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John HughesOoohh, interesting! Wonder who'll get the first kit on the market?
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31 October, 14:56
Kesa TihoKnowing how global politics works the U.S will (probably) get it first followed by Germany and so on the list of global superpowers. But depending on when it was announced and when the first commercially available one comes out Russia or North Korea will have made a shitty and cheap copy like the T-14 Armata or any of North Koreas subs (not copies of any western vehicles but you get the point)
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Kesa TihoIf that kit ever finds its way onto your work bench then let me know, ill watch with interest
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John HughesBe aware that the hull front & sides are made from transparent plastic! Otherwise, a real beauty.
1 7 October 2022, 14:17
John van HooijdonkNeeds Zimmerit anyway, so the clear part is going to be covered......
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5 27 August, 18:32
John HughesHi Robert, I'm hoping to find a second kit so I can make both versions. Having said that, these cars seem to have been continually modified over the years.
27 August, 19:19
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John HughesHere's a question for you, mates.
What styrene kit would you like to see on the market that has never been done before and what scale?
Here's a shortlist of my thoughts:
1 - 1:350 Gneisenau (Trumpeter announced one a few years back, but it's never materialised)
2 - 1:35 Alvis Stalwart (one of the most iconic post-war British Army vehicles. Amazed it's never been done)
3 - 1:24 Oldsmobile Delta 88 (Ash's car from the Evil Dead franchise)
What's on your would-like-to-see list?
What styrene kit would you like to see on the market that has never been done before and what scale?
Here's a shortlist of my thoughts:
1 - 1:350 Gneisenau (Trumpeter announced one a few years back, but it's never materialised)
2 - 1:35 Alvis Stalwart (one of the most iconic post-war British Army vehicles. Amazed it's never been done)
3 - 1:24 Oldsmobile Delta 88 (Ash's car from the Evil Dead franchise)
What's on your would-like-to-see list?
All comments (14) » 23 August, 14:24
Donald Dickson IIRolf, yes! I have the resin one in my stash. Would love a proper injection kit in 48.
24 August, 21:20
John Hughes1:35 Mk I Churchill (come on AFV Club, you've done just about every other version!)
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John HughesIf anyone is looking for inspiration for a build or dio, this might get the juices flowing,
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All comments (6) » 3 8 August, 10:58
John HughesLooks like it's a Sherman. Probably belonged to Telly Savalas to end up looking like that!
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Modelcraft Centurion III
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Well, well, look what's finally hit the doormat! First ordered 27th April, arrived 7th August. It came all the way from ...
Project: Modelcraft Centurion Mk III
All comments (14) » 22 1 April, 13:02
John HughesHi Gorby. Yes, the tracks were stolen from where they were left. Our usual Evri guy is good, but this was a new one that had only been with them two months. The most annoying part is that it takes 4-6 weeks for a new set to arrive. I'm hoping they will be a good product as they're white metal tracks with brass pins. Should be more durable than the usual resin pins most use.
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Takom Krupp Raumer S
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Phew! That was a long day of painting & it's not quite over yet. However, I'm letting it all dry overnight to give me a ...
Project: Takom Krupp Raumer S
All comments (8) » 15 2 July, 18:40
gorbyThe center hinge thing on the 1/72 model is quite sturdy, but I can see that it might be more of a concern on this big beast.
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Italeri M6 Gun motor Carriage WC-55
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I'm calling it finished.
Project: Italeri M6 Gun Motor Carriage WC-55
23 27 December 2023, 19:23
Curtis CadenLots of interesting tidbits about the "circle". "The circled star having the purpose of avoiding mistakes by Allied airplanes (not by Messerschmitt and Focke Wolf airplanes!) the circle around the small stars on jeeps was more for uniformity than for said purpose, and therefore at times omitted. That is why bigger stars on the sides of bigger vehicles had the circle, be it broken or solid."
I had heard another story where the circles were removed in France by some troops to prevent aerial targeting by the Germans. For me modeling has to be fun more than accurate, for me it is a representation, nothing more. I feel your pain when decals don't go right and sometimes, I have just tried to make the best of the situation, although a part of me wants it like the instructions.
23 January, 15:08
John HughesThanks, all. It takes a bit of work due to the age of the kit. I've got the whole set of these old Airfix/Italeri/whoever kits. Most are the Airfix versions, so the moulds would have been fairly new when they were made. The decals might be another matter, however.
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John HughesYet again, on the Android version, clicking on the News Feed link logs me out. No doubt this will magically fix itself within 48 hours.
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Italeri BT-5
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Test fitting the hull top and front. I had to do some work to get the top to sit low enough. I can't progress much furth...
Project: Italeri BT-5
All comments (6) » 12 1 August 2023, 19:44
Bruce HuxtableGoodness, soo many problems that Zvesda could have easily avoided. Stars indeed!
19 June, 06:54
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Soviet Aerosan RF-8/GAZ-98
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A quick test fit. (No, I hadn't forgotten about this one, it had just got pushed to the back of the bench).
Project: Trumpeter Aerosan RF-8/GAZ-98
6 6 January, 18:33
John HughesThere's always a seat reserved for you, Robert, but this time it's up front, unless you want to drive!
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22 November 2020, 14:32
John HughesThe spars are moulded into the sails. Useful from an assembly point of view, but a pain for masking!
27 November 2021, 18:56
James DavidsonI did some research with the chinese embassy's help, and some very obscure references. Althought the depiction of the vessel is conjecture, the details of construction remain in expense reports-[various dimensions] so the approximate scale of the kit would be 1/244 or close to that. Best of luck, and the picture is impressive! The only remaining artifact from the actual ships [ther were several built] is a 50 + foot long rudder shaft found in the mud of the drydock that was built for these monsters!
5 May, 03:21
John HughesI first heard of these ships from reading 1421: The Year China Discovered the World, by Gavin Menzies. There is plenty of info on these vessels in there, although, as you say, there is a lot of conjecture too as all records of the voyages of the ships were destroyed after they returned home and China became isolationist.
5 May, 08:35
James DavidsonHello Mr. John! just for your information; There is a very good book about the voyages of admiral Zheng, called 'When China ruled the seas" by Louise Levathes- and Captain Menzies wrote a sequel to his- Many people have said that a wooden ship of the described size was not possible [with the methods of the time]- i contend that it WAS, because the size limits of european ships were mostly for military vessels, and Sir Robert Seppings methods set an upper limit to those. The Yankee lumber schooners were enormous, and wooden! If you maintain a box like shape it can be huge, while retaining good structural strength to weight/size ratio. As to Cpt. Menzies ideas of where they went, i think the best argument centers around the time length of the voyages. There are clear dates of departure, arrival at know ports, and returns from same. They just did not have the time/supplies to go futher with their known speed of advance. Again, best of luck with the kit, i have one as well- i am debating replacing the spar/sail combo with scratchbuilt. There are some foil wrap papers that look good at this scale, for the sail cloth.
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88mm Gun Flak36 w/6 anti-aircraft artillery crew members (Limited Edition) Border Model 1:35
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Nigels Modelling Bench
Nigels Modelling Bench
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John HughesMann's Model Moments put out a review for a surprise Airfix release last Monday (01/04/24)
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Always wanted one of these!
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Always wanted one of these!
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Robert PodkońskiI have build this model long time ago (in its original, Dragon incarnation) - it is a very modeller-friendly kit imo.
22 March, 18:57
John HughesGood to know, Robert. That means any problems I encounter will be entirely of my own making.
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Revell Imperial AT-AT
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This kit is supposed to be Easy-Click and precoloured. I'll be using cement and paint, just like a proper modeller. The ...
Project: Revell AT-AT
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John HughesBe warned that the inside dimensions quoted are wrong! I've just bought one for a 162mm base (to fit a quoted 165mm) and it doesn't fit inside by 2-3mm!
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