Scale32 Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 Epic build, love every aspect of it. I thought the whole wing was puttied from factory? I really like the look of the wings in particular. Cheers Bevan Hoss FL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 Hoss, Gorgeous build and amazing job with all of the AM stuff. The research you did and the settings you put your plane in are excellent. Just fantastic and the photography is another highlight. Great job! Chris Hoss FL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss FL Posted August 1, 2022 Author Share Posted August 1, 2022 As a quick update, this model was able to win first place in the 1/32 US Prop category at IPMS US Nationals in Omaha last week. What a surprise! I'm very happy with the result and really appreciate the encouragement, advice and resources here on the LSP forums. Thanks again. MikeC, Shoggz, TAG and 4 others 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockie Yarwood Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 Congratulations, Hoss! Well deserved win. Hoss FL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 (edited) That is really superb. Congratulations on the win. x many. The photos are great as well: I don't know where they are taken, but the countryside means it could plausibly be Nuthampstead or Wormingford. (Sorry to be picky @JayW , but not Wormington. That's in Gloucestershire which is on the edge of 9th AF territory.) Edited August 2, 2022 by MikeC Hoss FL and JayW 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayW Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 5 hours ago, MikeC said: The photos are great as well: I don't know where they are taken, but the countryside means it could plausibly be Nuthampstead or Wormingford. (Sorry to be picky @JayW , but not Wormington. That's in Gloucestershire which is on the edge of 9th AF territory.) This from USAAF.com (stations of 55th FG, WW2): Stations NUTHAMPSTEAD 16 Sep. 1943 - 16 Apr. 1944. WORMINGFORD 16 Apr. 1944 - 21 Jul. 1945. That, plus the fact that 55th FG converted to Mustangs mid July 1944, means No Mustangs in Nuthampstead. P-38's - yes. Hoss FL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 59 minutes ago, JayW said: This from USAAF.com (stations of 55th FG, WW2): Stations NUTHAMPSTEAD 16 Sep. 1943 - 16 Apr. 1944. WORMINGFORD 16 Apr. 1944 - 21 Jul. 1945. That, plus the fact that 55th FG converted to Mustangs mid July 1944, means No Mustangs in Nuthampstead. P-38's - yes. Deuce. Hoss FL and JayW 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Stambaugh Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 Congratulations on the 1st place win at the Nationals. Not surprised. Really impressive and thanks for sharing. John Hoss FL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wurgermeister64 Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 Very impressive! But I would be rather anxious to see your creation on my six, herr major.... Seriously nice rendition of the Millie G. Congrats. JayW and Hoss FL 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jboldt007 Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 just came across this - so very inspirational - in part because I am just finishing a RCAF version of the same kite (Mustang). i'm amazed you got the magnet panels to work - i just ignored these and glued in place. I had some issues with the alignment of the engine once mounted (given the solidity of the kit otherwise the mounting of the engine block was a bit of a concern) - but I'm guessing all engine mountings are fraught with risk (i'm kind of new to the hobby after the absence of decades it seems). But the Tamiya kit is without parallel even if you don't need all the bling. A solid kit - literally (the main wheel strut attachment is brilliant and very robust). I love the balanced weathering you've done- not too much not too little (I do too much). I used the Barracuda radio set too which is awesome. I had to get a Sutton harness for the seat (commonwealth) and used the Quinta dash etc. i had some trouble fitting the front canopy for some reason but the rear sliding canopy is a work of art. I came across the same issue with the Eduard gun bays - i wanted at least one bay to be open ... so i toyed with the same idea - to make flanges so it would stay open otherwise one would just look at it and - boing - it would pop off. In the end i used the kit panel but with the Eduard hardware and placard. I used the other Eduard panels as they aren't hinged in real life. Thanks again for posting. I realize i have a bit off refinement to do still !! Hoss FL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jboldt007 Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 and congratulations - absolutely well earned! So nice. Hoss FL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KUROK Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 Beautiful paint job. Looks real! They don't get much better that this! Hoss FL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiZac Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 Standing ovation. Utterly magnificent!! Hoss FL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobs Buckles Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 Does it get any better than this? Bob Hoss FL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunnus Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 Wow... congratulations on your 1st place at IPMS Nationals! Very well deserved... this model looks better every time I look at it! Hoss FL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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