JohnB

Thanks Phil. I bought the newest release Tamiya M4A3E8 and it's very similar to the Ryefield model except with no extremely fiddly PE stuff. I got it to rob the tracks for the Ryefield model but have also robbed some small plastic parts to use instead of the RF PE. I think the Tamiya kits (at least the Sherman) is every bit as good as the RF kit and whenever I decide on another tank (other than the Dragon and Cyber Hobby kits I already have in the stash) I'll look at the Tamiya version before buying another RF kit. I still have the four RF kits I want to sell off but no one seems to be interested in them. 🙄

Thank you Peter. It's a nice break from airplanes but I look forward to getting back to my Skyraider build. I'm waiting for a cockpit set from Quinta Studios. 😀

LOL Carl. I doubt it! However I do intend to stay with planes.

Thanks Gaz. LOL

Progress so far. I've covered the clear parts with liquid mask so those areas won't get painted later.

Yes, lots of little fiddly bits.

For sure Gaz! LOL

Looking good Gaz!

Thanks Rob. I had to break out my magnifier for this build! LOL

For some reason I didn't really notice this kit has SO MANY little fiddly pieces. It's about to drive me blind!!! Jeeze Louise! 🤪

No problem with the swastika showing. A HE 111 would be great!

Coming along well Kai!

I had overlooked this build Phil! Looks like it's coming along nicely. Great subject!

I agree Peter. I shopped around for a canopy mask set for the ZM kit but no one had it, not even ebay. So I finally settled on a set from SB for the Trumpeter kit and have crossed my fingers it'll fit okay. We will see.

Thanks. I agree 100%. Very realistic.

Me too Gaz. Very nice moldings.

Making some progress on the Sherman.

Seriously considering it Phil.

Thanks Gaz. I just might do that as it would be a nice change of pace, etc.

It builds up nicely and makes a fairly large single engine a/c model.

Bidding on ebay can be a "problem" and aggravating Phil. I rarely do that anymore.

Yes Gaz.

Should build up to be a nice one Peter. It will go well with the Navy version previously built.

This is my next build, a USAF A-1 Skyraider. I've built the USN version previously so now it's time for the USAF version. Comes in a BIG box with LOTS of parts. This one has the armament set included so I won't have to purchase that extra. Stay tuned!

Thank you Peter. It might could use a little more but I'll leave it as is.