What is on your bench right now ? Share a picture :)

[KevinM]

That's a crazy looking paint scheme on that trim wheel but could see a pilot going there.

[ScottsGT]

Making a little progress on the build for my son.  
 

[KevinM]

MiniArt P-47 "Free French" been a nice kit thus far.

[FullArmor]

13 hours ago, ScottsGT said:

Making a little progress on the build for my son.  
 

What is this? Please share more photos.🙂

[ScottsGT]

2 hours ago, FullArmor said:

What is this? Please share more photos.🙂

It’s the chassis for the Hemtt that pulls the Patriot missile launch system.  His new command is over these down in TX.  He asked me to build him a model for his desk.  This thing is so intricate and detailed, I’m not sure how I’m going to safely pack it for shipping.  
 

[FullArmor]

33 minutes ago, ScottsGT said:

It’s the chassis for the Hemtt that pulls the Patriot missile launch system.  His new command is over these down in TX.  He asked me to build him a model for his desk.  This thing is so intricate and detailed, I’m not sure how I’m going to safely pack it for shipping.  
 

Cool! Hemtt is definitely in my purchase list.

[mark31]

More small things done and a dryfit.

[FullArmor]

On 12/5/2024 at 11:55 PM, ScottsGT said:

Making a little progress on the build for my son.  
 

How was this kit? Should i order it(truck only)?

[ScottsGT]

On 12/9/2024 at 7:15 AM, FullArmor said:

How was this kit? Should i order it(truck only)?

Only if you’re not affected by the “SQUIRREL!” syndrome.  There are a hell of a lot of small parts and pieces that go together to build sub assemblies and even while building one must practice handling eggshells.  
 

I’m building in stages and painting and weathering as I go. If you try to assemble then paint, it’s going to be extremely difficult.  

As an after thought, look into aftermarket resin tires for the kit.  I went with the rubber tires and not only do they have an ugly seam around the tread that is hard to remove, but a few were deformed where they sit on the wheels.  

[FullArmor]

1 hour ago, ScottsGT said:

Only if you’re not affected by the “SQUIRREL!” syndrome.  There are a hell of a lot of small parts and pieces that go together to build sub assemblies and even while building one must practice handling eggshells.  
 

I’m building in stages and painting and weathering as I go. If you try to assemble Lee then paint, it’s going to be extremely difficult.  

As an after thought, look into aftermarket resin tires for the kit.  I went with the rubber tires and not only do they have an ugly seam around the tread that is hard to remove, but a few were deformed where they sit on the wheels.  

Ok thanks for info.

[BlrwestSiR]

Arii makes a number of 1/32 car kits. They're fairly inexpensive (around $5 each) so I grabbed a couple to check out. 

They're simple but detailed enough. One big problem is they all include the same type of rubber tyre. 

Definitely not a modern size much less the right width. There way too narrow for the kit rims. 

So I found a more appropriate shape and our son Edward resized it and printed one out. 

This is much better. I'll probably knock one of these kits together just for fun. 

[DocRob]

10 hours ago, BlrwestSiR said:

I'll probably knock one of these kits together just for fun.

Watch out Carl, car kits can be addictive . 

Cheers Rob

[BlrwestSiR]

4 hours ago, DocRob said:

Watch out Carl, car kits can be addictive . 

Cheers Rob

They certainly can be. 

[Count0]

Moving forward on the F. Found a split seam on the G, that now needs attention. F is the one going in the mail so I am focusing on it to get it done and in the box.

 

[BlrwestSiR]

Martin and I were discussing resin kits as I had sent him an Iconicair Seafang wrapped in a Lancaster for safe shipping. I then remembered I had the Halberd Seahawk and before I knew it...

Anyways, I'll probably start a WIP as you don't see too many of these built. 

[HubertB]

2 hours ago, BlrwestSiR said:

Martin and I were discussing resin kits as I had sent him an Iconicair Seafang wrapped in a Lancaster for safe shipping. I then remembered I had the Halberd Seahawk and before I knew it...

Anyways, I'll probably start a WIP as you don't see too many of these built. 

I was wondering when I’d start mine  

Hubert

[BlrwestSiR]

5 hours ago, HubertB said:

I was wondering when I’d start mine  

Hubert

It's a lovely kit Hubert. In the pic above there's no glue holding it together, just a dry fit. 

 

[HubertB]

5 hours ago, BlrwestSiR said:

It's a lovely kit Hubert. In the pic above there's no glue holding it together, just a dry fit. 

 

It is indeed a lovely kit. But I have some SOD queens I need to take care of before I start a new kit. 
Tomorrow, I’ll post a WiP of a quicky project I’d like yo finish before the end of the year …

Hubert

[BlrwestSiR]

Hubert, I think half my stash could technically qualify as my SoD. So many of the the kits are started in some random way and then put back. It took a real change in my approach to stop doing that. 

[Lusitanian]

For the first time in longer than I care to mention, I actually glued parts together today!  Wingsy 1/48 Bf 109E-1.  I may have to switch to 1/32!

 

[Martinnfb]

Nice, I would love to see this built. The detail on some of the 1/48 kits is incredible.

[Martinnfb]

I also picked up 1/48 Academy Wildcat yesterday. Four hours later and look what happened

 

this little gem clicked together like a Lego 

 

[BlrwestSiR]

Picked up an interloper at my folks ' house. 

Merry Christmas everyone!

[Martinnfb]

Christmas snuggles forever  

[belugawhaleman]

Trying to recover from a wounded mojo, I'm building this

Tamiya Sherman.....This is one of Tamiya's recent "single motor" kits.

Yes, it's silly....Just a bit of fun, but it is a step ahead towards a return

to modelling after some health issues.