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Peter, the Jug is looking good. Nice work on getting the wing sorted. That engine looks impressive.

My sister-in-law who's an ER doc calls them organ donors.

Looks like a Dull Dark Green to me. Nice progress too.

Wow, that's a lot of work. But it looks like you're getting it all figured out. One things for sure. I'm doing mine OOB.

Peter, for whatever reason the general modeling populous (which we're a small subset of) loves German aircraft and BF109s and FW190s in particular. As a general rule, both types and all their variants sell very well for the manufacturers that make them. Unless they're horribly inaccurate or banana shaped. Which means they'll still sell but only so-so. Add to that the quality and accuracy reputation that Kotare has managed to build up with their Spitfire and I'm sure there will be buyers. Throw in the vast variety of late war camo and marking schemes and it's easier to see some folks buying several. Me? I'm not sure yet if I'll get it. If I do, it'll probably more to help them fund their next release which hopefully will be something I do want like a CF-100 Clunk.

Looking forward to seeing what's involved with the build. I started this kit but haven't gotten past engraving some of the panel lines.

That pretty much sums it up. Release a kit that they will sell/sell out and then have funds in the bank for the slightly more esoteric/risky project.

The 500 and Abarth are both newer releases and not older kits. I'd like to get the Abarth as well. If you can find one, the Tamiya Caterham Super 7 is an impressive kit. It has a one piece chassis and aluminum body panels like the real thing.

Kotare have announced a BF-109 K4!!! Release is late 2024/early 2025.

One of my favourites. I've got the much older Doyusha kit but would love a modern release.

Oh, rock crawlers. I love building/modding those. I'm on Clodbuster #5. Or is it #6? The craziest was I took a Tamiya TLT -1 and basically only kept the drive axles. Everything else I swapped out and gave it a 6" chassis stretch. The axles had just under 180° of articulation. I wish i still had it hit some collector wanted it and I sold it. I missed grabbing an RC4WD Killer Krawler when I had the chance. Nothing else has come out that big since.

Got a package from @Martinnfb yesterday. Guess this will go nicely in between the Tempest V I have and the Sea Fury. It'll be make a nice genealogy display. Also got a couple items for my Tamiya F-35s in the mail. A full set of masks for the recent B release and burner cans for both the A and B. The burner cans certainly came in some compact packaging. Turns out it's 3D printed and designed to fit the can exactly. There's a lip that holds it in place and prevents any damage. Lovely detail on the can too. .

Liked and subscribed! Nice job on the Corvette. I know where he gets his painting skills from.

Okay, painting itty bitty details is not an idea of fun for me. Much respect to the folks who can do it. Anyways, the nose gear bay is done. I gave it a wash and it really helps to make the details pop. I've now started on the main gear bays.

Amazing work. Great tip on doing the flex part of the exhaust.

You've reminded me that Italeri are supposed to release a new 1/12 Lancia Stratos this year. And the Spiny from X-Plus.

https://www.culttvmanshop.com/Martian-War-Machine-Light-and-Sound-kit-from-TenaControl-_p_2996.html Go all in and add sound too!

I can't recall if Plastruct works on ABS. Tamiya Extra Thin works but isn't always a strong bond. Tamiya does make an ABS cement. It's a blue bottle I think.

Nice find Paul! One thing to double check. Pegasus did some of their earlier kits in ABS plastic so you may want to check that before you start gluing bits together. Carl

Nice but of progress. I always find cleaning up and painting road wheels the most tedious part of an armour build.

Nice job on finding the joystick. Great progress on the build too. It's interesting what manufacturers leave out of their instructions at times.

These guys will ship to the US. https://www.sunwardhobbies.ca/mr-surfacer/?page=2 If you haven't tried the Aqueous version , that works really well too. Plus much less smell.

My boys keep buying the Zvezda 1/100 tank kits every time we go to the LHS. Which means they walk right past the Gundam section. But thy are definitely a big thing. Talking to the shop owner, he said he's glad his nephew got him to start carrying Gundam kits. They've really helped keep the business going. That and Warhammer.

What about Tamiya white primer in the bottle? Do you guys have that in the US or is that another only in Canada thing?

There was a shop near my work that had a 10 ft long aisle that was only Gunze products. They've moved so aren't as convenient to get to but do offer free local shipping on orders over $40.