TonyOD Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 11 minutes ago, Enzo Matrix said: Is it Saturday yet??? 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted September 28, 2020 Author Share Posted September 28, 2020 16 minutes ago, Enzo Matrix said: Is it Saturday yet??? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxbat Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 I have no more money. I ran out of stash space several months ago and I have nowhere to put any more completed models. So naturally I've been cruising online model shops this afternoon after a few of those gorgeous early WW2 French twins. Some of the cars too, and I don't even build cars. It's an affliction or a disease or something, and I don't want the cure. Andy 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyW Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 Can't build the kits yet, curses, There's nothing to stop me building a few bases for the deluge of built models I'm hoping for! And trying a few of them out with current built models see's me happy enough for today. That still leaves a few days thumb twiddling though... 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxbat Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 Just found a 1/400 Marceau. Does anyone know if that's a mime sweeper? Andy Barred 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike romeo Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 I'll be building the Ju52, like Heather. However, these are the only built Hellers in my collection, sadly; the Heller Spit XVI. A bit of a step forward compared to the old Airfix MkIXs that were my standard Spifire kit in the '70s. The far XVI is oob and is bedecked in Hasegawa decals for a Mk VIII. The near one has a few enhancements to it viz cowling top, prop / spinner, radiators and rudder. Rgds Martin 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 11 hours ago, Romeo Alpha Yankee said: Well Steve, I have an E-3A to build with extra resin for bring it up to a later standard, t would be great to see this kit built Ray,you know you want too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Humm Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 (edited) When I got home from work today, there was a card through my door saying a parcel had been left with my neighbour. It was rather a large one... Edited September 28, 2020 by Richard Humm Spelling correction 12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 (edited) @Romeo Alpha Yankee, I’d like to see that current e-3a built, had a look to see if one was possibility for should I fail in tomorrow’s auction for the CFM boxing, couldn’t find pics of the aircraft heller decals were for in current config Edited September 28, 2020 by PhantomBigStu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 Ladies and gentlemen the Heller GB is well into its 3rd page of builds and we haven't even started yet ! Brace yourselves this ones going to be a bit special 😁 cheers Pat 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Lyttle Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 38 minutes ago, Richard Humm said: It was rather a large one... A bus...... In 1.24 scale! Come ON...... Woo hooo ‼️👍😀 Nice one, Richard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 46 minutes ago, Richard Humm said: It was rather a large one... So does that mean this Bus is in?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Humm Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 We'll see - I'll have to clear a bit of space on my worktop, but we do have until January... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 3 minutes ago, Richard Humm said: but we do have until January... ... these Classic GB’s always get extended, your five GB hosts will be well and truly burnt out by then! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 47 minutes ago, Richard Humm said: When I got home from work today, there was a card through my door saying a parcel had been left with my neighbour. It was rather a large one... Well done Richard In one fell swoop we have completed 100% of buses on the build list, congratulations Cheers Pat 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightersweep Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 1 hour ago, mike romeo said: Two lovely builds there, and superb finishes. The Heller XVI is one of my favourite kits from my youth. Funny, as I ended up working on a full size XVI. Are those finishes airbrushed or hairy stick? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyOD Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 2 hours ago, mike romeo said: I'll be building the Ju52, like Heather. However, these are the only built Hellers in my collection, sadly; the Heller Spit XVI. A bit of a step forward compared to the old Airfix MkIXs that were my standard Spifire kit in the '70s. The far XVI is oob and is bedecked in Hasegawa decals for a Mk VIII. The near one has a few enhancements to it viz cowling top, prop / spinner, radiators and rudder. Rgds Martin Likewise the only Heller build I’ve ever done up to now was the Spit XVI, one of a bunch of Spitfires I knocked together about ten years ago when I first got into it. Build wasn’t up to much, model long since lost but I remember enjoying the kit. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike romeo Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 15 minutes ago, TonyOD said: Likewise the only Heller build I’ve ever done up to now was the Spit XVI, one of a bunch of Spitfires I knocked together about ten years ago when I first got into it. Build wasn’t up to much, model long since lost but I remember enjoying the kit. Nice silver finish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyOD Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 11 minutes ago, mike romeo said: Nice silver finish. Rattlecan special. I learned pretty quickly how unforgiving it is, as evidenced by the dodgy wing roots. I might actually build this one again though, it’s a looker alright. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 5 hours ago, Enzo Matrix said: Is it Saturday yet??? Five sleeps mate. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 10 minutes ago, AdrianMF said: Five sleeps mate. If anyone is that desperate, you could always jump on a plane and flyover to this part of the world. Remember we lot are 10 hours ahead of your time so you might be able to put one in the Gallery before any of the UK modelling family wake up!! Oh.. forgot about COVID.. not exactly easy to get on a plane these days, plus you’ll be in quarantine for two weeks when you get here, best to stay put I think. Cheers.. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 10 minutes ago, Rabbit Leader said: If anyone is that desperate, you could always jump on a plane and flyover to this part of the world. Remember we lot are 10 hours ahead of your time so you might be able to put one in the Gallery before any of the UK modelling family wake up!! Oh.. forgot about COVID.. not exactly easy to get on a plane these days, plus you’ll be in quarantine for two weeks when you get here, best to stay put I think. Cheers.. Dave So thats 2 weeks uninterrupted compulsory modelling time ? Where do I sign up 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 10 hours ago, Foxbat said: Just found a 1/400 Marceau. Does anyone know if that's a mime sweeper? Andy Barred It's a Narvik Class Destroyer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 9 hours ago, PhantomBigStu said: @Romeo Alpha Yankee, I’d like to see that current e-3a built, had a look to see if one was possibility for should I fail in tomorrow’s auction for the CFM boxing, couldn’t find pics of the aircraft heller decals were for in current config My kit is an older boxing, you could also make a French E-3F from it as well, The CFMs are now gone from the kit. I had a look in the kit and found 2 E-3B/Cs in there! The other was destined to become an E-6B Mercury with Flightpath conversion. I also have another one that was started as a E-8C which stalled due to paint issues, I could entertain restarting that build as well to finish with this E-3B/C if I start it. There is only one decal sheet, (again parted out years ago) but the box shows it also had the NATO anniversary scheme included which again was given away years ago. Here is a scan of the decals and paint instructions. I would use an aftermarket sheet for the unit markings if I do go ahead with it for a Pacific Air Forces aircraft based in Kadena, Japan. I found an inbox review of the new release, same aircraft number as mine, the decal sheet has been updated a little with an instrument panel decal Damn it, I might have to build it now! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 6 hours ago, JOCKNEY said: So thats 2 weeks uninterrupted compulsory modelling time ? Where do I sign up Are you sure, have not heard the best about the food at the lodgings you are put in Pat, and you pay for the privilege as well, got a spare AU$2500 to add to you budget for that 2 week stay? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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