belugawhaleman

Yes, I agree these quick-release connectors make airbrushing much more convenient. I have two hoses on my compressor with one quick release for my (4) Iwata eclipses and Iwata hi performance plus c and the other for my Paasche H airbrushes. I recently ordered another Iwata, a Hi-Line HP-BH, but because of the current problems with the supply chain, I was told by Iwata that it might take months to arrive. Jeez the world Is in a mess!

Looks terrific so far! Also like the pictures.

Thanks Harv. I also like these small tanks. I would like to see......maybe a Bren carrier or Soviet T-26.

This came today; another Takom wiesel in 1/16 scale. This is the cannon version. I also have the TOW version. I found a good website for reference pictures of these Little beasties. http://www.primeportal.net/apc/dieter_krause/wiesel_1_mk/index.php?Page=1 https://www.primeportal.net/apc/dieter_krause/wiesel_1_tow/

Cool! I like the Gladiator. I remember building the Lindberg kit of the gladiator years....no, decades ago, in 1/48 scale. I thought, it was a pretty good kit at the time, but this new kit must be a big improvement......not to mention larger! Anyway, looking forward to your build. Paul.

Just purchased some more of these; they are quick release fittings that work with my Iwata airbrushes. they were purchased from a manufacturer called Abest on Amazon. I did find that the o-rings they came with tend to foul the air valve stem if tightened too much. So I replaced them with o rings with a square cross section sourced from McMaster- carr.......these work very well. I recommend these quick release fittings. https://www.mcmaster.com/catalog/1171n177 The quick release is shown fitted to my Iwata HP-C plus.

Looking great so far John!

Happy birthday!!

That's a lot of Blu -tack! You do know that you can reuse it, right? I've used the Tamiya saws before, they work ok, but they can bend easily. Actually your post reminds me that I need to re-order some.

Oh, long gone I suppose. I built all their WW2 Japanese stuff. Their Corsair and P 51 as well. Good stuff. They built up ok as I remember. Heavy rivet detail, but I thought the kits were cool back then. Oh, nostalgia!

As a whale; I live by that maxim. Anyway, it's bigger than my last one which was covered with paint and damaged by a lacquer thinner spill. I'm making a fresh start now that I have moved. And a new mat is in order.

Got this today; A new cutting mat 24x18 inches.

Always liked the Curtis P-40/kitty hawk family. I remember building a p-40 kit made Otaki in the 80s'

Try blu-tack.

Great build so far Rob. I'm enjoying this build of this unique aircraft.

I will eventually, but right now I need to set up my work space. All my supplies, tools and models are still at another location since the move.I'm going to start moving this stuff this coming weekend. A word about these decals; the markings guide that came with them is very small. I'm going to have to enlarge it just to see what the heck I'm doing. Anyway, regarding the decals that came with the Takom kit.......well, I've had trouble with Takom decals before so I thought I'd use these.

These also showed up today.

Nicely done!

Just got this......another Takom 1/16 Pz. kpfw.1A. I also have the B model and the Spanish Breda gun conversion.

Our fat governor, in our "People's Republic of Illinois", has made mask wearing Mandatory again for everyone including the vaccinated. There are people fired or laid off because they're not vaccinated. There is talk of travel restrictions for the unvaccinated. Oh it's fun!

Enjoying your build Tom, looks great!

Not boring at all. Thanks for the pics!

Beautiful. A build demonstrating exceptional skills and talent.

Just wondering how do you display such a large model!

Your B 24 turned out looking great.