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A virtual transcript how clever!!!!!

Nice work. Which F4 kit is that?

Bravo my thoughts exactly. 😀

Well, or buy another kit...start over. I saw the same kit on EBAY for under $30. US. It looks like a nice kit for its age. I considered getting one the other day. After watching the video I mentioned. Then this build appeared. I don't know about British Armor.

A situation so much like the video I watched on You tube about the same kit.....is this a common mistake?😀 Everything sounds so familiar.....

Sorry to hear of the mix-up with front armor. Hope you can fix it. Was surprised to see the external drum fuel tanks---I mean, how Soviet ! BTW.......where did you get those blue clamps ? Paul

Very nice😀 I have that one in my stash......Inspirational build. Thanks

Really sorry to hear this John. , but I understand when building becomes a chore why continue? Modeling is meant to be fun.... I have a few projects on hold right now....waiting for painting. Circumstances don't allow me to get to my bench for now. In the meantime,---Feeding Squirrels----real Squirrels. I also have been collecting OOP and older Tamiya kits-----ones I missed the first time around. People might not understand or approve of this, but I enjoy doing this as well as building. Hope you may have a change of heart----or start another project. as I enjoy your builds.

Thanks Carl😀 Inside the box there's a form for the Tamiya Club of Canada membership.

I am sorry to hear of this Hubert. Sending hopes and prayers and wishing for the best Outcome.

Great stuff Rob😀 anticipating awesome build threads!!

Some stuff today......😀 From Tamiya two items purchased from EBAY. First their RUSSIAN ARMY TANK T72 M1 (35160) NIB parts sealed in bag. The box has an import label for "Borgfeldt (Canada) Limited" Never seen that before........might be a common sight for some on this forum😀 Also got this Gloster Meteor F.1 -V-1 (Fieseler Fi103) #61065 I know this kit had some problems, being based on a Museum aircraft example, but for $ 20 USD I didn't care. It's Sealed NIB . Update: The errors in the 1997 release (f3 wing) were corrected in this 1999 re-release.and lead to the release of the F3 variant by Tamiya....😀 Next some aftermarket stuff from the Brothers Sprue....... From Kelik, some 3d cockpit details for Tamiya's A-10A (RESK48132K). Look good. From Caracal Models, some decals for early A-10 warthogs. I also got some mask sets from Eduard and Montex. Also, after a month in customs in Chicago, got this "Egg Girl". And, before I had my coffee this morning, this creature was already at my back door begging to be fed......this squirrel thing might be getting out of hand 😐 Fed dozens of these little beasts today.....One peanut at a time.😀

Very cool Carl😀

Man ! That's rough! Sorry to hear of this.Glad to hear you're back though

Some recent Items..... First, from Tamiya, an ancient kit. I built this one when in high school. It's their U.S.A.F FAIRCHILD REPUBLIC A 10A THUNDERBOLT II (61028) This is a later boxing than the one I built. Purchased on EBAY , it was cheap. Under $ 25 USD. Despite there being much better kits being offered of this aircraft available I thought it would be a fun build. The kit was Sealed NIB. These are still being made , and sell for about $ 40 USD. Ordered a few aftermarket items. One of the aftermarket items...... An ACES II seat in 1/48 by MINICRAFT COLLECTIONS (MCC48028) Some Iwata items.......Three needle packing screws (new type I-725-1) for Eclipse airbrushes. I also bought a spare needle for my Hi-line HP-BC (I-0753) A while ago I rebuilt my Eclipse airbrushes but never replaced the packing 0 rings-just adjusted them. The new packing screws have an integral PTFE seal........I hope they fit. Last some Mr Color spray cans .....Character Flesh 111. Whether in spray cans or bottle, this stuff is very hard to find ! This is for the "Egg Girl" kits I have. Why so hard to find? Anyway having dual UPS/USPS problems. Every darn package (8) delayed or lost.....freaking hilarious. This also includes Amazon BTW

Mine has been fine, but I did have trouble with their reciprocating sander. My first one wouldn't run long after charging, then I noticed a small split on the casing . It was defective. I bought a replacement and that one has been fine. 😀 In my case I blame the seller sending me a defective unit, possibly a returned item.. The replacement was from a different vendor.

Very nice😀

Looks like a great kit. One thing, however, it sounds like you were expecting the wings to be warped......is this a problem with these kits?

😉 Oh Great! You know I'm going to have to buy that!😉

Done that before😑 I hate when that happens. Last time the CA spilled over a Takom SMK tank I was building....destroyed in seconds

Ah.never would have thought of that......Thanks

Ok, it's legit. But what is it?

It should work out just fine. It has a nozzle wrench for Hi- performance and Hi-line type nozzles and Neo (not Eclipse). A soft jaw pliers that looks really nice and is designed to take replacement jaws. A tool to adjust or remove the air valve nut. A pair of screwdrivers with guides to adjust the packing nut for the needle. There is also an empty tube...to put spare needles in. I already had a nozzle wrench BTW. I need to replace the packings on my older Eclipse air brushes and I didn't have a tool for this. I know this kit will be useful, but I've seen this kit being sold for ridiculous prices ...over $100. USD! On EBAY. I paid much less on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019EGII40?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

Some recent items......... From Tamiya, their U.S. M113A2 APC Desert Version (35265) in 1/35. Bought with points earned and free shipping off Amazon. Next...... From Iwata , their Professional Airbrush Maintenance Tools. I've been debating with myself about getting this set for a while because of the price. Found it on Amazon for a little less and with free shipping. It has tools for the IWATA brushes I have and I think it will be useful. The tools are high quality . Next........ A cleaning accessory kit from GREX . Last.... A twin motor gearbox kit from Tamiya. (70097). Why? "I have a cunning plan."

Nice finds 😀 Here's a picture of an Actual squirrel I took today. He has only been taking food from me for about a day. His first interactions with me weren't very positive.....Oh, he took the food from me, but he would lash out at me with one of his (or her) paws. He soon got over whatever was bothering him and has become very gentle. Well, OK another Squirrel...... No, what is truly remarkable about this Squirrel is its Size. It's tiny.......It's truly a dwarf of a squirrel...... Much smaller and delicate than an Average Squirrel. Strange!! I have the pictures....but they are not very good because of some marks on the window. Now I don't mean to flood the Forum with Squirrel imagery but I found this encounter to be noteworthy😀