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It's been a slow month for me so far modeling-wise, but I did manage to get these over the finish line: Modelcollect 1/72 scale Russian BAL-E Coastal Defense System: And this Shelf Queen, the Pegasus Hobbies 1/72 scale M46 Patton tank in Marine Corps livery: There's a couple more finished items, feel free to check them out. Meanwhile, thanks for looking in, comments are welcome!

Thank you Jean-Marc! It's been awhile, given all that has been happening, but now I have a chance to start another tour. I have a few continuing projects and started a few more. So with that being said, let's all board the trams and head out to the Hangar to start. Here in the Hangar, we have the first bay holding the C-46 that I got from a friend that bought it in a thrift store. It's been languishing a bit, but now I have the new paint on it and started adding the landing gear and propellers: Some substantial pieces are missing from this, such as the main wheels, tail wheel and propeller hubs among others; so some rather extensive artistic license will probably be employed here. Moving on to the next bay, we continued to work on the extensive and highly detailed main landing gear bay for the An-225. After massive effort, frustration and persistence, the final struts were installed: Later some additional parts were added and the roof of the landing gear bay were glued in place: That was enough for now, believe it or not, that landing gear bay is still only half built. Moving on to the next bay, there is a new project started. It's a civilian version of the Mi-1 from Mach 2. It is a difficult kit to build to say the least. First step was the cockpit, which surprisingly had only one pilot seat and a bench in back for passengers: And yes, they molded the instrument panel in clear; why I do not know. Surprisingly, the fuselage went together well and I was thrilled that it did: Later additional detail parts were added to the fuselage, and the main rotors were built. They had such delicate connection points that it took forever to get glued right. I see many broken main rotors in the future: Cockpit painting came next before starting to close this up: Finally, the forward fuselage, also molded exclusively in clear; was installed along with tail rotor, more details and a test fit of the main rotor. The forward landing gear was still too wet so it flopped over when I tried standing this up: Moving on to the next bay, we have another helicopter. This is another shelf queen that has been languishing for awhile. Frankly, I don't even remember why. So, once I painted the interior, I started the process of working on this some more: I closed this up inside the fuselage and got ready to add more parts later once it dried sufficiently: That completes the Hangar portion of the tour, now on to the Shipyards. Here in the shipyards, several new keels were laid and further progress was made on at least one project. Starting in this first slip, we had the Skipjack receive her main mast and boom: Here's a more detailed shot of the deck, showing the details and wash effect applied to the parts on deck: Later this thing fell on the ground and several parts went missing, I recovered and replaced most of them but the one part that had been giving me trouble all throughout this build is still missing. I did get the smaller boat added to the davits on the rear, while the second boat had some detail touch-ups started: Also, one of the bowsprit parts went missing; I might just rig the forward sail on without it. I'm just tired of this taking space, especially with the mast on so I'm just gonna do what I can to get it over the finish line. In the next slip, our first new project is this PT-73 from McHale's Navy. The rear bulkhead was finished up and added to the main hull, then the deck was glued down. That's as far as I got on this so far: I did get more done on this next project I started in the next slip. This is the old Lindbergh SS Clermont steamship that I got at a local shop. First I started with the main boiler: Later all the linkage was done for the main paddlewheels and one of the paddlewheels was assembled to place on this assembly: Those paddlewheels do move too, which is nice. After all, this was designed to be motorized, but I don't have the features I need to motorize it. I decided to test fit these inside the hull which was molded as one piece: After seeing how they fit, I test fit the main deck on top to see if there were any issues there to deal with. So far, no: That completes the Shipyard portion of this tour, on to the Motor Pool: Here in this first bay is a started railroad flatcar. I have a kit that has two of these included so I decided to get them started. This is as far as I got, in preparation for doing all the bogies: Moving on to the next bay, this Marine M46 Patton finally got the decals applied now that I found, fixed and bought them on a site that finally had some in stock: Just some additional details and weathering and that is done. Speaking of Marine tanks, in this next bay this M1A2 Abrams has been languishing for awhile now because the barrel got lost. Finally I found a metal barrel and installed it; painted the whole tank and added the upper machine guns to it: Now I just have to find the decals.... That concludes the Motor Pool portion of this tour, so on to the Garage in back where I started the Ecto-1A Ghostbusters car I got at San Diego Comicon. I've wanted this car for awhile and found it there so once I got home, I lost no time in getting it started. First was the assembly of the interior: Then I moved on to the apparently complicated equipment rig on the roof, assembling about 90% of it: I then just had to test fit everything together: How exciting! I then started painting the interior, then parts of the equipment rig and fit it all together again: After that, I had to finish the painting of the equipment rig, add more detail parts, and painted and assembled the light bars before adding them to the rig: After seeing how far I'd gotten, I painted the body of the car white, in preparation for additional assembly: While that was drying, I completed the painting of the interior so I could close this car up: I also detailed more of the equipment rig, touching up the paint and adding a few more detail parts: The bottom also needed painting so I painted it up as well: Once dry, the wheels went on: After that I returned to the body of the car, I clear coated it with gloss, added the interior glass and started adding some light bars and details: At that point I realized that this was the opportune time to add the decals. The long black and yellow decals gave me the most fits because they tended to roll up lengthwise, making it extremely difficult to lay down flat! I finally got them all on satisfactorily enough and moved on to add the rest of the decals: At that point, it was just a small matter to complete this car. And with that, our tour ends here at Maddog Manufacturing, thank you all for coming in and remember, comments are welcome. We'll see you at the next tour!

Awesome score Carlos! It's been awhile since I had something to show here, but after lengthy and diligent searching, I found the Marine Corps decals for my 1/72 scale armor. Now I was able to finish the Marine M46 that had been sitting for several years waiting for these: Meanwhile, as I was working the San Diego Comicon, I found a booth selling this and just had to buy it as I've wanted this car for long while now: Needless to say that was started once I got home....

First I'd like to thank you for following my WIP , it's quite appreciated ! Here another space related project I been working on , its the COLLECT-AIR BOEING X-20 DYNASOAR ! (AUG 12th) today ,I continue adding the wing details ! If you like to view the complete WIP , just follow this Google link to my personal page: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Rjsjms9BhTrbnhYDA If you like to view the other space related project I have done so far , just follow this link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/ov2R8HFSA26iDpms5 Enjoy ! Jmarc

First I'd like to thank you for following this post ,it's quite appreciated ! Time to complete another WHIPPET STEPH 3D 1/48 SNOW BLOWER X 2 (AUG 12th) Today ,I glued it on the presentation base and start adding the last details !! BOEING INCITUS MQ-27 / CU-169 SCAN EAGLE 1/48 ( 3dPRINTED +ADDITIONS) (AUG 12th ) Today , I start adding the last details ! CANADAIR CL-327 ( 3d PRINTED) (AUG 12th ) Today , I conitue working on the details ! If you like to view the complete WIP on this project , just follow this Google link : https://photos.app.goo.gl/3QPU8Ntb4dt57CuH6 If you like to view all the DRONES I have done so far in 1/48 , just follow this link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/mjGm69hDKYaDuFNX6 Enjoy ! Jmarc

iFrst I'd like to thank you for following this post ,it's quite appreciated ! BOEING INCITUS MQ-27 / CU-169 SCAN EAGLE 1/48 ( 3dPRINTED +ADDITIONS) (AUG 12th ) Today , I start adding the last details ! If you like to view the complete WIP on this project , just follow this Google link : https://photos.app.goo.gl/jrWyBiNZSJHCUknZ9 If you like to view all the DRONES I have done so far in 1/48 , just follow this link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/mjGm69hDKYaDuFNX6 Enjoy !

First I'd like to thank you for following this post , it's quite appreciated ! 1/48 LOCKHEED T-33 SILVER STAR (TESTOR) (AUG 12th ) Today I glued the bottom section to the fuselage ! If you like to follow the complete WIP on this project , I have set up an GOOGLE page, just follow this link .. https://photos.app.goo.gl/mCtpo97pwYCFaYE39 If you like to view the complete STASH PARTS done so far ,just followthis GOOGLE link .. https://photos.app.goo.gl/NtNSgh1zJgx9jRSx5 Enjoy ! Jmarc

First I,d like to thank you for following this post ,it's quite appreciated ! M.38A1 JEEP....(PHASE 1) (AUG 11th) Today , I continue working in the engine bay ! If you like to view the complete WIP on this project follow this GOOGLE link https://photos.app.goo.gl/dy1R6XffJWBcEuGd7 Hope youl'le like it Jmarc

First I'd like to thank you for following my WIP , it's quite appreciated ! Here another space related project I been working on , its the COLLECT-AIR BOEING X-20 DYNASOAR ! (AUG 11th) today ,I continue adding the wing details ! If you like to view the complete WIP , just follow this Google link to my personal page: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Rjsjms9BhTrbnhYDA If you like to view the other space related project I have done so far , just follow this link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/ov2R8HFSA26iDpms5 Enjoy ! Jmarc

First I'd like to thank you for following this post ,it's quite appreciated ! Time to complete another WHIPPET STEPH 3D 1/48 SNOW BLOWER X 2 (AUG 11th) Today ,I done the decal and continue working on the presentation base !! BOEING INCITUS MQ-27 / CU-169 SCAN EAGLE 1/48 ( 3dPRINTED +ADDITIONS) (AUG 11th ) Today , I complete the base and glued the drone on it ! CANADAIR CL-327 ( 3d PRINTED) (AUG 11th ) Today , I conitue working on the details ! If you like to view the complete WIP on this project , just follow this Google link : https://photos.app.goo.gl/3QPU8Ntb4dt57CuH6 If you like to view all the DRONES I have done so far in 1/48 , just follow this link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/mjGm69hDKYaDuFNX6 Enjoy ! Jmarc

iFrst I'd like to thank you for following this post ,it's quite appreciated ! BOEING INCITUS MQ-27 / CU-169 SCAN EAGLE 1/48 ( 3dPRINTED +ADDITIONS) (AUG 11th ) Today , I complete the base and glued the drone on it ! If you like to view the complete WIP on this project , just follow this Google link : https://photos.app.goo.gl/jrWyBiNZSJHCUknZ9 If you like to view all the DRONES I have done so far in 1/48 , just follow this link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/mjGm69hDKYaDuFNX6 Enjoy !

First I'd like to thank you for following this post , it's quite appreciated ! 1/48 LOCKHEED T-33 SILVER STAR (TESTOR) (AUG 11th ) Today I continue working on the inner fuselage section ! If you like to follow the complete WIP on this project , I have set up an GOOGLE page, just follow this link .. https://photos.app.goo.gl/mCtpo97pwYCFaYE39 If you like to view the complete STASH PARTS done so far ,just followthis GOOGLE link .. https://photos.app.goo.gl/NtNSgh1zJgx9jRSx5 Enjoy ! Jmarc

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Well, they got me again. So. Cal. AMPS is doing another online GB contest. This time the theme is vehicles, wheeled or tracked, that have some form of rocket or missile weaponry, either as a primary or secondary weapon. I selected this Dragon M270 MLRS kit that I’ve had for ages in my stash, figuring this would be a good reason as any to finally build it Over the past few days I’ve built the suspension and started on the front plate of the cab This will be a secondary project until I wrap up a couple more, so updates will be intermittent for the near term…

Last week at IPMS here we had our annual swap meet meeting. Items for sale fell into one of four categories… items I was interested in… items in scales or genres that I did not build… items that I already had… and items that I was interested in but overpriced… I chose this kit out of the first category 😉 There were a couple more, but I did not want to be greedy

Thank you for following the 'WIP' on this project ,it's quite appreciated ! (AUG 10th)...Today I continue working on the head section and start detailling the presentation base ! f you like to see the complete WIP on this project , just follow this Google link : https://photos.app.goo.gl/1W6Eu6c7EvJeyLGT6 If you are curious and like to view the SCI-FI kits I have done in the past ,just follow this link : https://photos.app.goo.gl/D2FAQcJCoNhHNjkdA Enjoy ! jmarc

Thanks for following the WIP on this project , it's quite appreciated !, here the latest update AVRO C.102 JETLINER (3D +SCRATCH) (AUG 10th ) Today , I continue ingraving the front section and finally and the work on the airframe intake ! If you like to view the complete WIP on this project , just follow this Google link : https://photos.app.goo.gl/uvk6ymGqZHgpWDaR9 If you like to view what I have completed so far on the AVRO CANADA project , I have set up an GOOGLE page for them , here the link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/FpZs5m3ic3c3eL329 Enjoy and it's an 'rendez-vous' next week for more on this particular project..!.

First I'd like to thank you for following this WIP it's quite appreciated ! (AUG 10th)...Today .I continue adding the missing details on the ceilling of the sub ! If you like to see the complete WIP on this project , just follow this Google link : https://photos.app.goo.gl/EZKenssCafCXix326 If you are curious and like to view the other WWII GERMAN sub I have done in 1/48 , just follow this link : https://photos.app.goo.gl/BcwASAzLsZRq5mQf7 Enjoy ! jmarc

iFrst I'd like to thank you for following this post ,it's quite appreciated ! BOEING INCITUS MQ-27 / CU-169 SCAN EAGLE 1/48 ( 3dPRINTED +ADDITIONS) (AUG 10th ) Today , I continue the presentation base ! If you like to view the complete WIP on this project , just follow this Google link : https://photos.app.goo.gl/jrWyBiNZSJHCUknZ9 If you like to view all the DRONES I have done so far in 1/48 , just follow this link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/mjGm69hDKYaDuFNX6 Enjoy !

First I'd like to thank you for following this post , it's quite appreciated ! 1/48 LOCKHEED T-33 SILVER STAR (TESTOR) (AUG 10th ) Today I continue working on the inner fuselage section ! If you like to follow the complete WIP on this project , I have set up an GOOGLE page, just follow this link .. https://photos.app.goo.gl/mCtpo97pwYCFaYE39 If you like to view the complete STASH PARTS done so far ,just followthis GOOGLE link .. https://photos.app.goo.gl/NtNSgh1zJgx9jRSx5 Enjoy ! Jmarc

Here is Vlad's excellent gallery from the Nats: https://www.svsmgallery.com/Top-level/Contests/IPMS-USA-Nationals-2026-Fort-Wayne-IN

By train? Don't be silly. Just be aware that the airport is only operational at low tide. Don't mock me. There is some island to the north of Scotland that has commercial airline service ... with the schedule determined by the tides. Since the runway is a beach.

HI ! Here another project I have done in the past , using the VERLINDEN 1/35 barge as a guide and there 1/48 flak , acessories and figure I use are from my spare box , If you like to view more pics , just folow this link https://photos.app.goo.gl/5xy8uwhYioNAay7Y7 Enjoy ! Jmarc

HI ! Here another project I have done in the past ,using the TAMIYA kit , if you like to view more pics, just follow this link : https://photos.app.goo.gl/1qgN35dWh7nzS4Tu5 Enjoy ! Jmarc