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I just want to say all of you are amazing at this craft—each of you creating models within the model. I feel fortunate to actually see what I’m learning to do. Thanks!

Thank you all for your replies. I haven’t had access to LSP for the past week, so I just read my messages. I ended up finding a G model for $35 (a modeling friend hooked me up!). Thanks again! Greg

I’ve gone through your posts at least a half dozen times in the past few days. Learning from you—your skills are top notch! Keep going!

I’m interested in building a 1/32-scale Ju87D. I’m not happy with Trumpeter’s offering—avoidable dimensional errors turn me away from most of their kits—and I love Hasegawa kits, but their D-variant is hard to find and, therefore, much more expensive. My question: Can Hasegawa’s Ju87G kit be used to create a D-variant? If so, what would I need to do to make the conversion? Thank you to all who respond. Greg

My question may fall into the category of “old news...” However— I can’t imagine why any company that produces any product would be okay with consistently producing error-filled, inferior products—unless, of course, they discover their customers purchase their products regardless of quality. In my case, I’d love to put together an accurate, modern 1/24 (or even a 1/32 scale) Ju87B-2 kit—but cannot justify Trumpeter kits because of their obvious (and, therefore, completely avoidable) dimensional errors. Knowing the popularity of this website and its members, is there any way to impress upon Trumpeter that they need to produce a more accurate product?

Mal... Bravo! Just got back from an extended (for me) vacation. Sad to say, I realized my addiction to monitoring your progress was confirmed--I was backpacking and was literally out of touch (somewhat difficult to do these days--but, thankfully, not impossible)... Again, I just love how you put your creations together. As mentioned earlier in this thread, just photograph it with a suitable background and I guarantee the uninitiated will say, "Wow, what an interesting old photo..." As I said, bravo! I will post your package this weekend... Greg

EVERYONE-- A while back in this thread I suggested to Mal that many modelers would find a book (or a blog) on his "way" engaging and informative...now that I see his first effort at figure painting I'm even more convinced. Why have some arbitrary need for a large portfolio of work before putting out something for modelers to learn from? Mal...as I've said many times, your work is artistry...and the "ease" (although I doubt it's easy) with which you maintain control in every facet of your builds is something we could all learn from! Keep going on your "alarm" vignette--it's spectacular! Greg

Mal-- Striking! Your eye for detail is astonishing...this is your FIRST figure???

I agree!

Mal... I'm starting to think you've got the modeler's equivalent of the Midas Touch. MK2's head, cap and face look excellent...Getting more and more excited for this vignette to come together... Greg

Mal... I'll have a little "extra" in that package to you to push you forward even more into the world of the 190!!! Greg

Mal-- A couple of thoughts just struck me...First off, originally I was drawn to your work because of the subject matter--my favorite version of my favorite fighter (the FW 190A8/R2). Now it's really all about how you attack any subject, even figures which (up to this point) have never rally interested me. Watching your skills around taking Verlinden figures (and actually making them look real AND animated) has made this aspect of modeling interesting to me. Second...a quick thought: If you already have the other figure taking off in what looks like a very determined, full sprint, then maybe the mechanic kneeling by the tire should be craning his head around and up, looking for the oncoming threat--as if his concentration on examining/fixing the landing gear has finally been broken... Greg

Mal-- I forgot to mention the mods you are making to that figure--such obvious improvements. You're really capturing that sense of urgency. Setting the components out next to your 190 lets us all see where this is all headed. Excellent!

Mal... Hey! I've been on (a very short--too short!) vacation over the past few days. Great progress and (continued) great technique and style. That cart--as others have said--is a standout job. The table? It looks stellar...I wasn't kidding when I compared to Shep Paine... I haven't had a chance to post that package yet...but you can bet it's coming! Keep up the superb work! Greg

Mal-- I believe, especially near the war's end, horses were often used to pull sleds, carts...whatever...this could be suggested/hinted at somewhere in your scene (hoof marks?)... I agree with Sparzanza...with the right backdrop, it would be pretty damn convincing... Greg