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    Kit bashing

    in LSP Discussion

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    Yes, Eduard decided it wasn't economically viable to change the MiG-21BIS nose.  If it really bothered people, they could sand it down.  Trumpeter has tweaked their Su-27s after the initial run.  HK hasn't really around long enough to fix kits, since the B-17 is only their second product.  It is amazing sometimes how everyone expects brand new companies to come out of the gate at Tamiya level, forgetting that Tamiya did some really bad kits in their infancy.

     

     

     

    Matt  :frantic:

    Very good point. I remember back in the early 80s when I got my first Tamiya kit. The quality was very good compared to other available companies, but if it wasn't armor, or Japanese aircraft, the quality was questionable, at best. There weren't 50 different variations of each model. If it looked like a Sherman, than it must be, right? If you wanted anything more than a basic representation, you built it yourself. Resin and PE were also in their infancy, no internet to research on, and if you lived in a rural area, (as I did), little to no support.

     

    It seems some have become too spoiled today. I'm just happy that 90% of what I wish to build is in 1/32 scale, let alone of good enough quality, that those that wish to, can become "rivet counters".  

    Finished: Verlinden 1/32 Luftwaffe Power Supply Cart

    in Non-LSP Works

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    Excellent work, Roy! Might I suggest that the most likely place would have been on the top tray? Based on my experience in the military, I would guess that if the cart was on the flightline, it either had just been used, or is about to be.

     

    Whenever we were using equipment, it was set up for easy/rapid deployment. Once done with it, we put everything away. My guess would be once the aircraft had left on a mission, the cable would have been uncoupled and wrapped around the handles. Then the cart would have been pushed on line or in the corner of the hardstand so as not to be in the way once the aircraft had returned.

     

    Just my opinion, but I'll scour the internet to see what I can find. :)

    1/32 Marsden matting

    in LSP Discussion

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    I don't know, but thank you SO much for calling it (correctly) "Marsden" matting, not "Marston" matting!  Mr. Marsden would appreciate it too, I suspect ;)

    Prior to my military service, I always called it Marsden matting. Then the Army introduced me to the art of acronyms and general vagueness. Since then I still call it PSP matting, (Pierced Steel Planking/Panel).

    Kill marks

    in General Discussion

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    It seems to vary all over the place. Keep in mind the markings too for ships, fighter sweeps, locomotives, armor, bombing missions and artillery pieces destroyed.

    Granted, I've always chuckled whenever I've seen a little steam engine painted on the side, especially of P-47s.

     

    I've also thought it amusing that some WWI pilots would patch a bullet hole with fabric shaped and painted in the roundel or marking of the pilot who put it there.

     

    There's just so much emphasis on allied and German aces, that we sometimes forget other countries, like Italy, Japan, Finland, etc... had them as well.

     

    As for the Lotus blossoms, I've seen that, and I've also seen US and British roundels painted on the upper fuse, just aft of the canopy.

    Kill marks

    in General Discussion

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    So, after browsing the great model builds on here, for the umpteenth time, I started finding my eye drawn to "kill marks". I know each pilot and country did things a little different, but primarily, they posted the markings of their enemy. Except the Soviets. They posted little stars, just like their own national insignia. I find that interesting.

     

    In western Europe, most US pilots used swastikas, while most Brits used the black cross. Obviously there were exceptions, like my avatar hero, Don Gentile. He used the German cross. Maybe he liked it better, or maybe he was just replicating what he started with the Eagle Squadron. Who knows?

     

    So here's my question, during WWII, what did countries besides the US, GB, & USSR use for kills? I believe the Germans used "Tic" marks, and recall seeing a Finnish pilot with aircraft profiles painted on his rudder.

    How is a kit created?

    in LSP Discussion

    Posted

    Egg planes are created using sophisticated Acme shrinking-ray guns that de-atomize, then re-atomize the parts. But only when the ray gun is set to "caricature".

     

    Oh, and it can only be done by magical Japanese anime maidens.

    What's the latest on the HK Lancaster.

    in LSP Discussion

    Posted

    I'm fortunate in that I have a single car garage that is my "man cave". Instead of housing a car, 1/3rd of it is my work area, while the other 2/3rds are to be taken up by my HO model railroad.

     

    Since I'm still designing most of my layout benchwork, I've incorporated an area to put display cases on the bottom in order to house my HK B-17 and B-25H, (if they ever actually release it).

     

    If I not for that, I'd be in the same situation of having too much aircraft and not enough room!

    Tonight I have mostly been...

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Yeh but people will still claim the hobby is dying.

    Funny, I thought that same thing when the only people making 1/32 scale was Revell and Tamiya back in the early 80s! When I started looking into the hobby, I was floored, (and still am at times), at not only the number of mainstream kits available, but the amount of aftermarket as well!

    Thanks and Goodbye

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    I have been thinking of moving to another hobby. Yes, model trains. It just seems that the nay sayers have taken over the hobby and no matter what new kit comes out it is "bad".

    We are living in an era of utterly fantastic models and accessories but yet, these are just not good enough. I do build with some AM but mostly it is out of the box.

    I am sick and tired of hearing all of the negativity of this hobby no matter if it is planes, armor, ships or cars.

    If you like it build it, if you don't then don't, just let the rest of us enjoy this hobby.

     

    Mike

     

    Mike,

     

    I am an HO model railroader as well as a LSP and armor diorama builder, and just as a friendly reminder, there are "rivet counters" everywhere. I primarily model the Northeastern NY area, (NYC and D&H), and was criticized by a local RR club member for not using the brand of controller he uses, and that my two roadnames would never have met in real life. I reminded him that it was MY railroad and he could feel free to leave.

     

    Basically it boils down to what you, as a modeller, will or won't tolerate, regardless of the medium.

     

    I hate to see anyone leave, since I feel we can all contribute, but I also know there comes a time where you have to "cut sling" as us old Air Assault guys say.

     

    If you do go, let me at least thank you for taking the time to point out why and allowing the potential for the community, (remember? we're a community forum), to self-correct.

     

    Thanks for your contributions,

    Catalina - 1/32 HpH models: arrived and its amazing!!

    in LSP Discussion

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    Nigel,

     

    Please do! I enjoy your reviews, not only for their simplicity and honesty, but also because it may be the only time I get to see some of these aircraft up close. Due to limited space, my only ginourmous aircraft currently allocated space are the HK B-17 and HK B-25H, (whenever that may be).

     

    Fighters I can fit, but until I can convince the wife to live in the garage and convert the house to building and display space, looks like I'll have to enjoy some of them by proxy.

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