
Landlubber Mike
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If I remember correctly, the Revell canopy needs to be built up from many pieces - the panes might have been individual parts. Seems a bit crazy.
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MiniArt P-47D Thunderbolt: COMPLETED 2/13/24
Landlubber Mike replied to Peterpools's topic in LSM 1/48 Work in Progress
Good luck with the kit Peter. I'm sure you will get it figured out with your skilled hands! I know what you mean by multi-piece cowlings - I haven't built many plane models, but have come across them in the past and I'm not a fan. Nice to know the Tamiya kit goes together nicely. I have a ton of Eduard, Quickboost and Aires aftermarket for it, so we will see what happens. I spent many hours trying to select from the very cool pin-up schemes that are out there. I have young girls, so I wanted to pick one that wasn't lewd like many of the ones that are out there. I ended up going with this Kitworld decal set, and will do the Helen Jo. Has a little bit of everything - NMF, pretty girl, checks on the cowl, and a colored tail: -
PW - I found this kit on a FB site last year with a lot of the aftermarket goodies for a great price so picked one up. I had always wanted to build one on the HpH catapult set. If you go to HpH, they also offer replacement parts for the Revell kit (probably just parts from their own Arado kit), including the canopy (as well as control surfaces, floats, engine, and cowl I believe). I placed an order directly with them for the catapult, canopy, and other aftermarket with no problems. *EDIT* Just saw that Martin suggested HpH for the canopy.
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MiniArt P-47D Thunderbolt: COMPLETED 2/13/24
Landlubber Mike replied to Peterpools's topic in LSM 1/48 Work in Progress
Great start Peter! Looking forward to following along! I have a Tamiya 1/48 kit on the shelf that I'd like to get to one day as I love the paint and pin-up schemes on these planes. -
Two for me this year, both 1/48 scale. First is the Special Hobby Buffalo 339-23, second is the Tamiya F4F-1 converted to an FM-1 via the Wolfpack wingfold set. On the plus side, I have in process three plane models more than 50% done, three 1/700 ships more than 75% done, and four 1/24 car models about 50% done. Hopefully these will all see the finish line in 2024, as I'm itching to start some other kits.
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Not a fan of Kitlinx at all. They stiffed me on two Taurus engines - never included them in the box, didn't respond to multiple emails, etc. Don't trust them!
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I was wondering the same - seems like you would have to make a ton of annual purchases to make it worthwhile.
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Tamiya 1/48 F4U-1A Corsair
Landlubber Mike replied to Peterpools's topic in LSM 1/48 Work in Progress
I love the P-47 and all the cool paint and pin-up schemes. Looking forward to watching your build! -
Tamiya 1/48 F4U-1A Corsair
Landlubber Mike replied to Peterpools's topic in LSM 1/48 Work in Progress
Wow, nicely done Peter! Way to kick off 2024! What's next? -
The Scharnhorst 1/200 by Trumpter-Operation Paderborn
Landlubber Mike replied to KevinM's topic in Non LSM 'WIP
I've seen folks use soft putty to make blast bags. It doesn't take much or need a precise shape. -
The Scharnhorst 1/200 by Trumpter-Operation Paderborn
Landlubber Mike replied to KevinM's topic in Non LSM 'WIP
Wow Kevin, fantastic work! The bridge is amazing. It's quite large - almost a model itself. -
Tamiya 1/48 F4U-1A Corsair
Landlubber Mike replied to Peterpools's topic in LSM 1/48 Work in Progress
Wow, that's looking fantastic Peter!! Can't wait to see it put together! -
Very cool! How do you like building the Gundam models? They seem really interesting, but I'm trying not to open a new gateway for hoarding kits.
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Wow, what a great year Peter! Very nice collection there. Hope you are having a nice holiday and best wishes for 2024!
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Tamiya 1/48 F4U-1A Corsair
Landlubber Mike replied to Peterpools's topic in LSM 1/48 Work in Progress
Looking great Peter! With all the Corsairs on here - *cough* @JohnB *cough* - I broke down and picked up a 1/32 Tamiya Birdcage off one of the FB auction sites. Will be eagerly following your build for tips! -
SH P-400 done
Landlubber Mike replied to JohnB's topic in LSM 1/32 and Larger Aircraft Ready for Inspection
Wow, that worked up into a nice model, great job! -
Nice job! I have this in the stash with the Pontos detail set. I might start it as my next 1/350 build. Heard it builds well.
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Glad to see you back - sounds like you're on the mend which is great news
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Fantastic job! That's even more precious in that you built it with your son. I remember my dad built this back in the 80s when I was a kit. He had it in the den bookcase as a source of pride. Don't tell him but yours came out better
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I will NEVER buy from Kitlinx again. One order they sent me an aftermarket set missing pieces, and to their credit, they sent me replacements. Even got an email from Loic the owner. The next order, I ordered a bunch of Taurus engines, which are not exactly inexpensive, along with some other items. Well, they did not ship the Taurus engines. I politely emailed them and Loic directly multiple times, without even the courtesy of a reply. Needless to say, they were shitty and never made good on my order or offered a refund. Buyer beware - I will be happy to spread the word as to their shady operation as much as I can.