Firemodeler1

It finally showed up last Saturday!!😁

Nope. not in this morning's mail either!🤔

Been looking for my Jan/Feb copy for a while now. Maybe in the mail!!??

Any idea when the next IPMS Journal will go to press? Jan/Feb. 2026?

The load you created in the body is well done. The duffle bag on the right front fender not so much. Not sure what it is meant to represent but its overall look is of rolled up clay. The rear corners of the body could have used a bit of finesse. Clean joints and tight corners will help improve the overall build.

Interesting that it says US Space Force! Or did you print those decals out special??😁

Wow! Did you include any refueling trucks in that grouping? Goin' to need gas!😁

Am posting for a friend who has an Italeri MBZ and an Italeri Opel Blitz that he is willing to give free for the asking. If you are interested call Jim at 909-335-3172. this is a land line so no texting, please. Kits are open but appear to be complete. Charlie IPMS 39729

Look for Fusion Firm gold. It comes in a bottle about the size of Alclad and has a brush applicator. It is not expensive. I have tried the chrome and it is outstanding. It's a craft paint but it goes on very smooth. It's sold by Amazon as well as others.

Really big stuff is a wonder to see. But it does raise a very important issue and that is the level of detail that has to go into the build to make it appear realistic in such a large scale. The larger the scale, the more detail has to be included. I'm sure that if there is an exceptionally large number of big models that get entered, the host club will make allowances for them. From the shows I have attended, there have not been that many that would take up a lot of table space. What I have found is that sometimes the host club does not make sufficient room for all of the categories they invite models to be shown in. And that is difficult to predict since every year and every show is different. I would not place a lot of concern with big models. Enjoy them as they are and give credit where credit is due for exceptional work. Where the level of detail and good execution is lacking, graciously point that out to whoever built the model so that he (she) can become a better modeler.

Hey, Jef. Your e-mail addy doesn't work. But I do decals occasionally sort of in a "giving back" way of saying thanks for what I have received in encouragement over the years. I use an ALPS and could print up what you need if I could see what they look like and have an idea of the size. I use clear decal film. Below is an example of what the ALPS will do. All of the decal work except the yellow and white striping on this brush rig was done on it including the International lettering and badge on the hood. It also prints white which is great for military modeling. Best regards, Charlie Rowley IPMS 39729

I've used facial tissue for tarps rather than the heavier material. Two ply with no imprints does a pretty good job. Here is the result of the process on the CCKW done a year or so ago.

Thanks, Mark. Lots of little quirky things that made the build somewhat of a challenge. More aforethought next time!😁

After much tinkering and late adjustments, this build is done. Looking back on it, I could have done things a bit differently and perhaps with a bit more thought before plunging ahead. Nevertheless here it is.

Got the front and rear work done for the bumper and doors to the body. Little things are beginning to add up. A couple of things need to be done to the chassis and engine and then I can begin painting the frame and get the engine installed. The grill guard that I had done I found to be too small so a new one was made up which protects the headlights much better. After that the front bumper was easy to get done. Next up is to get the trim done for the rear doors.