belugawhaleman

When I was new here, he was among the first members to reach out to me. I remember one of my first builds was a Takom Ft 17.....he would always be the first to give me a "like" and I found that very encouraging and supportive. I regret never meeting him or having more correspondence with him...I regard him as a kind gentleman in the truest sense and a true positive influence on this forum. I wish his family all my condolences. Harv, May God grant you everlasting peace.

I'd love to get this but I also have too many kits and it being resin and probably expensive I'll have to pass. I Think I Love Kit recently released a duck in 1/48 I might go for that one..... I really like to see this kit built.by a talented forum member. I'm curious as hell to find out how it will build up😀

Lord love a Duck!!!!!

Thanks Carl, very helpful😀

Very sad news. He will be missed.

The 911 doors made me chuckle....they even have the little holes for the door handles. I have two of these kits: Hasegawa's Camel and some kind of space suit thing made by Wave. I was wondering if these kits have ABS parts...or will regular Tamiya extra thin cement will be fine?

looking Great Kevin! Is that the Tamiya kit?

How did I miss this? Very cool build...

Probably, well certainly, out of place on this topic, Anyway, regarding Squirrels ; A short-tailed squirrel has been showing up among others to our house to be fed. A while back he disappeared for some time. Later, he returned, thin, haggard, and showing signs of injuries. We started caring for him, giving peanuts and lately giving him cookies that he devours happily. Well yesterday, a large cat attacked him....We thought he was lost.......Today he returned showing signs of some injury. I must admit, this squirrel is a fighter!!!!

Got some clear flat and tools on the Tamiya Sherman kit Remember; this is the "single motor" kit I started awhile ago...not really a serious build, it was just a bit of fun. it did come out OK but I wouldn't recommend it unless you could get it cheap as I did at Plaza.

My Plaza Japan order arrived.... Some surprise items I've been looking for: From Tamiya, some older kits; their Centaur C.S. Mk.IV (35232) in 1/35. I wasn't aware that this one ever existed ! This was released back in 1999. This one has the glueable tracks, so is this a re-relaese? Also from Tamiya, their Semovente M40 (35294). This is an updated version of their original kit released in 2008 including link & length tracks, new figures (2),photo-etch, and other new parts. This is not the Italeri rebox that came out later. I've been looking for this one. From Pit Road , their Crossley Armored Car model 25 in 1/35 (213-0015) purchased from the British, These were used by the Japanese in China in the 1930's. Looks like a nice kit, This new boxing adds rubber tires Check out YouTube channel PANZER insight for lots of archival videos of Military Vehicles including the Vickers Crossley Type 87 - 25 in Japanese service. Very cool ! Also; some pre-cut masks in "squiggle pattern" from Dspiae. From Copper State Models, set of resin replacement grousers for CSM's Ehrhardt kit. The kits styrene parts have large attachment points around their circumference that I didn't want to deal with. I also got from Aber, a metal barrel for the Semovente Kit. I also got another Hasegawa "Egg Girl" resin figure kit in 1/12.

Just a question; what's the difference between the resin and the kit tail? Are there fit problems with the kit's tail? I'm not familiar with Hasegawa's P40 kits. Nice work so far BTW.

Sorry to hear that Rob.

Nice work. Certainly an odd-looking bird!

Outstanding build quality and detail! Very interesting subject as well.

Beautifully done Rob....outstanding finish!

Put some decals on..... Later I noticed that the stars on the sides are slightly too forward, but nothing can be done now...Oh well, Hell😑

Oh, I forgot about that Horton.....well, maybe that one too.

I really don't need any kits right now, but I've been eyeing Hasegawa's 1/32 Raiden....It's an odd-looking aircraft that somehow appeals to me.

Well, beats my record of Ten days at Chicago customs I'm sorry to hear. Like I said it's usually just a couple of days.

Looking great Kevin . Yes, Mr Color leveling thinner is a gift from the Gods...good stuff. I've never tried Future. I always Go with Tamiya Acrylic Clear and leveling thinner. I always have a batch pre-mixed on hand.

Nice! Very realistic pavement.

Nice work John! Beautiful finish. Nice to see an ANG aircraft . Just makes me think of a time when Mustangs were regularly flying over the USA. Must have been cool to see.

I like subjects that are off the beaten track. The Pzl-23 certainly fits the bill. Love it! Lots of details, rivets guns and stuff!

Did a little work on this Tamiya Sherman yesterday. Got the paint on, ready for decals.