discussion Hello. Back to modelling after a little break.

[CarolsHusband]

I'm going to be watching the Lotus 72 with great interest - I've made many F1 models but this is still on my shopping list. I'm waiting for new decals to arrive before finishing my 1/12 Lotus 78 - those 1/12 Tamiyas are fantastic models (I believe Adrian Newey is a fan as well!).

Sorry, I guess that didn't come across right. The Lotus was what I got when I was 12 instead of the Flak 88. I did do a few 1/25 cars in my late 20's but have always liked 1/35 military the best.

Who knows what I might have started though ?

 

[Nicko]

Hi Dan,

I had that Flakvierling Half-track for Christmas when I was about 14/15. I think it cost about 8 quid at the time which was quite a lot back then. I thought I made quite a good job of it :smiling3: . Will look forward to seeing it built up again.

Hope you enjoy yourself on here.

Nick

 

[Ian M]

Hi Dan and Welcome to the forum. Theres a story behind that user name I'm sure..
Nice choice to warm up on.

 

[CarolsHusband]

Sorry Ian, it's the simplest, most obvious story it could be, I'm afraid !

 

[Mini Me]

The fear of retribution lives in all Married men, SWMBO will make a believer out of you every time.....don't believe me?? Just ask her. :tongue-out3: :tongue-out2: :tongue-out::tongue-out: Rick H.

 

[yak face]

Hi dan welcome to the forum , looking forward to seeing the halftrack being built , cheers tony

 

[CarolsHusband]

Just started it, I've spent the last 35 mins test fitting and starting to assemble the flakvierling mount.
With the smell of liquid poly filling air and taking me back in time, I realised it was maybe a little too enjoyable and that it might be a good idea to open the window....
Once I've got going I'll start a build thread.
Happy days

 

[langy71]

Welcome Dan, feel free to jump right in and make yourself at home....
oh and I believe Jaffa Cakes are the preferred snack of choice when watching a build progress. :thumb2::thumb2::thumb2:

 

[Mini Me]

I agree with Chris and tea would be nice, but I'm told that my fav, Tetley's is not in vogue, so I must defer to Yorkshire :rolling: and be aware that you will probably receive all manner of requests when the rest of the "Rabble" show up. Rick H.

 

[colin m]

Greetings Dan. I was actually looking forward to the Lotus.

 

[CarolsHusband]

Oh alright, i'll go and buy the bleedin' Lotus then if it'll keep the peace.

...... Holy cow, I've just seen the price of them. Maybe not.

 

[Del640]

Welcome!
This is a great site with a membership that can answer virtually anything model based.

Enjoy those builds, look forward to the finished job!

 

[Guest]

Excuse me Dan

Welcome!
This is a great site with a membership that can answer virtually anything model based.

Enjoy those builds, look forward to the finished job!

Del I agree,:thumb2: but change the answer to answer virtually anything , esp problems with PC's and cameras.:smiling2: had more help on here than looking on Google .

 

[colin m]

Oh alright, i'll go sand buy the bleedin' Lotus then if it'll keep the peace.

...... Holy cow, I've just seen the price of them. Maybe not.

Which is why I was looking forward to someone else building one.

 

[CarolsHusband]

So I've started my half track but was in the barn earlier and started looking in boxes. One thing lead to another and the camera came out. Didn't know where to post so I thought I'd put them here for prosperity.

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CCKW 352 cut down from a 353 with studebaker spare wheel rack modified to fit.

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Partially burned Opel Blitz

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Not "Fury" !

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Blown up Panther

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I couldn't get an Italeri Sherman ARV for love nor money so borrowed one off a mate and measured up from it to scratch build the recovery bits. Not perfect but I was pretty pleased with it.

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Thanks for looking.

 

[outrunner]

Some really cool sruff there Dan.

Andy.

 

[Mini Me]

Ditto what Andy said!

 

[flyjoe180]

Welcome Dan. Many of us were returnee modellers from decades ago, things have moved on. Plenty of help and inspiration here to help you along if you want it. Enjoy, I look forward to seeing some of your models.

 

[Dave Ward]

Dan,
nice models - love the 'natural' weathering! :smiling2:
Dave

 

[Si Benson]

Great builds there Dan :thumb2: