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Man, you are all over the board now. Some great looking builds Mark. Hopefully I will get to see some of them at Orangecon if I can make it again.

Looking forward to seeing you again Mark.

Well, I was bummed not to get to the Nats this year, first miss since 2010. So how do you get over it, why attend a different show or two. The Salt Lake City club is holding their show this year down in Sandy and not only will I be there getting my usual bunch of pictures but I also will be vending this year (hope to cover the cost of the table at least). Then, two weeks from now Orangecon will be held at Cal State Fullerton. Normally I wouldn't make this show but since my oldest moved to Fullerton last November and still has an extra Disney pass and the show is a Regional i am making the exception. Who knows, I might even enter something.

Hi Ron, Interestingly enough there doesn't seem to be anything out there even on my favorite site for B-24s, http://www.b24bestweb.com/ One site he might want to try is this forum. There are 105 pages and it is filled with pics and videos though whether any pics of Hell's Wench are in there they didn't show with a search. http://www.worldwar2.ro/forum/index.php?showtopic=1613

Ok, a bunch of model kits that I would like to get moved out. There are some that are started and some with missing parts, all documented in the Notes column. Prefer PayPal but can accept a money order. If interested include your zip code with your request and I will get a postal cost for you (I use the machine at the Post Office to weigh the box but don't always get an accurate rate for overseas. If shipping is ever less than I quote you I will refund the difference). Excel spreadsheet loaded in onedrive. If you have issues or would prefer an emailed copy please let me know (include an email address). https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=A68182799AAE8687!1730&authkey=!AHPrBdJeasV7y4E&ithint=file%2cxlsx Thanks all for looking.

Thanks Ron. I have the ESCI version that comes with the Desert Rats troops. It would need all the airborne modifications done to it and since I already built it with the trails out would need even more work so have been looking for an alternative. There are several good pics out there showing a 6 lbr being loaded into a Horsa. The usual method of getting out of the glider was to remove the back end and drive the jeep out that way. I always thought that they had them rigged in the glider jeep and gun but have never found a good pic to support that. A jeep and trailer I have seen but maybe the jeep/gun combo was too heavy? Though one of the responses in this thread says that the trails could be shortened so the gun and jeep fit together in a Horsa so who knows. Will probably build it already pulled out just to avoid confusion. I have only ever seen the 75mm howitzer with the Waco but that could just be not enough research.

Help, planning on doing a Spec. Ops Chinook for the Desert Storm GB over at UAMF but needs a set of the EAPS filters. Seems the Aviation Workshop set is the only thing out there. Anybody have a spare set?

Looks good Ron. I have a dio planned of a Jeep pulling a 6 pdr out of a Horsa on D-Day. How was the Milicast gun?

Sorry guys, confused NCC with the EB, my fault for not going through the whole thread. While I didn't attend the presentations I have looked at bid packages from previous contests. I don't envy the EB in these cases. Phoenix has always been good and who doesn't love a trip to Pima. But then, I have had fun at all the Nats I have been at but the two Disney ones (Orange County and Disneyworld) stand out as the best because I had my two younger boys with me on the first and the whole family on the second. I can see how the vendors may have lost out on sales but for me, if I have to fly to a show, I probably am not getting too much in the vendors area (the last few shows I have attended back that up). Of course, I don't enter that much when I have to fly either. I just hope that we don't end up losing a bunch of members out west because they can't afford to attend a Nats. Yes we get the Journal but most other shows don't require you to be a member. I have been a member since the 70's and most of that early time stayed a member for the mags and the opportunity every 3 years to get to a Nats.

I would love Salt Lake to do the Nats again but since the core club members are the ones who ended up covering costs for the 80 convention it would take a lot for the National Contest Committee to show how much support is now available. That said, when I first started to attend the Nats it was only the Western shows I could afford to get to. I looked forward to every 3rd year because I knew it would be back near enough for me to get there. Lately it has been a major investment for me to make it to the show and I have managed that the last 5 years (Denver was nice and close enough) but to go back to the east coast again this year is probably not going to happen and Omaha will be a wait and see. I would love to see what factors put Omaha over Phoenix if for no other reason than to let other chapters out west see exactly what they need to do to try and convince the Contest Committee that they can put on a good show. Maybe not the biggest but if nothing else a show that showcases what those of us out west can build.

May have to get one of those Tiger kits.

Nice to see her finally finished. Good job.

Chris, will be watching this build as I have also thought about doing the movie tank. Which Tamiya Easy Eight did you get? Tamiya released one last year that was a reboxing of the Tasca kit (a very detailed, many part kit) before they released their own version this year (the one I picked up). One thing to watch for on either of these is that the track in the kits is correct for a WWII Easy Eight but not for Fury. The movie tank used the later T-80 tracks so if you want to stay true to the movie version you need to replace the tracks. Someone here might have some extras or you can pick up an aftermarket set of individual links. There is a series of youtube videos from Panzerbuilder regarding his build of the movie tank so you can see what he did if you like. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CWs0T9dl-Y is the first one in the series which just goes through the Tamiya/Tasca kit and the tracks he is using. One other thing to add to what has been stated above regarding the resin bits. Use a respirator/mask when sanding the bits as resin dust and lungs don't get along. Also Google images gives lots of pictures of the actual tank both both from the film and from production and even as she is now in the museum. Have fun.

So I have a ton of kits to get rid of but figured I would start with this one as it is one of only 2 1/32nd scale kits in the pile (other is the Hasagawa Komet if anyone is interested). This kit is new in the box. Box is open but all parts are sealed in their original bags. It is a large kit with many parts (see the IPMS Review here). Selling the kit for $100 USD plus shipping. Just an fyi on shipping, from here to the east coast is just under $40 for Priority 2 day. Will get an exact shipping cost for you when I have your zip code. Prefer Paypal but will take a Money Order. Thanks for looking.

Thanks Bob but I am looking specifically for either the Turf and Sport Special (the original is in the Air Mobility Command Museum in Dover) or for That's All Brother which the CAF is currently restoring.

Still looking for the Turf and Sport Special markings. The Israeli build is almost done.

Hi Brian, Welcome to the wonderful world of the IPMS Forum. Pretty much like any others out there, mostly good people who try to be helpful. Your question has garnered answers from many of the big guns so won't add too much on to that. Glad you had fun in Columbus, I did too. I have been lucky enough to attend most of the recent shows with my first dating back to 1989. They have all been fun for me and I have made a bunch of new friends on the forum that I have had the pleasure of meeting at a Nats or three. Still hoping to make Columbia next year but will depend on my work (currently lack thereof) situation. Probably will try Omaha again as was a good show if a long 2 day drive for me. One thing you can do is book early to make sure you have a room at the convention rate and you are registered for any tours, banquet, etc. If things don't work out and you can't make it, you can always cancel. Also done the room sharing and while you usually can get a decent roomie and have some fun talking plastic you do need to watch out for the snorers (of which my ex said I was one, who knew). Take care and hopefully I will meet you at a show someday.

Bugs Mr Rico. Looks good Mark.

Mark A. She came out nice. I do love your Arab/Israeli stuff. There were a couple nice tanks at the Boise show. Mark D. Heller do the AMX-13 in the one true scale. Not necessarily the best of kits but the turret would be usable for a conversion. http://www.heller.fr/en/maquettes/scale-military-vehicles-model-classic/59-amx-13-105-3279510798746.html

I had a great time at the Boise show, their first one. I also brought up the round tables at the after show club meeting I attended. Found out some interesting items. First, the venue was free, yes, free. How many shows can say that. The tables were what the church had available so no additional costs to rent tables. As an attendee this worked out great. $5 entry fee for as many models as you wanted to bring (just know Dem Brudders eyes lit up when they saw that and they definitely came through), vendors tables were $10. Even I couldn't resist that and packed up 8 boxes of kits in the back of my Elantra. Even managed to sell more than I bought (including the entry and table fees). Also, no cost for joe public to come in and see the show. There were only 39 entrants but they managed to put 400+ models on the tables and kept the organizers busy bringing out new tables to add models to. Judges Grand was a scratchbuilt USS St. Louis which was lovely and the People's Choice went to a Monogram 1/48th B-58 Hustler in camo. I saw several guys up from SLC in support but didn't meet anyone from Washington or Canada which I thought might come over. I did however meet a nice couple from England who were over on holiday. OK, I was the one who mentioned I would be at the show in Boise and they adjusted their travel itinerary to meet up with me. Mike (an ex Royal Marine) kept handing Margaret a couple kits to take out to the car and after a while she had to let him know that the backseat was filling up and they still had to find a way to get them back home. So, to Brian and the rest of the Mad Dogs. Was a great little show and I look forward to the next one you guys do.

Nice job Mark. Not sure if you have seen this video that was taken at the show. You might recognize something. Did you get any pics of the other entries? As you see I didn't make it down there last week. Am going to the Boise show next Saturday. Only about a 5 hour drive and I am taking stuff to sell as a vendor so hopefully will sell more than I buy.

I would check out Draw Decal. http://www.shopdrawdecal.com/searchresults.asp?cat=2162

Ok, found out what was wrong. It wasn't set to share with public (duh). Please try it now.

Huh, works fine for me. I went in and changed to link to non secure (http instead of https). Try it now.

Hi all, Today was the Air Show at Historic Wendover Air Field. Some of you may have heard of this base. It was used to train P-47, B-17, B-24 and B-29 crews including the Atomic bombers. The base still has a lot of the original buildings from the 40's and some are under restoration. The show itself was fairly small but had lots of interesting stuff for airplane buffs, military vehicles and even some cars. The pics are too big to post here so follow the link to the album. http://picasaweb.google.com/115549746726410540917/WendoverAirShow2015# Oh yeah, I paid for a fight in a T-6 Texan. The pilot even let me control the plane for a bit. Definitely the high point for me.