Bomber_County Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 So……..the Ju88 finally has had all its seams checked and triple checked so top coating at the weekend. The Pz IV H finished and awaiting photographs……..what next………I’ve had one AFV and a brace of 48th kits so it’s about time to get to 32nd…the ZM 51 still languishes on the “ can’t get the primer right” shelf ready for NFM….…… so I present Trumpeter’s F4F-3 (late) and a mountain of AM. I got the AM first for peanuts on evil bay so I thought it ought to put on something. The books are ancient, picked up over the years………here are the pictures……also back at work full time ( who knows for how long) so only weekends to grab bench time……watch this space…. 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 Phil Good choice for your next build and nothing as good as a Wildcat with all the PE to boot. Any thoughts on markings and no need to worry about dealing with the folding wings on this version, as they were fixed. Will be in the front row all the way Keep 'em comin Peter . 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted November 17, 2021 Author Share Posted November 17, 2021 Thanks Peter, the kit comes VF-6 Enterprise May 52, massive star roundel. I’ll have to do some research…… 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 Pulling out my comfy chair 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 Guys Just love those BIG stars with the red center Keep 'em comin Peter 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Spitfire Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 This is a timely build as when I have finished this sequence of builds I am planning a USN build with one of these included, so will be following with interest. Cheers Dennis 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted November 18, 2021 Author Share Posted November 18, 2021 13 hours ago, Martinnfb said: Pulling out my comfy chair Thanks Martin, I’ll squirrel this one away….. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted November 18, 2021 Author Share Posted November 18, 2021 7 hours ago, GazzaS said: Pass the corn around……glad to have you on board Gaz 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted November 18, 2021 Author Share Posted November 18, 2021 3 hours ago, Spitfire said: This is a timely build as when I have finished this sequence of builds I am planning a USN build with one of these included, so will be following with interest. Thanks Dennis, are also going Trumpeter. I’ve never built Trumpeter before but I had it on good authority that this Wildcat was from the good team…..time will tell. Are you adding any AM? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 3 hours ago, Bomber_County said: Thanks Dennis, are also going Trumpeter. I’ve never built Trumpeter before but I had it on good authority that this Wildcat was from the good team…..time will tell. Are you adding any AM? Still in the planning stage, just finishing my trio of PCM RAF kits, Tempest, Hurricane and Spitfire IX then onto early USN, at the moment looking at Dauntless, Wildcat and maybe a Birdcage but this may change. Cheers Dennis 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted November 18, 2021 Author Share Posted November 18, 2021 So had 10 minutes today, the AM I have includes the flap etc internal structure, hmmmm looking at it, not sure if it’s going to enhance the kit as I think these internal structures were then metal sheeted over…..hence I know it’s in there but……….be a different story if they were fabric covered and then you could replicate using the internal structure as a base……over thinking again….. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaireckstadt Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 On 11/18/2021 at 7:45 AM, GazzaS said: I will join too! Very interesting subject! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted November 19, 2021 Author Share Posted November 19, 2021 Thanks Kai, more the merrier……. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 Phil When you have bench time, you'll be digging in. Life just always seems to have a way of cutting to the front of the line. Keep 'em comin Peter 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted November 20, 2021 Author Share Posted November 20, 2021 15 hours ago, Peterpools said: When you have bench time, you'll be digging in. Life just always seems to have a way of cutting to the front of the line. thanks Peter, I’m glad I have some work because the stash is looking very thin, down to 14……..so formulating a list of supplies and kits to take into account of Black Friday and free postage….now I have some income to spend…… 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 Phil Glad you're formulating a Black Friday plan ... hope you find some great deals. The only BF Sale I found a number of years back was the Squadron Black Friday sale, which was spend $500 and receive a 50% discount, which meant all it cost was $250 with free shipping. Now that was a sale seemed to be for just one year and the next year(s) was never repeated; I wonder why? I really haven't found too many sales that save me enough to jump into the BF Sale Pool these days. Keep 'em comin Peter 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted November 20, 2021 Author Share Posted November 20, 2021 The offers are few and far between over here in the UK, I’ll try and save with free postage. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 Phil Any savings are a plus as shipping these days seem to consume a nice chunk of our purchases. Keep ‘em comin Peter 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted November 27, 2021 Author Share Posted November 27, 2021 So the journey begins. One aspect that amazes me is that there are only 4 large sprues and 2 smaller ones. On top of that there are 15 items not required. Been so used to burgeoning boxes of sprues, so looking at this it’s almost where is it……..so starting with the engine and the Eduard AM……..decided not to do the Eduard flaps etc as they are sealed away after, is it the Devastator that the internal structure is exposed?……. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 Phil Glad you’re underway and eagerly waiting your first build update. Keep ‘em comin Peter 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 I'm glad someone is building one of the Trumpy 1/32 Wildcats. I have two of these kits in my stash and frankly, I've been afraid of making either of them because I've of what I hear of problems with these kits. Is the fit bad?Accuracy problems? Etc. I hope not, as the wildcat is one of my favorites. I'll be watching this build to see Your experiences with this kit. I'd like to see your feedback regarding your opinion On this Trumpeter kit. Thanks; Paul 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HubertB Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 1 hour ago, belugawhaleman said: I'm glad someone is building one of the Trumpy 1/32 Wildcats. I have two of these kits in my stash and frankly, I've been afraid of making either of them because I've of what I hear of problems with these kits. Is the fit bad?Accuracy problems? Etc. I hope not, as the wildcat is one of my favorites. I'll be watching this build to see Your experiences with this kit. I'd like to see your feedback regarding your opinion On this Trumpeter kit. Thanks; Paul The Trumpy Wildcat is not bad at all. In terms of fitting, it is also mostly Ok, but for the wing-fold joint which is a PITA if you deploy the wings (another reason - the main one being a yellow-wing scheme - why I bought the "Early" version). Go for it, Phil, I got my ticket as well ! Hubert 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted November 28, 2021 Author Share Posted November 28, 2021 2 hours ago, belugawhaleman said: I'm glad someone is building one of the Trumpy 1/32 Wildcats. I have two of these I’ll try Paul, I’m adding Eduard AM on top so it may skew some of the geometry, I’ll highlight the pitfalls……. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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