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Hi guys, I thought I’d start a new thread, to make sure it attracts enough attention., rather than being drowned in the follow-up comments. Gus has decided to let pass his Grand Prize win, an Anycubic Photon S 3D printer, as he does not feel like going though the learning curve of using a 3D software, that is is implied by owning a 3D printer. I found a (small) replacement for Gus in all the doubles I have in my reference library, that he is happy with. This leaves me with the 3D printer. Following exchanges with Ernie and Gus, Ernie has suggested that we find another willing recipient in Europe. So here goes: let's draw a list of interested recipients this side of the Pond, and I'll make another draw for the winner. Here is another chance for someone to get a belated Christmas gift. Get your name on the list asap ! Hubert

Good job, and fast at that. I love the result, John 👍 ! Hubert

Excellent work and result Joeg ! Love it ! Hubert

Cool .... Hubert

Hi guys, Gus has decided to let pass his Grand Prize win, as he does not feel like going though the learning curve of using a 3D software, that is is implied by owning a 3D printer. I found a (small) replacement for Gus in all the doubles I have in my reference library, that he is happy with. This leaves me with the 3D printer. Following exchanges with Ernie and Gus, Ernie has suggested that we find another willing recipient in Europe. So here goes: let's draw a list of interested recipients this side of the Pond, and I'll make another draw for the winner. Here is another chance for someone to get a belated Christmas gift Hubert

Take care my friend. Hopefully, if you are vaccinated, it should be « light » this time, just like with my daughter. Hubert

Ernie, Please add me on the "receivers" list as well, if it is possible Hubert

It is the drill (and its sharp end) that do the work, and manual power is enough for thin metal … To avoid the slippage of the bit in the beginning, mark the hole with a hard, sharp point. The drill will then « bite » into this small indentation. Hubert

HSS bits of small diameter are extremely fragile and break like glass when submitted to a side load. Using a Dremel compounds the problem by adding speed, torque, vibration and weight that will almost automatically push your hand sideways … The only way not to break bits too often with a Dremal is to have it stuck into a drill press that will allow just one longitudinal movement. As for straightening rods, another good method is to roll them on a hard flat surface, like a glass plate or a metal board, under another hard, flat, piece of metal. HTH Hubert

Gotta love a yellow-winged bird 👍 ! Hubert

Barking at 3:00 ? Must be a Portuguese dog … Hubert

It’s already super cool as it is 👍 ! Hubert

We live in our 3 pets' house, like most pet owners I guess This is Praline, a lovely and lively little dog. She knows only two modes, On at 125 % or Off ... Then there is our princess Maine Coon, daughter and grand-daughter of international champions, Mascha (Did you notice we chose the kitchen tiles to harmonise with her ?). Like all the cats of her breed, she is a very sweet, and calm animal, although enjoying night strolls where she has proven to be a ferocious predator ... This is however her favorite mode, in her favorite armchair ... ... although a nap in the sun near the swimming pool is another good option ... And she is also intune with the kitchen top ... And finally we have Griotte, a talkative 10-years old black european, who also loves naps on the terrace sofas ... But anywhere is fine for a nap, isn't it ? Finally, I could not resist this one. When, unfortunately Patricia was in hospital recently with a very acute pneumonia following the flu, I could live my life-time fantasy : waking-up in the morning with 3 girls in their birthday suit in my bed ! Hubert

Yeahhh, Ok, but …. IIDY ? Hubert

This should be my contribution. Ernie and I have been discussing about making this another Grand Prize draw. I'll let him do the proper annoucements. Hope you guys like the idea. Hubert

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I ordered some stuff from them end of August … Then it was said to be delivered to my place on November 3rd, only it wasn’t delivered that day. It’s now somewhere, and I am having trouble with Quinta to recognize it was never delivered … So, hoping the best for you, John 🤞 ! Hubert PS edit : just got some news today. My items were returned to Quinta, , and are now being sent back to me …

In short : the very early (i.e. first production batches) -4 kits were seriously flawed, and sold mostly on Asian markets. The US importer managed to get retooling done to correct the serious shape errors. So, in theory any US- and European-sold -4 version should be Ok, and among their best. No issue whatsoever to fear with the -3 versions, whether early or late. HTH Hubert

HPH have, at last, released the 1/32 DC-3 in Continental Airlines’ livery. The price tag is still VERY hefty, though … Hubert

Very nice Mark ! I am not a camo fan, but, if anything, your build has convinced me to go for « Blå Petter » Hubert

She's looking good, Peter. All the prep work paid off. Hubert

I'm in, both for giving and receiving ... Hubert

Ernie, PM sent regarding Grand Prize Hubert

Absolutely freaking AMAZING 👍 ! Hubert

One thing I learned reading the advice from various masters is that the human eyes are seldom wide open. The eyelids are most often partly closed on the eyeball. Repainting the eyelids in a way to cover most of the eyeballs would greatly enhance the eyes of your tankette guy. HTH Hubert