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TheRealMrEd in 2023, A FEW Different...

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 14:48
Can't remember whether I posted all these or not, but some may find these interesting, and the build threads worth a look, for conversion lovers out there : First off, the Anigrand Curtis XP-60: A few more pics HERE.. Followed by a P-47B Double Twister conversion, using the 1/72 Academy P-47D kit: For those interested, the build thread is HERE.. Then, a P-47F conversion, with the laminar flow wing, also using the Academy P-47D kit: Build thread HERE.. Next up, one of my personal favorites, which I have seldom seen built, another conversion of the Academy kit, the P-47B: A few more pics HERE.. Next up, the Brengun A-36 Apache kit, but with so much work needed to make it accurate, it might as well have been a conversion: A LOT of detail changes and accuracy conversation HERE.. And last for the year, and one of my all-time favorites, the new 1/72 scale XB-51 bomber kit from Mikro Mir: Before starting one of these I would SERIOUSLY recommend that you read through the build thread (you'll see why) HERE.. Well, that's all. Not a lot for the year, compared to normal, but some fairly interesting ones, I think. Thanks, as always, for looking! Ed

Link for the new Embassy Suites in Madison

Tue, 03/26/2024 - 20:00
https://forms.office.com/r/NtNMUumtyK This is the link that gets you on the list for one of the 185 rooms at the new Embassy Suites 1/2 a block from the convention center. The Embassy set up this list and they will turn the list into reservations when their system is set up.

Bandai ISS Astronaut

Sat, 03/23/2024 - 14:13
In my quest to build kits that I have been trying to avoid (due to complicated assembly, size, etc.), I dug out the 1/10th scale Bandai “ISS Space Suit” kit. I bought this at an IPMS Nats in 2012 and knew it was articulated and would require a lot of filler and putty to eliminate the “toy” look. I filled in all the movable joints with Apoxie Sculpt and I think it came out pretty nice. I have videos of the build here: https://youtu.be/GQwVegq4TwE.

Revell/Renwal USS Springfield

Sat, 03/16/2024 - 18:07
This is the Revell SSI re-release of the Renwal USS Springfield. It's possibly one of the most inaccurate models of a ship ever made. The Springfield was converted to a guided missile cruiser after the war, her designation changing from CL 66 to CLG 7. Here are the problems. The kit has two triple 6 inch gun turrets but the converted Springfield only retained one. The kit has six double 5 Inch turrets but it should only have one. The kit has two pole masts but there should be three cage style masts. The kit gives you two Terrier missile launchers but there was only one. The fantail in the kit is configured for a hanger and crane for a stored seaplane, but a helo is given. On the reconfigured ship there was a heli-deck on the fantail but no provision for a hangar. But the helo they give you isn’t all that bad for what it is so I didn’t want it to go to waste, so I put a clear disc on for the rotor and posed it doing a “fly by”. Finally, the entire superstructure was completely reconfigured and the kit's is that from WW II. To fix all that would not be worth the effort, even if it were possible, so I used what they gave me. My only real change was to cut off the very thick molded in railings on the mail deck and replace them with PE and I added PE to the upper decks as well and stretched sprue for the rigging. There’s a photo of the removal of the railings “in progress”. Oh, one other thing. The kit comes with simulated wood decking on the main deck, but from what I can see from photos, aft of just about the centerline it was either removed or covered, which makes sense as the blast from the missiles being launched would have scorched a wood deck. So I sanded/scraped that detail off where needed and smoothed the deck. But, as they say, it is what it is and presented for your viewing pleasure, Revell/Renwal's USS Springfield.

An ZODIAC in 1/48 !

Sat, 03/16/2024 - 05:16
HI ! Here another project I have done in the past , using SOLIDO plastic cast , If you like to view more pics, Just follow this Google link: https://goo.gl/photos/bm6PXUUHQXJiVZn27 Enjoy ! Jmarc

WWII US AMBULANCE WC-51 and 54 in 1/50

Sat, 03/16/2024 - 05:01
HI ! Here 2 other project I have done in the past they are upgrade of the SOLIDO die cast ,that will be use on dioramas . If you like to view more pics, I have set-up an GOOGLE page for it , just folow this link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/yMuaS7KFvNX2uaLo6 Enjoy ! Jmarc

CSS Alabama

Thu, 03/14/2024 - 12:55
I wish someone would tool up an ACCURATE plastic kit of the CSS Alabama in 1/192nd scale. Big enough to super detail without taking up half the house. Half the size of that huge 1/96th scale inaccurate Revell one that shared the hull mouldings with their Kearsarge. Looked up Bluejacket's wooden kit. Accurate, but again enormous in 1/96th scale.

Airbrush-still learning

Thu, 03/14/2024 - 09:04
Good morning. I used a siphon airbrush for the first time and a surface primer designed for use with the airbrush. Can you help me with what caused the bubbles and how I can fix it if possible? Thanks in advance.

Mikromir news

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 17:53
I want make the topic dedicated to news from ukrainian manufacturer Mikromir New kit released Mikromir 32004 Yokosuka MXY-7 Ohka, 1/32 320041045×800 205 KB 32004-11920×1335 263 KB 32004-21920×1351 238 KB 32004-3 (2)1920×1508 206 KB 32004-41920×1789 445 KB

Milestone Achieved, Ready for Inspection

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 19:42
As you know, I completed my 900th model back in February. After some time, I was able to arrange to have all 900 of them placed on display at our local Knights of Columbus/St. Crispin's Irregulars hall. These were set up on 8x3 foot tables and numerous pictures were taken; and I kept them up for three days so people could come and see them all. I also edited these pics to be a bit bigger than usual so a little mode detail can be seen. Without further ado, here are the pictures of the: The first thing I did was to set up all the German railroad equipment I have. I apologize for the poor quality of this pic, it's the best of all of them: The the German Army was all set up in front of that. I was experimenting to see if I could get better pics, sometimes it worked out: Next came the Russians as they were the next largest army in the collection: In front of them came my US Army and US Marines. The Marines are on the far right: I then placed my European and Commonwealth armies on the next table: Finally, I added my Japanese and Middle Eastern armies to the last table: And now, the entire collection for you to inspect. I apologize for the poor quality of these pics; I did everything I could to get sharper pics using notes everyone gave me the last time I posted my collection: During this time I also took advantage of the opportunity to update individual armies. You've seen the biggest ones: German, Russian and American armies since they all have their own tables, so here's some specific shots of all my smaller armies for your closer inspection. We'll start with my British Army: Here is my Australian Army: my Canadian Army, everything in front of the flag: my French Army: My Italian Army: My Swedish Army: and my Polish forces: Next is my Japanese Army: Then my Iraqi Army: My Syrian forces. The tank off to the left is a T-90 from India, I just haven't made a flag for it yet: And my Egyptian Army: Finally, here's my Israeli Army: Just for fun after that I decided to take pics of some of my select groups of models. For instance, these two Sherman tanks with two different rocket launchers on top of their turrets: Then there's these M109 Paladins: Here's all my Stryker vehicles all completed: This is every ambulance and fire truck I have: And all my civilian vehicles from all countries: And there it is, my entire collection of 900 small scale vehicles all on one set of tables. Now it's time to get started on the next 100 so I can reach my next milestone. Thank you all for looking in, comments are welcome and I appreciate all your support and compliments.

1/48 resin O-47 Owl

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 19:31
This is the 1/48 Lone Star resin O-47, a late 1930s/early WWII recon plane; and the only kit of this type ever in quarter scale. It's one of their best castings as far as detailing inside and out, and the solid cast wings fit like a glove to the fuselage (a good thing, as you'll see). It includes white metal detail parts for the landing gear, prop, antennas, and other assorted details. This is what you get in the box.... Here's the interior Here's the interior after painting. I did add a few assorted details from the spares box (ammo boxes, O2 cylinders, etc.) and scratchbuilt the rear gunner's seat/gun ring. I also scratchbuilt a new main instrument panel using the old "sandwich" method. The toughest part of the build was having to add and blend in the bottom side observation windows. Since they needed to be added to BOTH the fuselage and wings, each wing had to be glued in place BEFORE gluing the fuselage halves together; a first for me in almost 60yrs of building! Luckily, the wings slide onto the fuselage with excellent fit (improved with some test fitting and adjusting) and at the proper angles. This allowed the side windows to be glued from the inside and outside (for extra security) and also to fill inside and outside along the edges as needed. One thing missing from my kit was the rollover structure behind the pilot's seat that also serves as the antenna mounts. It was built up with tubing and sheet plastic. It can be seen under the vac canopy part, which is in place to drill the holes to test fit the antennas. The kit white metal prop blades were fine sanded and polished to be able to use them without painting, except for their tips and some maroon antiglare paint on their rears. The model was primed overall with Alclad Gloss Black enamel in prep for the NMF. The clear parts were actually painted silver before spraying the black so their interior frames would look silver. It took several rounds of primer to be sure everything was smooth enough for the NMF. I used Floquil Platinum Mist for this, since silver shows scratches very well and it was also the base paint for the "interior" canopy frames and the fabric covered flying surfaces. AK Extreme Metallics Aluminum was used for the base NMF with Alclad Aluminum panels added over it. The fabric covered ailerons and were painted Floquil Platinum Mist and flat coated. The antiglare panel (and interior) were painted with AK Bronze Green. The rudder striping was painted instead of using the provided decals. The kit comes with markings for 6 or more O-47s, including war game crosses. I did an Ohio National Guard bird. Here's the rest of the finished pics.... Critiques, questions, and comments welcome, as always! Gil

Something from Modelsales Ukraine

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 18:00
Hello, I offer something may interesting for you. Paypal, Payoneer accept or my ebay link. I'm in Ukraine but send orders over the world (besides russia and belarus). The shipping cost not included. All items send with tracking number Dora Wings 72002 - Percival Vega Gull (civil registration), 1/72 - 14$ 72003 - Percival Proctor Mk.1 Czechoslovak markings, 1/72 - 14$ 720031541×979 112 KB 48002 - Gee Bee Super Sportster R-1 Dolittle aircraft, 1/48 - 21$ 480022048×1311 387 KB 48005 - Percival P.10 Vega Gull (military service), 1/48 - 22$ (out of production) 48016 - Percival Proctor Mk.III (civil registration), 1/48 - 22$ 48016818×530 115 KB 48029 - Republic P-43 Lancer, 1/48 - 27$ 480292485×1705 341 KB 14402 - Gee Bee Super Sportster R1&R-2 (2 in 1), 1/144 - 8$ 144022048×1346 162 KB 32001- Dewoitine D.500, 1/32 - 50$ (out of production) 320012667×1754 400 KB

BLACK BRANT SOUNDING ROCKET I ,Vc,VI,X in 1/48

Sat, 03/09/2024 - 07:15
HI ! Here another project I have done in the past , they are the BLACK BRANT SOUNDING ROCKET serie, If you like to view more pic of the project ,I have set up an GOOGLE page for it, just follow this link: https://goo.gl/photos/2oW3811HznoLq8WdA Enjoy ! Jmarc

CLARK TOW variation in 1/48

Sat, 03/09/2024 - 06:55
HI ! Here another project I have done in the past , they are CLARK TOW ,using the PRO-MODELER and LINDBERG / LONE STAR kit, If you like to view more pic,I have done an GOOGLE page for them , here the link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/e3nTY3GAFPhoyKxh7 Enjoy ! Jmarc

COMBAT mdl 1/48 SHORT SUNDERLAND

Sat, 03/09/2024 - 06:44
HI ! Here another project I have done in the past , this is the VACUFORM COMBAT MDL 1/48 SHROT SUNDERLAND , If you lie to view more pic of it , I have set up an Google page for it , just follow this link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/EgGT7PZ8eFaW8mER9 Enjoy ! Jmarc

Jimi Hendrix 1/10 bust

Fri, 03/08/2024 - 13:22
I completed the Concept Miniatures 1/10 scale bust of Jimi Hendrix this week. The kit came in three parts, left arm with guitar, strap connector on his left side and the body/left arm. I replaced the tuning forks with spare PE parts and made a buckle for the strap from foil and lead foil. The power cord is coiled wire from a old alarm system. I made a Fender logo decal on the computer fpor the guitar head. I adapted the base to suggest a speaker. He's painted in several brands of acrylic paint.

Economy Kits or Production Rejects?

Mon, 03/04/2024 - 22:22
I recently purchased two Atlantis re-issue kits at a local Ollies Discount store: B-24 Pacific Raider 1:92 Scale B-25 Doolittle Raider 1:64 Scale Neither has the Revell clear plastic stand yet I find a photo of the B-25 kit Atlantis Models B-25 Doolittle Raider 1:64 Scale Model Kit New in Box | eBay showing the same box art but with a stand and decals on the displayed kit are for the version I see in stores 1/64 Atlantis Re Pop B-25 Mitchell WW2 US Bomber Plastic Model Kit NEW 216 | eBay However, price in store was $12.99 each not the retail price I see on kits with different box art in the few hobby shops still remaining in Northern Illinois. Question: Are the kits being sold at the discount store production rejects? As the decal sheet does not include a decal for the stand, I must presume Atlantis issues some "economy priced" kits. Nothing else is missing for completion of the kits.

1/72 ESCI Malta Matilda

Mon, 03/04/2024 - 14:33
This is a kit that dates from the 70's but is remarkably good, rivaling the current crop of Trumpeter and Dragon kits. I've done this scheme in 1/35th and 1/48th but needed one for my Braille Scale collection. The kit comes with no interior, which is odd as their Valentine of the same era had a driver's position, turret basket and basic interior detail. The driver's visor can be posed open or closed, but if open there's nothing there, not even a driver figure. Ditto for the loader's hatch. At least you get a commander figure to fill an open cupola. I built a box inside the driver's position and painted it black to hide the fact that there's nothing in there except the driver figure that I adapted from the spares' box. The loader is from the ESCI 25 pdr. kit with modifications to get him to sit right on the turret top. I added the wall segment to illustrate why the vehicles were painted this way. It's actually a section of a Matchbox kit's diorama base. I make no claim to fame in painting small scale figures. I just can't get the hang of it. But to be fair, the detail on figures from this era wasn't exactly "crisp".

TOYOTA 1/50 TOW TRUCK in 1/48 !

Sat, 03/02/2024 - 09:54
HI ! This is another project I have done in the past ,using an die cast model , If you like to view the WIP on this one, I have set up an Google page for it, just follow this link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/z5sxqCbME4JyGW9L7 Enjoy ! Jmarc

WWII GERMAN Anti-aircraft BARGE in 1/48

Sat, 03/02/2024 - 09:51
HI ! Here another project I have done in the past , using VERLIDEN gun and various modified figures from my spare box .. If you like to view the WIP on this project ,I have set up an Google page for it , just follow the link : https://photos.app.goo.gl/ht1kVVUNgiYp8Ajd7 Enjoy ! Jmarc