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Beautiful work, as usual, Mike 👍 Hubert

Yay ! Hubert

Thanks Peter. I have to say that the older I grow, the more I think house moves are for young people … I always made a rule to finish installing everything after a move within 6 weeks, and not leave any boxes unopened. This time, it took twice as long, but the last boxes have finally been opened : they were the (small) ones containing my paint tins … But I would not envision yet another move light-heartedly, now 😓 Hubert

On the horse’s back. Didn’t you see it (the horse) ? Dang, that bloody animal has ran AWOL again … Hubert

First project is restoring the "Columbia" model you can see in the background of picture #3. Not my build (must have been made in Mauritius), but it has been living trough even more moves in 20 years (add 3 or 4) and is in need of some careening and repairs to shine back to its former glory. Then it's back to Fisher's Cutlass, and then most probably the Devastator ... Hubert PS: and even though it is more cluttered when working on a model, I make it a rule to keep the workbench as tidy as possible, cleaning it up after a modelling session. Makes SWMBO happier, and, objectively, me as well ...

As some of you may know, I moved end of last year in a completely refurbished new house. Hopefully, after 7 moves in 11 years, during which I refurbished 2 houses and had a new one built from scratch, this is the last stop before the crematorium (with maybe just the elder's house for debilitated people in-between) 🤞 ... But then, who knows, with my record of late 😂 🤣 😂 ? Anyway, even though the "honey-do" list is not completely exhausted, I crossed in the last hour an important milestone: I finished re-installing my workbench. I added some extra HobbyZone modules, so that now all my paints, including some 30 years-old Humbrol tins, are accessible and readily visible. They have added to their range a module with tilting drawers, very convenient for seeing and storing paints. We have a 30 sqm mezzanine in the new house, with natural light coming from the East and West, and this is where we set-up the modelling, scrap-booking (for Patricia) areas, and home-office for both of us. Now, I have no excuse not to get beck to some modelling (apart from the golfing sessions, the "honey-do" list, and some medical concerns) ! I hope you like the new set-up. And, btw, if you ever come to Portugal, just drop me a PM. You will be welcome for a drink, or more . Fran knows he has already a permanent invitation standing. Hubert

I am sooooo much better than you, Carl. I started my scratchbuilt Aichi Hansa only in 2008 … It had time to see the WnW Hansa-Brandenburg W29 come and go … Thank you for lifting my spirits and alleviating my guilt, my friend 👍 🤣 Hubert

Impressive workmanship, and very educative thread. I’m learning a lot on the Whirlwind as you go. Thanks to you and Gunnar 👍! Hubert

29.629629 % (not totally) precisely Hubert

A 1/48 kit occupies roughly 30% of the volume of the 1/32 equivalent … Hubert

To be fair, you've got very valid points here, Martin (although I suspect you forgot some Trumpeter kits in your list, I wonder why 🤣 ?). But, to me, the news is still boring and disapointing. This said, as I undertand the man backing the capital of Kotare is an ex-dentist - I can't remember where I read this -, I suppose he wants a retunr on investment on what is still a passion endeavour. Going the safe way for sales is logical, even if, as a modeller, I would wish a more adventurous choice - but I have never invested as much as he has in a modelling industry project ... Hubert

So tell us, Martin : what do you REALLY think about this new Kotare release 😉 ? Me, I am in the 🥱 group (but then I was also with the Spifire, so my opinion is worth about ) Hubert

First completed Trumpeter Devastator I see. And rhe result is top notch 👍 ! Mine will be yellow-winged, but i’d be happy if it turned half as good. Hubert

Because you have no direct visual comparison or clue. As I have said many times, a 1/35 kit is roughly 9% smaller in any dimension than the same in 1/32. That means 84 % of the shelf area, and 76 % of the volume. As I usually, like anyone else, perceive the world in 3D, that is a big difference, for me at least… ( but then it may be one of those macho things about « size matters » 😉) Hubert

Nice build Ernie 👍 ! Hubert

My kit is 32014, the B/D version. I found the box, and it has the pods you are looking for. I suppose you need just the pod parts, not the guns ? They are yours, dear sir. Just PM me your address. Hubert

Lemme have a look tomorrow …. Hubert

It was a pleasure watching you tackle this one, Jeroen, and the result speaks for itself 👍 ! Hubert

Is it a -C or -D kit ? I know for sure I won’t be using any gun pod on mine. The questions then are : 1) Do I have the right kit for you ? 2) where did I put the box ? Just trying to manage your expectations, but if I can help you, I will … Hubert

Interesting work, Ron. I have a neophyte question : why would one want to lengthen the wheelbase on a truck aimed at hauling a trailer ? That must make the handling pretty tough on some bends and corners. Hubert

I so regretted selling mine a few years ago, that I ordered one as soon as the re-release was announced. Still in preparation, though ... Hubert

Happy New Year to all of you at LSM ! And I am with the others to send a big thank you to Ernie and the moderating team for the work to keep this site as enjoyable as it is ! Hubert

All Ikea products are getting lower in quality. Another best-seller is the Billy bookshelf. You would imagine a shelf of a bookshelf would be designed to withstand the weight of books … It used to be, but the new ones just take a few weeks to bow under the weight … And, btw, as a former marketeer, my #1 preoccupation was always product quality, to answer consumers’ and customers’ needs… If you want to blame someone, go looking for the « gurus » of the « financial economy », and the traders operating on the stock-exchange to get their next Rolex, or Porsche … Hubert

Great TBM, ans so much more interesting than a GSB bomber or torpedo aircraft 👍 ! Well done, Jeff ! Hubert

As it is Christmas, and in order not to offend anyone, I was going to stay politely silent … but I am with the others: thanks for the offer, but no, non, nao, niet, nie, thank you … (and it’s not about meeting the other members, but all about FB) Hubert