biggtim

I think the surge of cases that is starting right now should taper back down by late summer. That's a long way off, and viral illnesses usually decline drastically in the summer months as people get out and spend less time cooped up indoors. It's hitting my area (the PNW) right now, and we expect it to last until about June before it winds back down here, slightly later for the central states. I wouldn't cancel your reservations just yet!!

Progress so far:

That's a good looking engine, Harv! What are you planning to use to weather it? I'm curious because I've been looking at some of the AK products. Tim

Dale, those look fantastic! The paint finish on both is very sharp, weathering is extremely well done. Just the right amount for my taste. Tim

I have to admit that this thing would have made me crap my pants if I saw it coming after me. There's just something really mean looking about it, and after the wussy little tanks that preceded it, this would have been a butt-puckering shock to the system.

Man, you twisted my mind for a second there! I saw this and thought, "wait, I already answered that question". Then I realized I answered it on LSP. Whew!! Tim

So, what exactly is the prize for showing what's on my bench? Cuz there's a LOT of stuff on my bench, and that would be a big effort!!

Need some opinions on this one from you guys, especially Martinn, who originally helped me out on this over at LSP before he defected. In the photo below, which is literally the ONLY photo I have ever seen of an actual Klimov engined P-40, do you think the exhaust pipes join into a single pipe, or do you think it is two pipes with three cylinders exhausting into each? There appears to be some sort of bump, or joint, or gap after the first three cylinders, but I can't tell for sure. I ask because the Brengun 1/48 conversion (which I have), most of the other 1/48 kits available, and most of the artists' renderings of these planes show them as two separate 3-pipe exhaust banks, but I did find one drawing that showed them as one single pipe. I am always hesitant to rely on artists perceptions of things, and I don't think the Brengun set is very accurate, so I'm trying to pin this one down. Thanks, Tim You'll note that in this source, they appear to be joined into one pipe: Bit this source shows them as two:

There a BUNCH of films by that name, I had no idea. Might need a little more info to find the one you are talking about.

You peed yourself over a Devastator? Oooooo...kay. I guess anything new in 1/32 is a good thing, but that one makes me yawn!

What movie is that?

Don't tell Martin about Vegas, though. He can't hold his liquor.....

That's a great idea, John. You could just call it the Large Scale Meet & Greet and everyone is welcome. Wish I were coming...

I'd probably tell him I loved "Mortal Engines" and that I want a sequel. He probably hasn't heard that before. Tim

I missed this the first time around. Very cool!! And very well done!!! Tim

Has anyone ever done a 1/200 USS MIssouri? I'm not a ship guy, but that might be fun as hell!

Too bad it's something I don't need. Dangitall! That said, anything in 1/32 is GOOD news!!!

Oops, I missed that in the earlier post. I was going to be doubly impressed if it was 1/32!!

That's a nice one!! Is it a Revell or Trumpy kit?

Knowing Ernie, he probably uses gun oil.

Damn, I hate to see that.

That is hilarious, Ernie!!! Totally sounds like something my wife would do!!

I was a little surprised at the name of the truck on the box. It sounds a bit ominous - "666 truck"? I thought they were 6x6 trucks!

Boy, that is looking good!

Now I feel better.....