)

     

    So ... to the point ...

     

    I need a full set of 1/32 decals for Heinz Bar's FW190A-7 ... including the famous Knights Cross + Oak Leaves for the rudder, preferably with a painting chart ... anyone either got some or know where I can get them?? 

     

    Rog :)

    Soo.... What did you just get???

    in Modelling Discussion

    Posted

    Yesterday I received the first elements of 'The Birthday Stash Splurge - Pt.2'

     

    Just in are:

     

    * A Dragon 1/35 Pz.IV Ausf.H (w/zimmerit)

    * A HK Models 1/32 B-17G ...

     

    Rog smile.png

     

    Edit: P.S. ... I spoke too soon!! Another parcel arrived this morning containing:

     

    * A Dragon 1/35 Pz.III Ausf.N (w/schurzen)

    * A Dragon 1/35 Pz.IV Ausf.E (Vorpanzer)

    * A Dragon 1/35 Pz.IV Jagdpanzer L/70 (w/zimmerit)

    1/32 Dornier 335 - HK Models

    in Modelling Discussion

    Posted

    I thought this thread is about the 335 not the 17 . As soon as that one is to be expected let's start

    A new thread.

    Cees

     

    True, true!!! Didn't mean to hijack it! ... but at least it didn't turn into a mess of conspiracy theories on industrial espionage - as on another such topic, on another forum ;) ;)

     

    ... congrats to HK on another kit!

     

    Rog :)

    1/32 Dornier 335 - HK Models

    in Modelling Discussion

    Posted

    Hey Rog,

     

    Yes, that would seem to be the logical progression for Revell. Having done two of the three BOB mainstays of the German "Kampfflieger" (JU-88 and HE-111) the DO-17 would SEEM to be the next logical step. The "flying pencil" has always been a favorite of mine as well, so let's keep hoping!

     

    Regards,

     

    Ed

     

     

    So ... that's 3 of us; a great start to a petition !   Oi! Revell !!  take note :)

     

    Seriously though, I agree wholeheartedly with Ed, it really would seem to be the logical progression - a Do-17 to accompany their excellent Heinkel and Junkers aircraft.

     

    Agreed guys!!! ... Revell put out the Ju-88 and the Heinkel in (relatively) quick sucession and I guess everyone was expecting the Do-17z to follow - I know I was!!

    Totally gutted when they didn't! ... and even more surprised when no-one stepped in to fill the gap! - talk about a target of opportunity!

     

    ... and considering HK's history with bigger stuff, I'd definately say they got the wrong Dornier ... pity!

     

    Well ... I live in hope!

     

    Rog :)

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    1/32 Dornier 335 - HK Models

    in Modelling Discussion

    Posted

    Not my cup of tea but I agree with Matt, nice to see something different.  Someone somewhere will pick up on my repeated calls for a Do-17 !!  

    With the wreck being lifted from the sands off the coast of Kent then surely interest will pique !

     

    Ohhh another Do-17 fan!!!! :D ... we must all unite to force the hands of those who would deny us!!!

     

    HK are making the wrong one!

     

    Rog :)

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    Soo.... What did you just get???

    in Modelling Discussion

    Posted

    Rog, are you sure you didn't buy up the surplus stock from a model store !  You ARE going to busy, to coin a phrase from Rick!

     

    Wow.

     

    lol Grant :D ...

     

    Wait till you see whats coming in the mail over the next month!! ... quite a bit more than whats on here to date!! (a couple still on route from the UK, Some stuff from USA and some from over east) ... still some left in the budget though for some more kits and AM: PE, correction sets, barrels, decals and tracks!! :D although the rate of purchases will be slowing down just a tad ;)

     

    Rog :)

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    Bf 109E-1

    in Modelling Discussion

    Posted

    Hey Rog,

     

    Here are shots of the bottom wings of my Eduard 109 E-1.

     

    I will be anxious to see how your build of the Cybermodeler 109 goes. I have one in my stash, and it is near the top of my to-do list. The Eduard kit builds up into a beautiful model (I have also included a shot of the finished product) but there are some challenging fit issues (ESPECIALLY the cowl!).

     

    Good Luck!

     

    Ed

     

    Hey Ed :) ... nice work!!! ... thank you very much for the photos!!

     

    I have received mixed advice in regards to my project (from other forums) ... a lot of people are suggesting to stick with the Eduard kit as there are some fit issues with the Cyber Hobby cowl also. I find this weird as the only fit issue I experienced (building an E-4) was that of sliding the cover over the MG-17s?!? ... Anyway - apparently - the issue with the Eduard kit isn't too hard to remedy?!?

     

    So that is the only real sticking point for me ... The cost factor is not much of an issue ... Cyber Hobby kit + eduard cockpit PE = (approx) Eduard Profi E-1 ... and I like the wheel wells of the CH kit more.

     

    Rog :)

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    Tasca 1/24 Pz. Kpfw.II Ausf. F

    in LSM 1/35 and Larger Work In Progress

    Posted

    Mmmmm Dave ... I've never seriously looked at a scale larger than 1/35 for armour so I don't know if there is anything cast available.

     

    But to answer your question ... pretty much anything and everything can get chucked on for stowage ... Jerry cans were 'caged' on rear or side decks - or strapped to the top or sides of the turret in some cases ... any variety of odds and ends were stashed around the hull while in transit - from spare track links to personal items (tents, bedrolls etc) - which is why the 'Rommel-bins' came into vogue (to help clear the 'personal' clutter) ... 

     

    A  whole bunch of variants had bins installed - which is why I went chasing a 1/35 AM one (rare as hen's teeth though!!) ... which makes me wonder if there even is one available for a 1/24??? ... another Idea - helmets on hooks?

     

    Best to start (like I did) by chasing photos of Pz.II's operating in the theater of operations that you wish to depict, I would think?!

     

    Regards,

    Rog :)

    Soo.... What did you just get???

    in Modelling Discussion

    Posted

    That Walrus looks interesting.

     

    lol Brad, believe me ... it is! ... I saw it on an in box review and a build thread - a resin kit and it looks more impressive IRL - and those in that photo are my 1st three ever ... so I will be waiting until I have an abundance of time before I try building any of them!!

     

    Rog :)

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    Soo.... What did you just get???

    in Modelling Discussion

    Posted

    VERY nice one Jeff!  B)  B)  B)

     

    I "need" to get at least 2 of those ;) , but cannot find it anywhere in UK / Europe at moment

     

    the E-3 is available for £35 free shipping from a UK seller

     

    however the E-7 is similar priced but from HK, and I will not risk paying another £10 to the thieves  :2guns:  at the Royal Mail and Customs - so i would rather go without for the time being i am afraid

     

    :(

     

    Hiya Nick ...

     

    I bought my E-3 from here:

     

    http://www.modelhobbies.co.uk/shop/cyber-hobby-messerschmitt-bf109e3-3222-p-45006.html

     

    and apparently he has a few more in stock :)

     

    and my E-4's (two of 'em) from here:

     

    http://www.netmerchants.co.uk/product.php/17316/messerschmitt_bf109e4_wing_tech_series

     

    Well ... I bought 2 and they still have stock, so go figure!!

     

    Both in the sub 35 Pound mark (of course, I didn't pay VAT either - which is a bonus!) ... and both stores have no servicing issues as far as I can tell - I bought, they arrived!!

     

    Got my Revell Bf109G and a Ju88A-4 from the top one also!

     

    Cheers

    Rog :)

    Bf 109E-1

    in Modelling Discussion

    Posted

    Hi all ...

     

    I have it on good authority that the only noticable difference between a Messerschmitt Bf109E-1 and E-3 is that of the wing armament (MG's vs FF's) ... and the resulting changes to the underside paneling and wing shape.

     

    With this in mind ... I am going to attempt a little dabbling in the intracate art of re-shaping!!

     

    I liked the idea of the Eduard Profimodeler E-1 (especially colours and marking options!) ... but the whole fit and finish issue (especially with the cowl) frightens me! ... So call me a coward, but I have purchased a Cyber Hobby 1/32 Bf109E-3 ... and intend to develop a couple of little here-to-fore unused (for me) modeling skills.

     

    The idea is simple ... cut. sand, fill and rescribe rivets/panels on the underwing areas of the Cyber Hobby kit to resemble an E-1 ... use a bit of brass tubing (wings) along with some Master MG-17's (cowl) ... and finaly some decals pinched from one of my E-4 kits - to create the same marking option that I like from the Eduard E-1 kit!!

     

    However ... I need some help ... please? ... a nice clear photo of the relevant area of the E-1 wing underside (from an Eduard E-1 kit should be suffice!!) ...

     

    Thanks in advance

     

    Rog :)

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