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Glad to hear you're feeling better Peter.

And, she plays the Accordion!

Outstanding NMF , Rob!

Thanks. Yes, I watched the video last night....then looked up a lot of engine pics for this vehicle. The engines looked like they were dark grey in the pics. It seems like a lot of detail will be covered up when Finished however. Please note: Andy has re-released his video.... it's been revised. A part 2_of this video is forthcoming.

Agreed ....the mausers bothered me at first, but You know, after looking at some mauser pictures....they Really don't look too bad!

Well, my Das Werk Sd.Kfz. 251/1 Ausf.D (DW 16005) in 1/16 came today. I wanted to get this thing since I first saw Andy's video featuring this kit. The kit does look pretty good with the exception of The Mauser Kar 98 rifles supplied..... they look a little funky...the grip area of the buttstock is off. It looks odd. Minor complaint but.....

Well done on the f14 ....looks like a very nice build able kit....I've got some " loyalty rewards" points left-over at Tower Hobbies.I might get one. I remember building theTamiya 1/32 kit back in 1983....went off to College.... After my first semester my family Got rid of all my kits...threw them out ...WTF! Had to start again in '84 while Recovering from surgery!

I really like the looks of the Walrus....you've done a great job! Your catapult ....Well, very impressive!

Harv, Glad to hear your on the mend. Get well soon!

Wow! I can't imagine a 1/35 kit with that many parts-----must be small, tiny, easily lost parts....I have a couple of Miniart kits... So I can believe it! Please, when the time comes ,WIP!

Any more news on Harvey?...... hoping he's doing well.

Nice build Rob! I remember when that kit came out....I wanted to build It, but the paint scheme scared me off.

Another 1/16 kit arrived moments ago! From Trumpeter, It's their T-34/85 Model 1944 Facory No. 183 (00902). These are big kits....around 800 or so parts! I've got to build one of these. I now have four of these kits...plus their Su-100. I plan to build the Su-100 First. I think the Big SU has something like 1100 parts! Anyway, I have to start building something as I have had a kit sitting for a few weeks needing to be finished!......I'll finish that, then I'll find something big to build.

The Big Sea Fury ? Well, it's got to be the one of the best piston engine- all-time cool aircraft out there....Like the Grumman Bearcat...cool-as-hell! Great work...I'll be watching! Regards; Paul

Ha! You beat me to it! I just ordered mine this morning from Andy's.

Interesting subject...the elliptical wing reminds me of a Spitfire.

Thanks for the pics! Gotta love the little Hetzer suprised to see the T-26 in German Markings.....Both would make great subjects for a Takom big-scale small tank! I see Takom has a host of Hetzers in 1/35.....with interiors no less, including a soon to be released Swiss G-13 version.

Looking great Pete!

Sorry to hear of this. Bad news.....Hope all goes well for him..both the surgery and recovery.

I have to agree about the Takom ( including Andy's). The Trumpeter T72 tracks were a nightmare... Involving filing and sanding to get each link to fit. Mine, currently is on hold...just gave up, but I will eventually finish it as there Isn't much left to do.....There isn't much detail to that kit...no interior and missing details ....headlights an example. Your money, is better spent on the Takom big scale kits....or on Trumpeter's T34s. Their SU 100 is excellent. Will be building that one soon.

I recently purchased some masks by an outfit...Jay's Work, for A St. Chamond, Hetzer, and B1 bis tanks. They are "kabuki" paper...and look O.K. to me. The St. Chamond is meant for the early version of this tank, ( I have the late). Never used these before....I think these, well, are an interesting solution. Will eventually give them a try. I have some aircraft canopy masks....Eduard.. (P 38, Mosquito, and Wildcat [Tamiya] ) but I haven't made Many aircraft since my return to modeling. When I was a kid..with better eyesight, I used Scotch "magic" tape and a sharp #11blade. I'm glad these mask sets are available now! Well, I'll be viewing this topic ..to learn.. as I haven't much experience with these.

Man! I'd love to see that place! I'm a subscriber to their YouTube channel..... It looks like they have a great collection.

That Tiger's looking spectacular Ron! It's been fun following your build. Well done!

Today came another big 1/16 kit; From Andy's Hobby Headquarters, it's his M4A3E8 Sherman "Easy Eight" Late WWII/Korean War (AHHQ-004). I already had his earlier big-scale Sherman. This one has the later ( more familiar) T80 tracks and a figure that was sculpted based on a photo of Andy's grandfather.... Well, of the Two Shermans I'll probably build this one first. I haven't cracked the box yet, but judging from the previous kit it should be a great kit.

Made both the big Airfix Stuka and Focke-wulf 190 back in '84 while recovering from back surgery on break from College. Great fun. The 190 had some fit issues...loved building the big Stuka! Nostalgia...for sure! Your 109 looks great!