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Thanks! I have two other sheets whose instructions I found online, then found the originals buried with some other papers in my stash. That one, I could only locate one profile online and still haven't found. Doubtless, it'll show up as soon as your scan arrives.
Thanks again.
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As the title says, I'm looking for the instructions for Microscale 72-510 (F4U Corsairs). I have the decal sheet but lost, misplaced, whatever the sheet with the decal placement. If anyone could scan that and email it to me, I'd be most appreciative. Email is ajlafleche@comcast.net. Thanks.
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UPDATE: Rare Plane Detective had to cancel but we have added Auto Attic in his place.
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Sponsors for this year’s show are:
Al LaFleche
Amato Hobbies
Barrco Automotive Warehouse
Brian and Cathye Knapp
Carl Stoy, Jr
Craftec Hobbies
Connecticut Valley Miniature Figure Collectors
Dave Calhoun
Don Johnson
Frank Woodard
Gasoline Alley Auto Parts
Hobbytyme Distributors
In Memory Of DAVID E GREEN/Tony Kuraloski
In Memory Of James Costigan/Al Lafleche
In Memory Of Ron Harrison, Sr/Ron Harrison
IPMS Bay Colony Modelers
IPMS Long Island Historical Modelers
IPMS Niagara Frontier
IPMS Patriot Chapter
IPMS Wings & Wheels Modelers
L A Home Improvement
Mercenary Figure Painter
Mike Luzzi
Pat Deluhery
Phil Labounty
Pioneer Valley Hobbies
Sylvia Guillemette
Time Machine Hobby
Tom Irving
USA Package Delivery
Walt Damon
Wayne Weatherwax
Westfield Bank
Our commercial vendors are:
Amato's Hobby
B&M Miniatures
Birchtree Enterpri ses
Craftec
Hobby Bunker
Hobbyworld
Jane's Tools
Rare Planes Detective
Sentinel Miniatures
Time Machine
Tom's Trains
Wings & Wheels Modelers (Club Table)
Additionally, 13 private vendors will have merchandise for sale.
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Wings & Wheels Modelers, an IPMS affiliated scale modeling club which meets in West Springfield will present its 26th edition of Valleycon on 3 April at the Knights of Columbus Hall 460 Granby Road in Chicopee.
We will have almost 70 vendor tables. Among our well known vendors are Rare Planes Detective, The Hobby Bunker, Sentinel Miniatures, Farina Enterprises, Birch Tree Enterprises, Craftec Hobbies, Amato’s Hobbies, Tom’s Trains, B & M Miniatures, Time Machine Hobbies, and HobbyWorld.
Our contest features traditional IPMS style judging for the automotive and aircraft categories. Here, entrants vie for one of three awards in each of several classes and models are judged against each other with the best three builders taking home awards. All other categories are judge by the so called Open System wherein an entry is judged on its own merits and the builder will be rewarded with a gold, silver or bronze medal accordingly.
Classes include several categories each of military vehicles, aircraft, automotive subjects, figures, ship and boats and science fiction or fantasy machines and diorama/vignettes in which the models are set up with ground work to tell a story.
We will again feature a Wargame Figure/Army class for those interested in this fascinating side of the hobby noted for its intricately painted fantasy or science fiction figures and machines. We offer this since most models are small and the painters might feel intimidated at competing with more traditional figures. We have 14 special awards, including best Closed Wheel Competition Sports Car, Best Display, Best Groundwork, Best Female Figure and Best Auto Paint.
As this is the centennial of World War I, we will have a separate category for any subject representing that conflict. These will be judged using the open system mentioned above.
We continue with a huge raffle with models, reference material and surprise items.
We have posted our forms at www.wwmodelclub.org Those presenting prefilled from the website will receive two free raffle tickets.
General admission is $5. This allows competitors to enter their first three models. Additional entries are $2.00 each with no limit. Children under 17 get in for free and may enter up to three models at no cost. There is plenty of free parking on site.
For more information contact Al LaFleche at 413-306-1270 or ajlafleche@comcast.net.
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I agree completely with the decision, Over tha llast 25 years, we have done numerous MnT's and as with others, have had 0 members from it. We did them at events, at museums, boys & girls clubs, etc. andnot one person ever came back after several yeasr and said they had become interested in the hobby from a MnT and wuld now like to join the (any) club.
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Here is Thunderbird Miniatures' 1/10 scale bust of Texas Jack Vermillion as sculpted by Carl Reid. The bust is based on Texas Jack as portrayed by Peter Sherayko in the movie TOMBSTONE with Kurt Russell and Val Kilmer. The bust is painted in Vallejo acrylics with the Scale 75 Flesh set for skin tones. The base is from Birch Tree Enterprises of Freeport LI, NY and the name plate from Dinn Bros. of West Springfield MA.
The pose is based on the scene in the movie where Wyatt Earp has just eliminated one of his adversaries and his posse is standing with him. The gun is a Kennedy Whitney rifle from the same company that made the cotton gin. The character in the movie is usually seen with his beaded gauntlets in his belt as depicted in the sculpt.
Texas Jack was a real persona and accompanied Wyatt on his Vengeance Ride to hunt down the assailants of his brothers, Virgil and Morgan. According to internet sources, Texas Jack rode with J.E.B. Stuart in the Virginia Cavalry during the Civil War. Supposedly, when asked why he was known as "Texas Jack," he replied, "Because I'm from Virginia,"
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Here are my photos of the Long Island Figure Show 2015 held on 21 November 2015. Thanks to Greg, Kevin, John, Jack and all the other organizers for another fine show.
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Here is my recently completed Scale 75 Ahab figure in what else 75 mm white metal. He is painted in Vallejo acrylics while the steam box is done in Vallejo and Model Master Metalizers. As depicted, this is the famous Captain Ahab’s son, some 30 years after the incident with Moby Dick.
The figure is stock with the exception of a steam hose from the steam box to the harpoon gun. The deck is stained balsa strips applied over the base and basswood.
He is posed next to a Model 1870 Stanley Steam Powered Tiller which was used on whaling ships in the steam age to make controlling the direction of the ship more manageable. It is constructed of a purchased wheel, handles and smoke stake. All the rest is from the parts boxes and mostly painted in Model Master Metalizer colors.
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Thank you for posting. Is it just me or does the Napoleon bust look a little like Elvis? :)
Merci, merci beaucoup!
Napoleon est parti de Moscow.
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MFCA= Miniature Figure Collectors of America, Their show is going on 75 years and is usually held at the hotel across the road from Valley Forge National Park. There is talk they will combine with the bi-annual APG (Artists Preservation Group) next year.
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Too bad you couldn't make it this year.
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Here is a large gallery of photos from MFCA 2015
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These four figures will debut at this weekend’s MFCA show in Valley Forge.
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Thanks, Gil. The Cessna is ESCI and the Piper is Minicraft and is currently available. I believe the Cessna might be, too, under another label.
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Here are two just completed commissions in 1/48. Both are posed on a 6X9plaque. The base is Celluclay sealed with tinted and thinned white glue and the water is EnviroTex resin. Rigging is elastic jewelry cord based on an internet search.
The first, a Cessna, was provided by my client. Unfortunately, the box had been damaged by water and the decals were unusable. I scanned and retouched them then tried printing them. The letters were corrupted and couldn’t be used so I dredged up some letters and numbers on old decal sheets. The only decals are the tail emblem and the walkways on the floats. Everything else was masked and airbrushed. The blues are from the regular Vallejo Model Color line and the white from a Testor’s rattle can.
The second is a Piper Super Cub. Again Testor’s rattle can white but this time with Testor’s Gloss red airbrushed as needed. Kit decals were used since this was a new kit.
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Not your typical Sky Pilot!
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I present Rushen Glenn. The Glenn half is pointing to his famous Flip Chart of Confusion ™. He (it?) half is being telecast by a newly patented All In One Television Droid™ which has its own battery pack, four adjustable legs on powered casters, a camera, light and monitor to rapidly follow the Flow Chart of Conspiracy ™ Meanwhile the Rushen half puffs a stogie and pontificates into his Everlasting Insanity in Broadcasting Transmitter ™
The figure is the ostensibly 1/35 Smog figure, Humpty and Dumpty. The rest of the artifacts are kit bashed with various 1/35 parts and wire from my spares or scavenged from kits. The camera device is built around a couple sights and a light from Live Resin.
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Thanks, guys.
Kevin, yes. Live Resin is generally very easy to use. The attachment points are very small for the weapons themselves or along the base of sights. As with any resin, gun barrels are somewhat fragile. the suppressor on the Mk 12 rifle (the guy behind the guy petting the dog) broke off and was lost on the first one and broke off but was reattached on the second one I used. The only issue I've had with them is the spade grip on some of their M2 and M3 .50 caliber MG's. They are almost too delicate to exist and break very easily. The variety of weapons is outstanding. The masters are designed with advanced 3D printing and the final product shows amazing detail. I haven't had any issues with warping in even the finest parts. Their M134 kits are a bit fiddly and it's hard to see how some components attach, but they are miles ahead of the Legend kits and those supplied by Dragon for their H-6 helos.
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Thanks, guys. I delivered it yesterday and my customer was thrilled.
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Thanks. I have a second one I'm doing for myself. It will have a couple differences, however.
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We are now just 4 weeks out from Wings & Wheels Modelers’ Valleycon 25 on 29 March at the Knights of Columbus Hall,460 Granby Rd. Chicopee MA.
We are known for our large venue, with an upstairs room full of vendors and our contest dispay room in the well lit downstairs hall. We have again expanded our vending area to one wall of the display room to give our guests more options in purchases.
We will have almost 70 vendor tables. Among our well known vendors are Rare Planes Detective, The Hobby Bunker, Sentinel Miniatures, Farina Enterprises, Birch Tree Enterprises, Craftec Hobbies, Amato’s Hobbies, Turn 4 Hobbies, Time Machine Hobbies, and HobbyWorld.
Our contest features traditional IPMS style 1-2-3 judging for the automotive and aircraft categories. All other categories are judge by the so called Open System wherein your entry is judged on its own merits and you will be rewarded accordingly. We will again feature a Wargame Figure/Army class for those interested in that area who might feel intimidated at competing with more traditional figures. We have 14 special awards, including best Closed Wheel Competition Sports Car, Best Display, Best Groundwork, Best Female Figure and Best Auto Paint.
We continue with a huge kit raffle. Some of the prizes include Meng’s M2A3 with full interior, Academy’s 1/35 AH-60L DAP, the Hobby Boss 1/48 P-61, the Fine Molds Jedi Starfighter, Tamiya’s F50 Ferrari, and Academy’s 1/700 RMS Titanic.
We have posted our forms at our website. Those presenting prefilled from the website will receive two free raffle tickets.
Hope to see many if you there. For more information contact me at ajlafleche@comcast.net.
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Here is a just completed commission based on the 1/35 Meng SOF pick up posed with the Masterbox “Somewhere in the Middle East” figures. The dog comes from a Tamiya DAK set of a few years ago and he was drafted to account for the guy in the middle crouching. The figure with the Barretts has the legs and hat from the Meng kit’s figure, the torso and arms from spare part and the head from an Academy M1114 figure. The weapons are a combination of weapons from the Masterbox set and Live Resin. I printed the flag and applied thinned white glue (aka Elmer’s School Glue) to the insides before folding it over. The moistened paper is easy to pose with folds and creases. The gear in the back comes from a variety of sources. The truck and tires were dusted with AK interactive pigment.
I know the flag should not be posed that way, nut my customer wanted the truck to resemble this:
Looking fpr Microscale 72-510 Instruction Sheet
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Clare came through with the scans...big thanks!