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This was my introduction to the Skycrane: They used it to lift the last section of the CN Tower into place. It was the tallest structure in the world when they finished it. I wonder if someone will do a diorama of this.

Peter, a straightforward kit that won't throw you any surprises is always a good stress reliever. I like Bandai kits as well as Tamiya for that reason. Some of the Bandai kits don't even need masking if you're painting them they've done such a great job with the parts breakdown. As for the P-38, I have their J in the stash and just need to find some different markings for it, maybe some with invasion stripes.

That's one big helo!

That's the one. Thanks for posting it.

The Zulu is flown by the USMC as well. I don't think there's much commonality with the Vietnam era Cobras except for the general appearance and name.

There's a video on YouTube of how the diorama was made. It's pretty impressive to watch and starts with the modeler cutting that Panzer III in half. Just need to find the link.

Great looking Spitfire Martin. Are those the kit belts?

I'll have to get some paint masks for that.

That is pretty cool. Stargate!

Sue said, let's get another cat. So I did. I think I may have lost something in translation.

For me at the moment, it looks to be a Honda F1 year. Meng have their 1/12 McLaren MP4/4 coming out while Beemax has a Lotus 99T also in 1/12. Although the latter has already been pushed back half a year. Turbo Honda engines and cigarette labels galore. I've been tempted by the new Apache kit but haven't been able to commit to it. I think the rotor span is the sticking point. Yes, you can build it folded but that wouldn't look right. Same goes for the CH-54. Maybe after I build my new display case this summer... There's a guy in Belgium who's doing a 1/32 Spitfire XIV conversion for the Tamiya kits. That I will get for sure once it's out. Maybe even more than one. I know @Martinnfb wants one too.

Hope you're feeling better. Whoops, my mistake. For some reason, I thought you had done one.

That looks impressive. Let us know what it's like when it arrives Mark.

Hubert has reviewed the 1/32 one now here. The additional pics of the real thing on the TMN review will be handy.

Thankfully our dog doesn't come into the basement or he'd probably try to join them. And he's 115 lbs.

More previously started kits, this one the Miniart Su-122-54. Then this happened: They're conspiring to not let me get stuff done.

Having been up close to a Lancaster with 4 running Merlins, I know what you mean Phil. It's really an awesome sound and very distinctive.

Great review Ernie. The tape up shows the huge strides that HpH have made in quality. They're like most other kit makers that have improved with each new release. As for subject matter, I'm still a bit on the fence. I may just get the kit to support them and hope they continue making IM kits. They did say they were considering a Savoia S21 from Porco Rosso which is one I'd get in a heartbeat (apparently they've done it in their 1/18 series). And of course the Beaufighter.

It was $85. Can't recall shipping. https://www.halberdmodel.co/en-ca/products/cavalier-turbo-mustang-iii-conversion-kit-for-tamiya-p-51d-1-32-scale

Here's some quick pics of the Cavalier Mustang. The replacement fuselage. Closeup showing the panel lines. Super thin exhaust. Tip tanks. There's a replacement prop, cockpit floor and some additional detail parts. The cuts to the tail and wingtips are very straightforward so this could be an ideal first conversion for someone.

I'll get some pics in a bit but the detail is great. The engraved panel lines match those of the Tamiya kit. The breakdown seems to be fairly logical from what I recall.

Curse you Hubert! I've been in the fenc about the kit but ended up ordering one after reading your single word review. I do have their Cavalier Mustang conversion so at least I know what quality to expect. Now to wait my turn. Not like I have nothing else to work on in the meantime...

Nice! The Tamiya 1/12 kit is my oldest SOD model. I started it back in 1993. I work a little bit on it every year. A very little bit.

May the 4th be with you! So for all the Star Wars fans who get the reference, I did some work on my Millennium Falcon. I need to finish the decals for the entire lower side and then the weathering. Fursnake was not impressed that the Falcon was in her spot, ie- my lap. And tying into Star Wars day, I took my sons to see the 40th anniversary release of Return of the Jedi at our local theatre. While there, I realized I was 12, the same age as our oldest when I saw it in theatres for the first time.

Funny, I had the HK Do-335A kit out last night looking at the contents. I've got the ZM two seater in the stash as well. Big difference is that HK gives you the nose weights that you need to prevent a tailsitter and the ZM doesn't leave you enough room for the same because of the internal detail.