belugawhaleman

Wow! The rigging on that tail is amazing👍

Thanks Carl😀 I have A Bunch of Iwatas as well. I recently got a couple of Harder & Steenbecks as well but I haven't been able to use them yet. I plan to use this thing to paint the large-scale motorcycle kits I have. I recently used my Iwata HP-C+ to put down the primer and base coat on a Tamiya H-39 tank I started months ago.....worked flawlessly as usual.

I've been considering buying this for some time...... It's Iwata's Vault Kustom CS. This is an adaptation of their Eclipse series with a enlarged color cup capable of holding 1/2 ounce (15ml) of paint and modifications to the handle to improve access to the chucking nut and needle. I was mostly interested in the larger capacity as I have a few very large models in 1/16 scale in my stash. It has a .35 mm needle and can be easily be swapped out. to .50 mm. Here's another pic. It also includes an air filter/water trap thing. .....Might be useful😀 A close-up of the freakish color cup😀 Tail end shot.....needle chuck nut. The needle can be removed without disassembly😀 Anyway, I hope someone finds this interesting or useful......

Nice work Rob😀

Thanks for the review😀 It is an odd-looking subject. In profile I can see the moniker "Tadpole" but in other aspects it does look good. An interesting subject well-executed .

My older brother bought a BMW in the 80's while stationed at Nellis AFB. He had it for many years and absolutely loved it. Later, he joined a club that sponsored long-distance tours. I'm now looking for Tamiya's R90s. Hoping to find a good one cheap. Incidentally, "Rubber Cow" was my nickname in high school.........strange that . (Just kidding😀)

Great finish Kevin😀 looks great !

Another big-scale motorcycle from Tamiya.......... This time another Big BMW; their BMW R 75 in 1/6 scale (16005). This one is not as pristine as my last purchase. The parts are all there, on their sprues, in sealed bags and blister packs, however, the decals are badly yellowed and can't be used. Luckily, using the decal sheet from my other kit and another source found online, I have been able to reprint most (0n white decal paper) using my laser printer. I will getting some clear decal laser printer sheets soon to print the rest with the exception of the pin striping for the fenders. Oh Well. I'll have to cut out the decals, but I'm sure it will be fine. To give you an idea on the age of the kit, it has a label for Model Rectifier Corp. On the box.......So pre 1989. Anyway I'm pleased despite the decals

Amazing work😀

This came today...... From Tamiya, their BMW R75 POLICE TYPE (16006**11000) In 1/6 scale. I made this thing years ago when I was on-break from college.Turned out nice, but Was thrown out with all my other models by my parents later on...... This one was sealed in plastic....All the parts still in their bags along with the decals. I'm thinking that these were re-released in the early 2000's.This one is definitely new-looking. I've always liked these big Tamiya motorcycles. They're fun to build . look great, but can be kind of Fragile on the shelf. Anyway.....here are some pics.😀

Oh, I forgot about that one!!! Sign me up for that one too........😀 Seriously, The Chaffee is one good-looking tank. I'm glad to see that Tamiya is coming out with a new tooling..

Got these today...... First, from Zvezda, Russian Military Van UAZ 3909 (3644) in 1/35. The kit doesn't look too bad....kind of ICM ish. Pouring over the instructions shows that it has pretty good detail. I first saw this vehicle on a couple of episodes of Jeremy Wade's River Monsters of all places. At the time I wondered if someone made a model of it. Then I discovered this kit. Seriously, I'm not thrilled that it's Made in Russia.... But, there you go. I hope nobody is going to get political about this. I bought it because it is the only 1/35 kit available for this subject. Anyway, building this Bread loaf looking van will be fun I think. Next, a set of Friulmodel tracks for the L6/40 Italian tank I bought earlier....

That's looking Great! Well done😀

Nice one John😀