GazzaS Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 I'm always in search of good pilot figures. Here is a nice pair from AC Model in 1/32, The figures seem nicely detailed and without air bubbles or other flaws other than a bit of flash. They'll look great next to a 109. I also got some panzer figures... much cheaper ones.... This Italeri kit is a mix of old molds and New parts. The hull is 1974 molds with new road wheels and link and length tracks. The turret is much newer. I have enough Pz IV kits around so I can afford to use some for parts if the old Italeri hull isn't up to scratch. Happy Modelling! 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 On 9/3/2023 at 12:34 AM, Peterpools said: Latest Eduard F6F-3 Hellcat Profi kit I‘ve built the Eduard Hellcat a while ago, using some goodies. It‘s a good fitting kit with lots of potential for enhancement, when wanted. The base kit is decently detailed and can be build oob as well. Cheers Rob 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 4 hours ago, GazzaS said: I'm always in search of good pilot figures. Here is a nice pair from AC Model in 1/32, The figures seem nicely detailed and without air bubbles or other flaws other than a bit of flash. They'll look great next to a 109. I also got some panzer figures... much cheaper ones.... This Italeri kit is a mix of old molds and New parts. The hull is 1974 molds with new road wheels and link and length tracks. The turret is much newer. I have enough Pz IV kits around so I can afford to use some for parts if the old Italeri hull isn't up to scratch. Happy Modelling! Nice choice Gary, can't wait to see how you work your magic on this one :), also as you probably know, Aber produces a great barrel for this baby. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 Thanks Rob, appreciate the info and am looking forward to building a few hellcats this year as well. Nothing like building aircraft from the Iron Works gang when you grew up on Long Island, maybe 15 minutes from the factory in Bethpage (of course, traffic was a whole lot less back then). 🚗 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 Iwata has a clearance section on their website so I picked up a couple new airbrushes from them. I'm hoping these will be great to use for either small detail work or those times you just have a tiny amount of paint to spray. On the Eclipse, I can change the colour cup to something larger if I want to but I have other airbrushes for that. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 Carl Iwata Airbrushes are a pleasure to use; consistent in application and feel great in the hand. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 Peter, I have to agree with you. They're pretty much all that I have. The two that aren't Iwata are made by them for Mr Color. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 Carl For the past half dozen years or so, my arsenal has been comprised of: Two H&S Infinity CR Plus AB's An Iwata Eclipse HP-PC and an Iwata Revolution AB's. I use all four almost interchangeably and they are the perfect tools for me. Couldn't ask for any better. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 I have many Iwata airbrushes.... Some over 20 years old. My most recent Iwatas are a Hi-Line HP-BH.....great for fine lines and a HP-C plus. Both are smooth and reliable. I have 4 Ecipses ...two are HP-CS the others are HP-BCS. The two HP-CS and one HP-BCS are 20+ years old, but when I returned to modeling, I refurbished them using new parts (needles, nozzle, packings,o-rings and the like.). They're like new now. The remaining HP-BCS I purchased because I couldn't find my other one at first....I've not used it yet. Yes, I like Iwata! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 Always a good feeling when using quality tools and the results speak for themselves. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottsGT Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 It’s HUGE!!!! 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 4 hours ago, ScottsGT said: It’s HUGE!!!! Did the stash police sanction the purchase or was undercover……. 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottsGT Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 3 hours ago, Bomber_County said: Did the stash police sanction the purchase or was undercover……. Undercover baby! And I even learned to manipulate the Ring doorbell camera zone so she doesn’t get notifications. Devastator is arriving Friday while she’s at work too. 😁 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vandy1 VX-4 Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 I picked up this great book on the Fullback SU-34 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 18 hours ago, ScottsGT said: It’s HUGE!!!! Scott Looking forward to a build thread of the F-35 - sure is going to be epic. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 9 hours ago, ScottsGT said: Undercover baby! And I even learned to manipulate the Ring doorbell camera zone so she doesn’t get notifications. Devastator is arriving Friday while she’s at work too. 😁 Perfect timing🏆 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottsGT Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 44 minutes ago, Peterpools said: Scott Looking forward to a build thread of the F-35 - sure is going to be epic. Going to build the Italeri A model first with the Splinter scheme. I’m thinking the B model needs to be built on a stand in a VTOL landing approach. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 Got this today....Not a big 1/16 scale behemoth kit, it's 1/35. From Tamiya, it's their Russian Heavy Tank JS-2 Model 1944 ChKZ (35289). Nice kit: link & length or "rubber" option for tracks, 2 figures, photo-etch, and four marking options. Coming to the end of my bucket list as far as purchases goes for now. One in the post, another I may buy in a couple weeks. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 Paul, isn’t the stash warehouse full yet…………if not why not….…. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PanzerWomble Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 30 minutes ago, belugawhaleman said: Got this today....Not a big 1/16 scale behemoth kit, it's 1/35. From Tamiya, it's their Russian Heavy Tank JS-2 Model 1944 ChKZ (35289). Nice kit: link & length or "rubber" option for tracks, 2 figures, photo-etch, and four marking options. Coming to the end of my bucket list as far as purchases goes for now. One in the post, another I may buy in a couple weeks. This is one of Tamiya's finest according to he reviews I've seen . Uncle Nightshift built one last year. Will be glad to hear your take on it , as i don't do Russian armour , so maybe a good reason to give this one a go ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 Just a paint. We can blame Paul and the rest who build 1/16 scale monstrosities 😝 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 OK, Paul now that you have reached the end of your bucket list, when we going to see some builds?...lol😁 Ron G 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 Still some room in my stash, but it's pretty full I'll get to some builds when I finish current project! It'll probably be a 1/16 build of something. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 1 hour ago, PanzerWomble said: This is one of Tamiya's finest according to he reviews I've seen . Uncle Nightshift built one last year. Will be glad to hear your take on it , as i don't do Russian armour , so maybe a good reason to give this one a go ! It does look good...I'll have a look at that video! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 7 minutes ago, belugawhaleman said: Still some room in my stash, but it's pretty full I'll get to some builds when I finish current project! It'll probably be a 1/16 build of something. COOL! looking forward to it. Ron G 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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