D Bellis

Cool, that's what I'll go with then. Thanks for the assist.

A common fallacy, but that rear deck was always an exterior color, either OD of an OD airplane, or Sand for the desert scheme...

 

 
HTH,
D

That is straight off the factory blueprint. I'm not sure if that is a print dated after the official change to OD 613 (which was likely only applied to the last few batches of P-40Ns - if at all) and therefore the last 2 digits were lost somehow, or if that 6 refers to one of the print's notes. 
 
No matter, though, since that area was either OD or Sand (depending on the camo scheme) from the factory. 
 
HTH,
D

If we are talking general stash numbers now, then (having just counted) 59 in total. I am down to buying very few kits at all in any year but I am buying AM if justified (e.g. metal undercarts for the big beasts) and books. 
 
I started 1/32 modelling determined to focus only on WWI aviation but then realised civil aviation has a real pull for me so that got added in and then Border made a Lancaster, Kotare made a Spitfire and I watched ‘The Battle of Britain’ for the nth time and I remembered how much I enjoyed build WWII subjects as a kid.
 
…and then there are all of the non aircraft kits: ships, cars and a little armour.
 
If I built four a year I might just squeak making all I have but that is probably not realistic. So I shall enjoy whatever it is I am building in the present moment, try not to bankrupt myself in the interim and simply enjoy the process of learning how to make my models a bit more convincing as I build each one. Fun!
 
Kind regards,
Paul

Because the Ta 152 fuselage was lengthened in that area. Compared to the Fw 190D series, the Ta 152's cockpit was positioned further aft of the wing, and the engine located further forward of the wing. Thus, there was more room inside the Ta 152's fuselage in that area.
 
HTH,
D

A common fallacy, but that rear deck was always an exterior color, either OD of an OD airplane, or Sand for the desert scheme...

 

 
HTH,
D

The largest number of 1/32 and 1/24 kits by subject matter I have:
 
Fw 190s & Ta 152s - 39 stash, + 7 built and 1 underway. 
Bf 109s - 27 stash, + 6 built and 1 underway. 
 
Hundreds of other subjects as well, but none come close to the numbers of '190s and '109s. 
 
And I will build them all.
 
D

A common fallacy, but that rear deck was always an exterior color, either OD of an OD airplane, or Sand for the desert scheme...

 

 
HTH,
D

Because the Ta 152 fuselage was lengthened in that area. Compared to the Fw 190D series, the Ta 152's cockpit was positioned further aft of the wing, and the engine located further forward of the wing. Thus, there was more room inside the Ta 152's fuselage in that area.
 
HTH,
D

Because the Ta 152 fuselage was lengthened in that area. Compared to the Fw 190D series, the Ta 152's cockpit was positioned further aft of the wing, and the engine located further forward of the wing. Thus, there was more room inside the Ta 152's fuselage in that area.
 
HTH,
D

Because the Ta 152 fuselage was lengthened in that area. Compared to the Fw 190D series, the Ta 152's cockpit was positioned further aft of the wing, and the engine located further forward of the wing. Thus, there was more room inside the Ta 152's fuselage in that area.
 
HTH,
D

SR-71
U-2
Ta 152H
 
D

Hey Carl,  Bill,
 
Good to hear all is well in Canada.  I'll have some news to announce soon about some sponge adhesive pads to use with the D400 (sander)..  There is also a new template being offered to easily cut out the sponges that will fit each individual shapes for the sander tips that come with the D400.  I haven't had a chance to try them out yet but I have a good mate to let him go through this for us.   
 
Coming soon there will be a new drill press device to use with the D550 router that is coming out soon.  This is a vertical mount drill press using the D550 (semi pro) that will also have a small table type saw device as an added feature to use.  Coming soon.  If interested, I can provide send some pictures of the prototype.  
 
The new D150 mini pin vise is also a great addition and sells well.  
 
A great shout out to all you gent's for supporting me for the past several years.  Thank you.  
 
Kindest regards,
 
Troy  
 
 

Not sure where/how to do this.  We are downsizing, which means we have lots of stuff that needs a new home.  While rummaging here and there today, I discovered that I have squirreled away several very nice - meaning well done and in great shape - aviation fine art prints.  Some are signed by the artist, others are signed to me by the artist and the rest are just decent prints.  Mostly Keith Ferris, a couple RG Smiths, some of my own, and a handful of dogs and cats.  Mostly modern jets, I think.  None of my kids or grandkids want any of it and if none of you all want them, they will soon grace the local landfill.  They are free to whomever might want them and, depending on where you live,  I might even pick up the shipping tab.  PM me and we will work out some photos for your review.  Oh!  And I also have the full size fuselage template set from the plans for a Rutan Long EZ if anyone is interested.
 
OBG

What happens if the spreadsheet is the victim of a drive crash or other catastrophe? 
 
I've been using simple Post-it notes for at least 20 years to identify the aftermarket items that are store inside the kit boxes. I need only look at the kit box to know what it contains - all of that information is in one place. 
 
Relevant to this thread's topic, ANYONE looking at my kit boxes has instant access to lists of exactly what's inside each box, so heirs would have an easy time selling the stuff if they should so choose to do so. 
 
The only question posed about doing this so far has been "Won't they fall off eventually?" No. I've never had one fall off unless it was knocked off, and some of those Post-its have been in place for more than 2 decades. 

 
D
 
 

I'm pleased to report that I can finally declare this one finished!
 

 

 
The livery decals are from V1 Decals, and the cockpit windows and wing root landing lights are from Authentic Airliners Decals. The two VHF antenna blades are from CRM, while I scratch-built the red anti-collision light.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
I must say, it's quite difficult to photograph a mostly white object against a white background! But my coloured backgrounds aren't big enough to accommodate the low-down shots, unfortunately.
 
The model has a lot of flaws, but I'm still really happy with the way it turned out. Now to finish its Welsh Models stable mate!
 
Kev

Way too many to rattle off, but I guess #1 on the list would be the SR-71. 
 


Cheers,
Dave 

I’m thinking of a broad spectrum of experiences:
 
Spad XXIII
 
Ta-152 H
 
SR-71
 
Imagine strolling on a tarmac deciding which one you fell like flying today!
Should these be somehow unserviceable that day, here’s my plan B (one has to plan for that, no?):
 
Se 5a
 
Hawker Tempest
 
MiG-25
 

The largest number of 1/32 and 1/24 kits by subject matter I have:
 
Fw 190s & Ta 152s - 39 stash, + 7 built and 1 underway. 
Bf 109s - 27 stash, + 6 built and 1 underway. 
 
Hundreds of other subjects as well, but none come close to the numbers of '190s and '109s. 
 
And I will build them all.
 
D

The largest number of 1/32 and 1/24 kits by subject matter I have:
 
Fw 190s & Ta 152s - 39 stash, + 7 built and 1 underway. 
Bf 109s - 27 stash, + 6 built and 1 underway. 
 
Hundreds of other subjects as well, but none come close to the numbers of '190s and '109s. 
 
And I will build them all.
 
D

With the Minicraft build almost at the finish line, I thought I'd share the current state of this one:
 

 
Despite weeks of filling/sanding/priming, there's still a couple of minor flaws to fix, but it's nearly ready for paint. The question is, re-scribe the fuselage or no?
 
Kev

SR-71
U-2
Ta 152H
 
D

SR-71
U-2
Ta 152H
 
D

I didn't like the looks of the spinner on Italeri's Mc.202 and picked this item up from Aircraft in Pixels.  This thing is awesome.  He has other 202 accessories as well, also  Spitfire and WWI 3D prints... 

SR-71
U-2
Ta 152H
 
D