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I have them on my Tamiya Monster Beetle! They go on the ends of the axle and replace the C- hub.

That is a tough one. I usually prefer my models with the wing unfolded unless I'm building more than one of them. Maybe detachable is the way to go if they can stay in place unfolded?

I think you're right Martin.

Too late. My old Tamiya side cutters have the dent from a vain attempt to do so.

Bill, thanks for the pics on the pipe cleaner technique. Nice progress on your Kingfisher too. Carl

With several medical professionals in the family, I get reminded of that all the time. My father-in-law won't touch power tools as he knows he doesn't have the skill to safely use one and he's seen the results too many times (retired pathologist) of those who weren't careful. I learned to use a table saw in grade 3 as part of a school class. Can't believe they let kids that young loose in a fully equipped woodworking shop. The teacher was ok but the one I had the following year was really great. Showed us how to not only use the tools but how to respect them. Check out the Sawstop table saws. Those are impressive but a bit pricy. But they will save your fingers.

The lighting looks great. Really shows off the interior details. Glad to hear the table saw session worked out safely. I was using mine at work last week. Had to cut down a bunch of plywood. To make 60 shelves for our new location. Like you, I still have all my digits.

On the bench in our backyard. My son Edward has been waiting for enough snow this winter to make a snowman.

Thanks everyone! It's slow work but I found that doing a quarter at a time keeps me focused and makes it less daunting. I think Corellian Engineering must have really liked German armour.

Martin, what are you using to do the shaping? It's nice and subtle, not overdone like you see on most kits.

Slowly working my way through all the decals. Here's the placement guide for the topside to give you an idea of what I'm dealing with. Many of them are tiny, like the cockpit decals that Barracudacsst does for their cockpit sets.

And a 1/12 Lancia Stratos!

Rob, you mentioned the wood deck is self adhesive. Since it's already cut to shape, would it be possible to deepen the cuts and cut through the backing sheet? Then you could test fit them without getting them stuck in place? Might be harder than it sounds with all the different cutouts.

Nice and different subject. Somehow reminds me of a Saab Tunnen that went to a weight loss clinic and came out half the size.

Definitely on the fast track.

And in other news, I've started another kit...

I thought mine one was bad but I took a look and it's scattered across several shelves/benches/drawers so it presents as smaller piles of indecision rather than one large overwhelming one.

Me likey!!

Chris, I'm not sure the sprue goo would work well as the tail is resin and it may not bond well to it. I'd stick with either Mr Surfacer or possibly Mr Dissolved Putty. The latter shrinks a bit more though and is a bit softer when dry.

Glad to see you're making progress Peter. Even with the floats setting you back a bit, at least you've figured out the issue. Carl

Just catching up on this Rob. I thought the Vosper with all its PE was going to be a challenge but the Arizona has proved me wrong. Keep going and I'll be cheering for you. Carl

Is that the new Revell 1/3 kit?

You're not kidding on the speed build. The closest I've done was my Bandai TiE fighter. 20 minutes and done but I didn't even use glue or paint.

Me too!

No, it's currently on the included stand but I have one in clear acrylic that I'll use. It's a bit more dynamic.