PanzerWomble

Less done that I had hoped for . DIY seatbelts , filling wing seams , loading nose weight . Need to finish turret and then the fuse will close up . #gettingthere . Decal for IP did not match the IP so left it out. Hate seats....one of the few things I often splash put on resin for . Most ofthis won't be seen so not loosing sleep

"minger" .....🤣 That may also need an off shore translation ! I like the old Devastator and on that list is probably the only 1/32 I'd consider buying this year as I tend not to build many large planes because of the space they take up. Something great about those early yellow wing aircraft . Meteor maybe ....but don't think any Revell offering will live up to it's £125 price tag sadly . AK are bringing out a 1/35 SII Land Rover , might be tempted by that . Gecko are doing a 1/35 Ram Kangaroo which could make for some interesting dios.

Yup - Carl ....he now has to fight two cats for the warm seat.🤣

Zats all volks

I lied

Filtered out all the dodgy Prince Andrew ones....

All the bad coronation memes arriving here

Look away now

Lived near Holmfirth 15 years ago , BBMF Lanc used to fly up the valley , over Ladybower Res and then turn right for Scamptom . My guess the guy piloting it was haiving the day of his life, and why not ?

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Porch to go ?

Thanks for taking the time for such a deep dive on the model . It looks a big aircraft for sure, and I'm not sure I'd ever get the urge to build it . My observation is that the canopy look a bit thick ?, is this the case or just the light on the photo ?

Just use the ignore button to filter out comments from people you think are throbbers ?

Some nice people there as well who I still miss , and some very talented folk too . The treatment of Maru, and the apparent indifference of the owners regarding all that, was what made me decide not to support them anymore. Clearly DGAF . A sad end after being there for 12 years on and off . It's "only plastic toy aircraft FFS ".....ain't that the truth .

In the UK FEDEX pay the highest rates per drop ( did in 2017) , and therefore get the best drivers ....Herpes ...sorry now EVRI pay the lowest . Go figure.

FYI I don't buy bought in washes - always use oils just the way I was raised I guess.😁 I can make just what I want in small amounts . Most washes are burnt umber and or black . Pin washes I make up a variety of colours out of a small Daley and Rowney oil paint set I bought a while ago . If that peaks interest I can 100% recommend watching Evan Panzermeister36 , young but talented I use general purpose turps / white spirit , I'm not bothered by the smell . This liquin is thick - it's a medium , just using it for it's properties to make a better wash . I was thinned down with turpz . I tried 'wet on wet' with a prewash of turps but it was drying too quick , hence the wash is a bit heavy. First time out using it .

When collecting failed deliveries from Royal Fails depot in the UK (open 2 hours a day only now...I ofter ask , which bit of my address ..... "Guy *** , Please leave in black box , etc " ............they struggled to comprehend. And its a big box next to the front door.

Moved onto the wings , generally ok , but the engine nacelles need profiling / filling etc at the front and the rear...we're getting there slowley .

Making a start ..... Fit is generally ok . Detail is a lil heavy . I remembered I made the Revell Monogram B25 in 1/48 about 15 years ago ....very rivetty was my only recollection . This is subtler than than on the surface. A fair few ejection pin marks although most will never be seen again . Interior banged together , need to finish the cockpit & zip it up . Don't forget the 30 grammes in the nose. .... Theres a lot of detail , none to be seen later ....but you feel obliged to put in ...I mean they went to all that bother . Probs a bit over weathered for a Doolitle raider, but want to try out oil washes using this as a medium . ChuckW recommend it on TOS. Smooths the oils out and makes it all less grainy. I concur , though it also sets quicker . Black brown .....a softer brown would have worked better in this one . Toned down using a light grey acryllic wash and so here we are after a Saturday .

It was back in the 1960's when the RAF wanted the F-111 and the RN wanted new carriers (CVA01) to replace Ark Royal and Eagle. Basically, the RAF said that they could provide a Royal Navy Task Force with Air Defence Cover pretty well anywhere in the world. But, with the then current fighters the RAF had there was a nice big gap in the Indian Ocean. So rather than telling the truth - god forbid - the RAF moved Australia west 500 miles. All ended up being pointless as Labour told both the RAF and the Navy to get stuffed and bought neither F-111 or CVA01. Fast forward to 1982 , the RAF still couldn't support the Falklands task force and so it was left to the FAA and new untested SHARs to do the job. To be fair they took some RAF GR3s along for the ride.