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Howdy, y'all! I know it's been some time since my last post here (at least a year I think) but with college wrapping up and figuring out what's next for me, I hadn't had time to sit down and actually get far with any build. I think that at least the last couple of builds I've attempted have ended on the Shelf of Doom, mainly with issues with the kits but also on my part. Therefore, I wanted something relatively simple but very interesting that wouldn't take too long and wouldn't lose my interest along the way. I bought this kit a couple of years ago wanting to do a Vichy machine using the SBS decal sheet, however, it seems that the sheet is quite difficult to obtain at a good price or in a timely manner. Thankfully, since this is one of the latest boxings of the kit, the Armee de l'Air decals are in really good condition, but still not sure if I'll build that scheme. From what I've heard and read, this kit is really good for its age, and apart from the weirdly split canopy, it's a relatively hassle-free build. Therefore, I plan to scratch-build a fair amount within the cockpit, even though it is fairly good OOB. So if any of y'all have any diagrams or references about this tiny passenger craft I would really appreciate them since I know that there's a couple of books about the Simoun, but they're now either far too expensive for my blood or simply out of print. Looking forward to sharing this build process with y'all! - Javier

Hello again. A new project has begun. Or rather, 2 almost identical models. Both models are of the Scania Lt 141 type from 1979. They were ordered on the same day by the two owners and I took the challenge of building them simultaneously. I started preparing the drawings in November 2018 and here are the pictures of the results for now. They are built in scale 1/8 and are basically 100% scratch built. I made sure to make molds for as many of the parts as possible. It simplifies the work on the other model - and maybe on future projects as well.

For months I have a project looking to wake me interested enough to undertake it, and after a long search found nothing. So I turned to one of those models that, either way, we always want to do. In my case is the HMS Furious in its second version, 1918. My first full hull model "from scratch" at 1/520 (I chose this scale so no one could doubt that it was absolutely a model built from scratch) in this version, after a Type I "Waterline" to scale 1/350 in a diorama on the version and 1944. I keep photos of the first, but not the second, which passed away when I moved, was very large and had him hung as a picture, This time, due to the precarious means, I have only 1 mm plastic as the shop that sold in Alicante, Spain, that stuff does not matter anymore and I was 0'5 mm plastic enough, I decided to wear a helmet Heller HMS Hood at 1/400 with slight modifications and a new bow, is perfectly suited to my purpose. Basically the changes made are: One: Lowering the forecastle deck and shapes to suit the Furious. Two: Add plastic sheet to increase and rounding "Bulges". Three: Add the entire bow section from the frame # 60 from plans that appear on the book series "Profiles" "Warship No 23" "HMS Furious / Aircraft Carrier 1917-1948. Part 1: The First Eight Years "on pages 256-257 and fairings box on page 251. As for the planes used, I must say that I printed to scale and work directly on them. From everything I've found in books and the Internet, about 7 or 8 planes, are the best although they contain some errors and omissions. (See articles by Jim Baumann on resin model "Loose Cannon Productions" ModelWarships both. Com as Steel Navy. Com). I, like J. Baumann, advise following more photos that we have plans in the construction and painting also gets it for its contradictions and flaws in all artwork found on the web The model is evolving as I'm building it as always in these models, when I have a finished piece or the way I think ultimately, a new Internet search, I do get a photo that makes me redo something. The last I've found, very good in detail and also to be nearly deck level, has revealed details hidden in all other photos I have, I owe to this page http://www.militarian.com / threads/hms-furious-1917.6483 / # post-40539 Where does this photo Approaching her in the aft part of the hangar I discovered what I believe, are openings in the hull and a second door in the hangar in the forward wall. Here I put an extension: So I ask for help to anyone who has information and I can clarify if I have reason or not. To me the impression I get is that if they are opening and a second door in the hangar. Suggestions? Thank You.