RobMorales

After struggling through a Miniart Vacform/Injection kit, I really prefer ceramic stuff too.

No worries, we will still have a kick ass one day show!

All hands, Sorry for the late notice, but Friday the 25th of June is NOT going to happen. The show will be one-day, Saturday, June 26th due to contract issues with the facility.

Nice addition to your motorpool!

Jamoke...I like that one!!!

Yeah, I'm with you, Mike...my stash makes me happy!

As a veteran airline employee, above all else...DO NOT I repreat DO NOT CHECK YOUR MODEL AS BAGGAGE!!! I agree with Pete about getting the max carry-on dimensions and shrink it an inch in each dimension. Have the package assembled so that it can be easily opened and inspected by security, even proactively approach them before you put it on the x-ray belt and tell them what you have. When you get to the gate, beg, plead, bribe the gate agent to let you on ahead of the dreaded "Zone 4" herd, or you'll likely not find any avaialable overhead space for your package.

The best kit that I built was the 1/35 Tristar Pzkpfw I or the 1/48 Accurate F-6B Photo Mustang. I did my best to goof them up but they refused to fail I wasn't so enamored with DML's 1/72 P-38 Droop Snoot. Had too many fit issues for the price. I am proudest of the 1/35 Hobbycraft (Trumpeter mold) BJ-1212 that I converted into an African Technical. I challenged myself, made a plan, stuck with it and now I have a unique vehicle telling a not-too-unique story

Good looking piece. Acrylics? Also what materials did you use for the groundwork?

Wow! Thanks for posting that...I'd have missed it.

Mark, I think that since there are accuracy issues especially with the A2 versions and later, and that it's almost exclusive to US Army use and there are so many more really cool armor lits nowadays that the old Bradley just doesn't get the props that it's heavy armor stable mate Abrams gets. Personally, I like the Bradley, but I am not right... :P

Jeff, I got all excited when I saw "M3A2" thinking Bradley...then I saw it was the old WW2 bucket, but then I got excited again seeing the great job you did on it!

Love 'em, guys! Keep those Havocs coming!

Well, here's what happens when you let a tank builder mess around with quarter-scale wingy-things.

I am with David here. This prevents an interaction between the enamel thinner in the wash and the Future acrylic coat. The models look super, btw! I am a sucker for Canberras...

Cool, keep a set aside for me! I'll actually be there this month

What is a good aftermarket source for .50 cal maching guns? Looking to relace a damaged pair of mgs in the tail of a B-25J Mitchell.

While I relish the fact that all those tanks will be an 1 1/2 hour drive away for me, I am a bit melancholy about them leaving Knox. That was a great post and the museum made my off-duty time at Armor School that much more enjoyable.

Call me an M113...been around for quite some time, can't get rid of me that easily, can be used for a lot of different things and dependable...

Great as always, Duke!

Love the build and review. It's nice to see some love being thrown to the support troops in 1/72!

AHHH!!! I HATE it when that happens!

Great pieces! Having done several busts I can really appreciate the nuances involved in really bringing life to them; you really have that knack!

Duke's got it right IMHO. My experience with tanks painted in the NATO CARC paint is that fading is not very dramatic. For the most part, fine layers of dust and grime are evident more than fading, especially on factory- or depot-painted vehicle.

My hats off to you, Duke! That's more building in a few weeks than I got done all last year! BTW I have a soft spot for general aviation kits, love the Bonanza