HubertB

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

« Ambitious project » is a trifle understated for this one 😉 Hubert

I am always in awe of your metal working craftmanship, Peter … Hubert

This reminds me of when I signed the purchase of the building for my company: the piece of paper came with literally tons of appendices 😉 (but they were paper, and not green )… Hubert

Fantastic work, Peter … Hubert

It’s a pity to deface a 300 SL with this conversion, but the kit looks cool … Hubert

This is going to be my contribution to the raffle: Eduard's Profipack Bf-108 with a few additional goodies like mask, wheels, PE-details, resin prop, etc. If it's acceptable for Ernie, I also have a number of books, basically duplicate buys, I can add to the raffle. But I know Ernie is wary of this kind of gift which has turned out to be more than often "lemons" from the givers... Hubert