discussion Spots on the Internet (2022)

[Dave Ward]

On the Takom Facebook page - as previously announced - now the boxart...............

I remember making the Tamiya Sgt. York a long time ago - at least last century, that wasn't a bad model, slots for remote control & electric motors not withstanding. The rubber band tracks were par for the time - I bet Takom have made a better job!
Dave

 

[Mickc1440]

The Tamiya M247 goes for some eye watering prices on that well known auction site, one is over £150

 

[Guest]

The rubber band tracks were par for the time - I bet Takom have made a better job!

You can see their tracks on the renderings I posted: they appear to assemble like the Rye Field Model HVSS Sherman tracks I reviewed on here last year. When I build one, though, I think I’ll instead use one of the sets of AFV Club separate-link tracks I have in the stash already.

Something I notice now about the M45A5 that I didn’t before: what is that 50-calibre machine gun doing on the commander’s cupola? It seems to be set up on an M113-style pintle mount, which, to the best of my knowledge, would have to be bodged onto the cupola somehow. The real commander’s machine gun mounting is the little vertical round thing on the scissors mechanism to the left (as viewed) of the machine gun, and it should be fitted with an M60D like there is on the loader’s hatch.

The Tamiya M247 goes for some eye watering prices on that well known auction site, one is over £150

The Academy kit was far cheaper, but identical in parts to the Tamiya one … I’ve got one in the stash, but like I said earlier, I kind of doubt I’m going to be building it at all now. It was the rear-hull corrections needed that was keeping me from starting it.

 

[Dave Ward]

On the Great Wall Hobby Facebook page - on release


On the ICM Facebook page - Boxart for new releases


On the Takom Facebook page - following the announcement of the M48 family of tanks...............

are these the tracks for the full models released as separate boxings, or different tracks?
Dave

 

[Gern]

I can't see many folks building that Fulcrum. Even if you weren't certifiably insane to want to fit all those decals in the first place, you would be by the time you'd finished them!

 

[AlanG]

I can't see many folks building that Fulcrum. Even if you weren't certifiably insane to want to fit all those decals in the first place, you would be by the time you'd finished them!

I'm after a Fulcrum, Frogfoot and Flanker in Ukrainian digital camo. But i am going to go down the paint mask route, not decals. That would be too much for me.

I did have a set for the Flanker on order but the order was cancelled as it was coming from Ukraine. I told the seller to keep the money and i'll get a set later on when things calm down.

 

[Ian M]

I can't see many folks building that Fulcrum. Even if you weren't certifiably insane to want to fit all those decals in the first place, you would be by the time you'd finished them!

Brings back memories of the "spotty paratrooper" I build on here many moons ago.
I would either do a Ron and grab a paint brush, or, more likely, mask and spray.

I rather fancy that Yorkie. Got to love a SPAAG.

 

[Mickc1440]

I can't see many folks building that Fulcrum. Even if you weren't certifiably insane to want to fit all those decals in the first place, you would be by the time you'd finished them!

Definitely a bit of a challenge

 

[Allen Dewire]

Tony, Tony!!!..............Where you at Brother???..........Got something for ya here Sir......................

 

[Gern]

I can't see how masking and painting would be any easier, so this one's not for me.

 

[Dave Ward]

If I was in the market for a 'ghost ' I'd go for this



Dave

 

[Guest]

are these the tracks for the full models released as separate boxings, or different tracks?

They look to be the same tracks as in the kits: again, look at the renderings I posted a few pages ago, they show the same construction as in this boxart.

 

[Ian M]

Talking Of Decals...
Just saw a video on YouTube Eduards New decals.
The carrier film is on the top and once the decals are dry, you peel the film off leaving a "painted on look".
Could not find any info on Eduards webshop but a Google of "Eduards new decals" does the trick.

They look rather good when done!

 

[Tim Marlow]

Talking Of Decals...
Just saw a video on YouTube Eduards New decals.
The carrier film is on the top and once the decals are dry, you peel the film off leaving a "painted on look".
Could not find any info on Eduards webshop but a Google of "Eduards new decals" does the trick.

They look rather good when done!

Interesting development Ian. It may be the way forward. Not that new a concept, but looks like the best iteration of it so far. Little big man shield transfers are very similar but need underpainting in white. Methfix railway transfers also worked the same way, but were released by meths rather than water and you had to wait for one to dry before you could add another, so were quite slow to use.

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Talking Of Decals...
Just saw a video on YouTube Eduards New decals.
The carrier film is on the top and once the decals are dry, you peel the film off leaving a "painted on look".
Could not find any info on Eduards webshop but a Google of "Eduards new decals" does the trick.

They look rather good when done!

I like the thought of the "Painted on" look

 

[stillp]

I was rather surprised that the DecoSol was used before removing the carrier film. Good result though.
Pete

 

[adt70hk]

Interesting and look very good.

Thanks for sharing Ian.

 

[Dave Ward]

On the Takom Face book page - in addition to the M48 Family models - further October releases


On the Special Hobby Facebook page - a reissue with new parts...............

Now, that camo paintjob must have been a labour of love!
Dave

 

[adt70hk]

On the Special Hobby Facebook page - a reissue with new parts...............

Now, that camo paintjob must have been a labour of love!
Dave

Can't even begin to comprehend how long that took..... And at 1/72 too...... That said I can't imagine the factory employees or ground crew or whoever painted it on being to pleased either!

 

[Dave Ward]

On the Kinetic Models Facebook page


On the Special Hobby Facebook page - The Meteor World Speed Record Holder


On tha AZ Model Facebook page

A paper project model ( A-9 - swept forward wings, butterfly tail? ) in combat with P-59 Airacomets
Dave