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Here’s to nostalgia … I remember well the happy period when these 1/48 Century series Monogram kits were « la crème de la crème » (for me at least). Happy 70’s 🤗 Hubert

There is no denying that the Wessex was better and more efficient than the H-34 : more powerful, more reliable ... But this ......."thing" grafted on its nose 🤢 .... Hubert

Beautiful, Oliver. And the H-34 is so much better-looking than the platypus-nosed Wessex 👍 Hubert

So, it’s paint SBD (Still Be Decided) ? Hubert

In as much as I’d like to see it, I have my doubts, like you, Peter … In fact, they released it, in 1/48, under the GWH label, and it was « Grade A », btw … Hubert

Welcome in the converts' club ! Hubert

Say like year end ? Hubert

To make it even with us, mere modeling mortals, and also considering you know the drill VERY well by now, I think you should challenge yourself for this build, John. I mean, build it blindfolded and with your right hand tied in your back … Dare 😉 ? Hubert

Both the intake and exhaust sets are absolutely needed for this kit, and they are included in the box I am giving away. And the ladder (btw, the Tunnan jockeys entered from the starboard side) is a nice extra touch. Hubert

Merry Christmas to all. It looks like our Northern American friends are headed to a white Christmas. Keep warm, friends. Hubert

Halberd Models. https://www.ebay.fr/itm/165683039174?hash=item26937a8bc6:g:YWAAAOSwpPNiUtUF&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAA4JtsitnAMLMIlcE%2BqXg%2BbolKwyuF8RRl4DYpXaFZvrbmBHnKRhbAUGFrKqSzdj57xeJ6JOFf85Ms4HJgpoVgdGAM5gpfo18ViUVHQYq%2BV1HtkIdq3JHzUrl9Ydtuq7Hw90eiAJjmXMQBP6n38nhyAZhJvVhBkql0RxlJobfBMPCef3zMgzdgSjGkNhnM2EhxzSippw0e68nvZ4%2B%2Btc21utIw62UTYmDbN4bjSJ8t0NFhOtkNqKcxs9O8oMsTSDDG%2F%2F4QGeDPtOMsD%2BY%2BLZ88LxQUUslmHKERucCBBzvIS%2F0T|tkp%3ABk9SR573nainYQ Andreiy, the man behind Halberd Models is Ukrainian, and lives near Zaporijah, under the daily Russian bombings … And yet he continues doing business, and be nice and professional. Worth every encouragement wa can muster IMHO. Hubert

In keeping good with my timeline (and to refocus on the topic at hand and avoid additional embarassing revelations for Ernie ), here is my contribution for this years' raffle : The Fly Saab J-29 F, with Resin-2-details correction nose and intake (the kit's one is too short and the wrong diameter) and engine correct exhaust, plus, to complete, the boarding ladder from the same AM manufacturer. I had 2 in stock, but realistically I'll build only one. I hope you'll like it, ho, ho ho ... And, of course, add me in the draw please, Ernie Hubert

Sooo … #69 is the race number of this P-51 ? For a second I thought it was the number (so far) of kits you’d built this year And another 👍 for this one, John ! Hubert

Like this one … plenty of bumpers, but small wheels … Hubert

It was oozing Mach 2, even grounded on its spindly LG … Hubert

With its shape, a B-58 is taking less shelf acreage than a 4-engined heavy of WWII, just like the SR-71 … Hubert

This one I cannot resist … And now, someone for a B-58 ? Pretty please … I have been a good boy Hubert

As mentioned elsewhere in another thread by Scott, Tigger Models is releasing a brand new vac-form 1/32 F-111, and Reskit have announced a complete escape module for the F-111 in the same scale, whilst another guy is preparing some LG bays for it. Then we just need TF-30 exhausts, and the main issues are covered Hubert

+1 ! Hubert

Yes. Good to see that John is on new kits, and not just churning out the old - and sometimes inaccurate (who was beaten, me included, by the wrong shapes of the Hampden, for instance ?) - ID Models kits. Plus, if we have 3D printed parts like the escape module - and by Reskit no less - or the LG bays, this is becoming a VERY good proposition … Hmmm, can the wallet survive 2023 ? Hubert

I am with Oliver on this one. I remember reading that the « straight » radiators of the P-38 and P-40 were more efficient aerodynamically and produced less drag than the shark-mouthed ones of the earlier versions, but nothing beats the look of the cowlings around the loooong reduction gearbox of the Allison. Give me an XP-38 any time for the looks … As for the painting, I know you don’t want to rush and the Christmas period is not the most propitious for modelling, but why not finish this one before starting an entry for the GB ? You seem to have overcome most hurdles and have the juices flowing … Soooo … keep it coming, as you say Hubert

Well, better hide it if this is supposed to be a RR Merlin Hubert

It reminds me of a joke I was told by a good friend, arch-fan of BMWs on top of it … « What’s the common point between piles and BMWs ? … One day, all a.$#@!&.es have one ! » Hubert

She is really looking the part, Rob 👍 Hubert

The Aviattic clear linen really add an interesting texture to the silver finish. Hubert