Dick Montgomery

Great looking work, Gator!

Crack? What crack? There is a special sense of satisfaction to be derived from a "save" project like this. Well done!

I'm really enjoying the progress on the armor....I'm trying to gear up to tackle a Sherman, but not yet. Anyway, looking good so far! I'm making progress on the Scud...should have something in a week or so.

Pegasus has an offer for IPMS clubs hosting MnTs. Check out the Pegasus link on the IPMS MnT website.

Ed hit the nail on the head with his advice on how to handle the weapon launch opening in the nose. I borrowed one of my wife's scrapebook holepunch tools, painted a square of some sheet plastic the same color as the fuselage, popped the "hole" and glued it into place. I thought about tricking out the cockpit but didn't do it. I tend to build straight from the box on these older classic kits. That "black background" is actually a very dark green/black card table. In direct sunlight it looks black in the images and I used some basic editing software to eliminate any background other than the table top. I don't know what's next on the list for Space/Sci-Fi....perhaps I'll restore an old XSL-01 that I picked up in an estate sale. It'll need to be disassembled and cleaned, but I think its all there. In the meantime I've switched to an aircraft for my next project. But that's a story for a different thread.

I just finished the original Monogram Colonial Viper # 6027 and, in fact, the glue has yet to set holding the craft to the base. I've had this kit since 1987 when I purchsed it from its previous owner, stored in a plastic bag. The original decals were used and other than some strange gummy substance which appears on the transfer sheets the decals went on as though they were new. I didn't install the rubber band missile launcher though. Lots of fun!

I really enjoy these kits from Polar Lights. I don't have this particular one and am looking forward to watching your WIP. Thanks for the effort to post the pics.

Where's you get an 8 inch diameter penny? Excellent job!

Great looking Crusader! Is that the kit box top in the background? If so, could you shoot a digital image of the top? (Square on to reduce distortion, and send that image to me along with the kit's stock #...usually on the box end. Thanks!

This is the kit I'm working on. I acquired it through an auction company at a very low price, and when I opened it I knew why it was so inexpensive. The missile parts were present, as were some of the launch platform parts but most of the vehicle was gone. Oh well...didn't cost but a couple of bucks.

Thanks Paul, and all the reviewers, for their excellent and infomative text/images regarding these new releases!

I am a fan of Gator Grip. I use it for anything dealing with clear parts and also for most p.e. applications. It never occurred to me (d'oh!) to use it for paper as well.

Looking forward to seeing some of your work, Taz!

This Mercury Redstone was entered in a "Real Space" category in a local event some years back. The judges did not handle models at this particular show and did not realize it was paper. Its a little worse for wear now but still fun to display.

Yes sir! Works just fine. Those are great models!

Hello. I attempted to download the files but it didn't work.

I'll do it. A 1/48 Dr-1 in the classic color of the Red Baron.

Ohhhh. The Eduard kit! I'm looking forward to seeing that! Please be sure to include "in progress" shots!

I look forward to an event each year in Louisana, partly because one of their members does such a great job on battle suit kits. They are interesting and allow for quite a bit of free-lancing in paint and in added detail.

No worries mate. Are you thinking post-August then? Whatever floats the collective boat works for me.

Wondering out loud here....how about an end date of Aug for the BoB and Mid East builds? And those who are attending Phoenix can bring their model(s) for display.

Ed, I'll bet we have the same Space Needle model! I've got an attachment to Seattle and the Space Needle in particular, having been there as a much younger person in '63 during the World's Fair. I've been waiting to build that model for a few years until time and circumstance would allow me to do a good job of it. If I mess it up I've promised myself to go back and buy another!

Welcome aboard Chris. As a paper modeler (buildings and spacecraft) I look forward to a stimulating "paper model" presence on the forum!

Yes sir. Come to think of it you are right. Even the Sci-Fi guys could find a hand-hold. You make the call, provide a topic and I'm on board. Awaiting your choice and looking forward to whatever hunk of plastic I get to play with.

Renato, That's a very effective technique and I thank you very much for sharing it!