Secret Santa 2021/2022 Start building!!

BrandonK

Member since
June 2014

Posted by BrandonK on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 11:06 AM

castelnuovo

Those night fighters look inspiring.

Still waiting for my package but delays are significant

Ya, the world wide shipping issues are getting out of hand. It won't return to normal for a few years yet. Hopefully it will show it sooner than later. I'll look to see if I can find out what it is anyway for you.

BK

On the bench:

Tamiya 1/35 M4A3E8 "Fury" with crew,

1/32 Kittyhawk Kingfisher,

1/35 Meng Panther Ausf A Early,

1/48 Pro Modeller P-51C "Boise Bee"

On Deck:

Tamiya 1/48 F4U Birdcage,

1/25 Revell 32 Ford Coupe

1/12 Bandai "Mandolorian"

2022 Completed:

1/25 Revell 29 Highboy

1/48 Tamiya Sea Harrier

1/25 Revell 70 Boss 429 Mustang

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castelnuovo

Member since
July 2008
From: Vancouver, the "wet coast"

Posted by castelnuovo on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 1:10 PM

Thanks but lets keep it a surprise

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Justinryan215

Member since
November 2008
From: Hatboro, PA

Posted by Justinryan215 on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 5:37 AM

BrandonK

Glamdring

Where you going to try out Meng's 3D decal zimmerit or go with a homemade application?

I am going to go with a home brew zimmerit. I watched a video of Mengs decals and I was not impressed. I think I can do better by hand. This will be interesting to say the least.

BK

have you seen the zimmerit that Uncle Nightshift has done on his YouTube channel? Dude knocks it out of the park!

"...failure to do anything because someone else can do better makes us rather dull and lazy..."

Mortal as I am,I know that I am born for a day. But when I follow at my pleasure the serried multitude of the stars in their circular course, my feet no longer touch the Earth...

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modelcrazy

Member since
July 2014

Posted by modelcrazy on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 9:37 AM

I started on my Oshkosh M-TAV a couple of days ago and this is a nice kit! I'm really enjoying it Big Smile Thank you Dodgy!

The kit starts with the frame and suspension

I removed the plastic cable on the wench and added my own twisted wire to replace it.

I don't know how much will be seen after everthing has been added but I know it there.

Steve

Building a kit from your stash is like cutting a head off a Hydra, two more take it's place.

http://www.spamodeler.com/forum/

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BrandonK

Member since
June 2014

Posted by BrandonK on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 10:15 AM

castelnuovo

Thanks but lets keep it a surprise

Will do.

BK

On the bench:

Tamiya 1/35 M4A3E8 "Fury" with crew,

1/32 Kittyhawk Kingfisher,

1/35 Meng Panther Ausf A Early,

1/48 Pro Modeller P-51C "Boise Bee"

On Deck:

Tamiya 1/48 F4U Birdcage,

1/25 Revell 32 Ford Coupe

1/12 Bandai "Mandolorian"

2022 Completed:

1/25 Revell 29 Highboy

1/48 Tamiya Sea Harrier

1/25 Revell 70 Boss 429 Mustang

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BrandonK

Member since
June 2014

Posted by BrandonK on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 10:16 AM

Justinryan215
have you seen the zimmerit that Uncle Nightshift has done on his YouTube channel? Dude knocks it out of the park!

I'll check it out, thanks,

BK

On the bench:

Tamiya 1/35 M4A3E8 "Fury" with crew,

1/32 Kittyhawk Kingfisher,

1/35 Meng Panther Ausf A Early,

1/48 Pro Modeller P-51C "Boise Bee"

On Deck:

Tamiya 1/48 F4U Birdcage,

1/25 Revell 32 Ford Coupe

1/12 Bandai "Mandolorian"

2022 Completed:

1/25 Revell 29 Highboy

1/48 Tamiya Sea Harrier

1/25 Revell 70 Boss 429 Mustang

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BrandonK

Member since
June 2014

Posted by BrandonK on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 10:17 AM

modelcrazy

I started on my Oshkosh M-TAV a couple of days ago and this is a nice kit! I'm really enjoying it Thank you Dodgy!

The kit starts with the frame and suspension

I removed the plastic cable on the wench and added my own twisted wire to replace it.

I don't know how much will be seen after everthing has been added but I know it there.

Steve, that looks really well detailed and the cable will make a difference. Looks like painting might be some work there.

BK

On the bench:

Tamiya 1/35 M4A3E8 "Fury" with crew,

1/32 Kittyhawk Kingfisher,

1/35 Meng Panther Ausf A Early,

1/48 Pro Modeller P-51C "Boise Bee"

On Deck:

Tamiya 1/48 F4U Birdcage,

1/25 Revell 32 Ford Coupe

1/12 Bandai "Mandolorian"

2022 Completed:

1/25 Revell 29 Highboy

1/48 Tamiya Sea Harrier

1/25 Revell 70 Boss 429 Mustang

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mawright20

Member since
January 2017
From: Colorado Springs

Posted by mawright20 on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 11:30 AM

Brandon, can you email me? mawright20@hotmail.com

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BrandonK

Member since
June 2014

Posted by BrandonK on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 2:08 PM

mawright20

Brandon, can you email me? mawright20@hotmail.com

ya mon. Done

BK

On the bench:

Tamiya 1/35 M4A3E8 "Fury" with crew,

1/32 Kittyhawk Kingfisher,

1/35 Meng Panther Ausf A Early,

1/48 Pro Modeller P-51C "Boise Bee"

On Deck:

Tamiya 1/48 F4U Birdcage,

1/25 Revell 32 Ford Coupe

1/12 Bandai "Mandolorian"

2022 Completed:

1/25 Revell 29 Highboy

1/48 Tamiya Sea Harrier

1/25 Revell 70 Boss 429 Mustang

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BrandonK

Member since
June 2014

Posted by BrandonK on Thursday, December 30, 2021 10:59 AM

castelnuovo

Thanks but lets keep it a surprise

Your package left the vender on 12/2 and just left Los Angeles for overseas on 12/29. With shipping being what it is, this may take a bit. Sorry it's so slow.

BK

On the bench:

Tamiya 1/35 M4A3E8 "Fury" with crew,

1/32 Kittyhawk Kingfisher,

1/35 Meng Panther Ausf A Early,

1/48 Pro Modeller P-51C "Boise Bee"

On Deck:

Tamiya 1/48 F4U Birdcage,

1/25 Revell 32 Ford Coupe

1/12 Bandai "Mandolorian"

2022 Completed:

1/25 Revell 29 Highboy

1/48 Tamiya Sea Harrier

1/25 Revell 70 Boss 429 Mustang

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castelnuovo

Member since
July 2008
From: Vancouver, the "wet coast"

Posted by castelnuovo on Thursday, December 30, 2021 11:27 AM

BrandonK

castelnuovo

Thanks but lets keep it a surprise

Your package left the vender on 12/2 and just left Los Angeles for overseas on 12/29. With shipping being what it is, this may take a bit. Sorry it's so slow.

BK

Many thanks for checking Smile . I wander why is it traveling by sea from LA to Vancouver. Wouldn't a truck be faster?

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BrandonK

Member since
June 2014

Posted by BrandonK on Thursday, December 30, 2021 12:07 PM

Nothing about our current shipping debacle makes any sense.

BK

On the bench:

Tamiya 1/35 M4A3E8 "Fury" with crew,

1/32 Kittyhawk Kingfisher,

1/35 Meng Panther Ausf A Early,

1/48 Pro Modeller P-51C "Boise Bee"

On Deck:

Tamiya 1/48 F4U Birdcage,

1/25 Revell 32 Ford Coupe

1/12 Bandai "Mandolorian"

2022 Completed:

1/25 Revell 29 Highboy

1/48 Tamiya Sea Harrier

1/25 Revell 70 Boss 429 Mustang

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goldhammer88

Member since
August 2021

Posted by goldhammer88 on Thursday, December 30, 2021 6:50 PM

Started to assemble the pit today, got most of the styrene bits in. Looking to do the PE tomorrow. Got a hunch I'm going to hate that sadistic little elf. Broke out the tweezers and CA applicator tonight. Paint for the interior color mix arrived today. After pit is together, will get before and after paint pics up.

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TheMongoose

Member since
January 2015

Posted by TheMongoose on Thursday, December 30, 2021 6:53 PM

goldhammer88

Started to assemble the pit today, got most of the styrene bits in. Looking to do the PE tomorrow. Got a hunch I'm going to hate that sadistic little elf. Broke out the tweezers and CA applicator tonight. Paint for the interior color mix arrived today. After pit is together, will get before and after paint pics up.

my best advice for those sadistic little elves is to get brand new CA 2 cents there's no good emoticon for your best evil laugh

In the pattern: Scale Shipyard's 1/48 Balao Class Sub! leaning out the list, we're down to a Monogram 1/72 SR-71 and that Tamiya P-38F/G to use the other nose art Exito Decal (in-flight for this one), & in keeping with MC's hydra theory I bought another F-5E to do in FROG camo! And I just got a Trumpeter 1/32 F/A-18F!

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goldhammer88

Member since
August 2021

Posted by goldhammer88 on Thursday, December 30, 2021 7:19 PM

Got to go to DMV tomorrow and drop around $250 for title transfer, new plates and registration.

Stopping by walley to get dog and cat food. Already on the list for a new gorilla gel.

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Mopar Madness

Member since
April 2015

Posted by Mopar Madness on Friday, December 31, 2021 11:02 PM

Steve I think you're always the first one out of the gate!

Chad

God, Family, Models...

At the plate: 1/48 Airfix Bf109 & 1/35 Tamiya Famo

On deck: Who knows!

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BrandonK

Member since
June 2014

Posted by BrandonK on Sunday, January 2, 2022 12:14 PM

goldhammer88

Got to go to DMV tomorrow and drop around $250 for title transfer, new plates and registration.

Stopping by walley to get dog and cat food. Already on the list for a new gorilla gel.

I hate paying registration as I have 4 rigs, but I'm a car junky, what can I say.

BK

On the bench:

Tamiya 1/35 M4A3E8 "Fury" with crew,

1/32 Kittyhawk Kingfisher,

1/35 Meng Panther Ausf A Early,

1/48 Pro Modeller P-51C "Boise Bee"

On Deck:

Tamiya 1/48 F4U Birdcage,

1/25 Revell 32 Ford Coupe

1/12 Bandai "Mandolorian"

2022 Completed:

1/25 Revell 29 Highboy

1/48 Tamiya Sea Harrier

1/25 Revell 70 Boss 429 Mustang

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goldhammer88

Member since
August 2021

Posted by goldhammer88 on Sunday, January 2, 2022 1:29 PM

I hear that....just renewed the Jeep, paid out 19.5K to save my ladies 2018 Equinox from being repopped and costing the estate around 5K. Got to get new plates, her's were her HAM radio call sign. I'm not an operator, so can't keep the plates. Now both rigs will come due same month/year. Right now the Jeep is $122 and the Equinox is $132, that's just new stickers. Add in title transfer and plate purchase, getting close to $275-290 range.

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modelcrazy

Member since
July 2014

Posted by modelcrazy on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 9:36 AM

Mopar Madness

Steve I think you're always the first one out of the gate!

Thanks Chad, I open the box in the morning and by the afternoon, it's on the workbench.

So this little jewel of a kit is amazing! Packed with detail but not a beginers kit by any stretch. I completed the frame and Cat engine, painted some detail on both and gave them a nice grimy wash. I know that most will not be seen but that's while I did it now. The underside armor will cover most of the frame and transaxles. Next will be the cab and body.

Thai is such a fun kit! It's been a while since I've enjoyed building suspensions and engines like this...if ever.

Painted with Iraqi sand

Painted base coats

All grimed up. Forgot to install the radiator first Sad

The wheels are not attached

Installing the radiator, exhaust and intake hoses and pipes.

I'll add some hoses and wires after attaching the cab

Steve

Building a kit from your stash is like cutting a head off a Hydra, two more take it's place.

http://www.spamodeler.com/forum/

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modelcrazy

Member since
July 2014

Posted by modelcrazy on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 9:43 AM

Double post

Steve

Building a kit from your stash is like cutting a head off a Hydra, two more take it's place.

http://www.spamodeler.com/forum/

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modelcrazy

Member since
July 2014

Posted by modelcrazy on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 9:43 AM

Sorry tripple post Confused

Steve

Building a kit from your stash is like cutting a head off a Hydra, two more take it's place.

http://www.spamodeler.com/forum/

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BrandonK

Member since
June 2014

Posted by BrandonK on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 11:46 AM

That looks fantastic, Steve. I can't wait to start mine, but it would be for awhile.

BK

On the bench:

Tamiya 1/35 M4A3E8 "Fury" with crew,

1/32 Kittyhawk Kingfisher,

1/35 Meng Panther Ausf A Early,

1/48 Pro Modeller P-51C "Boise Bee"

On Deck:

Tamiya 1/48 F4U Birdcage,

1/25 Revell 32 Ford Coupe

1/12 Bandai "Mandolorian"

2022 Completed:

1/25 Revell 29 Highboy

1/48 Tamiya Sea Harrier

1/25 Revell 70 Boss 429 Mustang

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castelnuovo

Member since
July 2008
From: Vancouver, the "wet coast"

Posted by castelnuovo on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 5:32 PM

IT HAS ARIIIIIVED Smile Smile

After opening the cardboard box, it looked like this

an then like this

with a nice personal Christmas card attached to it. Thanks a lot SS, LOVE IT Yes

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Mopar Madness

Member since
April 2015

Posted by Mopar Madness on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 5:46 PM

Steve - thats an absolute gem of a build!

Chad

God, Family, Models...

At the plate: 1/48 Airfix Bf109 & 1/35 Tamiya Famo

On deck: Who knows!

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Mopar Madness

Member since
April 2015

Posted by Mopar Madness on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 5:48 PM

Castel, I LOVE their 109 kits!

Chad

God, Family, Models...

At the plate: 1/48 Airfix Bf109 & 1/35 Tamiya Famo

On deck: Who knows!

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Dodgy

Member since
August 2020
From: Lakes Entrance, Victoria, Australia.

Posted by Dodgy on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 6:46 PM

Hi Steve, when I saw my recipient was going to be you I wanted to make sure I found something a little different and interesting and I know you will do it justice. Enjoy! I'm not a great fan of modern military stuff, but this looks so interesting I think I will make an exception and get one for myself. You're doing a great job so far.

I'm afraid I won't be starting mine for a while as I want to finish a couple of last years builds first.

I long to live in a world where chickens can cross the road without having their motives questioned

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Mach1

Member since
June 2019

Posted by Mach1 on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 7:03 PM

MC: That looks absolutely fantastic.

I started into the Tornado this past weekend and got the pit assembled, painted and decaled. I'm really loving this kit.

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BrandonK

Member since
June 2014

Posted by BrandonK on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 11:07 AM

castelnuovo

IT HAS ARIIIIIVED

After opening the cardboard box, it looked like this

an then like this

with a nice personal Christmas card attached to it. Thanks a lot SS, LOVE IT

Oh, very nice. I have this one in the stash so I'm super excited to see how it builds out. Can't wait.

BK

On the bench:

Tamiya 1/35 M4A3E8 "Fury" with crew,

1/32 Kittyhawk Kingfisher,

1/35 Meng Panther Ausf A Early,

1/48 Pro Modeller P-51C "Boise Bee"

On Deck:

Tamiya 1/48 F4U Birdcage,

1/25 Revell 32 Ford Coupe

1/12 Bandai "Mandolorian"

2022 Completed:

1/25 Revell 29 Highboy

1/48 Tamiya Sea Harrier

1/25 Revell 70 Boss 429 Mustang

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BrandonK

Member since
June 2014

Posted by BrandonK on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 11:08 AM

Mach1

MC: That looks absolutely fantastic.

I started into the Tornado this past weekend and got the pit assembled, painted and decaled. I'm really loving this kit.

The pit looks the part. I have a Tornado in my stash and I really want to see how she builds out. Looking forward to watching this one.

BK

On the bench:

Tamiya 1/35 M4A3E8 "Fury" with crew,

1/32 Kittyhawk Kingfisher,

1/35 Meng Panther Ausf A Early,

1/48 Pro Modeller P-51C "Boise Bee"

On Deck:

Tamiya 1/48 F4U Birdcage,

1/25 Revell 32 Ford Coupe

1/12 Bandai "Mandolorian"

2022 Completed:

1/25 Revell 29 Highboy

1/48 Tamiya Sea Harrier

1/25 Revell 70 Boss 429 Mustang

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keavdog

Member since
April 2003
From: USA

Posted by keavdog on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 12:18 PM

castelnuovo

IT HAS ARIIIIIVED

After opening the cardboard box, it looked like this

an then like this

with a nice personal Christmas card attached to it. Thanks a lot SS, LOVE IT

Nice! Worth the wait. I did that one last year - a joy to build.

Thanks,

John

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