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All done with this one. Nice kit with good fit. I hope you like it. 🙂

Coming along well although getting the tracks on was a bear. Still have some detailing to do. 🙂

Looks good Kevin! Nice work! 🙂

It's coming along well Carl. Thanks. 🙂

Thanks Dennis. It's a nice kit with good fit (so far). 🙂

I built this dio a good while back when I was a member of "that other site". Something like 10 years or so ago I guess. I had a email from a fella who remembered seeing it. One of his relatives flew that a/c and he wanted to see if I still had the photos but they had gotten lost in the shuffle over the years. I pulled the model out of my display case and took these photos and sent them to him. I thought, since I had the model out and shot some new photos, I'd post 'em here as I figure a lot of you guys hadn't seen the original photos. It's a Tamiya kit with a resin PSP base. I had scratch built the A-frame (which needed a couple of repairs) and work stand. I hope you like it! 🙂

More progress but still a long way to go. The turret and hull are just set in place for the photos.

Agreed Martin. You'd think someone would want them!

Desert sand, slate and OD camo started. The turret is just sitting there for the moment. 🙂

Wash added to lower areas.

Nearly a "shake and bake"! Going together very well with no problems. Easy peasy. Painting will be the thing that makes or breaks this one. 🙂

Something a bit different for a "change". 🙂

That's the set I used. I got some replacement numbers for the 400 from my decal stash. I have no idea why they are backward on the decal sheet.

I've had this Academy kit for quite a while and now it's time to go on and build it since it's one of my favorite armor subjects. Western Desert scheme, Sidi Rezeg battles.

Decaled and oversprayed with semi-gloss Alclad. Next I'll tackle some weathering.

Thanks! They are great kits and a joy to build. 🙂

I'm glad you like it Scott, thanks. That circular antenna was a radio direction finder and was "trained" around by the pilot. It didn't spin. 🙂 I'm looking forward to seeing your "K" when it's done! 🙂

Looks like it was "rode hard and put up wet"! LOL

About ready for decaling.

I decided this one had gathered enough dust, etc and was in need of some attention. I've decided to re-do it from a RNZAF a/c to a Royal Navy a/c in the Pacific Fleet in overall GSB. I've already adjusted the wingtips and done a little prepainting but figured I better post some pictures before work proceeds any further. I have some EagleCal decals I'll use to do #135. Stay tuned......

Thanks Rod. I'm pleased with the way it turned out too. Thanks again!🙂

Thanks Kevin. Much appreciated. 🙂

Done and RFI

This is my second "K" conversion using Tim Bigger's resin tail to convert a "E" to a "K". Fits real well and is nicely detailed. Recommended! Painted with Testor's enamel Olive Green for the base camo color. I did some fading and weathering using some Testor's OG that I "adjusted" for fading, etc. Decals are SuperScale. The only after market item(s) are the resin Eduard wheels and the FineMolds belts. I'm pleased with the way it turned out and I hope you guys are too. 🙂

DML 1/48 Ju-88G-6 NF $35.00 DML 1/48 JU-88G-1/G-10 NF $50.00 Dragon 1/350 USS Independence $90.00 1/200 Nichimo Akizakui Jap DD $100.00 I can't figure shipping yet. Send me a PM if you might want one, or more!, and then I can figure shipping.