Nigels modelling bench

Here is the work done to give us the J/K. New parts are orange.
 

Having spoken with Neil yesterday, and introducing him to Mark Postlethwaite, it would appear an RAF boxing is definitely on the cards. I asked if he would be tooling an early "Turretless" fuselage and he replied "Yes"?? 
I wasn't aware that HKM own all their own cad and mold making facilities, so it's all done in house. One would assume, this being the case, they have a tried and tested fuselage cad/cam package, so a simple change in the bulged area and whatever else needs to be done to make an early fuselage would not be a comparatively "massive" task?
 
Wingleader are currently putting the final touches to the "Boston/Havoc in RAF service" Photo Archive series book. Following a conversation with Mark, this early/late subject is VERY confusing. Apparently the UK purchased French Havocs early in the war and gave them a later designation than the newer Bostons bought from the USA previously?... or something along those lines..

Having spoken with Neil yesterday, and introducing him to Mark Postlethwaite, it would appear an RAF boxing is definitely on the cards. I asked if he would be tooling an early "Turretless" fuselage and he replied "Yes"?? 
I wasn't aware that HKM own all their own cad and mold making facilities, so it's all done in house. One would assume, this being the case, they have a tried and tested fuselage cad/cam package, so a simple change in the bulged area and whatever else needs to be done to make an early fuselage would not be a comparatively "massive" task?
 
Wingleader are currently putting the final touches to the "Boston/Havoc in RAF service" Photo Archive series book. Following a conversation with Mark, this early/late subject is VERY confusing. Apparently the UK purchased French Havocs early in the war and gave them a later designation than the newer Bostons bought from the USA previously?... or something along those lines..

Having spoken with Neil yesterday, and introducing him to Mark Postlethwaite, it would appear an RAF boxing is definitely on the cards. I asked if he would be tooling an early "Turretless" fuselage and he replied "Yes"?? 
I wasn't aware that HKM own all their own cad and mold making facilities, so it's all done in house. One would assume, this being the case, they have a tried and tested fuselage cad/cam package, so a simple change in the bulged area and whatever else needs to be done to make an early fuselage would not be a comparatively "massive" task?
 
Wingleader are currently putting the final touches to the "Boston/Havoc in RAF service" Photo Archive series book. Following a conversation with Mark, this early/late subject is VERY confusing. Apparently the UK purchased French Havocs early in the war and gave them a later designation than the newer Bostons bought from the USA previously?... or something along those lines..

Here is the work done to give us the J/K. New parts are orange.
 

Having spoken with Neil yesterday, and introducing him to Mark Postlethwaite, it would appear an RAF boxing is definitely on the cards. I asked if he would be tooling an early "Turretless" fuselage and he replied "Yes"?? 
I wasn't aware that HKM own all their own cad and mold making facilities, so it's all done in house. One would assume, this being the case, they have a tried and tested fuselage cad/cam package, so a simple change in the bulged area and whatever else needs to be done to make an early fuselage would not be a comparatively "massive" task?
 
Wingleader are currently putting the final touches to the "Boston/Havoc in RAF service" Photo Archive series book. Following a conversation with Mark, this early/late subject is VERY confusing. Apparently the UK purchased French Havocs early in the war and gave them a later designation than the newer Bostons bought from the USA previously?... or something along those lines..

I think Neil should give us a B-26 Marauder, too, before Hobby Boss attempts to mess that up, too.
 
- Dennis S.
   Mount Juliet, TN USA

Here is the work done to give us the J/K. New parts are orange.
 

Agreed Dennis, but nothing like as massive as the work required to make a new kit from scratch is what I meant. Neil is VERY enthusiastic. Lets just hope Hobby Boss don't attempt an early A-20 lol.

Here is the work done to give us the J/K. New parts are orange.
 

Having spoken with Neil yesterday, and introducing him to Mark Postlethwaite, it would appear an RAF boxing is definitely on the cards. I asked if he would be tooling an early "Turretless" fuselage and he replied "Yes"?? 
I wasn't aware that HKM own all their own cad and mold making facilities, so it's all done in house. One would assume, this being the case, they have a tried and tested fuselage cad/cam package, so a simple change in the bulged area and whatever else needs to be done to make an early fuselage would not be a comparatively "massive" task?
 
Wingleader are currently putting the final touches to the "Boston/Havoc in RAF service" Photo Archive series book. Following a conversation with Mark, this early/late subject is VERY confusing. Apparently the UK purchased French Havocs early in the war and gave them a later designation than the newer Bostons bought from the USA previously?... or something along those lines..

Looks amazing Peter.. looking forward to this. 
 
I could have sworn i bought and reviewed one of those kits.. but for the life of me.. I can't find it now??

Looks amazing Peter.. looking forward to this. 
 
I could have sworn i bought and reviewed one of those kits.. but for the life of me.. I can't find it now??

So, here goes, i finally got this one done.. it is covered in a 15 part, yes 15 part video build on my YT channel.
 
I feel this is the best kit I have ever built, the plastic is a dream to work with, the fit is simply incredible, decals are gorgeous and the clear parts are some of the best I've ever seen. The only downside is a couple of small errors in the instructions and not too good colour guides, but I think these have been done by Ammo?? I made a separate video covering these errors.
 
 
 




 
Thanks for looking..
 
Nige

For those interested in seeing the Stuka built up, I just posted pics of mine in the ready for inspection area.
 

 
As a plastic model, this is THE Best kit I have ever built!!
 
Nige

For those interested in seeing the Stuka built up, I just posted pics of mine in the ready for inspection area.
 

 
As a plastic model, this is THE Best kit I have ever built!!
 
Nige

For those interested in seeing the Stuka built up, I just posted pics of mine in the ready for inspection area.
 

 
As a plastic model, this is THE Best kit I have ever built!!
 
Nige

Hi all,
 
No doubt some of you will have seen my review and build of the beautiful Border model 1/35 Stuka here and on You Tube.
 
Well, they have now kindly sent me a 1/32 Lancaster kit which I am tracking the delivery of hour by hour. It is due to arrive by this Friday, March 18th '22. As soon as it arrives I shall make a quick "It's here" video and then a full unboxing looking at sprues, instructions and decals et al. I will then get stuck into the build straight away.. I have wanted this kit for over 4 years since seeing it at Model world in 2018.. can't believe after all the ups and downs it's finally landing on my doorstep.. strange really, as my doorstep is built on an ex RAF site in Gloucester UK.

Hi all,
 
No doubt some of you will have seen my review and build of the beautiful Border model 1/35 Stuka here and on You Tube.
 
Well, they have now kindly sent me a 1/32 Lancaster kit which I am tracking the delivery of hour by hour. It is due to arrive by this Friday, March 18th '22. As soon as it arrives I shall make a quick "It's here" video and then a full unboxing looking at sprues, instructions and decals et al. I will then get stuck into the build straight away.. I have wanted this kit for over 4 years since seeing it at Model world in 2018.. can't believe after all the ups and downs it's finally landing on my doorstep.. strange really, as my doorstep is built on an ex RAF site in Gloucester UK.

It does have the final instructions and decals yes. Only "unfinished" parts are the clear sprues, which arent too bad. i know they'll perfect them, the Stuka clear parts are awesome.

Hi all,
 
No doubt some of you will have seen my review and build of the beautiful Border model 1/35 Stuka here and on You Tube.
 
Well, they have now kindly sent me a 1/32 Lancaster kit which I am tracking the delivery of hour by hour. It is due to arrive by this Friday, March 18th '22. As soon as it arrives I shall make a quick "It's here" video and then a full unboxing looking at sprues, instructions and decals et al. I will then get stuck into the build straight away.. I have wanted this kit for over 4 years since seeing it at Model world in 2018.. can't believe after all the ups and downs it's finally landing on my doorstep.. strange really, as my doorstep is built on an ex RAF site in Gloucester UK.

It does have the final instructions and decals yes. Only "unfinished" parts are the clear sprues, which arent too bad. i know they'll perfect them, the Stuka clear parts are awesome.

It does have the final instructions and decals yes. Only "unfinished" parts are the clear sprues, which arent too bad. i know they'll perfect them, the Stuka clear parts are awesome.

It does have the final instructions and decals yes. Only "unfinished" parts are the clear sprues, which arent too bad. i know they'll perfect them, the Stuka clear parts are awesome.

Hi all,
 
No doubt some of you will have seen my review and build of the beautiful Border model 1/35 Stuka here and on You Tube.
 
Well, they have now kindly sent me a 1/32 Lancaster kit which I am tracking the delivery of hour by hour. It is due to arrive by this Friday, March 18th '22. As soon as it arrives I shall make a quick "It's here" video and then a full unboxing looking at sprues, instructions and decals et al. I will then get stuck into the build straight away.. I have wanted this kit for over 4 years since seeing it at Model world in 2018.. can't believe after all the ups and downs it's finally landing on my doorstep.. strange really, as my doorstep is built on an ex RAF site in Gloucester UK.