Administrators Clunkmeister Posted June 23, 2019 Administrators Posted June 23, 2019 So Paper Doll looks cool, but I’m drawn to the FAA bird, of course. But when I think FAA fighters, I think Martlet and clipped wing Corsair, not Hellcat so much. 3
smitty44 Posted June 23, 2019 Posted June 23, 2019 7 hours ago, Clunkmeister said: So Paper Doll looks cool, but I’m drawn to the FAA bird, of course. But when I think FAA fighters, I think Martlet and clipped wing Corsair, not Hellcat so much. Your in Murica now, get with the program! 3
BlrwestSiR Posted June 27, 2019 Posted June 27, 2019 4 hours ago, GazzaS said: HLJ was having a sale... So I bought somethin... Nice pair of kits Gaz! Missed out on those from HLJ. But I did get this on sale from Great Hobbies here in Canada. For $41 CAD shipped, it was hard to say no. I also got a couple more kits. Another for me: As tomorrow is the last day of school for the year I picked these up for my boys. Hopefully they'll like them. Carl 3
GazzaS Posted June 27, 2019 Posted June 27, 2019 Nice Haul, Carl! I'm certain your boys will be happy! But one day... They'll be tempted by your large scale models.... 4
BlrwestSiR Posted June 27, 2019 Posted June 27, 2019 Thanks Gaz! So far, they're eyeing the sci-fi stuff and smaller scale aircraft but I'm sure that day will come.... 3
Ryan Posted June 27, 2019 Posted June 27, 2019 On 6/7/2019 at 7:11 PM, BlrwestSiR said: The continued efforts of Herr Clunk to convert me to a biplane fan uh, continues with my newest arrival: Thanks so much as always and I will have to get started on one of these soon. Ernie, you sir, are the bestest!!! Carl I want this this and the Fly Catcher! 5
Jeff Posted June 27, 2019 Posted June 27, 2019 1 hour ago, BlrwestSiR said: Thanks Gaz! So far, they're eyeing the sci-fi stuff and smaller scale aircraft but I'm sure that day will come.... You're a GOOD Dad, Carl........................... 2
CrankyCrafstman Posted June 27, 2019 Posted June 27, 2019 Well it finally got here Airfix 1/24 F6F-5 Hellcat. WOW this thing is ASSUME!!! This has the best and most accurate Pratt and Whitney R-2800-10 that has ever been modeled. I'm going to be doing mine as a F6F-3. I think I can do it there are three things that need to be done to create the -3 1) modify the front canopy, I have to ad some upper frame straps to it. I'll post pics when I get to that point. 2) add the bulge in the lower cowl just over the exhaust openings, you really don't have to do this, but it will make it more obvious that it is a -3. 3) add the windows to the fuselage just behind the pilots head rest. I also hve to add the little windows on either side of the head rest pad on the armor plate. Oh yeah I need to paint it in the tricolor paint scheme. I might do a build of the P & W R-2800-10 showing the proper why to paint one based on the book by Graham White "R-2800" pratt & whitney's dependable masterpiece. And a lot of reference photos I've accumulated over the years. Most people don't know how to paint it. Mostly because they don't understand how it works and what all the pipes, tubing and wiring are for. I plane on adding any wiring and linkages that are missing. I'm also going to add spark plugs with correct braided plug wires. Right know I'm investigating the parts and planning how I'm going to accomplish this. So for know here are some pictures. Ron G 8
Jeff Posted June 27, 2019 Posted June 27, 2019 3 hours ago, Martinnfb said: just arrived You won't be disappointed with that, buddy, I have one , had it for a few years, worth every penny and works PERFECTLY !! I LOVE mine... 5
Martinnfb Posted June 27, 2019 Posted June 27, 2019 I gave my old one without the tank to Rachael, and pick this one up on EvilBuy for $130 CAD. 5
Bomber_County Posted June 30, 2019 Posted June 30, 2019 Martin, Jeff picked exactly the same up in Telford 2 years ago, slightly different dual action brush......love it to bits...... 5
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted July 1, 2019 Administrators Posted July 1, 2019 I finally found it! I’ve been looking this for awhile. Let’s face it, I have an appreciation for the odd and the obscure, so target tugs fascinate me. 5
seiran01 Posted July 1, 2019 Posted July 1, 2019 Crap Ern I ended up with two copies of that book this spring... you’re going to need to talk to me before you go buying obscure stuff as I’ve been finding a LOT of it lately, haha 5
Ryan Posted July 1, 2019 Posted July 1, 2019 Well what I didn't get was the 24th Hellcat off the Sprue Brothers sale...waited too long dammit. Ryan 4
BlrwestSiR Posted July 1, 2019 Posted July 1, 2019 4 hours ago, Ryan said: Well what I didn't get was the 24th Hellcat off the Sprue Brothers sale...waited too long dammit. Ryan I know the feeling Ryan. I was looking at the new Tamiya Achilles from Lucky and it sold out right after coming in. 2
Martinnfb Posted July 2, 2019 Posted July 2, 2019 I got a inspired by Carl’s great sherman builds and got this baby. 5
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted July 2, 2019 Administrators Posted July 2, 2019 I sold my 1/35 Sherman and Firefly, just have a Tamiya 1/16 version. Easy Eight, though. 5
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted July 2, 2019 Administrators Posted July 2, 2019 22 hours ago, seiran01 said: Crap Ern I ended up with two copies of that book this spring... you’re going to need to talk to me before you go buying obscure stuff as I’ve been finding a LOT of it lately, haha Oh MAN, Mike! I’ve been looking for that book literally for years. When I saw it, I snagged it. 4
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