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John Thompson last won the day on November 9 2012
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Tori Factory 'tactical cat'.....more bad cheese?
John Thompson replied to Bozothenutter's topic in The Rumourmonger
Once the supplies are used up, the leftover cat can be sent in to deal with unexploded ordnance. I like it! John -
I've heard it referred to among some AC staff as "Lav-water Blue". if that's any help... John
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I was watching a program about the Convair XP5Y-1 last night which included period footage of A-1 Skyraiders. late Corsairs, and F8F Bearcats in flight. What struck me was how plain and featureless their fuselages looked - no rivets no panel lines. Very sleek, but also kinda boring, finished in a slightly weather-dulled Glossy Sea Blue. OTOH, I also thought, "What beautiful aircraft these are! Why do I not have one of each on my workbench?!". John
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Really a beautiful build of a very good-looking aircraft! The proportions might require a nose weight of depleted uranium and a small balloon filled with helium in the rear fuselage, though! John
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*TWO* new 1/72 kits from Eduard in 2025
John Thompson replied to komoras's topic in The Rumourmonger
Hah! My choices didn't even make it onto the ballot! OTOH, maybe that means my choices are the two new kits already in progress to be revealed this Spring! John -
*TWO* new 1/72 kits from Eduard in 2025
John Thompson replied to komoras's topic in The Rumourmonger
I don't understand - buying anything as a "collectible" expecting it to increase in value is always a gamble. That's the risk you take. Eduard makes nothing off the speculation of their customers; Eduard's source of income is the sale of new product, so if something sells well, why not bang out a few thousand more? That;s their business, not guaranteeing the rarity of any kit as a favour to owners of that kit. The builders among us would be outraged if Eduard said, "Oh look - collectors are getting twice our original MSRP on ebay; let's slash the production, double the list price, and grab some of that gravy for ourselves!". John -
Airfix 1/72 P-51D Mustang simplified starter kit - due Spring 2024
John Thompson replied to klr's topic in The Rumourmonger
I agree, absolutely! John -
Airfix 1/72 P-51D Mustang simplified starter kit - due Spring 2024
John Thompson replied to klr's topic in The Rumourmonger
Hmmm - dumb question time: In the Airfix Bf-109F starter kit thread, it seems to be assumed that the kit will only be available in a set, with a few paints and a brush, and maybe some glue. Is this correct? If so, will the Mustang be similarly burdened? I already have far, far too much paint on my hands (speaking both figuratively and literally), so that might affect my decision regarding how many I buy! Ummm - Auntie Joan sounds kind of cool - is she seeing anyone these days... 🎉 John (it is Valentine's Day, after all...) -
A special boxing with a set of Edo floats and a decal sheet full of Canadian bushplane options would be nice! (So also would be a 1/72 version, and a 1/72 DHC-3 Otter! ) John
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Airfix 1/72 P-51D Mustang simplified starter kit - due Spring 2024
John Thompson replied to klr's topic in The Rumourmonger
Thanks for the memories - yes, that noble project didn't go very far. Although, I know exactly where the wreckage is, and with it are the references, as well as the Begemot La-9/-11 decal sheet, so who knows? It may live again! John -
Airfix 1/72 P-51D Mustang simplified starter kit - due Spring 2024
John Thompson replied to klr's topic in The Rumourmonger
I find myself drawn toward this kit simply because it's, well, simple. I will probably buy any 1/72 P-51D superkit that gets released by Eduard or Arma, but lately I've been thinking that the more parts (large or small) a kit has, the more possibilities for things to go wrong during assembly and require extra time and effort to correct the damage, to fill the joints, or whatever. Or to try to dig a near-microscopic part out of the carpet. So, I don't hate "easy-assembly" kits, especially if they're accurate! John -
Cathy Undercity Biker 75mm Figure
John Thompson replied to Hunter Rose's topic in Figure Work In Progress
Very impressive! I had no idea that there was more to making such realistic skin tones than just cracking open a bottle of "flesh"-coloured paint! John- 47 replies
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New decal from Begemot - Bell P-63 Kingcobra 1-72
John Thompson replied to kotey's topic in The Rumourmonger
@kotey: Very nice, as are all your products! Intended for the Dora Wings and Toko/Roden kits, I assume. Because Zvezda has a 1/72 Yak-1 intended for release this year, will that encourage you to create a Yak-1/Yak-1b decal sheet? Thank you! John