JohnB

Looks like it's coming right along . I'm considering building that a/c too as it really appeals to me. I have the decals ordered so I'll have to do some research on it. I don't know if you know it but there is a book named "Wet Wings and Drop Tanks" concerning this bird. I just ordered a copy on Amazon. Whenever you get the prop blades sorted out I might want to get a set from you if you don't mind doing that. Keep up the good work!!!

And this fits into this thread how may I ask?????

I might rethink the color scheme on this. Dk. yellow, brown and dk. green might be better. We will see.

I plan to go very easy on rust. Mostly mud and dirt with a bit of wear.

Whatchu mean WE Ernie?! I never built any of those monster kits, etc. LOL Airplanes, tanks and ships from day 1. Built my first one, a Aurora Me-109 in red plastic, when I was 6.

Thanks! Windex I have on hand so I'll give it a try.

I plan to use some MIG pigments on this build and have the needed colors on hand and ordered. What do you armor guys use as a "fixer"? And is it really necessary? Thanks in advance.

Thanks! The only one I'd really be interested in is the 1/24 Hellcat. Those big ol' bomber models are just way too big unfortunately.

Sounds good! Can you enumerate?

Only 200? LOL I'm 71 and have 300 plus but I'm not worrying if I can build 'em all (which would be a mission impossible).

Looks that way unfortunately.

I'm disappointed that neither Tamiya or Hasegawa had any 1/32 WW II a/c displayed. I wonder if that market has faded but I wouldn't think so. Bummer!

My intention is to have them clean as a basis then I'll dirty 'em up.

Spray the dk. yellow then hand paint the black rims. Tedious but I've found it to be the best way.

I guess that could be one word for it! LOL

Getting all the road wheels painted. A bit tedious but necessary.

Came from Latvia Jeff.

It will stay "as dug up" Jeff. It goes well with two others I have in the same condition.

While not really model related it IS interesting. I got this German helmet from a fella in Latvia. Arrived today in "good" condition. If only it could talk! Makes a nice addition to my militaria collection.

Now that I've cleaned up all the little molding tabs it's time to hit it with a dk. yellow base coat.

This is the one I plan to do.

Thanks and welcome to LSM.

Thanks! Some good info there. Right now I'm planning on the one for PzAbt 502 in Estonia. White camo.

As a primarily aircraft modeler I'm not as well versed on the details, etc of armor models. That said, when I decide to build a armor kit I try to do plenty of research so, hopefully, I build it "right". I'm still in the very early stages of this build so we will see how it goes.