[What CAR/BIKE kits have you recently bought 2?]

41 minutes ago, ElectricLightAndy said:

I will say that that part is a bit of a myth, it's no better or worse than any equivalent Ford/Vauxhall/citroen of the time, less tinny. It is better built than every italian exotic of the period... probably better built than 1970s astons in fact, as somebody who has first hand experience of said vehicles! 

 

But yes, it's not up to modern levels of fit and finish obviously

 

I'll concede that point - I was only ribbing.  At least it won't have rusted like an early '60s Vauxhall.  

[What CAR/BIKE kits have you recently bought 2?]

5 hours ago, keefr22 said:

 

At least the conversion parts wouldn't rust....

 

Keith

 

And the build quality would almost certainly be better. 

[Source of 1/144 scale 1950's/1960's American trucks?]

I wasn't aware of the scale discrepancy...  an interesting diversion on Wikipedia.

 

Here's an M35 in 1/144 and in the UK:

https://www.butlersprintedmodels.co.uk/10/12-mm/post-ww2-c82/usa/m35-truck-12mm.html

 

No experience with their products, but it's cheap compared with 3D prints, albeit with the cab moulded solid by the looks of it.

[Source of 1/144 scale 1950's/1960's American trucks?]

Just had a look at a few photos and they show a Ford C series cabover,  a 1956 Ford F800 and an M35.   The C series and M35 are available in N scale from the US.

[Ursula's end]

1 hour ago, M3talpig said:

That said if you want a copy best hurry as it's a limited edition.

 

On some forums, that's known as "enabling".  Grrr. 

[Ursula's end]

I've been looking at that AK book online... it's tempting.  I don't need it though.  Or do I?  

[PANTHER D. ZVEZDA 1/35th ***FINISHED 12/12/2020***]

That looks good.   I feel like I'm way behind now! 

[Spot of the Day Part 3]

45 minutes ago, keefr22 said:

 

Especially those with Lambo's, Ferraris, Mclarens etc who have enough money ro be above the law...

 

 

 

Around here it's mostly lowered Seats, Golfs and Ford RS types sporting that mod.      There's also a first generation Volvo S60 I keep seeing with no front number plate and a massive spoiler on the boot, still in gel coat. 

[Jo Han Maverick-Dyno Don's Ride-Throttle Linkage Continued-12/17]

Great detailing.  I can't work with fiddly parts like that, even with magnification, so I take my hat off to you. 

 

I think the valve covers from the Monogram T'rantula SOHC are about the best you can find in a kit.   All of the AMT and MPC ones are too long and thin with clunky detail; the ones from the old IMC '48 Ford are poor, as are those in the Revell gasser kits.  These Johan ones have the right kind of proportions, but they made them symmetrical so the plug locations on the passenger side cover are way off, and they have the inside edges scalloped instead of straight.  

[Panther Ausf.D]

Outstanding.  It's inspiring and depressing in equal measure.    

[Tamiya M10]

Thanks for the explanations.  I'm sure it's not as easy as you're making it look...

[Spot of the Day Part 3]

Horrible.   One might almost expect the front number plate to be relocated to the dashboard... that seems to be the fashion among people with no taste in cars around here.

[What music are you playing: Part VI]

While I was cooking this evening:

 

Stranger in Blue Suede Shoes - Kevin Ayres

Free Your Mind...  - Funkadelic

She's a Lover - Pretty Things

Evil Hearted Ada - Flamin' Groovies

I Want More - Can

Inidian Rope Man - Julie Driscoll, Brian Auger & The Trinity

Ace of Spades - Link Wray

 

[Tamiya M10]

Impressive weathering,especially the mud.

[PANTHER D. ZVEZDA 1/35th ***FINISHED 12/12/2020***]

That does look green!   I have some Mig paints lined up for mine and having tested them, the Dunkelgelb looks nothing like that.

[Revell 1/24 E-Type]

Those German end opening boxes are absolutely stupid.   I hate them. 

[Dragon Panther Ausf D 1/35 (obvs) Kursk.]

18 hours ago, Jasper dog said:

On with the Panther....

Filter applied,

 

That really does change the look of the thing.   I might have missed it, but what did you use?   This pre-shading and filters lark is all new to me.

[BERGEPANTHER Ausf. A by DEMAG - Full Interior]

Amazing.  I'm going to go back and re-read the thread from the beginning.

[No thrills Panther D **Finished***]

3 hours ago, Ozzy said:

@Redcoat2966 the only distinguishing feature on the bag is 35P19 1:35 7.5cm KwK42 L/70

 

RB Models. 

 

Nice work on the interior and cutaway sections.

[PANTHER D. ZVEZDA 1/35th ***FINISHED 12/12/2020***]

Looks good. You're ahead of me, I've just started with the tracks on mine.

[AFV Club Matador - Early Type]

On 24/11/2020 at 18:52, Del Boy said:

I am unsure where these two loose actuator type arms are supposed to fit, not clear on the diagrams so does anyone have any suggestions???

 

 

I think those are the actuator rods for the handbrake.  This photo might help.

 

http://files.site-fusion.co.uk/webfusion154885/image/w3aecmatador.jpg

[Zvezda 1/35 Ausf. D 521 - Kursk]

I believe the grilles were standard fitment.   AFAIK, most recently tooled 1/35 Panther kits come with PE grilles, except this one (it's cheap) and the Tamiya one (where they sell them as an accessory).

[Classic Revell-o-gram GB Chat]

I have some eligible kits, please put me down too.

[Armoured Cars and Halftracks GB Chat]

I'm interested, please count me in.

[Zvezda 1/35 Ausf. D 521 - Kursk]

I still have parts to add, but I gave it a light coat of primer to see where it needs attention.   The grilles don't look as terrible as I imagined, but still a little annoying that they're too small, when they're supposedly designed to fit the Zvezda kit.