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Today marks the culmination of another week of solid building, thus there's enough here for a new tour. So without further ado, anyone wishing to join this latest tour, feel free to board the trams and get ready for another exciting tour of the facilities. I must apologize for the quality of some of these pics; the auto-focus went out on my new camera and so I've been having to do things manually with not so successful results. I am using the best photos I was able to take. As always, we start in the Hangar. Work has picked up a bit in here. In the first bay here we have a new kit I recently acquired from Brookhurst Hobby's collections tables at the back of the store. This is a little Australian Navy helicopter they've dubbed the "Squirrel". It's from Mach 2 so it's a very crude and difficult model to do. After some fighting, we got to this stage: Naturally right after this, the tail rotor and one of the tail stabilizers went walkabout, making this impossible to finish unless and until these parts are found or suitable replacements installed Later, despite the missing parts and to try to make it look better, it got it's base coat of grey. : Moving on to the next bay we have the Iraqi Eurocopter finally assembled: Later it got a base coat of paint but that will be shown later. In the next bay is a kit I got from the Distressed Kit Auction that was mostly started. So, I assembled the main fuselage and painted it, later adding things like the canopy, engines and other detail parts. Then I built up the main rotor to get this: Later the rest of the helicopter was painted: In the next bay, the F-86 that had been languishing was finally painted in a camouflage pattern I chose because I hadn't ever built an Italian Sabre. Here it is all painted up: Later this got landing gear and I'm planning on giving this one sidewinders too. In the next bay, we have the C-46 that I'd gotten from a friend who'd purchased it painted and mostly unassembled from a thrift store. After some finagling and interior painting, this was finally assembled. Putty was then applied in places where gaps, steps and seams appeared. Given this is a Williams Brother's kit, there were a few... In the next bay, my British Horsa glider got it's full paint work done: Now to get decals and landing gear on this and some more detail painting done and it'll be finished, Speaking of gliders, we have the US Army Waco glider also sporting it's complete paint work. This one will also just need landing gear and decals for completion: That completes the tour of the Hangar, now on to the Shipyards.... In the Shipyards, only one model got attention, the USS Enterprise which had been languishing for three years while I searched for the assembled missing island to no avail. It had been sitting like this for all that time: Finally I got fed up with the fruitless search and purchased a new kit of the same model: Using that I was able to finally build and complete a full replacement for the island that is still missing: Finally I can move forward on this model. Detail parts and some touchup painting are all that's needed besides the air wing (all of which I'm also taking from the new model) and this beastie will finally be done: Moving on to the Motor Pool, things have been active here. In the first bay is the German KF-51 Panther that got the camouflage pattern on it: Yes I went with the standard Bundeswehr pattern, it fits my German army more perfectly, and I hate the look of that digital camouflage so this was my choice. All that's needed are decals and weathering and it'll be done. In the next bay, the US Army Buffalo got the full basecoat on it, although additional detail parts are needed on it: They went on later. In the next bay, the M2A3 Bradley got the interior finished: Later I'll add some Value Gear inside, once I find the container that has all of it. This then got all the basecoat on it, ready for final completion: Next I worked on a couple simple models I got from Brookhurst during our SoCal AMPS Build Night. The first one in this bay is the ICM Russian gun truck. It was so fast and easy, I got all the way to this point before I finally took some pics: The other fast and easy ICM kit was the cabin trailer that the instructions said could be an ambulance, repair shop or command post: I decided to go with a repair shop since I didn't have any of those, so I added some factory furniture I got a decade ago: Later that got painted. This also means I won't be cementing down the roof so this detail can be seen. And that concludes this tour of Maddog Manufacturing, thank you all who stopped in to tour and comment. Comments are always welcome.

It has taken a while to get back on track to building models after the big move. There is still a lot of work around the new house like painting, decorating, and updating things. I am spending some time on the bench for a few hours during the week. So the F-35C build is slowly starting back up. Now back to the Kitty Hawk 1/48 F-35C build. I was able to detail the weapons bays this past week. I used 28 gauge wire for the hydraulic lines and fine wires to create the cable assemblies. The kit does not come with the launchers in the bays so I scratch built these based on the reference photos. There were other details in the bays that need to be added as well. With the weapons bays finished I am working on the tail hook assembly then the weapons bays, nose landing gear, and tail hook will be mounted in to the lower fuselage. The engine and intake assemblies will follow. You can see all the photos and details from the start at: https://davidsscalemodels.com/build-log/1-48-f-35c-vfa-86-sidewinders/

First I'd like to thank you for following my WIP , it's quite appreciated ! JOHANES WINKLER HW-1 in 1/48 (SCRATCH) ! (JUN 18th ) today ,I done the last details and the project is now completed !! 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 ! BOEING INCITUS MQ-27 / CU-169 SCAN EAGLE 1/48 ( 3dPRINTED +ADDITIONS) (JUN 18th ) Today I continue working on 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 ! Jmarc

First I'd like to thank you for following this post , it's quite appreciated ! 1/48 LOCKHEED T-33 SILVER STAR (TESTOR) (JUN 18th ) Today I continue working on the last details of the tail 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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Hi, I want to build a display with a 1/72 Wisconsin ANG KC-135R refueling a Wisconsin ANG F-16C. I have the 1/72 decals for the F-16, and am looking for the Wisconsin decals from the Caracal 72030 sheet. My other option is to build this display in 1/144 scale as I have the 1/144 KC-135R decals, but then need the 1/144 F-16 decals, which don't seem to exist. I've tried scaling up and scaling down the decals I have, but can't get a good sheet of either with the tools I have. Any advice or assistance is appreciated. Thanks!

Glad you like the ideal .. it surely get addictive .. shortly I'll be starting the presentation base ,so stay tune ...for more !

ICM has provided this beautiful new release from the Black Hawk Range for review, in this 1/48 scale model of the UH-60A which was released earlier but this one comes with a three-man crew set. The crew set is also available as a separate kit (kt number 48130). 15 x grey sprues1 clear sprueOne decal sheetOne instruction guide for the UN-60AOne instruction sheet for the crewThe detail quality is excellent in every way with this kit; crisp and detailed molding has become the norm for the ICM kits. I repainted all the interior parts before commencing the build. View the full review

The Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning CTOL represents the “Conventional Takeoff & Landing” version of this versatile aircraft. “Beast Mode” hangs six pylons under the wings, transforming the aircraft into a devastating strike platform. Italeri promotes this as a new mold kit and compared to images of their previous F-35C released several years ago, it appears to have far better detail in certain areas like the bomb bays and wheel wells. Sprue “K” (Two included) remained the same with most of the weapons, pylons and bomb bay door hinges. The model was presented in Italeri’s standard lid and tray box. Two dark grey sprues were bagged together in each of three bags, as was the decal sheet. The two clear sprues were separated within one bag which was thoughtful. An instruction manual, photo etch fret and painting/masking guide completed the box contents. View the full review

Excellent tarp! Glue soaked tissue paper??? Gil

I'm amazed at all of the little details that keep being added! It's become much more involved than I imagined at the start! Gil

Thanks for following the WIP ..here is the latest advance on the project ! (JUN 17th) Today , I thin the landing bay part and continue ingraving the panel lines of the wings bottom ! If you like to view the complete WIP of this project https://photos.app.goo.gl/89TgFWzqzKY6KcjE6 ........You been following this post and like to view all the AVRO CANADA projects I have completed so far .. just follow this Google link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/FpZs5m3ic3c3eL329 Hope youl,le enjoy the built Jmarc

LINDBERG KNIGHT TWISTER X 2 (JUN 17th ) ..Today ,I continue working on the firewall ! ! If you like to view the complete WIP of this project , just follow this Google link : https://photos.app.goo.gl/PHiSWZwEPTxCbNr77 If you are curious and like to view the 1/48 civils aircrafts I have build so far , just follow this Google link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/R5EibRLDyihRmC6i6 Hope youl'le enjoy the project Jmarc

First I'd like to thank you for following my WIP , it's quite appreciated ! JOHANES WINKLER HW-1 in 1/48 (SCRATCH) ! (JUN 17th ) today ,I completed the wireing !! 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 ! BOEING INCITUS MQ-27 / CU-169 SCAN EAGLE 1/48 ( 3dPRINTED +ADDITIONS) (JUN 17th ) Today I continue working on 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 ! Jmarc

First I'd like to thank you for following this post , it's quite appreciated ! 1/48 LOCKHEED T-33 SILVER STAR (TESTOR) (JUN 17th ) Today I start working on the last details of the tail 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

For those of you who have sponsored awards, I would strongly suggest that you review the list showing the sponsored awards and make sure that what you sent in is what is listed. If this is the "official" list, there are a lot of questionable spellings. One sponsor has four different versions of their name listed on different categories. I know for a fact that one sponsorship was messed up because the list showed the member who sent in the payment instead of the chapter that was intended as the sponsor. It would be a shame to get to the awards ceremony and see something wrong up on the screen.

Nice build Ron! Also interesting to see inner strut braces not unlike those used on the Martin T4M! Gil

The Osprey was a navalized version of the Hawker Hart series. It was flown off of cruisers mainly. This is a detailed little kit but some of the parts, like the struts, are very fragile. It has a nice interior, which of course is hard to see. Everything fit pretty well if you were careful and did lots of dry fitting. The decals were very good except after dull coating there was some 'blush' on some so my bad on that. Amodel makes a float plane version of this a/c as well, which I have attempted, the but the directions for the float assembly are vague and the parts fragile and fiddly so it defeated me. This is my second attempt so I opted for wheels.

Oh that's beautiful Gil! Way to go!

First I'd like to thank you for following my WIP , it's quite appreciated ! JOHANES WINKLER HW-1 in 1/48 (SCRATCH) ! (JUN 16th ) today ,I locate in my spare parts box 2 more connectors snd glued them into place !! 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 ! BOEING INCITUS MQ-27 / CU-169 SCAN EAGLE 1/48 ( 3dPRINTED +ADDITIONS) (JUN 16th ) Today I continue working on 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 ! Jmarc