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But then you can drive it on the shortcuts through the meadows … Hubert

Well, HPH just re-released their Avia B-534. I always regretted selling the one I had. The new release is now on my « bought » list Hubert

For me, it’s more about focusing on one important technological aspect, which is the power source used for many decades on land, air and sea, rather than feeling compelled to show it … Besides, it would complicate matters a lot to show the engine on, say, a tank or a Packard-powered boat … Hubert

For me, anything that was/is powered by a V-12, even it you do not see the engine. So a curbside 917, yes, but not a GT 40. Or an all-closed P-51, but not a P-47, a Lancaster, but not a B-24, etc. Hubert PS: I realised I was starting to bend the rule already by mentioning the 917, which, of course, had a flat-12. Unless the rule becomes « powered by one or more 12-cylinders engines»

Personally, « Night stalkers » seems a bit restrictive to me. The « let’s get wet » GB was a success because of the wide range of options it opened. if it’s to have a tribute to Harv, then « Honoring US vets » is a theme opening a lot of opportunities, including tanks and ships. I quite like the idea that was discussed in another thread « powered by a V12 », that could cover a lot of subjects, including tanks and MTBs … Hubert

Beautiful, Rob ! And these rivet decals do add a lot to the finished look. Well done, Sir ! Hunert

It’s a beauty, Peter. I read that the radiator shape of the -J was more efficient and produced less drag than the earlier marks, but nothing beats the sleekiness of these -F models. And don’t talk to me about the XP-38 : the embodiment of speed in its era. Anyway, well done, Peter 👍 ! Hubert

Thank you for the update, Ernie. This seems extremely serious, and hopefully the hospital he is in will be able to work miracles … Hubert

Thanks for the pics Ernie. The Tomcats are great, and the AMK one impressive, although, to my eye at least, the wing-root / apex fairing seems strangely bloated, and not very prototypical. Certainly not the same as the Tamiya kit in this area, I liked the Gulfhawk, although the pic shows how much work is needed to bring this venerable kit to a more scale-like appearance. And yes, your Val is always stunning 👍 ! Hubert

From what I have seen, these 1Man-Army stencils are really fantastic, and a real plus for any 1/32 model. Thanks for the pics, Fran. Hubert

Interesting, but I’d have thought that the Matchbox trenchman would have been retired by now … Apparently not … Hubert

Some good news, although they could be even better… Pulling for you Harv, and hoping the sensations come back soon. Hubert

A great start, and what a great way of using technology to improve a kit. Soon, before you know it, you’ll have designed a whole airframe Hubert

+1 on AK black base (and I think it is also the one interacting funnily with Mr Levelling Thinner) Hubert

Sorry to hear about that, buddy. I hope everything goes fine and you get well soon 🙏 ! Hubert PS: what single men wouldn’t do to meet a sexy young nurse And this one is a special for you, buddy

Literally « the advisers are not those who pay », or in other words, words are easy and free, doing is the hard work Hubert

Being usually in the « yeah, but I know it’s there » camp, I think in this case it would still be better to find a way to display the innards of this beast : it’s too good to be hidden … Of course, as we say in French, « les conseilleurs ne sont pas les payeurs » Hubert

I think the landing light lenses is the least screw-up of the maaaaaaaaany screw-ups the kit embodies …. Nice job un-screw-upping this one, Scott 😉 ! Hubert

Ain’t it ?

Same here 🥵 ! Hubert

It looks like the TBD is THE hit of the year (as is Airscale’s set), judging by the number of members having bought it. If only this could encourage other manufacturers to tread off the trodden-to-death highways of WWII single seat fighters Hubert

Well, the Schiffer book is exactly that: detail porn Hubert

FB was fined a few million USD a few years ago in Germany, for letting neo-Nazi propaganda and « anti-constitutional symbols » flourish on its German pages. So, they have certainly become more aware of the issue, up to the point of applying blanket, non-discerning bans. Our German friends can comment far better than me on the law, I suspect, but the issue is more complex than a first glance can induce: displaying these « anti-constitutional symbols » like the Swastika, or the faucet and hammer, for commercial of political purposes is forbidden in Germany. But it can be done for « civic education, countering anti-constitutional activities, art and science, research and education, the coverage of historic and current events, or similar purposes ». So a company cannot sell an item with a Swastika visible, even if it’s a model, but a modeler can put it on its models, although displaying it can be discussed, based in the perceived intent (historical representation, or to boast the Nazi regime). This said, most Germans will consider it extremely bad taste, and most unwelcome. Hubert

Why not put them staggered, at a 45 ° angle like that : / / ? Hubert

Most houses in Portugal are poorly insulated. The one I am renting right now (only two months left to go, yay ! ) is a prime example : interesting look - by a well-known Portuguese architect -, very low level of practicability, and appallingly poor construction standards, and zero isolation. So my bills are in the € 300 area, for 150 sqm, in winter or in summer, where you HAVE to run the A/C … (And do not get me started on water consumption bills, where the price is progressive : the more water you consume, the higher the price per cubic meter. It’s a great system to make everyone responsible in a country where chronic draught has been felt for the last 6 years, but it can hurt a lot - like when the landlord decides to change the grass in late spring, and has the gardener water the new grass as if there was no tomorrow - f#@&%!g morons !) Hubert