Bertie McBoatface Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 I've been wondering at the speed that you build the bases but then I remembered you work in 172nd. The bases are almost as tiny as the tanks. I'm still very impressed with the quality though 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 18 hours ago, Bertie McBoatface said: Bin them all! There's a reason that you stopped building them. Start fresh, clear of all the old entanglements. 😄 Could be a plan... Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Schilhart Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 7 hours ago, Kiwikitbasher said: And in case you happen too like mine rollers, here's bonus also from last year's production... May I ask what kit (or conversion set) this is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 18 hours ago, Kiwikitbasher said: Sorry to read of your neurological condition and it's associated chronic fatigue that is often a feature of neurological afflictions. Thanks Mark, but I really can't complain, it's not as bad as the things you or your mum, and many other people, suffer from. I have Myasthenia Gravis and when first diagnosed my consultant said I was lucky ( ) as medical science still doesn't know what causes it, but it seems it may develop as MG in some people and MS in others. Who knows how these things go? Anyway, your models (and bases!) are an inspiration, and I actually managed to drag myself up to the model room this afternoon and got a couple of hours done! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Robin Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 I reckon that there has to be some "Award" here. Kinda like the VC for modelling Above and Waaaayyyy Beyond. And if there isn't, I'm Awarding It to you for Meritorious Service🎖️ Regards, and please, keep em coming. Pete 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwikitbasher Posted December 17, 2022 Author Share Posted December 17, 2022 2 hours ago, Roman Schilhart said: May I ask what kit (or conversion set) this is? Hi Roman. It's the Heller M4 kit-bashed with the UM M32 ARV and T1E1 Mine Exploder parts. I used link & length tracks and PE brush-guards from an Extratech M4A3, and scratch-built some interior details and the mortar. Here's a link to my build-log: https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/missinglynx/cegb-5-m32-arv-with-t1e1-mine-exploder-earthworm-u-t327552.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartH Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 Fantastic collection 👍 Inspiring range of subjects and executed brilliantly especially with all the bases. The Dora model is superb! Health permitting, I hope you continue to keep making more AFVs! 👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwikitbasher Posted December 18, 2022 Author Share Posted December 18, 2022 @StuartH Thanks, Stuart, I definitely intend to build more AFVs and Trucks, etc, this past year is the first where I have built military vehicles in almost equal numbers to aircraft (13 v 14) although they have tended to be a lot smaller despite all being to 1/72 scale... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missile-monkey Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 Hi Kiwi, Thank you for posting photos of your models. Like everyone else I am very impressed by them and the relatively short time you build them in. It takes me a couple of weeks to build my kits. You are an inspiration to us all, not just about the quality of your modelling but in your attitude to your life limiting and ultimately changing medical condition. I wish you well. I rather like the 4th photo from the top, an AML 90, I think. The Gendarmerie legend is unique. Is it a decal? and if so where did you get it from. I may cheat a little and copy yours if you don't mind. I wish you and your understanding wife a very merry Christmas. Regards and best wishes Missile Monkey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwikitbasher Posted December 18, 2022 Author Share Posted December 18, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, missile-monkey said: Hi Kiwi, Thank you for posting photos of your models. Like everyone else I am very impressed by them and the relatively short time you build them in. It takes me a couple of weeks to build my kits. You are an inspiration to us all, not just about the quality of your modelling but in your attitude to your life limiting and ultimately changing medical condition. I wish you well. I rather like the 4th photo from the top, an AML 90, I think. The Gendarmerie legend is unique. Is it a decal? and if so where did you get it from. I may cheat a little and copy yours if you don't mind. I wish you and your understanding wife a very merry Christmas. Regards and best wishes Missile Monkey G'day Missile Monkey, Thanks for your generous and kind words, I mention my PD to explain the liberating change in attitude it brought to my modelling. I have learned to deal with frustrations, although early on I went through a patch of smashing about a a quarter of builds at the 90%-finished stage, but now it's only about one to none per year. It is indeed an AML-90 and in markings that are an option with the kit by Ace Model of Ukraine. I bought mine from my favourite supplier, Modelimex.com in the Czech Republic. It's a well-fitting and good little kit on the whole, and no real vices at all. You may need to do a little bit of minor fettling in a couple of places. I built mine and its base over two days as my 8th entry in an armoured car GB over on Missing Lynx's Braille Scale forum. Here's a link to my build-log if you're interested... https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/missinglynx/viewtopic.php?p=1674011#p1674011 it also includes more images of the finished model. Merry Christmas and happy modelling in 2023! Edited December 18, 2022 by Kiwikitbasher Add image. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 Where on earth do you keep that An-224 Mark? Light aircraft hangar in the back garden??!! Although it does make a great table ornament....!! 🤣 Merry Christmas and a Happy, peaceful and healthy (as best as can be ) New Year to you and yours Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwikitbasher Posted December 18, 2022 Author Share Posted December 18, 2022 54 minutes ago, keefr22 said: Where on earth do you keep that An-224 Mark? Light aircraft hangar in the back garden??!! Although it does make a great table ornament....!! 🤣 Merry Christmas and a Happy, peaceful and healthy (as best as can be ) New Year to you and yours Keith Hi Keith, I couldn't fit it inside any of my display cabinets, so... Merry Christmas and happy modelling in 2023! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan Mynar Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 The Mriya looks like really great plane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwikitbasher Posted December 18, 2022 Author Share Posted December 18, 2022 (edited) 24 minutes ago, Milan Mynar said: The Mriya looks like really great plane. Thanks, Milan, here are a few more pictures of it: Edited December 18, 2022 by Kiwikitbasher Remove image. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan Mynar Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 That's what we call a solid piece of furniture. Your models are very well built. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwikitbasher Posted December 18, 2022 Author Share Posted December 18, 2022 6 minutes ago, Milan Mynar said: That's what we call a solid piece of furniture. Your models are very well built. Thanks, Milan, I'm glad you liked them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echen Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 That's an awesome collection of excellent builds 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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