HubertB

Good to see you positive before .... and you have already some experience of what it's like after the op. So wishing you a speedy recovery, and great times when this cloud will have cleared your skies. Hubert

Had a bit of a shopping spree lately (nothing like Rog, though ) ... First, inspired by Tony's racer, decided I wanted a Mustang nevertheless, to makeit into a racer. Chose the SWS Mustang IV kits, because a) it was cheaper than the Tamiya one in my favorite European shops, b) it's a nice kit, and c) it offers the choice of 3 canopies and 2 types of props, which make the options wider when making a racer out of it. Not decided yet on which racer, but I am leaning heavily on an early version of Voodoo using Draw Decals' sheet ... Then, when looking for the best (read cheapest) option for the Mustang kit, I stumbled on this one which I had been eying for some time, but but could not find ... Now I have it, the most produced aircraft from the prestigious PZL stable Then I had a few accessories to round up the order : A Rexx exhaust set for the OV-10, and one that will fit a Wright R-1820. The Rexx galvanically-grown parts are simply outstanding, but not that easy to find, unfortunately. Then a conversion part for those who want a Hunter F-6 and can find only a FGA-9/F-58 version from Revell, plus a brass undercarriage set for the Roden O-2 (for when I buy one to make a 337 out of it) And finally, and Artic Decals' sheet, to make my Silver Wings Hawker Hart even more unique ... I may not be spending that much time at the bench lately, but the projects are still coming in thick Hubert

I’ll be in as well, of course (as a donator and participant) Hubert

Methink it was a squirrel instead ... Hubert

The T-6 is a minefield, second only to the B-24, in terms of variants. When I was considering doing a resin kit, before Glen Coleman told me it was on KH’s release list, I spent ages trying to sort out the variations between the various T-6 and Harvard’s marks... The KH kit is actually good for reproducing « Deb », the warbird featured on the box art. It is the one which was used by the KH team for their development. But, as many warbirds, it’s a mishmash of variants ... Hubert

First, welcome aboard Curly. It’s a nice place here, that stays friendly, unlike some other places .... For your Lanc diorama, I’d start by looking at Iconicair’s releases. It’s a sponsor here, and GrahamF, the man behind Iconicair, a member here as well. You should have a look at Fmeerk’s refueling truck conversion on this site. Another great inspiration. Hubert

Definitely one of their best efforts. Talk to Ernie, and he will tell you he cannot build enough of them. Some fiddly areas, but nothing as bad as some other releases by KH There is a lot of negativity about KH, some of it unwarranted, and reflecting prejudices more than facts, fed by some haters, some of them trolling regularly the pages of LSP. True, some of their kits were difficult to build and not too accurate (and to compound the issue, they released their worst 1/32 kit - the P-39 - which also happened to be the first they developed, after other releases, which left a lot of people feeling they were not making any progress). Their last releases (the Kingfisher, the T-28, the F-5E), although not perfect and sometimes fiddly, have displayed enormous progress. Back to the T-28: with your modelling skills, it should be a breeze for you. Definitely worth the purchase. And remember, although I reckon this may be a counter-productive argument for someone living a small flat , a 1/32 kit has 3.4 times the "presence" of the same subject in 1/48. Hubert

You have just been going through a VERY difficult time lately, and that is an understatement. That this has an impact on your modelling mojo is quite understandable. But it will pass, as you slowly overcome the pain of the recent evnts. One way to speed it up is to do something cathartic. Cruising along with loud music is one way. Or, as you have the taste for it and the opportunity, what about getting the guns out and venting off the frustration and anger (there must be some, even if you do not perceive it) by scaring the living hell of a target board, or of some rattlesnake ? Or in modelling, do something without self-inflicted pressure. That does mean something you just want to build OOB, without worrying for detail or accuracy. So it's not an airplane, you don't want trucks and armor that remind you of the work. Is it the same for a car kit ? Last time I built a kit without any other pressure than assembling and painting it well, I did a motorbike that I gave to a friend when finished. He was elated, and it was a good kit: big enough details, "straight" painting without weathering, and I could not care less whether the kit was accurate or not to reproduce the 1:1 prototype (I did not even look on the net for a picture of the said bike). Take care, my friend. We are with you. Hubert

This is case of « second time a charm » Hubert

I am the same. You know that, until my current wife encouraged me to keep my latest builds, I was "vertically filing" a finished kit after about 3 months shelf life ? What I have now on the shelves is a meager 3 finished kits, and a WiP stalled for 8 years (a scratch built Aichi Hansa) Hubert

In fairness, although it does not do anything for me, I reckon the 109 is a remarkable design : put a big engine in the nimblest possible airframe, and keep up-to-date with engine developments and combat experience. If I had to choose, I’d agree with you on the « F ». (And when Tamiya release a G-6 in 1/32, as I forecasted on LSP some 6 years ago, I can very well imagine the riots in the model shops and on-line retailers ) Hubert

As usual, great attention to detail and execution Hubert

I know this will sound heretic to many ... but this is about as far as I will go in my interest for the 109 ... (photograph published in The Mirror, showing the remnants of a wreck found in Denmark, reproduced under Fair Use conditions) Hubert

Aircrafts and ships. Aircrafts : 1/32 scale. Civilians, Golden Age, Flying boats and seaplanes, racers, first and second generation jets up to the Century series, record holders. I also love yellow wings, and interwar silver wings of the RAF. I might be tempted by a helo, if it also fits the bills of the other criteria (like scale - a BIG NO to 1/35 - or livery). No-gos include any aircraft sporting a Nazi Swastika. Ships : civilians, pre-dreadnoughts, sailing ships. 1/200 or bigger scale, depending on the subject. The choice includes paper models, for which there are some outstanding kits. Hubert

You can say what you want, but this does not look like a TBD Hubert

I am anything but a specialist of Swastika-bearing aircrafts, but the logic would have the whole panel opening, with an oval window in the middle ... Hunert

Now, that is a very nasty one ... For a second, I just thought there was a CAD work done on the TBD I am not sure I will ever forgive you for this one Hubert, still hoping a TBD will come, one day

No, I mean X22. Whether this product is the same, I have some doubts about it, but really don’t know, sorry. Hubert

I think X22 is lacquer-type. Works great with Tamiya thinner or Mr Levelling Thinner. And the end result is OUT-STAN-DING ...l beats Future and any other gloss varnish hands down. Hubert

1/200 is a great scale for ships like batllewagons or liners ... Gotta love the presence of 3 to 6 feet ship model ! (And here again, Trumpeter seem to have understood if before any other manufacturer) Hubert

The Eduard Lizzie is 1/48 ..., whereas the Revell/Matchbox is 1/32 ... Hubert

Oldie but goldie. It started life as a Matchbox kit. So you get waht you should expect from an old Matchbox kit: some surface details on the heavy side, sometimes marginal fit, and a level of detailing that could be better given the scale, size, and glass-house. It can be made, with TLC, into a great rendition. But do not expect a Tamiyesque build. Hubert

Let's start with a 1:1 F-14 Hubert

Nope. An old faithful in this field ... 1/32 only for aircrafts. Not even considering this abomination of 1/35. And that makes a sizeable stash already Hubert

You could always imagine a « face-to-face » set-up à la Rocky vs Drago (that was Rocky V, wasn’t it ?) poster ... Hubert PS : oops, sorry, quoted the wrong post