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Nice work Peter!

That is odd. Reminds me of that Silly String stuff!

That's a kit I may go for....it's big!. Yes, I agree, build thread please!!

Wonderful job on the cockpit!

I agree about the 3mm , but I did see a 20 piece tungsten grinding bit set on Amazon that I might buy . Also I did try the sanding disc set by Dspiae that I got and they worked well...at slower speeds. I intend to buy the larger disc set next week and order the 10 piece dispiae tungsten grinding bit set. Also found that there are chuck adapters with 3 mm shanks that will fit that convert the device to having an adjustable chuck......although the set up looks a bit clumsy.

Looking great Peter! Very interesting markings!

Some items today.... From Dspiae two items: First their ES-P Portable Electric Grinder. This is a nice little tool. Very well-made, it takes 3mm shank tools (not 1/8) I also got some sanding discs and connectors for these. Also ordered some Tungsten grinding bits. It runs at three speeds and is very quiet. I think it will prove useful. Also from Dspiae, their AT-HW Hand saw. Looks good. Made of anodized aluminum . I purchased extra sets of fine and very fine blades. Also today, came a set of decals by Star Decals. Their 35-888 KV-1 m1940 Soviet, Germany, R.O.N.A in 1/35. An interesting set.

Sounds like a nice trip. My grandfather, on Dad's side was born in Galicia.

Looks great Martin!

Today ....A big one! Andy's website said this one was on its way, so I hit the pre-order button last week. It's Andy's Hobby Headquarters M8 Light Armored Car Greyhound (AHHQ-008) in 1/16 scale! I've been waiting for this one since it was announced. A cool vehicle in a cool scale. It was delivered by UPS after a three day delay in Hodgkins Illinois...... Those in the midwest who have had experience with UPS may know of the UPS Hodgkins Illinois facility. This facility is known for package delays and packages disappearing. When I saw it was there....my blood ran cold , but after being there without updates for three days it was finally on its way.....bullet dodged. Anyway it looks good....and best of all....it's Big! I'm sure it is going to be a fun build.

Today an item from Dspiae..... It's their; Reciprocating Sander ES-A. Kind of a impulse buy, I thought it would be fun to try out. It looks good; well packaged, having a nice case, and seems to be well-made. It comes with eight sanding heads to which you attach pre-cut self adhesive sand paper that is included and a usb c cord. It has three sanding speeds. While I don't think this will replace sanding sticks, I think it will useful...... We'll see.

Thanks. I'll have a look at the Mr Color metallics. Do these paints use levelling thinner to thin? I've used the Tamiya metallic grey a lot...also their dark Iron. I like these, but I miss my Metallizer.

What do you use for Gun metal paint? I liked using Model Master's Metallizer gun metal, but it's no longer available. I would prefer a lacquer...I have a can of Tamiya spray gun metal...but it's not what I'm looking for. I want a dark, dead flat, durable finish like the Metallizer non-buffing product. Any suggestions?

Holy Cow, what a haul! I also have the big Gecko Panzer II, but the Africa version. Didn't know about the Aber barrels though.

Rob, sorry to hear about the back. The props look great!

At 60 I know I'll never finish mine! I must have well over a hundred now...or more. A least I'm back to building again. Got a few on the burner now....will be painting this weekend.

My stash all fits in a small walk-in closet off a small bedroom, admittedly, it's getting full. I just want to get a few of the big-scale kits coming out this year; the Andy's M8, M113, and the Gecko Universal Carrier and that's going to be it for a while.....hopefully, unless something..really Special is released. Like a......big-scale Brewster Buffalo, M7 Priest, WW1 British Mk.IV.

Today.... From Amazon, and costing me just a bit over $11.00 using Amazon Points; It's Takom's T29 Heavy Tank (No. 2143) in 1/35 scale. I've been looking for this one. An experimental , stretched, Pershing with a V-12,and a big gun. It never saw service. Also, Tamiya's 2008 re-release/remake of their; Italian Medium Tank Carro Armato M13/40 (35296) in 1/35. I built the 1974 version over 20 years ago. This release has four new sprues of parts. New figures, aluminum barrel, and photo-etch. New plastic parts include: figures, tools, exhausts, sprockets, Link & length tracks, new headlights, and other details. The upper deck has been said to have been revised, but is still dated 1974. New sprues are dated 2008. I did order a set of Friuls for this, but they haven't shown up. Lastly, some Surfacer from Mr. Hobby----Mr. Mahogany 1000 and a spray can of Tamiya gun metal lacquer TS-38. I have never used the Mahogany surfacer before----have you guys?

Purple float plane? Show us.

Looks amazing! Nicely done!

Looks great to me, Scott!

Glad to hear of a positive resolution to your troubles. Hoping for a good recovery.

Agreed. If anyone has watched any of my "What did you just get" posts I prefer out of the usual subjects, but I agree...build what you want. The hobby is meant for ourselves to enjoy.

Never saw this! Very nice!

Paintwork looks great!