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That is a gorgeous model! I love the scene, very well done.
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Thanks Maru! It's good to be back and at the bench again.
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Gazzas, thank you!
Jaro, thank you! Yes, I do have a better setup that's packed away right now. Once we get into the new house, I'll get it setup.
Cheers,
-randy
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Thanks for the kind words, guys!
Reuben, the member who passed away was Pat Rourke. He was an armor modeler for the most part, but he did dabble in other subjects.
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It's been a while since I've posted anything... a long, long while.
I'm slowly dipping my foot back into the water, so to speak. I'd like to start with a recently completed kit which has a bit of a backstory. A few years ago, when I was a member of the Austin Scale Modelers Society, one of our members passed away. It happens, although too frequently these days it seems. One of the other members was given a stack of kits to pass out to other members of the club. We all drew straws, and I drew the short straw and picked last. This kit was the last thing in the pile. It didn't look like much, half started, but it did come with a set of BarracudaCals for the P-40K. On it was some markings for a P-40K (Evelyn II/White 171) flown by Maj. Elmer Richardson out of Hengyang, China in late 1943. Maj. Richardson flew with the 75th FS, 23rd FG, and this aircraft had a faded O.D. finish with fresh O.D. over-sprayed to cover some previous markings. What was even more interesting was the DF football behind the canopy and the addition of a second set of droptank/bomb shackles. It was these markings that Pat had set out to build. Well, flash forward seven years, a bit longer than I had hoped, and here is the result. I still have to add antenna wires and the rearview mirror.
Sorry for the cellphone pics. And, as always, constructive comments are welcome.
Thanks for stopping by...
-randy
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Yes, 30% shareholder.
But to be fair, I think WETA failed to recognise the difference between selling relatively inexpensive goods in high volume, compared to the stuff they currently shift. (Which I'm amazed they manage to sell, to be honest)
Thanks for the info Dean! I thought I'd read that he was... So, I guess that may have played a role in the decision to go with WETA as a distribution channel. And, as history has shown us, it didn't work out so well. For us in the U.S., Spruebrothers just landed a role as the U.S. distributor for WNW. I've had good transactions with them in the past.
I just want a Camel before they all sell out. :-D I don't know which one - I don't know enough about them to really have a preference.
Cheers,
-randy
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Isn't Peter Jackson still a partner with Richard and Tania Taylor in WETA?
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Barry... That is horrible news. Keep your chip up, our thoughts are with you.
-randy
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Well, difficult as I don't know if I should promote the best kits in terms of assembly quality or accuracy or the ones I'm glad they released in spite of all the problems they have!
Globally, I think we should be very glad that this company had the guts to foster large scale kits. Indeed, when Trumpy released the first 1/32 kits such as the MIGs or the A-10, this scale was really the forgotten one. Hasegawa was simply re-releasing their seventies kits, Tamiya was in the best case producing a new kit every three years and Revell had not really a better rate of releases!
Yes, many kits have noticeable problems and generally, they are not cheap but compare the Trumpy catalog with a Nineties list of ID and Combat models kits. You'll be positively surprised!
Now, it seems they're becoming a second rank actor as the number of releases decreased drastically and we saw the arrival of other Chinese companies with a higher level of quality and accuracy such as Meng or Kitty Hawk.
I'm going to second what Thierry said...
Setting aside accuracy and ease of construction, Trumpeter has set the bar pretty high with the breadth of their releases. When I got back into modeling 15 years ago, Trumpy's list of releases, especially in 1/32nd scale, was jaw dropping. A 1/32 Su-27B (and UB) was unheard of, as was a 1/32 Hun... not to mention the Avengers, Dauntlesses, etc.
I'd have to say, all things considered, what I think the favorites from Trumpeter are:
Avengers
Dauntlesses
Me 262 series
Swordfish
I like their later jets and have several of them. In my mind, this (partial) list shows the best of their 'A' team...
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When I tear mine down every night after an evening of painting, I make sure to seal the threads of that little bitty nozzle before I replace it... I have some beeswax that I got from somewhere - the pharmacy or supermarket most likely - and I turn the nozzle threads in the wax (being very careful not to drop it, it's very small) and then replace the nozzle in the airbrush body. Do not over tighten the nozzle, it's very easy to do.
I had that same issue with my HP-C+, and sealing the threads fixed it for me.
Cheers,
-randy
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Hi Brian,
If you can find them, Hasegawa makes a set (actually three sets I think) of photoetch saw/scribers under their Tritool line. They come in various shapes and sizes are are very handy for scribing and sawing various parts and shapes. Hobby Link Japan used to carry them - and they are backordered/out of stock currently. If you see them elsewhere, grab them.
Otherwise, JLC and Radu Brinzan make some great, very thin razor saws. I have each of them and they all serve their purpose for a variety of situations. Here are some links to get you started:
http://www.umm-usa.com/catalog/tools_JLC.html - I'd get the "15 Year Anniversary" Edition as it's the most complete...
http://www.radubstore.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=77_112 - I have one each of RB-T013, RB-T014, RB-T015, RB-T016, and RB-T017 and all have proven their worth with resin and plastic. Radu also makes Contour, Micro-, and Nano- saws that I haven't tried, but do look intriguing.
So, the bottom line is that many saws can accomplish the job you're looking to do... The key is taking it slowly and test fitting as you go.
Cheers,
-randy
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That is awesome... fantastic job!
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Hi Peter,
Having not used them myself, at first I thought they were related to the Aircraft Colors range of paints... which didn't work out well with me. However, I did find a review on Britmodeller.com:
http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/48915-lifecolor-acrylic-paints/
Apparently, good old water will thin them just fine. Of course, Lifecolors own proprietary thinner will also work, but I'd opt for the more inexpensive option. :-)
Cheers,
-randy
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Decals say printed in Italy; are those Tauro decals?
Those are Cartograf decals. They make some very nice decals, I don't think I've ever seen a bad set of decals from Cartograf.
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In the talk there was hinting, nothing spelt out, no having to swear an oath of secrecy, I do know two of their forthcoming releases, but this required some detective work and knowledge. Profuse apologies for starting this thread, I'll stick to discussing the works of Strindberg from now on.
Bah. It's all good. It's fun figuring out all of this stuff...
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Ooooh... so perhaps a Nick, a Mossie, and maybe even a 210? That would be very cool!
Hope so. Happy with my Bf 110D, so not fussed about a G.
Awesome.
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Thanks Randy. I might remove it from the database. Although perhaps there's a case for leaving it there with an explanatory note about its fate.
Kev
No problem... I'm not sure Contact-Resine is still is business. I know that they made a comeback in 2010 with a 1/24 (?) Sopwith Camel. I tried their website, and that is defunct. Although Design Marketing Int'l is still selling their stuff - perhaps Patrick is CR's storefront? Just thinking out loud on that last bit...
-randy
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Well they are going to continue releasing twins, subjects coming from Japan, USA, and Britain... oh, and a German...
Ooooh... so perhaps a Nick, a Mossie, and maybe even an Me 110G (or even a 210)? That would be very cool!
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...as well as some hints at future releases...
Do tell! For those of us on the other side of the pond who couldn't make it...
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Does anybody know whether the following kit was ever actually released?
Redux Republic P-47D Razorback Thunderbolt
Kev
Nope, it never materialized. :-(
Chris did the preview for us way back when - and I think he still has one of the test shots...
Here are a couple of previews of it when the test shots showed up:
http://www.largescaleplanes.com/preview/Redux/p47/p47.php
http://www.ipmsusa3.org/reviews/Kits/First_Looks/REDUX_P-47_Razorback/REDUX_32_P-47D_Razorback.htm
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Agreed. I really cant believe up to this point the ONLY LSP Mossie we have is the same one originally put out in the 70s.
Crazy. Especially thinking about if you took a poll between LSPers about which among the top "non-new-tool" LSP kits we have out there that is in the most dire need of a replacement, Id say most would put the old Revell Mossie at the top of the list
Don't forget about the 1/24th Airfix Mossie: http://www.airfix.co...nfiifbvi-a25001
I thnk the OP mentioned something about "...a different area..." So, my guess would be Soviet or British... or even a different place in time, meaning not WWII - opening up the field even more. I don't recall ZM ever stating they don't do jets.
Just some meandering thoughts...
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Nice job Kevin - on both!
I just got that wee 1/72 scale D.VII at our recent club picnic/auction. It was given to my son by a fellow club member. Once we got home and he opened it, he said he couldn't build it 'cuz it was "...way too small!" So, he promptly gave the kit to me...
Ah, I wish I had his common sense.
It does look like a nice little OOB build - a quick build for a rainy weekend.
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Done and done.
Thank you sir, you are a scholar, gentleman, and all around great guy.
Yeah, I've sat through a few repititions of Sprue Brothers' "click-wait-notified-sorry-sold out" where AMS Resin products are concerned.
Realizing that Harold ia a one-man operation, I'll wait patiently. It's definitely worth the wait!
Yep, I have a few of Harold's goodies and they are indeed worth the wait.
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I got and sent one right back...
Thanks Harold!
Sea Hurricanes - did they operate in the Pacific/Indian Ocean theatres ??
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There were some Sea Hurricanes operating with 880 Squadron on HMS Indomitable during May 1942 in the Indian Ocean. They were supporting Operation Ironclad, the invasion of Madagascar.
Cheers,
-randy