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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!

Sad to hear of this, our nation, no, let me amend myself...a tendency toward virtue signaling, and self righteous individuals has led to censorship not seen before. in our history has led control of the few over the many. Denying the past has no benefits..... Often it's childish and silly. Only by reviewing the past can we learn...a model,...a work of art, is an expression of one's talent and desire to create.....this is protected by free speach. Why is a Crucifix immersed in urine protected ?(remember Maplethorpe) ..while an image of a defunct and defeated regime's aircraft be used as an opportunity to ban an individual? A model of a 109 doesn't suggest approval ...it represents historical fact...and that only! It's a hobby, not an assault on liberty....or Socialism for that matter! What we see here is the desire to divide and control people at every level....and That is what should be considered as an attack on liberty and decency! This is not meant to be political... This is just common sense and an appeal for tolerance and decency!

Well, a trip to my local Ace Hardware resulted in this purchase; Tamiya's Douglas A-1H Skyraider U.S.Navy (61058) in 1/48 scale. Surprised to see it there.....looks like a nice kit despite having some age to it. I was happy to see that Waukegan will be hosting an air show on Sept. Ninth this year after being canceled for "Lifestyle changes" last Year........high fuel costs, most probably, although fuel costs are up again. Anyway, some Skyraiders will be featured this year. Also the website says there'll be A 10 warthogs ...that'll be cool , their last appearances were memorable! https://www.scalemates.com/kits/tamiya-61058-douglas-a-1h-skyraider--104854 https://northernillinoisairshow.com/ https://www.warbirdheritagefoundation.org/

Looks like a great kit. I Imagine adding all those numbered smoke ring circles will be a bit tiresome, but it's an interesting solution......

Today an accessory kit for my Tamiya M40 kit.... It's Tamiya's 1/35 Scale U.S. M40 Metal Gun Barrel Set. (12670). Looks good; with a turned aluminium barrel (rifled), ten turned brass projectiles, and even has a sheet of decal markings to add to the rounds. This set is hard to find.....but I found one on the King's Hobbies website. Now I won't have to fill and sand the seams of that long kit barrel! https://www.scalemates.com/kits/tamiya-12670-m40-metal-gun-barrel-set--1003301

No, 'bought it because it's cute. Seriously, these little Ferguson tractors were imported to the U.S. and sold as Fords. Later Ford manufactured them in the U.S. . I had a friend when I was a kid, whose father had one.......we used to drive it when Randy's dad wasn't around.

I had a similar problem ....with a Takom part.....I was able to get the part without much difficulty...I'm glad Heller is able to help you! I've not had much experience building Heller (or Aifix) kits....recently bought a Heller "petit gris" tractor.....not sure why!

Very nice John!

Thanks, I'll have a look at the video.

Not 1/16, but a kit I've been interested in...usually listed at more than I wanted to spend for a 1/35 kit, until I was able to get at a " loyalty reward" price. From Tamiya, it's their U.S. Self-Propelled Gun 155 mm M40 (35351). $ 20.00 off list with reward made buying it seem more reasonable. I also ordered the optional metal barrel kit, but from another supplier....that will come next week. The kit has some metal parts; including screws and some photo-etch. It also comes with a crew of eight figures. A cool kit and interesting subject.

Another great one John!

Nice haul, the Honda is one I'd like to get...I like the slightly bigger 1/20 Scale. A good soldering station is a must....I got one for Christmas not To long ago ( a Weller) and it's wonderfull. I have some big Trumpy T-34's That have PE ammo racks that'll require soldering and I will use it on when I get to building them.....that is, ...if I don't die first! Those decals for the Mercedes look wild! Looking forward to your build!

Yes, it has the full interior... It looks good. I will do a build when the time comes....I'm still working on my Brummbar ... But soon! Found a picture of the interior of a built-up kit. Good ref. Pictures here: https://www.net-maquettes.com/pictures/panzer-38t-walk/

Just got a kit that has been tempting me for some time. From Hobby Boss it's their Pzkpfw 38 (t) Ausf. E/F (82603) in 1/16 scale! Apparently, this is a reworked version of the Panda Hobby kit with Hobby Boss adding a full interior.....pretty cool! It looks good, It has working tracks, detailed interior and engine compartment, some photo-etch, and marking options for six vehicles. I'm glad I found one at a better price than some are asking. I built one of these tanks in 1/35 by Tamiya a while back. I like the 38 (t), cool little beastie. A 1/16 Hetzer, even better if HB would be so inclined!

Actually, it started out in Nashua NH , Palatine is the last stop in the mail chain before Waukegan. The package made it halfway across the country before it got lost in the last 28 miles. Packages are usually processed through Palatine in 4 to 6 hours before arriving in Waukegan.

I had a package that I ordered from ScaleHobbyist go missing for 10 days after leaving the mail distribution center in Palatine, Illinois. Somehow, it entered the "Twilight Zone" between Palatine and Waukegan, Illinois and existed in the 5th dimension for 10 days! BTW. Palatine is 28 miles from Waukegan.

Thanks for the the tip, but it's Paul!. Well, never mind thanks!

Can't help but admiring your skills Ron, well done! BTW, I recently downloaded the Plastruct catalog.... Some really useful stuff there!

Wow! Amazing work.

Happy birthday Carl!