HubertB

Yes, that is what I was thinking as well. But one of my friends, sadly deceased now, Martin Field, who produced dozens of masters for car models - die casts in 1/43, 1/32 slot-racing resin, etc -, aircrafts (he had done a 1/32 DH Dragon Rapide master for me, which I let go when Lukgraph released theirs) and even motorcycles in 1/12 and 1/9, swore only by self-etching primer, even for masters which were resin or, very often Renshape. So, I have kept in my mind this idea that self-etching primer could be of some interest even for resin ... And I agree with you about two component expoxy. I bought a two component varnish, that I do not dare to use in an my airbrush ... Hubert

Maybe wait for the other side before the Scotch ? For a steadier hand ... And a double at the end ? 🥃🥃

Looking very good, Rob 👍 ! It looks like you should go with automotive self-etching primer next time. And probably cheaper than modelling primer. Maybe you can get some from a local body-repair shop on your island ? Hubert

Fantastic pick, Carl. The only accurate Lightning in 1/32 … Hubert

I’d say VERY nice 😎 ! Hubert

There are better alternatives than Vector, now. And, even though it’s not needed for most yellow winged aircrafts, don’t go buying their R-1820, or Shvestov M-62. Because they could not understand the oil sump shape, they managed to distribute the 9 cylinders unevenly. On a radial 9 cylinders, the angle between each is 360/9 = 40 degrees, not 37 or 43 🤬 ! One interesting link for 1/32 engines. https://fpwmodelshop.pl/en_US/c/132-scale/51 As for Lone Stars, is he still in business ? Hubert

The Guardian of the Southern Frontier, always watchful …. Hubert

I really dig this Spit, Rod ! Hubert

I read somewhere that close to 30% od the mail orders were either "lost" (which means genuinely lost, stolen, or just not delivered for various reasons) in the logistics chain or returned, in which case they are are most often not opened but sent to the same guys who collect the "lost" parcels. Some guys have created a business buying by weight the "lost" parcels and reselling them unopened to people (they make a bet about the content) who then open the parcels and put the items on sale. and they all make a lot of money. I also heard that last year the parcels arriving in Europe from China, to individuals, were numbering to 800 millions ... Losing one's coveted item ordered abroad sucks, but it seems more than usual ... Hubert

I agree that Honda’s motto has always been that the engine was at the heart of any car - or motorcycle for that matter - and should deserve their core attention … A pity they have not invested as many efforts in the design of the outer body of their cars in the last 20 years : their designs have been pretty lame and uninteresting in this time period … Hubert

I replied already on LSP, but that is a fantastic piece of news ! I’m in ! (and in NMF, of course ) Hubert

6 cylinders for 250 cc … They DO love designing engines at Honda 🥰 … Nice wok, Rob Hubert

Well, when I thought my year was made with the Lukgraph J2F-5 and the release of the Draken by Jetmads, it seems there will be more to the attack on my wallet … Technikit have announced they will release a 3D-printed 1/32 Mirage IV ! https://www.tecnikit.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=page&id=31&language=en Hubert

If this is what your religion calls « a couple » … Well, as long as Sue agrees …🥴 Hubert

Assuming it’ s empty to begin with 🤔 … 5 minutes ? Hubert

Now, who is going to model the Border 1/32 Lancaster with engine visible and the flowery apron to cover it ? Hubert

Now, THAT looked like a verious serious emergency 😉 ! Hubert

😮 Hubert

Your restraint is laudable, Carl …. but what a waste of boot volume ! Hubert

Funny you went for more flexible resin for the slats. I went the opposite fir the slats of my Cutlass, with a rigid resin. The reason is that the ones I printed a few weeks ago warped badly and took a banana shape 🙁 … Hopefully my slats will stay straight, as I will be gluing them shortly. Looking forward to see the painting start. Hubert

Looking fantastic, Rob ! Hubert

Do USPS know which version and application date of the tariffs are effective ? Hubert

You did not recognise George Bush, Martin ? The likelihood is - well, almost - there nevertheless 😳 ! Hubert

Lovely Thunderjet, Kevin. Makes me want to pull my 1/32 kit up the « stash-decrease » (who am I fooling 🙄 ?) list. Hubert

If you’re into large scale iconic cars, I have seen that Italeri just released a 1/12 Bugatti 35 B. The only difficulty will to reproduce the corked aluminium look of the engine block, a staple feature of the Bugatti engines 😉 … Hubert