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Some stuff I've been gathering up for an upcoming build And a kit I've been waiting to get for some time.... First, the kit. It's Gecko Models Pz. Kpfw (Sd.Kfz.121) Ausf. A/B/C in 1/16 scale. If I remember, this kit was announced by Gecko about a year ago......then nothing. It eventually became available at some overseas shops with high shipping making it out of reach for me.Then, I saw it on Andy's site at a "reasonable" price....I bought it😀 Next, some items I've been accumulating for My Hobby Boss1/16 panzer 38 (t) build. The kit includes an engine, so I gathered up some wires, tubing, an ignition coil, battery terminal lugs, even a few sets of plastic and resin wing nuts to add detail to the kit. I also found on EBAY a set of resin replacement tires for the Das Werk 1/6 Panzer III These are supposed to fit better than the kit parts that are a very tight fit. Anyway I'm looking forward to the Big Panzer 38 (t) build which I may do a build log. I'm still waiting for some Hiq parts spring lengths in various sizes that will be used as electrical conduits for detailing the engine. These have been hard to find and because of shipping problems have been delayed for weeks.

Very Nice!

Nice😀

Nice work!!

Continuing with my Tamiya Hotchkiss H 39....... Making up the Friulmodel tracks. Having a hard time due to the size of the individual links. I mean these these things are Tiny !! Here, see for yourself .....that's a link on a Penny! Anyway, progress has been slow....Got through about about three quarters of one side of the tracks in two days. However, they look great and I think they'll be a great addition. One thing, however, Friulmodel is using a new type of wire with some of their sets......a sort of soft steel or iron. It's very soft and bends easily.....frustrating at times....might as well use Ramen noodles. I think the reason is that the wire might take the darkening solutions better. BTW.....that's not a comically oversized bottle of Tamiya extra thin.....this tank is small😀

Nice to see. Like that aircraft....I built the ESCI 1/48 version while on break from College back in the 80's had it on my desk for years. Glad to see a 1/32 kit available. Will be following😀

Which HE 111 are you planning to build? Always liked the looks of the HE 111

Anyone deal with this outfit? I ordered an item from these people ....After a week not shipped. I emailed them....."Oh the order takes a Week to process " It had been a week. Ten days I emailed again. "Oh there was a soft-ware problem it will take another week to process" spoke on the phone with them......No attempt to make things right. Just "Another Week". What, he couldn't expedite things or make an effort to satisfy the customer?.........repeatedly asking me " Would you like to cancel?" No, I would like what I paid for! I'll give these.........people a chance for now. but in the future I'm not buying from them again. I want to buy from sources that value my time as if it were their own. Oh, by the way, another week for processing that doesn't include shipping time!!! I'm disappointed, but I see they have good reviews.... It's just damn inconvenient!

On my bench? A small French Tank.......Tamiya's recent H 39 release. A nice little kit....great fit and detail. The rear trench-skid thingy is a marvel of model engineering.... as is the rest of the kit. I am, however going to use Friulmodel tracks....because,........that's just what I do. The kits link & length are just fine. Here's some pics.......

I've got the Meng ft 17 as well but I'll use their tracks,. But for my Schneider , I'll go for the Friuls, they look great. The one thing about Hobby Boss, they do pick interesting subjects. I have a Vickers tank by them, that I'm certain that the Friul tracks for the Matilda II (flat type) will fit. Anyway thanks for the idea.

Tracks look great and seem to fit well and are a great addition .Nice work Rob😀 Were they meant for the Ft 17?

I'm surprised how much that looks like the the Takom kit subject😀 Might I suggest, a possible Argentine version as I believe some German aircraft designers ended up in Argentina..... I think, at least, Kurt Tank did. Or a captured US version with the German markings only slightly painted over? Anyway do a build that's posted . Cool subject, cool possibilities😀

Great job on that 109, Carl😀

Was a template of some kind provided in the FC kit to locate the gun port? I would like to try this as my Grandfather was from Spain and doing a Spanish project Interests me. I have a 1/16 scale FT 17 and I have a set of 1/16 decals decals from FC that includes Spanish markings ...It's a cool option.. BTW I love gluing plastic together, Tamiya Extra thin, is in my blood.....Well, not really...😀 Are the Friul tracks FT 17 tracks? If so I'm curious about the fit. Thanks; Paul

Nice! And I like the Dog😀

I did something similar, after building many 1/35 tank models, I decided to try building one of those Hasegawa "Egg Girl" things......I ended up building four of them! I have been building.. But I thought twice about posting these things....they are, despite being a bit silly, fun to build.

I didn't know Eduard did the 3d thing, 😀

Nice to see this kit being built. I have one in my stash and was intrigued by the Spanish modification. I see that FC model trend made or still makes a conversion set and Star decals makes a set for this tank. I was afraid to try this. I have a 1/16 Hobby Boss panzer 38 (t) that I'm getting supplies and After Market to build soon . So far, Nice Work! I'm going to be following this build. . Thanks; Paul

Great work on that Spitfire!

Thanks! Looks great John

What paint did you use for the grey? Tamiya?

Nice looking Corsair😀

Very Nice😀 I saw that kit. I thought about getting, but the specter of all those dots scared me off. You really nailed it! Well done😀.

Very nice Work!

Some odd items today...... First; a couple of track sets from Friulmodel From Archer Fine Transfers; ART8810 Surface details Fabric Weave Texture. For an upcoming project. I don't know the current status of Archer .I hope someone restarts their product line. Pretty cool stuff. My Hobby boss 1/16 38 (t) has a featureless shell catch bag. I hope this will fix that. Next; another Oldie from Tamiya. Their M3 Grant MkI (35041) This is a 2013 re-boxing of a kit that dates back to 1974 I know this kit has its problems, but really it doesn't look that bad. And it probably will build up quickly. Also, a set of tiny magnets bought off of Amazon. 100 2mm x 1mm round, flat disc magnets. Last a hobby knife from DSPIAE AK-DKO2 NARROW BLADE HOBBY KNIFE. These things are very nice. Much nicer than the Knock-off x-acto type handles I've been using....(I'll still use the old ones however, because I have a huge supply of #11 blades.) Well, that's all for now. I have a couple of things on the way from overseas . a Plaza Japan order has been held up a week because of their OBON holiday...but that's fine. Again, I hope someone finds this post useful😀