JohnB

Thanks! I'm pleased to have one!

1944. And one heavy SOB too!

That is sad. I suppose my 2 sons will inherit my stuff if they want it. I'm pretty sure my oldest will.

I figure some of you would like to see some of my collection of military stuff. So, here 'tis just for grins. First up is my German MG42. A before and after pic. To be legal it's changed over from full auto to semi-auto. I got it in pieces as you can see. I had to get some after market stuff to complete it. Click on the photos for best resolution. Check back from time to time as I will post more as we go along.

Wow! That's a lot of guns. I have something like 12 or so, all German WW II.

I'll put some stuff up in a day or two.

No problem. Water under the bridge.

Me either Rob! Corsairs and GSB go together! LOL Thanks!

Threw a fit?? I just tried to point out I had intended the thread to show some of my militaria items which I thought would be interesting to you guys. I hadn't expected anyone to add their own stuff and it did aggravate me some. I now see I should have labelled the thread differently. So now give ME a break.

Actually it was a PITA to build. All due to the poor fit of the cockpit assembly. Other than that not a big deal.

That's what I did a while back.

I'm glad you like it Peter. That MM GSB is 1st class!

My pleasure Peter!

Should be a big improvement over the original scheme..

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That is the old scheme Peter. The new one is in the 1st photo (black undersides).

I built this kit a couple of years ago and never was very happy with the results. It's been sitting on the shelf gathering dust and getting broken so now I think I will re-do the markings, etc. I intend to do the Hurricane flown by Kuttlewascher of Number 1 Squadron in 1942 on night intruder ops. Not much work involved other than removing the chin scoop, adding the short scoop, making some repairs and doing the repaint, etc. I have the decals so that won't be a problem.

Thank you Kai! I'm glad you like her.

Thank you Phil!! Yep, might shiny for sure. LOL

Thanks Gaz!!!

Thanks Harv. I just couldn't bring myself to dirty it up. LOL😀

Thank you!

Thank you Carl! Yes it is fresh out of the paint shop. For some reason I just couldn't bring myself to dirty it up any. Nice and shiny!!! LOL

I decided to finish this one in a nice clean finish with minimal weathering. I might go back later and overspray with clear semi-flat and do a bit of weathering but for now I like it like it is. Eye catching (at least for me it is). After market are the resin wheels, seat belts and the decals. Painted with MM Dark Sea Blue (my favorite color!). This a/c was assigned to HQSS-22 on Ie Shima in 1945. Probably saw a lot of action during the Okinawa campaign. I hope you like the model. Be sure to click on the pics for the best resolution.

Done. Check completed works.