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Your modelimg choices, what spurs you on?
HubertB replied to Sir Desmond Glazebrook's topic in General Discussion
This is case of « second time a charm » Hubert -
Your modelimg choices, what spurs you on?
HubertB replied to Sir Desmond Glazebrook's topic in General Discussion
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 -
Your favorite Messerschmitt 109 Mk?
HubertB replied to Sir Desmond Glazebrook's topic in General Discussion
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
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Your favorite Messerschmitt 109 Mk?
HubertB replied to Sir Desmond Glazebrook's topic in General Discussion
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 -
Your modelimg choices, what spurs you on?
HubertB replied to Sir Desmond Glazebrook's topic in General Discussion
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 -
Arado 234 Nachtigall on Speed
HubertB replied to DocRob's topic in LSM 1/35 and Larger Work In Progress
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 -
Trumpeter/HB 1/32 (TBD) (TBD) is completely off....
HubertB replied to Mikester's topic in Modelling Discussion
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 -
Has anyone tried Tamiya gloss coating varnish?
HubertB replied to Sir Desmond Glazebrook's topic in General Discussion
No, I mean X22. Whether this product is the same, I have some doubts about it, but really don’t know, sorry. Hubert -
Has anyone tried Tamiya gloss coating varnish?
HubertB replied to Sir Desmond Glazebrook's topic in General Discussion
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
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Revell Westland Lysander, thoughts?
HubertB replied to Sir Desmond Glazebrook's topic in General Discussion
The Eduard Lizzie is 1/48 ..., whereas the Revell/Matchbox is 1/32 ... Hubert -
Revell Westland Lysander, thoughts?
HubertB replied to Sir Desmond Glazebrook's topic in General Discussion
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
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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
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Korean War - Looking for Mig-15 and F-86F Kit Reccomendation
HubertB replied to crazypoet's topic in Modelling Discussion
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 -
1/18 P51C Mustang "Lopes Hope 3rd"
HubertB replied to airscale's topic in LSM 1/35 and Larger Work In Progress
The more you work with metal, the better you seem at it, Peter. Truly outstanding work Hubert -
1/18 P51C Mustang "Lopes Hope 3rd"
HubertB replied to airscale's topic in LSM 1/35 and Larger Work In Progress
PhotoEtched Hubert -
Thanks, although I believe you missed a zero Hubert
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So guys, all these discussions about 1:1 replicas, and ships, got me thinking ... I intend to build a 1/5 (let’s be reasonable and think about mooring fees ) replica of the most beautiful liner ever built, The Normandie . Of course, internal fittings will have to be adapted to make it usable ... As I have : 1) a faint idea about ship-building linked to my ship-modelling experience 2) no idea about real ship building requirements (well, some in fact, but I am too important to deal with such trivia) 3) no competence in steel-welding 4) not the first cent for this project I am counting on you all to do the work and money-supply for me...So, please (see, I am being nice) donate everything you can. And when it is finished, and I have all the pretty girls running after me, I will be the Ruler of the World ! How is that for a project ? Hubert
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Today is International hug a drummer day.
HubertB replied to Sir Desmond Glazebrook's topic in General Discussion
Not knowing any drummer in my vicinity, I'll stretch my arms halfway across the globe to give you a hug, Dale Hubert -
Hey, it just occurred to me that a new member here has his head so overblown and full of s#%&t that it could pass as The Moon in Ryan's 1:1 Moon-landing diorama Hubert
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Methink you should do a 1:1 F-14 instead Hubert
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Do we need further proof that we are dealing with a raving lunatic ? Hubert, just holding the trigger on a list of flowery and gross expletives