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Cobra Coupe - Le Mans - Model Factory Hiro 1/12
CANicoll replied to DocRob's topic in LSM 1/35 and Larger Work In Progress
Rob, this is going to be a stunning build. I can't believe the number of parts you have to deal with, and no sprues!!! Wow. This is my favorite Cobra body style, and that blue is just gorgeous. Can't wait to watch your build. -
Added 21 more this evening - working my way nose to tail... Finding that not all of the stencils have black and white options, however the placement is very clear so not really an option other than not use. Thus, there are some stencils 'misplaced'. Babies aren't dying so not going to stress over it!
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Eduard Bf-109E RFI
CANicoll replied to JohnB's topic in LSM 1/32 and Larger Aircraft Ready for Inspection
John, VERY helpful!!! That diagram with your paint is brilliant. The plane is beautiful - great paint scheme and nice job on the decals - they look terrific. IT is an eye-catching scheme that I have not seen before. -
Carl and Peter, One thing this pause has enabled me to do is sit and think about the approach, and give you all time to weigh in with suggestions that I had not thought of, so this is very helpful, thanks. Carl - First, I'm laughing over the masterpiece comment. Thank you!! I think your suggestions are exactly what I'm going to do. The nice thing is I have a set of digital calipers so I can get a pretty accurate read on the size of the brass rod I need. I have a bit more confidence in drilling and using a screw on the resin wheels supported by some thick CA.
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What is on your bench right now ? Share a picture :)
CANicoll replied to Martinnfb's topic in Modelling Discussion
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Carl, having built a number of 1/48 B-17s and going crazy on the interior detail, only to then close it up so nobody ever would see it - I feel your pain. I do wonder about our tendency to do all of that detail work, then close it up!
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Eduard 1/32 Bf-109E re-start
CANicoll replied to JohnB's topic in LSM 1/35 and Larger Work In Progress
I'm looking forward to the paint scheme! -
Sorry to miss you all this year, but next year in VA!!!....
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Hmmm.. Slide fit would be interesting. Nice idea Rob, thanks. The white metal LG should take the screw but you just reminded me I need to check the diameter of the holes. On the main gear the screws hold the tire/wheel to the leg, on the nose gear the screw seems to just hold the two nose wheels together onto the leg. Will check out the Albion option - thanks!
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What is on your bench right now ? Share a picture :)
CANicoll replied to Martinnfb's topic in Modelling Discussion
Is that her general opinion of things?? -
McLaren MP4/6 Ayrton Senna Fujimi 1/20
CANicoll replied to DocRob's topic in LSM 1/35 and Larger Work In Progress
Rob, Several of us seem to have been hitting roadblocks on our builds lately which is a shame. Your work is too good to be wasted on projects that are not well enough engineered from the manufacturer. -
Special Hobby F-80C saved from SOD
CANicoll replied to JohnB's topic in LSM 1/35 and Larger Work In Progress
John, Sometimes you get a build that just fights you every step of the way. Fully understand the desire to bin it. -
Amazing work with all of that brass. Wow. Looks terrific.
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1/32 Hawker Tempest
CANicoll replied to JeroenPeters's topic in LSM 1/35 and Larger Work In Progress
I didn't know Moskit was still making the metal exhausts - I used them on some P-39 and P-51 builds maybe 15 years ago! How do you keep everything aligned given all of the small pieces? And especially with all of the bits on the engine? Definitely not a kit for the inexperienced. And even the experienced! -
Special Hobby F-80C saved from SOD
CANicoll replied to JohnB's topic in LSM 1/35 and Larger Work In Progress
Wow, so much simpler controls, knobs and switches compared to the F-4! But your IP looks terrific. -
Definitely looks the part, Peter. Your washes bring out the detail nicely (and a reminder to do the same on my F-4!). Spitfire cockpits are always loaded with detail and you brought it out beautifully. Disappointing about the Quinta Sutton Harness should not have fought you that hard but it looks like you got it sorted.
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Have to hit the pause button on this build as this coming week is going to be busy. Moving my 88-year-old mother into a senior living facility nearby this week. Lots of work left to do on the stencils, markings, Sidewinders, attaching the wheels to the landing gear (and any suggestions on how to attach resin wheels to the landing gear using screws?) not to mention some touch up and details to be added including the nose probe. Probably a couple of week's worth or work left (don't hold me to that!)
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T-28 rework RFI
CANicoll replied to JohnB's topic in LSM 1/32 and Larger Aircraft Ready for Inspection
Excellent work! Those canopies just shine - nicely done, John! -
Is there a 'Better Late than Never" category in this build?
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McLaren MP4/6 Ayrton Senna Fujimi 1/20
CANicoll replied to DocRob's topic in LSM 1/35 and Larger Work In Progress
Rob, Nice job on the tub, but especially on the exhaust - the pipes look terrific. I keep forgetting to use the hairdryer on hard-to-conform decals but your CF pieces look the part. The Brembo calipers look like the real thing - you captured the gold perfectly. Nice work!