Mark Aldrich

Brian, I think that was what the majority of us have stated. That there are better ways to make constructive critisims. The orignal poster made the obvious comment. Many "old timers" in our club often forget that they were "first timers" once and made many mistakes. However, the builder has to have a thick skin or a "take all comments in stride" attitude. We are human and all of us have not attended sensibility training. Comments (good and bad) need to be taken in by the builder and accepted. If you are brave enough to build and display your work, be ready to have it critiqued. If you can't handle the comments, you might want to get a thicker skin. This is a hobby and it is sussposed to be fun. The one thing I always remember is that....I had fun building that last or current kit. I try to listen to the comments on my builds and learn fromthem. They will only make me a better modeler. Mark

Well, This is only a one time use opinion. After the Model Master enamals left my AFV Club Cent sticky, I went and picked up a bottle of Model Master Acrylic. After cleaning the wheels, the paint (Desert Tan) brushed on great. Good coverage and even brush flow. Mark

Rob, Nice camera....is that a Nikon or Canon?

From his site.... Apology Just want to apologize for the on again off again recently. Unfortunately this is the nature of personal issues currently being worked through. This has been aggravated by the continual actions of some bitter and twisted individuals that I would normally have just ignored if not for the other issues and now will be. That is a criticism I will wear, but I intend to leave the past in the past and with my trusty stick draw the proverbial line in the sand and move on. If others wish to perpetuate things, well good luck to you. Thanks again for the support shown. As mentioned there won't be new updates just now but hopefully not too long. Cheers Terry A

Shark Mouths ALWAYS rule!!!

Mike, Very Nice!!!!

Dang it. Hate having to wait till I get home.

Mike, Could be my computer at work....but I can't see the photos. Mark

Your best bet is probably Quickboost. Nicely detailed and resin. http://www.greatmodels.com/~smartcart/cgi/...em_num=QUB48022 http://www.greatmodels.com/~smartcart/cgi/...em_num=QUB48029 http://www.greatmodels.com/~smartcart/cgi/...em_num=QUB48042

Wow.....very impressive indeed!

There are quite a few. Depending on your idea of standing figure. http://cgi.ebay.com/1-35-Resin-Figure-Russ...=item518a480879 http://cgi.ebay.com/Tristar-1-35-Russian-T...=item3a58d5c7de http://cgi.ebay.com/Legend-1-35-Russian-Ta...=item2a05530113 http://cgi.ebay.com/Bail-Out-Russian-Tank-...=item563a52636f http://cgi.ebay.com/Russian-Tank-Crew-3-fi...=item3efa9b99fa http://cgi.ebay.com/Tamiya-35214-1-35-Russ...=item53dbddda4d Mark

Keith, You definately need to coax Ken to join the forum! Mark

I wasn't sure how to chime in on this one but here goes. Not knowing the reviewer from Adam, I have to assume this may have been one of his first tank kits. I loved thae fact that he did a relatively nice pin wash (noticeable on the underside pictures). I too agree that he (if he plans to continue building armor) needs to work on his track painting. But hey.....so do I! And a lot of other items when it comes to finishing. Mark

Hey, I'm a treadhead....that should count as a BONUS!!!!

Were the firing end of the rockets sealed or were they open? Tamiya modeled there's closed. Adding a wire to each rocket and attaching it to the stub sounds easy enough. The bombs are good to go and the cockit interior will be my best guess on colors of switches, dials and knobs. Mark

Gil, Thanks a bunch. I had the Hasegawa -4 but traded it for a Typhoon. When it comes to "What-ifs", I was told it still had to be doable. I unfortunately have no plane reference photos and most I have found show no underwing stores other than the fuel tanks. I looked up HVAR and found 3.5, 5, and 8 inch models. It appears that mine are 3.5 as the 5 inch look more like the British types. I have sway braces so the Bombs should be good to go. I do plan to do the blue tan paint job on this. Mark

Didn't want to start another thread but here are some WIP pics of my IDF Cent!

F-86 Sabre?

Hello, I am currently working on a "what if" IDF Corsair. I have the Tamiya F4U-1D kit #61085. The Kit comes with 8 HVAR rockets and 2 fuel tanks. I wish to replace the fuel tanks with bombs. I need to know if the kit fuel tank mounts were also used to mount the bombs or do I need to find replacements. Also, the HVAR rockets....were there firing lines attached to the rockets or were they contained in the stubs they were mounted to? Also, if I remove the arresting hook (land based) is there more items I need to adjust? Any and all help woudl be greatly appreciated. Mark

Dennis, Now that woudl be cool. May have to check out some! Mark

The latest on PMMS and Mr. Ashley... http://www.track-link.net/forum/news_general/31641 Mark

I found it. Just had to do a better search. http://cgi.ebay.com/Verlinden-Lead-Foil-Al...=item29fb477995 Thanks guys.

I have heard of the wine bottle option but it is all wrinkly! Is it a overseas thing? If Legends can get it....why can't we?

Fellow treadheads, Where can I find the lead sheet that Legend and Verlinden include in many of their conversion sets. I have tried EBAY and all I come up with is self adhesive backed rolls. Mark

Very Nice!!!!!