JohnB

Does anyone know what became of their molds, etc. They had some nice stuff.

Yes indeed! I'm hoping the cuss factor isn't too high!

Thanks Peter. My fingers are crossed everything works out. I expect LOTS of "adjusting" will be needed but we will see.

This is the "L" I plan to do. It's in the Kagero Top Colors book #11 Fighters Over Italy. Decals included.

Too bad as I was looking forward to seeing it finished. However, I completely agree that when a kit becomes such a PITA with a high cuss factor it's time to bin it, or put it on the SOD. We aren't doing this to have to put up with poorly engineered junk. I hope you will soon move on to something enjoyable.

I've had the Trumpeter P-40F on the SOD for a while but now I've decided to use it for a conversion on the Hasegawa P-40M. The nose is what is needed as the F/L's used Merlin engines with a different air scoop setup. The Trumpeter nose can be grafted on to the Hasegawa forward fuselage after some surgery. The first photo here shows what is needed. The second shows the mod to the Hasegawa spinner to make it conform to the Trumpeter nose. Lots of cutting and test fitting but I HOPE to get this done without too much of a cuss factor! We will see!!!

Thanks Paul!

Thanks Scott. I appreciate the nice comment and heartily agree.

Thank you Carl. I'm glad you like it. I have quite a number of armor kits in my stash which I intend to build "one of these days". LOL

Thanks Phil. No tactical markings at this point but maybe later.

Finished with this one. https://forum.largescalemodeller.com/topic/19554-rye-field-sherman-done/

I've gone about as far as I want to on this build. Depicting it all dirtied up with crap all over it, etc. just isn't what I want to do. So, here it is in a fairly "clean" depiction with just a bit of dirt and dust on the running gear. Since I'm not usually into building armor I hope you guys that are into it will cut me some slack! LOL I hope you like it!

LOL!!! 😂

Thanks Peter! It just wouldn't do to have 'em all spick and span! LOL

Thank you Peter. I expect to have it finished pretty soon. Still have to get the little fiddly bits done, etc.

Thanks Gaz, I'm happy that you like it.

Yes Phil but not a lot. I've already done some weathering by spraying the treads, etc with "dust". Look a little closer and maybe you'll be able to tell.

May as well finish some of what I started Kevin.

I was working on this build in 2021 but set it aside. It's been sitting next to my work area ever since waiting for me to get back to it. I decided today to do so and go on and finish it up. It's very far along now and mostly just needs the external stuff like pick, shovels, water cans, the .50 on the turret, etc. plus some weathering. A nice break from the usual.

Thank you Paul! I'm glad you like it.

Thanks Kevin.

Thank you Scott, I'm pleased that you like it. The rigging is stretched sprue.

Completed. https://forum.largescalemodeller.com/topic/19551-tamiya-f4u-1-birdcage-bubbles-finished/

Ready for your perusal. It's always enjoyable to build one of their Corsairs and this one was no exception. Great fit and detail throughout. What more could you ask for? LOL The only after market parts used are the Barracuda resin wheels. Everything else is box stock. Painted with Testor's MM. Decals are from Eaglecals. I tried to be careful with the weathering so as not to over do it and I feel like I got it done okay. I hope y'all like it and PLEASE remember to click on the first photo for best resolution and to view as a slide show. THANK YOU!!!

I used to always use decals for that but decided to take a different approach this time. I think it worked out okay too Peter.