Courageous

Great build Andrés. Nice to see it on contextual base. Will you be adding figure or something for scale? Stuart

@81-er @modelling minion @psdavidson @dnl42 Thanks guys, much appreciated. I like putting my builds on bases nowadays, not always an easy thing to do if you're after period props like figs, etc. Appearances can be deceptive as far as the sea base is concerned as the gel was starting to set in the pot but I had nothing else and needed to finish the base, so it's the best of a bad job. The Mrs likes it. Stuart

Here is my recently completed Fokker T-VIII Recon/ Torpedo Bomber using the MPM kit in 1/72. Completed as part of a GB, build log here: Finished in the neutrality markings of the Dutch Air Force and transferred to RAF Coastal Command 1940. Stuart

Here is my contribution to the GB. Fokker T-VIII Recon/Torpedo Bomber 1/72 MPM Kit Dutch Airforce/ RAF Coastal Command Build log here: Stuart

Final update. Calling this done. See you in the gallery. Stuart

Lovely work on Mignonette. Base is looking rather lovely. What will you do with the PVA canvas dodgers, paint them? Stuart

It's sorcery, sheer sorcery! Must be a nightmare clean-up job? Stuart

Very interesting, so I too will tag along. Stuart

Beyond bordering, fantastically bonkers. Stuart

Thanks for that, just add a handle, thought that there would've been something like locking clips too? Thanks for the clarity. Stuart

Been busy, busy, busy on 1:1 stuff. Decided to tackle the Isotta Fraschini engines. These were resin parts and were fitted with plastic carburettors and exhaust ports. Unfortunately, one twin port went walkabout so a scratch option was made. Some cleaning up is still required. Also built up the radiator and a tank. Stuart

Hi guys. I've been rattling my head with a problem with a part that needed fitting on the top turret and I didn't know what it was. The instructions called for a part G18 and should look like a small round part but nothing like that existed at G18, just a 20mm long rod?! After trawling the net, I came across an image of the item and I believe that it's the gunners(?) vision port. So a scratch one. The turret is fully fitted out now except for the commanders hatch and MG. The kit called for folding and fitting 7 PE vision ports for the commanders cupola but lost 2, so scrapped the rest and scratch 7 others out of plastic. Question: I would like the commanders hatch open but I haven't found an image of the inner face of the hatch, any takers? Stuart

Thanks for saying so Cliff. Loving the detail but not enjoying the cleaning of parts that I have to hold in tweezers! It does but it's hard work getting there though. Other GB builds have grabbed my attention at the moment, should have an update tomorrow Stuart

I am. 3 hours in the cave this morning, and Dune Pt 2 this afternoon & I'll most probably have another bash in the cave when the Mrs goes to bed. Hard work this retirement melarky. Stuart

Both. PE including railings can do a lot for 1/700 ships. Stuart

Love your optimism Martin. Stuart

2 on the go, go for it Martin. Stuart

3! Who's a busy boy! Stuart

Looking great Martin. Love the cockpits. Good work. Stuart

Thought I'd take a look at your '84' fetish. Like your work so far, hope those AFV's are not getting in your way? Stuart

Thought I'd do a trawl and see what others are up to. You're moving along nicely with this Martin, glad that you're not finding to much to correct and making the optimum decision, we both know that you don't like working to deadlines . Stuart

Another interesting subject. She is so low in the water... Stuart

As Jon says, nice and tidy. Can ask, what is base kit and the PE manufacturer? Stuart

Nice work on Cornwall. Quite surprised that Trumpeter PE but not railings that help no end in my book. Well done. Stuart

My second place marker is this Unlimited racer "Roto Finish" using the VERY limited run High Planes kit in 1/72. The box, no colour here. The plastic, some white metal and a vacform canopy. A quick inspection reveals some very rough plastic and I feel that I may be raiding a donor mustang for better options. Instructions . Stuart