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My problem is when 'deals' come along. A large portion of my stash is second-hand kits that I got usually for 1/2 or less of retail. For instance, Saturday I bought a Dragon Sturmhaubitze 42' w/Zimmerit and a Dragon SdKfz 250/9 in 1/35 scale for under $31 US. Usually, one of my club members will send an e-mail to all of the members listing what he wants to sell. By sending an e-mail. stuff gets set aside for you before the meeting. Apparently I beat 7 other guys to the Sturmhaubitze. I really should neaten up and take a pic or three of my stash for you guys.

Looking good!

Holy, holy smokes!

I should be doing a stock take... but I fear my stash will have increased beyond 70 kits.

Yes, too thick. And too textured. I don't like depending on tape for permanent things.

Looking good, Rob. Gonna be a stand-out!

Well.... the idea is subtlety. I can either use some Archer raised line decals... or just plain decal paper. I've even toyed with the idea of using some WNW rib tape decals, but I think they may be too wide. They've be covered with paint, but be big enough to show with weathering. I did it with paint once, but wasn't satisfied with the result.

Taking a break from scribing, filling and rescribing. Over it at the moment. So I decided to work on the 1970's looking control surfaces. From the best period photos I can gather, there should only be fine stitching lines over flat surfaces. So, I'll do it with decals.

Since I'm here... I'm reading: And

Ooh, sorry brother! I hope it sets up soon.

That is a fantastic scene, KStadt! Everything looks great!

Those are great suggestions I hadn't hear before. Will give them a try. Thank you,

When you can't find your sprue cutters?

Excellent, Rob!

I guess I'm not really doing anything different from anyone else. Thank you for the help.

Thank you for your replies everyone. I must have failed to make myself clear. I have all kinds of straight edges, flexible metal as well as Dymo tape and Tamiya flexible tape. I have an UMM scriber, razor saw blades, pin vise with needle. What I don't have is steady, or small hands. The proximity to the fuselage is kicking my ass. In open areas, I can fix and refix my faults as long as I have patience. I'm sure I'm not alone with this problem. There must be an answer.

This was done with a straight edge, can you believe it? There is just no room for my fingers to operate. When the line is out in the open I can fix and refix until I make a passable straight line. I need an idea to get over this hump... Anyone got one?

Very nice, Harv!

I'm glad to see you calling this one done. It's a tremendous efforts, and I love the results.

I think we can call it closed-up now.

I spent all of my modelling time this weekend getting this body together and filling the gaps with CA. My little bench is a mess.

Nothing is more valuable than time. The only part of this kind of work I detest is rescribing detail.

Thank you, John!

Like you have noted, sometimes fixing up a not-so-good kit is rewarding. And since it is the only 1/32 A-1/2/3 out there in 1/32 extra motivation is provided. And using CA with the electric toothbrush means I don't have to wait overnight for putties to dry. Waiting overnight to fix a problem - That is the real mojo killer.