belugawhaleman

That wildcat firewall is from Master Details. It is listed as out of stock. I emailed the manufacturer to see if it will be available in the future. I'll let you know if they answer. https://masterdetails.com/grumman-f4f-3-4-wildcat-wheel-well-improvement/

Certainly, I will.

Oh, I think I'll eventually build one of my Trumpeter wildcats, maybe both. I hear someone sells a resin replacement firewall for this kit that solves some of the issues with the kit. I forget who makes it now. I looked it up a while back and, of course ,in common with all things I'm interested in buying, it was out of stock.

Hope to see your build soon. Anyway, this is one of three aircraft models in my stash. I have two Trumpeter wildcats, but I've heard these aren't the greatest kits. Years ago I built the 1/32 scale Revell wildcat and I'm certain that the Trumpeter kits might be better. I will probably buy the ICM versions of the Polikarpov I-16 in 1/32 scale and I would like to build the Special Hobby Brewster Buffalo in 1/32 scale. You might notice a trend here---- I like stubby, or otherwise barrel-shaped aircraft.

No rails, but trumpeter rails will work

Also picked up a nice little kit from ICM......

I just picked up this model product from Thunder model; it's in 1/35 scale and is,for me, a subject matter for a kit I've never tried before. Or even thought of making. A railroad boxcar! Anyway, it looks like a pretty good kit. I was surprised by how well it was package and the quality of the molding. It looks like it may, for me, be challenging build. The subject might even be considered a little controversial for some. It's a model of a German Gedeckter Gutterwagen Gr 15t ww2 boxcar.

: Yes, I can see that there are a lot of variations in markings. it's part of the fun of this kind of "what if" kit. I saw somewhere, a Japanese version. I think that would be cool to build. Anyway, I think you have done a fine job so far. thanks for sharing your work.

It's really looking great. I've enjoyed watching this build. I would like to build one of these kits myself---I've even downloaded the instructions from the Miniart site for perusal.

looks like a well-engineered kit,and a fun build. I'll be watching.

That seems to be in common with most sites out there.

I got an email from them this morning stating that my order has been processed. I placed the order yesterday. Let's hope things will be ok.

Oh great, another Hobby Models type experience in my future. well, thanks for the heads up. I don't even see an email given for them. Oh well.....heck!

Actually, almost coincidentally, I remember recently viewing this book while browsing books on my kindle account. In fact, it's still in my browsing history!. I also now remember mentioning to my mother at the time. Talk about a small world! Thanks anyway. I'm glad you brought it up or else I would have forgotten. Thanks again; Paul the Belugawhaleman.

Thanks for the link. I just downloaded the book.

Sounds like an interesting read. I'll look for that one.

Truthfully, my last modeling effort wasn't that rewarding. Thankfully, I still have reading. For me, reading is among the most rewarding of my pastimes. My kindle Oasis is the best gift I have ever been given. The past year was difficult to survive. Reading helped. Haven't heard Ghost riders in the sky in years. Nelson & Cash---good stuff! pull me through.

Yes, but the outfit seems to have branches in France,Denmark, the UK,and etc. the website I ordered from has a Chicago area phone number as a contact. It's weird, I hope I haven't made a mistake. .

Has anyone had any experience with an outfit named '1001 hobbies' ? I just ordered some Eduard photo etch from them.

Very, very nice! Thanks for sharing.

Tamiya used to make a lot of big scale motorcycle kits. Now, they mostly make them in 1/12 scale with an occasional re-issue in 1/6 scale. I made a few in the 1980's. I found another big Honda kit that I bought in the late 90's . Some of the parts have been assembled, but not painted; the frame, gas tank, and engine. I think the rest of the parts are there, so I think I can finish it.

I've been also looking for Tamiya gloss black------found some!! I bought 4 of the large bottles. I'm good for the semi-gloss. I need olive drab for a microscopic FWD WW 1 truck in 1/35 scale from ICM. A local supplier, Tower Hobbies, is out of it. I have a can of the Tamiya spray that I can decant for my airbrush. Anyway, that's a future project. Next will be the big Honda or Takom's big Ft; this time with Berliet turret in an early Brazilian scheme.

The Takom Tadpole and the new 2 in one Male/female kit include the snap-together tracks from what I understand. These are also impossible to find in stock. A lot of people hoarding, I guess.

Thanks for the replies. The takom snap-together tracks have been, so far, impossible for me to find. Everywhere I've looked they have been out of stock. I'll look for the master club tracks. Thanks again. Same for the Master club tracks.

I have one of these kits. Has anyone here built this kit? I'm worried about the tracks. Each track link has five parts! I'd be interested in hearing from anyone with info on building this kit Thanks; Paul.