GazzaS

Unfortunately parabola's and other advanced math are beyond me.... but I can't say that this: Looks like this: Obviously, such pieces were made on and English wheel, or with a metal shaping power hammer. so there may have been variations.

I'm building the F right now.... and the spinner just doesn't look correct to me. Sorry... it's such a minor thing... but it really gnaws on me.

It looks promising, but one likes to hear about things from somebody who already has one about what they can fit, and what they think of the creation. Dustproof-ness etc.

To put if most simply, do the F-K variants all use the same propeller spinner? Are they all shaped the same?

Not really a big fan of Italian aircraft. The Daimler Benz powered machines look alright... but the rest... Just gimme some lasagne! Next!

B-29: Big Shiny dildo.... B-36: Bigger, shiny..... You get the idea... some are just too phallic to be anything else. Catherine Deneuve...really? I know the name and the face from seeing her in a magazine in the 80's... but really???

Now we're getting really esoteric! G4M Betty to a double-ended dildo. Can I say "dildo", here?

After some small talk, I'd say: "Peter... you're doing great work! Now where in the fuck is my Roland D.II??"

Speechless!

It all looks awesome! I know the plastic of this kit, and was enthralled with it when I bought it for somebody else to win. So, I've never built it. Your work looks great!. In this scale decals are much better than painted blobs.

Both planes look excellent, Dale! Keep up the good work!

Love the added details! Tube ans wires are a great addition... Hope they'll be seen once you close it up. Gaz

I haven't been around much, but expected to see it almost finished... Anyway... take a break man! Looks great, tho!

Sorry to bombard with unsolicited photos Ern... But this seems like a good answer for your question. This guy uses oils to give very subtle but lively definition to armor. On this one he used blues and browns to add visual interest. He's also inspired me to be bolder with colors and oils. Gaz

Well done!!! Stand up and take a bow! Really love the way you used pigments on the wings.

I like most of the Japanese fighters for looks even if not for their fighting capabilities. I used to play IL-2 Sturmovik online at a place that had historical scenarios and I'd always 'fly' Japanese if it was a Pacific scenario. My favorites to 'fly' online were the N1K1 and N1K2 cuz they were kick-ass and had four 20mm's. My proudest Japanese "sortie" saw me down three Wildcats with an A6M2. Usually in that scenario my Zeke was always catching fire. Yep... I was seriously addicted. For models, I reckon all of the fighters look cool and I'll get to each of them someday. Most of their bomber aircraft leave me cold, though. The Betty had to be one of the ugliest aircraft I've ever seen. Love this one:

I'm trying to teach my granddaughter that spiders aren't interested in biting and eating her. Maybe it'll sink in. Who knows.

Dreaming about a spider... wow!

Got two going at the moment: Trumpeter's Sturer Emil 1/35: And Hasegawa's 1/32 Bf 109F4 in a JG 54 scheme:

Oh, they've engineered some great things... but during the Cold War, their gear was woefully inadequate as is shown in many combats in the Mid East and SEA. The AK 47 has it's positive points... it's rugged for sure. But I think I'd still rather have an M-16.

VEry nice work on both planes, Dale!

We spent all of that time and money worrying about the Reds. Yet, everything they came up with was crap. Though... I'm glad we never had to find out how well their ICBM's worked.

You did a great job on that. I've heard a few horror stories about that kit. It's not just the depth and width of the rivets. It's the ones that aren't perpendicular to the aircraft's skin that anger me the most. They look oval once painted. Gaz

HTH Gaz

1/4 scale Albatros! Is that plastic, resin, or wood and paper?