What's the problem?

Eagle90

p38jl

ya needs the secret handshake.. and  referrals from 3 other Monogram Mafia members..

So whats yours sayin is I needs to do some "favors" for 3 Monogram Mafia members?  Yous gots it!  Consider it done, so......FORGET ABOUT IT!  I'd be happy to help.

 

 

I was saying sumpin ???

There wasn't any offense at all.

I just like to point out that Starfix+Hasegawa thing on that one aircraft tooling,,,,,,,,,and the Airifix "update" deal just came to me while I was talking about those two old re-popped kits.

Can't you just imagine some judges reaction to that "updated with Starfix parts" note on the build section of the entry form,,,,,,,,,and to make ya laff even more, the next contest in our area is the Regionals for us, lol,,,,,and it is GSB,,,meaning that if I can do it well enough,,,,,,I could get a Regional Gold or Silver for "updating a new tool Airfix kit with Starfix re-popped Airfix tooling"

Imma build that model with more slow, deliberate care than a Fujimi Skyhawk with $50 worth of resin and etch, lol

Rex

All I can say about Starfix is that their package photos scared me. Good, bad, or indifferent kits, I don't know, I have never seen the sprues, let alone seen one built up. But the box photos sure turned me off. More power to anyone bold enough to buy and build them.

Why do I feel a MM III coming on next year...?

Cool!  

And we will see you take a gold!  I can feel it!  You go Rex!

Eagle90

stikpusher

All I can say about Starfix is that their package photos scared me. Good, bad, or indifferent kits, I don't know, I have never seen the sprues, let alone seen one built up. But the box photos sure turned me off. More power to anyone bold enough to buy and build them.

Why do I feel a MM III coming on next year...?

MM III  !!!!!!!!!!!!  You said it, now you have to do it!  So, just go ahead and sign me up now!  I'll figure out which Mono kit I'll do later, just sign me up!!!!  Hey, does this count towards getting my MM card?! 

Eagle90

When it happens, yes...

Back in the days of my youth the only kits I bought were Mongram and Revell. As I got older into my late teens and early 20s I discovered Hasegawa kits. I'll admit, I was a staunch Hasegawa junkie when it comes to aircraft - particularly modern jets. Tamiya was my second choice. Fast forward after 20 years plus away from the hobby the first kit I bought was a P-47 Thunderbolt Razorback by Revell. My first Monogram kit was a Twin Mustang kit I happened to find at my LHS discount section earlier this summer.

Do I hold a preference on what model company I'm loyal to? Sometimes but it all depends on the aircraft kit I want to build. I have yet tried Airfix, Eduard, Italeri and others but I do have my sights on a few kits from those companies for future builds.

I was'nt trying to upset any one with my view on Starfix. I have several of them to build in my stash. Their 1/48 is no where near that scale. The spitfires and the 109s just seen to be poor examples of those aircraft. With a little work and some detailing the P-51 and A6M5 can built into decent models. I've considered using the spits for what if models.

Eagle90

stikpusher

Why do I feel a MM III coming on next year...?

MM III  !!!!!!!!!!!!  You said it, now you have to do it!  So, just go ahead and sign me up now!  I'll figure out which Mono kit I'll do later, just sign me up!!!!  Hey, does this count towards getting my MM card?! 

Eagle90

After Weekend Madness ends I will set up a feeler for MM III. If Hans was Brando, I'll be Pacino 

not upset at all AT6

I just have a taste for irony, and for unusual subjects.

I wish a list of some of them were "on topic" for this thread, I think other people would get a kick out of some of the "normal aircraft" that can be done in "they NEVER did THAT !!!!" models,,,,,,,that have photos to back them up.

The E model Skyhawks that had the Insignia in the front instead of the rear,,,,,after they started with them in the rear for a while (10 USN/USMC squadrons did that, then changed back),,,,,,,,the torn insignia decal on the A-4C Skyhawk,,,,,,,,the "two different Light Gull Grays" on the Marine Phantom during  a "new squadron remodexing" after the changeover from Flat to Gloss (both grays correct to FS spec),,,,,,,Nuke armed Skyraiders,,,,,,,the Toilet Bowl that keeps getting "discovered" about every six months,,,,the 3 full MBR plus 12 LAU-10 Zuni pods on a Skyraider,,,,,,,Nape on a carrier plane during 'Nam,,,,,the Radar Jammer Skyraiders used as Night Fighters just before Vietnam,,,,,,,the Banshees assigned to the VAW unit (big ole RR codes on the tail and all),  And the spec variations,,,,,,like the SEA Phantom that substitutes Aircraft Gray for the Tan in the topside camo,,,,,,,or the Peasoup Green instead of Tan on another SEA Phantom

(I typed out some of the things on the list,,,,,,,,,,since Revell and  Monogram kits could be used for them)

stikpusher

 If Hans was Brando, I'll be Pacino  

Can I be Abe Vigoda? Just remember.....it's not personal, simply business. 

Tarn, I can only imagine the things you have seen and found...

Pyr, well old Abe did better than James Caan...

The pattern I've found with my modelling:

The kits I tend to start, practice, or quick-cheap-slap-together with tend to be Revellograms

The kits I reserve for display-quality OOB work (after practicing) tend to be Tamiya/Academy, etc...

The kits I reserve for when I've mastered OOB and want to advance to fixing, modifying and/or kitbashing tends to consist of...Revellograms

Yeah, I do love all kits, but some of the engineering in the recent Revell kits baffle me (Audi R8 wheels, '09 Challenger rear metal axle?!  could they not have spent some more money to include scale driveshafts?  even as optional parts?)

As for beginners, while it's inexpensive to have them start with Revellograms some of the fitment issues may discourage them.  Some of the older reissued Tamiya kits aren't too expensive but they're ease of assembly and excellent fit and detail are worth considering  as beginner kits.

If it seems like I'm, in any way, bashing Revellograms, I'm not.  Just stating some thoughts and I'm well aware of some of the beautiful kits they've made as well as the potential of their older "crappy" kits...which I am not yet able to bring out -__-

AAAY , You TalkinTa Me ? ?

Youse gots ta know da secret handshake an yous is gotta have an R/M tatoo proudly displayed on da body . Now ,dat sed , youse wanna offer ya can't refuse ? Youse is gonna be a R/M supporter , well so is I . Frum ways back .Ya know when dey was WOOD an plastic .Yup I bin bildin Revell and Monogram kits that long .Now , whaddya tink ob dat ? Youse is alright mebbe youse 'll make a good " Made man " Ya know Kinda like a cousin . He! He! He! .

AT6

I was'nt trying to upset any one with my view on Starfix. I have several of them to build in my stash. Their 1/48 is no where near that scale. The spitfires and the 109s just seen to be poor examples of those aircraft. With a little work and some detailing the P-51 and A6M5 can built into decent models. I've considered using the spits for what if models.

I don't complain though; the kits were found at a dollar store and I bought one of each of the different variety I saw. All I did was shaved & sanded off the rivet detail and painted them with a rattle can. Fit was poor, but they were good enough for the buck apiece.

The dollar store is where I found my Starfix kits also. I see people trying to sell them on Ebay for 8 bucks and feel sorry for the buyers. They make good kits for beginners to learn about glue and paint, but as something to be seen by the public I would say forget about it. They are good as a basis for some type of what if build though.