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It’s taken 5 week but finally taken some photos for the gallery.

Churchill Crocodile 1/35 Tamiya 79th Armoured Division, 141st Regiment Vehicle Number T173258 Banner

Finally finished 3 of my 4 ongoing group builds, the 4th is currently on the shelf of doom, so I am ready to cut plastic. First off, a quick picture of the box contents, thankfully no PE. Considering this newish tool, Scalemates says 2024, I was surprised how much cleanup was required on each part. That aside progress was reasonably quick. Some wheel weights were stuck to the underside side, to give the model a weight, make it sit better on the track. Some of the cain parts dryfitted, to get an idea what it looks like. A few holes to fill, then it will be time to put some paint on.

I seem to be have been a bit remiss in posting photos. Progress was slow and steady, no issues with the tracks. Finished! A really enjoyable build.

Curtiss F9C Sparrowhawk USS Akron 1/32 Williams Brothers + Yellow Wings Decals WIP

Calling this one complete. Finished as one of the aircraft that operated from USS Akron. It look ok but needed a lot of work. Have a second kit in the stash, but need some time before i contemplate starting that.

Even with the 2 week extension, I am going to struggle to complete this. The etch is not my friend. This weekend is a washout due to work commitments, Telford next weekend and then family stuff, rather than rush it I am going to take my time. Sorry.

A bit more progress. Going to put it aside for a few days, need a break from the etch.

I did think about displaying it from a trapeze. Might to that for the second kit in the stash, could leave the undercarriage off, save a lot of work fix that. I have rigged the plane. Took me three attempts until I was happy. Used elastic thread, ca glue and zip kicker. First decals applied, really makes a difference in how it looks.

The 10th Anniversary GB was one of the first GBs I took part in, building an AFV Club M10. Best part of 10 years later still build and enjoying it, so please add me to the list. Current plan would be a Tamiya Braun Tyrrell 020 in 1/20 scale.

Nothing fancy, plan to mount the catapult to the back of the base and then mount a 1/700 model of a CAM ship at the front. Been working on the catapult truck today, slow going. Finding lots of issues to overcome, mostly of my own making. To sum up “READ THE INSTRUCTIONS” then read them again.

Was working on the catapult and the follow appeared in my YouTube feed. Thought I would share it.

I would be up for this. Based on the stash and the current qualifiers, Ecuador 🇪🇨 would be my choice. Let’s see how else qualifiers before a final choice.

Just wondering if ‘less than a tenner’ should be included in the rotation. Seems to be very popular.

Wings and fuselage went together with no issues. Just had to squeeze the fuselage sides together slightly when offering the wings up and everything clicked into place, then applied a little extra thin along the joints to secure everything in place. The clamp was UAE’s to secure everything in place whilst the glue dried. Bit more progress on the catapult. Roughing out the display base. Will need a prop on the unsupported end.