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Rui S
Looking great. I'm in 😎

Gary Curling
Great built kit,hope to see more.

Dave
Really nice work, looks good.

Rui S
Excelente trabalho 👍

Mark K
Beautifully done!

Thomas Kolb
Beautiful and clean, I like it! What metal paints did you use?

sc114
Read the poem at your leisure. It's about you, too! Have you probably not forgotten the Russian language?!
Русскую душу ногами пиная.
Помни фашист про 9 мая!
Помни отцов наших, помни дедов!
Кто проливал вашу грязную кровь!
Кто победил во второй мировой!
Кто и сейчас в нашем сердце живой!
Кто отстоял живота не жалея!
Кто шёл под пули под ваши за НАС!
Кто чтит заветное слово ПРИКАЗ!
Кто пережил ваш продажный ФАШИЗМ!
Кто умирал презирая НАЦИЗМ!
Кто дал нам мирное небо и море!
Кто ради Нас пережил это горе.
Помни ФАШИСТ мы заменим дедов!
Я умирая сказать вам готов.
РУССКУЮ ДУШУ НОГАМИ ПИНАЯ!
ПОМНИ ФАШИСТ ПРО 9 МАЯ!!!

LucLuke B
It looks quite a lot like a martial text to me. What has it got to do with modeling? There might be better places for texts like this one than here.

sc114
Hi! The poem is not addressed to you, because the translation is meaningless! But in order for all of us to have the opportunity to assemble models, it is necessary to remind the unfinished Nazis and their supporters of the date of the Great Victory of 1945. 05. 09!
P.S. My grandfather liberated Berlin from the Nazis, and what did you grandfather do in 1945???

LucLuke B
Still not about modelling, sorry. Still think this would be better elsewhere. What my grandfathers did is none of your business and is irrelevant to what brings me here.

ScaleFella NAFO
We don't need poetry on scalemates.

sc114
My last post is here!
LucLuke B, If your grandfather fought, for example, in the 33rd SS Volunteer Infantry Division Charlemagne (1st French), then this is my business and it concerns me! The 3rd Reich, consisting of almost the whole of Europe, killed 2,600,000 of my citizens! Just like Europe is trying to do it again right now! isIt definitely concerns me!

ScaleFella NAFO
i hope this is a parody account, people can't be this retarted

sc114
🙂

OrcEater
Only the weak need to refer to what their grandpa did 👌🏼

Augie
Knock it off fella's..

This place is for discussing modelling.. not politics.

Eddie Mann
Personally, I class them as Detail Sets, as they are used with other items.

scalemates
I'll bulk correct them all during the weekend

Richmond
Tim can you remind us again on what is a detail set and what is a full kit?

Eddie Mann
This has come up a few times recently, much of it is down to personal interpretation, especially with "Infrastructure"
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Richmond
I seem to remember (but could be wrong) Tim giving a definition whereby if the 'kit' could 'standalone' as a kit then its not a detail set. I agree its open to interpretation even with that defintion, but I always went along with that even if it meant calling say flowers full kits 🙂

Eddie Mann
I went the other way, if a vehicle (kit) is placed in a diorama, anything which could be used to complete the diorama, trees, fences etc would be a detail set. 🤔

Richmond
That seems a logical way of doing things, I think I could work with that going forward

gorby
I'd like to see how this turns out. The tank looks excellent.

Neuling
Looking forward too ..........

Rui S
Great paintjob 👍 deserves better photos 🤔

Michael Kohl
Mee to. Yes the tank is very well done.

gorby
The figure painting is remarkable!

Mr James
I agree with Gorby

Rui S
Brilliant 👍

Shar Dipree
Looks fantastic so far. 👍

Michael Kohl
Oh. You are going for more than one tank. How many?

Hubert K autor
Michael, I have space for three tanks on the shelf 🙂 But I would gladly make four.

walaroo autor
So here are two Hobby Boss 1/48 kits; F8F-1 and F8F-1B. They both have the Eduard cockpit PE set for the Hobbycraft kit, which took some cutting to make fit. Like most Hobby Boss kits that I have experience with, there are a larrge number of inaccuracies and oversimplifications. Still, they will look like Bearcats when completed. The fit is very good, the panel line look like they will take a wash well, and there is an option to fold the wings! I decided I want to do a US Navy with folded wings, and a silver Thai Air Force...

Ben M
👁️👁️

Marcel Klemmer
👀

Luc B
nice HIMARS!

ScaleFella NAFO
HIMARS o'clock

Skyhiker
Good luck Jennifer

Robert Podkoński
I'm taking my first row seat here 😉

Kenneth
Wow 👍 The kit looks fantastic but also very challenging. Best of luck, Jenny, looking forward to the build!

Jennifer Franklin autor
Welcome, Skyhiker, Robert, and Kenneth.

Kesa Tiho
Looking forward to the complete build. Hope your little helper doesn't get any stray fur under your decals which FYI: is not a good time 😄

Jennifer Franklin autor
Hi Kesa, welcome. Yes, fur is a constant challenge.

Naram
following !

Jennifer Franklin autor
Welcome, Pierre!

Hans-Jürgen Haag
👀👍

Jennifer Franklin autor
Welcome Hans-Jürgen!

shuai shao
A perfect first step

Guy Rump
Following! 👍

Michael Kohl
It is supposed to be a very nice kit. Wish you happy modelling hours.

Jennifer Franklin autor
Welcome shuai, Guy, and Micheal!

Villiers de Vos
Booking my seat as well.

Felix
Taking a seat!

Mr D
Nice project Jennifer 👍 put your masking skills to the test .
Good luck with the build 😀👍

Mr D
If you collect enough Airfix flying hours..... They include a free 🐈😺 cat on you next purchase, Good British value folks 😁👍

Jennifer Franklin autor
Welcome, Villiers de Vos, Felix, and Mr D. My current cat models might object to this free cat you speak of.

Jennifer Franklin autor
New printer enclosure and spray booth all properly vented.

Dave
You have a very nice workplace set up there and this kit looks interesting as what finial version will be.

Guy Rump
Your spray booth and workspace are so impressive!!! 👍

Rui S
Great setup 👍

Naram
that proffesionnal level 🙂 I envy you ! (have a table 1/3modelkit,1/3 work station and 1/3 dinning (it long it is a dinning table).

Lorraine Lin
Very nice workplace, and a nice box for your 😽 supervisor.

Mark Sherwood
Wow! That's impressive. 🤘🥸👍

Jennifer Franklin autor
Thanks everyone, I promise I'll post some photos of the model soon, especially now that I can airbrush again even in this cold weather.

Jennifer Franklin autor
I posted a few photos of my hand-painted parts. If anyone remembers my Memphis Belle, you can see I am improving.

Dave
The detailing is look very sharp 👍

Naram
some progress. good ! (i did not do anything this week end me....)

Jennifer Franklin autor
Thank you, Dave and Naram, a mate has given me some suggestions on how to further improve so expect better soon.

Desert Marlin
Wow Jennifer, nice workshop!

Jennifer Franklin autor
Thanks, Desert Marlin; living in a cold climate makes it a necessity if I want to do anything in the winter.

Naram
@ Jennifer, if I may : an easy way to quickly make it look great would be to put a panel liner wash with oils (tamyia) or even easier a pass a acrylic contrast paint (like vallejo or citadel) quite easy and will make pop out the instrutment and tools on the wall.

Naram
... also will define the structure.

Jennifer Franklin autor
Thank you, Naram; I will do that. I just bought the contrast paint; it will be here on the 21st.

Dave
That looked like a interesting day at the war museum. just might have put that on the bucket list. Noting that Panther and T-34 in the back ground.

Naram
Indeed must be cool to do model kit in this!

Mr D
Looking good so far Jenn 😃👍

Dave
That a nice touch.

Desert Marlin
Excellent work! Looking well used for sure!

Jennifer Franklin autor
Thank you Mr D, Dave, and Desert Marlin. It's very motivating to get everyone's feedback.

Felix
This is looking great! Is the kit fun so far, Jennifer? Me wants too!

Villiers de Vos
Good weathering/wear and tear in the cockpit.

Jennifer Franklin autor
Thank you Felix and Villiers de Vos. Felix, yes, the kit has been fun, in fact it has been a dream to put together so far.

Guy Rump
Taking shape beautifully! 👍

Mick Burdett
Looking good, good choice to make

Skyhiker
That's a pretty cool spray booth you have there. Is that custom made?

Jennifer Franklin autor
Thank you, Guy and Mike. Skyhiker, I bought the spray booth from Amazon. It's one with a water curtain.

Desert Marlin
Very nice tool for painting!

Jennifer Franklin autor
I love it, Desert Marlin; I live in Canada, so it gets too cold to open a window for a couple of months of the year, and with my pets, I am not willing to risk their health.

Felix
You have a very nice workplace, Jennifer! That Anson is coming along nicely. I might have to get one of the first series before they sell out. The new schemes do not appeal to me too much, frankly.

Mr D
Nice 👍 take shape now Jenn, enjoy following 👍

Jennifer Franklin autor
Thank you, Felix and Mr. D. Felix, so far, this has been a dream to put together, and I would recommend picking one up for sure.

bughunter
That is a lovely strut work around the cockpit! Looks nice so far.

Troy Campbell
I agree that is nice work..

Jennifer Franklin autor
Thank you, bughunter and Troy.

Mr D
Hi Jenn, the wet palette 🎨 looks good, l was thinking of getting one,
If you ever need very fine tip brushes for detail work, (Nail lines brushes) are definitely worth a try/consideration, they use them in beauty Parlours to paint flowers n star's on ladies nails....so they have incredible accurate tips.
I buy the short 6mm ones.
Build is looking really good, looks like a nice kit. 😀👍

Desert Marlin
The cowlings are turning out great!

David Taylor
looking good Jennifer.

Felix
Lovely progress!

Jennifer Franklin autor
Thank you, Mr. D, Desert Marlin, David, and Felix. I must pick some up, Mr D. Thanks for the tip.

Troy Campbell
Awesome work

Skyhiker
Looking good Jennifer. I can already see a dramatic improvement in your skills from your last build. A few more builds under your belt and you will be winning awards. Keep it up. You're doing great!

Pietro De Angelis
Good job Jennifer and congrats for your workspace!

Jennifer Franklin autor
Thank you, Troy, Skyhiker, and Pietro De Angelis!

Rui S
Looking good, indeed 👍

gorby
Very nice progress so far.

Ludvík Kružík
Jennifer, the beginning of this year has been a busy one for me and I have had very little free time for my hobbies. That's why I discovered your new project so late. But I have to say right off the bat that I'm very intrigued by it. Your modeling skills are improving at an incredible pace. If the growth of your skills continues at this rate, the time will soon come when I will turn to you for advice 🙂.
Perhaps the change in scale from 1/72 to 1/48 has contributed to this. Anyway, you're doing very well and I'll be happy to follow the continuation of your build.

Jennifer Franklin autor
Thank you, Rui, gorby, and Ludvik!

Jennifer Franklin autor
I am super happy. I managed to pick up a second-hand light box for photography, and the difference in the quality of my photos is lovely.

Dave
If you decide to try and apply quick shine to a project. In an airbrush, applying lite coats. If you want to apply it with a brush, I find using a nylon one works the best with no brush marks. Personally I like using tester's 1/4" nylon brush and painting it on.

Jennifer Franklin autor
Thanks, Dave, I will follow your advice.

gorby
I'm sure your cats will love your new light box. 😄

bughunter
Congrats to your light box! I'm using also a cheap foldable one (due to space reasons) with my working lamps. You know the result from the Goblin project for example.
Some photographic tip: for a big depth of field I use the "A" setting of my camera, close the aperture (high value like 14) and let the camera select the rest. This will result in high exposure times so a tripod is needed for the camera (use self-timer or remote shutter release).

Mark Sherwood
Congrats on the light box. Your build is coming along nicely. 🥸👍

Ludvík Kružík
Just a little clarification on bughunter's post. The camera setup mode that bughunter describes in his post belongs to a group of pre-installed programs that determine camera behavior. And the mode described is called aperture priority mode.

It very much depends on what camera you own. Not all cameras allow such settings. Moreover, different manufacturers use different designations for different photographic modes. One manufacturer's "A" may stand for aperture priority mode but another manufacturer's "A" may stand for auto mode.
The best way to find out what this is for your camera is to consult your camera manual. The mode selector itself is a definite help. If you find "AUTO" and "A" on it, then "A" is aperture priority mode. But it is possible that the manufacturer used the letter "A" to indicate auto mode. And the semi-automatic aperture priority mode on the selector is marked with the letters "AV" or "Av" (aperture value).

Jennifer Franklin autor
@gorby, it's funny you should say that. Within an hour of me setting up the light box, my boy was lying on top of it.
@bughunter, I use a Samsung Galaxy S24, so I will figure out how to use it as you describe. I don't have a tripod yet, but I will add it to my wishlist.
@Mark, thank you
@Ludvik, good to know

Ludvík Kružík
Mobile phone cameras inherently have a large depth of field due to the miniature size of the lens and sensor chip. (A more detailed explanation of why this is so would be a long story.) But that doesn't mean they can't handle depth of field. Manufacturers get around this problem by using two or more lenses with different settings, and using clever algorithms and filters to compose the resulting image from each lens and adjust the resulting image to match the desired effect. What the mobile camera loses in optics, it can make up for in hearty help from sophisticated electronics.

Desert Marlin
All my photos have been from an iPhone 12. Distance, zoom level and lighting definitely affect all the choices be tween Program mode, Aperture priority and Automatic type features. Image compression is perhaps the hardest effect since there is such a short lens(s) on these phones.

Djordje Nikolic
Jennifer I agree the photo quality is really good. I tried a very cheap photo booth and I didn't do it justice, this is looking very serious

Felix
Dear Jennifer, that Anson is really lovely. Any issues with gaps? I heard of some problems with the cowlings.

Jennifer Franklin autor
@Ludvik Kružik, interesting, I did not know that about mobile phone cameras.
@Djordje Nikolic, thank you
@Felix, I found putting the cowlings together challenging (take three pieces and turn them into a perfect circle) but in the end they both fit together well. No major gaps to speak of really.

Troy Campbell
Really cool detail .... nicely done!

Jennifer Franklin autor
Thank you, Troy!

Mr D
I was wondering how they moulded the cowlings as it's a complex shape.
Looking good Jenn. Keep up the good work 👍👍

Jennifer Franklin autor
Thank you, Mr D.

Mr D
Hi Jen, model looking good, the light box is good 💡 idea.
Could you let us know how you get on with the Acrylic floor shine ? as I'm sure a pledge future replacement would interest many... As supplies run out.
Good luck on next steps of build and hope your buddy 😺is not moving into the light box anytime soon 🤣
👍

John Hughes
Yes, this one is a bit of a flying greenhouse, isn't it? I managed to snag a bottle of pledge a few years back. Not actually used it yet.

Jennifer Franklin autor
Mr D, I will keep everyone posted re: the acrylic floor shine. I am adopting a puppy so I may be offline for a little while.

gorby
Gizmo looks great and I hope he will become a well loved member of your family! I'm sure you won't be one of those foolish people who think that small dogs don't need training.

Ludvík Kružík
Very nice puppy, for sure it will be a great companion. And he will surely reward you generously for the love, tenderness and care you surely give him.

Jennifer Franklin autor
Thank you Ludvik and gorby. gorby don't worry, this is my second small dog, and I have spent a lot of time and money training my current dog.

Dave
THATS a cool addition to your family. Looking forward to the stories in the future.

Rui S
I'm hoping Gizmo, bringing a lot of happiness to you 👍 but it also brings a bit less time to spend on the hobby 🤔

Mr D
Gizmo is great 😃👍👍 more pet hairs too get on the masking tape 🤣
Build is looking good

Jennifer Franklin autor
Thank you, Dave, Rui S, and Mr D. @Rui S I need something to get me outside and active, this is not time that I would be spending modelling as I don't get exercise while modelling 🙂

Rui S
I see what you mean. I've a border collie "girl" that like's to be arround me, so sometimes it's dificult for me to go out to the man cave and she can't come, because there is no space for a median size dog in it 🙁

Dietmar Bogatzki
for the puppies 😉

John
Watching, nice progress. I love the old Monograms, lots of work but they look pretty good.

Villiers de Vos
Very nice work so far.

Neil autor
Hello John and Villiers, thanks for stopping by 🙂 and thanks for your comments and also others for likes too. I'm with you John, I like these old Monogram kits 👍 - well you know I have a penchant for vintage builds anyway! 🙂 I've never built a Panther before - such a lovely shaped airframe, I think I'm gonna enjoy.

Neil autor
And another one past the finishing post! Started in 2023. A great Monogram kit. The most demanding part of this was ensuring the decal positioning around the forward cameras in the nose and the external fuel tanks. Overall an enjoyable build of a cool shaped 'jet age' aircraft. Hope you like it. Thanks to those who've liked 🙂👍

Nick Dragone
Stellar work ! Nice job

John
Looks great. I love the navy blue era of Grumman's cats.

gorby
Beautiful work Neil!

Neuling
Very appealing build! 👍

Villiers de Vos
Very nice work.

Guy Rump
Beautiful build! 👍

Hans-Jürgen Haag
Beautiful Blue Fish!🥰👍

Rui S
Another great work 👍

Neil autor
Thanks mates! 🙂 and to those who've recently liked too 👍

Patryk S.
Great! As always!

Neil autor
Thanks mate! 🙂

Jennifer Franklin
Very lovely work Neil.

Neil autor
Thanks Jennifer! 🙂

Kyle DeHart
Awesome job. That water is really cool!!

Hans-Jürgen Haag
👍👍

Hanno Kleinecke
Looking great ! The MTB is a cool supplement 👍

Neuling
I agree with everyone above. Something very special here!

Dietmar Bogatzki
Fantastic job, Amanogawa,
dont know what is ugly at the base 👍

David Taylor
Nice dio.

Simon Nagorsnik
Wow! Fantastic work!
Fine paint job and really like the water effect👏

Spanjaard
ok, the sides of the base may not be the most beautiful ever. but the rest is excellent!!! specially the water effects. i would suggest to give some putty to base, and paint it. this beautiful dio deserves it 🙂

Michael Kohl
I agree, nice work.

Treehugger
Lovely work and diorama.

Finn
Awesome

Rui S
Great work, Beautiful Dio 👍

Dietmar Bogatzki
Cool water and MTB 👍

Nicolas
👀

Spanjaard
omg!! built this one so long ago I do not even want to remember when. where did you found this goldie??

Spanjaard
I rebuilt mine as a "low visibility" one, with a thin layer of paint on top of the decals (not such decal option available to me back then 😛 )

Cuajete
Many years ago I made this kit of the Desert Storm reissued by Revell:

Corsair A-7D (Revell 40137, 1:72)

It wasn't a great kit, but I enjoyed it very much.

Spanjaard
yeah, my Mig-29 was from the same collection, I think (first or second issue I believe)

Alberto autor
Thanks for the company mates! @Spanjaard, I didn't have to go far to get this, I bought it myself when I was 12 😆

Spanjaard
😄 😄 😄 it is being waiting for a while 😉

Alberto autor
A few more pics uploaded. There are some assembly issues that I hope I can overcome, like the toy-like hinges in the wings

Cuajete
Well solved the hinges in the wings 👍

Thomas Kolb
OMG, what a vintage kit - I am super curious what you will be able to accomplish with it! Following!

Alberto autor
Slowly progressing, nearly at the painting stage now

Kenneth
Very interesting 👍 Brings back many memories, I built that kit 40-45 years ago 😳

Cuajete
Well done so far, Alberto 👍

Alberto autor
Thanks cuajete!

Lee Fogel
This is turning out very nicely! I like the old Matchbox kits.

Neil
I agree, shaping up very well. You gotta love a Matchbox kit. Great work mate 👏

Alberto autor
Thanks Lee, Neil, for your comments. I have not been able to work on it a lot these last weeks but hope to resume the build soon!

Mid Franconian
Built this kit years ago. Watching!!!

Hans-Jürgen Haag
Matchbox improved 👍🥰

Bozo
I like the way you bring back to life the old models dear to our childhood. Great job

Alberto autor
Thanks Bozo. I still have a few left, I will try to do them justice 😄

Dave
Late to the party, this build looks good.

DerMattes
Very nice progress so far! 👍

Spanjaard
are u using something similar to old Future as clear coat?

Cuajete
Very nice progress, Alberto. Good primer and marbling 👍. Where did you get the Ultimate Primer? I can't find it around here.

@Spanjaard, It's the Bosque Verde wax sold at Mercadona. It's the equivalent of Future in Spain.

Alberto autor
Thanks guys! @Spanjaard: Cuajete is right. I've been using it for a long time, it even brushes great as it is self-leveling. Good stuff.
@Cuajete: I bought the Ultimate primer online from their own website in the UK (umpretail.com). But I believe it is the same thing as the Ammo One Shot primer (and Badger Stynilrez)

Cuajete
Gracias, Alberto 🙂👍

Spanjaard
thanks cuajete and Alberto!

Ingo Fuchs
It's amazing what you're doing with the old kit!
My model must have been built a good 50 years ago now!
Back then, the soft color transitions were still created with a piece of foam....

gorby
It's looking very good so far.

Dexi Goodchild autor
Thanks Gorby, still a few opportunities remaining for me to totally.stuff it up! 🤣

Mid Franconian autor
The last steps before finishing the model always takes the longest time in my opinion…🤔

Guy Rump
Looking really good. 👍

Finn
Looking good

Michael Kohl
like it.

Andy Ball
Double the fun! Great display!

Rui S
And very well done 👍

Skyhiker
Makes me want to have one... Or two.

Skyhiker
Was the kit any good? You managed to get some great results.

Markus Antonius
Wundervoll! Das inspiriert mich zum Bau meiner auf Halde liegenden Wittwenmacher! Deutsche 104 in silber sieht man auch selten gebaut!
Wonderful! This inspires me to build my stockpiled Widowmaker! German 104 in silver you also see rarely built!

Neuling
Wonderful shading and finish. 👍

Guy Rump
Great results, congrats. 👍

Michael Kohl
Two real beauties. Starfighters are hard to beat.

Mirko Römer
Schauen die toll aus, wow! Mir geht's wie Markus: Irgendwo muss doch der Karton mit den angefangenen...

Ekki
Excellent!

Marius
Super schöne Modelle!! Sehr sauber gearbeitet!

Mid Franconian autor
Thank you guys for all the nice comments 🤗! To my opinion the Hasegawa 72nd scale 104s are still the best in that scale. They offer great value for money. The German 104 is already 13 years old 😯. I used Alclad on Tamiya Gloss X-1 for that one.

Urban Gardini
Now that's two lovely Zippers!

Mid Franconian autor
The Japanese „Eiko" 104 BMF was made by applying AK Extreme Metallic Aluminium on black surfacer primer. The shading of panels is done by applying more or less coats of Tamiya smoke. Works remarkably well. And I tried a semi gloss finish this time to make the aluminium less shiny and a little bit more worn out.

Mark K
Both look great!

Bernd Grün
Very nice build. Love the look of your Starfighters. Cheers!👍😎👍

Mid Franconian autor
Thanks Bernd 👍🏻!

Bernhard Schrock
Nice Star-duo. 🙂

Spanjaard
Beautiful pair of Straighters

Mid Franconian autor
Thank you Bernhard & Spaanjard! Glad you like it!

Clement
Great work, your finish is superb!

Daniel Klink
Beautiful "Erdnägel"😭Y) Really like th eresult and the presentation👍

Mid Franconian autor
Took the chance to make some new photos…

Bozo
The metal finish is amazing.

Markus Antonius
Where did you get that 104 Boarding ladder from?

Mid Franconian autor
@ Markus Antonius: I have made a scratch copy from styrene of a photo etched ladder from Flightpath. The edged ladder is history and the copy survived… 🙂

Robert Podkoński
Perfect finish!

Felix
Following

Rui S
I like them, a lot 👍

Aleksandar P autor
hi there, 25eur would be the post, as its a huge box. many thanks