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zenrat

#960
Yesterday at 04:00:13 AM
Quote from: Old Wombat on July 20, 2025, 08:19:00 AM
Quote from: zenrat on July 20, 2025, 05:59:01 AMSo now that's sorted, what's the Stolly kit like?

Just for you, Fred, I've removed one of the kits from its protective plastic bags.

1st up: The clear parts look fantastic! The clearest, smoothest plastic parts I can recall ever seeing. The wipers are moulded into the front windscreens, so a bit of care will be needed there. Weirdly the mesh over the exhausts is moulded as three clear parts - I can see where they were coming from but I'll probably use some PE mesh instead, but I won't make a definitive call on that until I begin the build sometime in the nebulous future.

2nd up: The plastic seems quite soft, but I haven't tried cutting it, yet, so don't quote me on it! It's also a bit greasy & I noticed some mould-release spots still liquid on the parts, so a thorough wash will be in order. Three parts had come off the sprues but they were all easily identifiable even before looking through the instructions to find the part numbers (C58, C59 & E12 = both water jets & a radio). Some detail looks a little soft, but nothing that will really scream out at you. There is (as there should be) zero flash but mould lines are present on most parts, however they're very minimal & should only take a quick swipe with a scraper/blade to remove.

3rd up: Without have tried to use them to put anything together, the instructions appear to be quite clear & easy to follow in the current Airfix style, with options call-outs for the three supplied-markings variants. The drive train looks to be the most complicated part of the build but, given the subject, I'm not surprised. Glazing is one of the last steps, as most of these parts are fitted externally.

Over all: Looks good in the box. Hopefully it goes together well, too.

 :thumbsup:  :thumbsup:

Thanks mate.
 :thumbsup:

Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

zenrat industries:  We're everywhere...for your convenience..

PR19_Kit

#961
Yesterday at 05:13:00 AM
Quote from: Weaver on Yesterday at 01:47:13 AMI'm just here practicing the not-at-all-smug sympathetic noises when it turns out to be nightmare to build... :angel:  :angel:  :angel:


Hehehehe, quite so, there's a lot of flash on the sprues so I'm expecting some fit issues. But then we're Whiffers, and that's meat and veg for us of course.  ;D
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

NARSES2

#962
Yesterday at 05:20:18 AM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on July 21, 2025, 12:54:00 PMGot back to my 'country home' today to see a BIG parcel from the Big H containing this..........




The rear end of the shuttle part of that contraption has an almost Thomas the Tank Engine look about it  :unsure:
Do not condemn the judgement of another because it differs from your own. You may both be wrong.

PR19_Kit

#963
Yesterday at 05:29:26 AM
Quote from: NARSES2 on Yesterday at 05:20:18 AMThe rear end of the shuttle part of that contraption has an almost Thomas the Tank Engine look about it  :unsure:


Should I paint it like that?  ;D
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

NARSES2

#964
Yesterday at 05:31:38 AM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on Yesterday at 05:29:26 AM
Quote from: NARSES2 on Yesterday at 05:20:18 AMThe rear end of the shuttle part of that contraption has an almost Thomas the Tank Engine look about it  :unsure:


Should I paint it like that?  ;D

Why not  ;)
Do not condemn the judgement of another because it differs from your own. You may both be wrong.

zenrat

#965
Yesterday at 06:06:40 AM
Quote from: NARSES2 on Yesterday at 05:31:38 AM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on Yesterday at 05:29:26 AM
Quote from: NARSES2 on Yesterday at 05:20:18 AMThe rear end of the shuttle part of that contraption has an almost Thomas the Tank Engine look about it  :unsure:


Should I paint it like that?  ;D

Why not  ;)

In which case the blue plastic will help.   ;D
Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

zenrat industries:  We're everywhere...for your convenience..

George the Cat

#966
Yesterday at 06:30:53 AM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on Yesterday at 05:29:26 AM
Quote from: NARSES2 on Yesterday at 05:20:18 AMThe rear end of the shuttle part of that contraption has an almost Thomas the Tank Engine look about it  :unsure:


Should I paint it like that?  ;D

Why not? Red, green or blue?
You fall right over and pick yourself up and start right over again: Ginger Rogers

PR19_Kit

#967
Yesterday at 06:32:11 AM
Quote from: George the Cat on Yesterday at 06:30:53 AMWhy not? Red, green or blue?


If it's painted at Thomas it HAS to blue, but his face is white, with added eyes and grin.....................
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

George the Cat

#968
Yesterday at 06:34:48 AM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on Yesterday at 06:32:11 AM
Quote from: George the Cat on Yesterday at 06:30:53 AMWhy not? Red, green or blue?


If it's painted at Thomas it HAS to blue, but his face is white, with added eyes and grin.....................

James and Henry are worth a look in. Hence my reference to colours.
You fall right over and pick yourself up and start right over again: Ginger Rogers

Weaver

#969
Yesterday at 05:39:30 PM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on Yesterday at 06:32:11 AM
Quote from: George the Cat on Yesterday at 06:30:53 AMWhy not? Red, green or blue?


If it's painted at Thomas it HAS to blue, but his face is white, with added eyes and grin.....................

According to Fantastic Plastic's build, it's supposed to be a sort of French blue:

More pics: https://fantastic-plastic.com/convair-space-shuttle-by-revell.html

"Things need not have happened to be true. Tales and dreams are the shadow-truths that will endure when mere facts are dust and ashes, and forgot."
 - Sandman: A Midsummer Night's Dream, by Neil Gaiman

"I dunno, I'm making this up as I go."
 - Indiana Jones

Wardukw

#970
Yesterday at 06:52:48 PM
I decided i needed to cheer myself up and see if i can find some deals on trademe .
Since im in here now its pretty easy to guess that deals were found  ;D
So now i have two more goodies to add to the stash ...i scored these two ..
Kitty Hawk | No. KH80135  XF5U-1 "Flying Flapjack" | 1:48
And this monster ..
Trumpeter | No. 00378 German Geschutzwagen Tiger fur 17cm Kanone 72 (Sf)  | 1:35
Its been a good day gents  :thumbsup:
Now i've got to hunt down 2 sets of Tamiya king Tiger track sets as the tracks that thing comes one are rubber band type and total crap .
If it aint broke ,,fix it until it is .
Over kill is often very understated .
I know the voices in my head ain't real but they do come up with some great ideas.
Theres few of lifes problems that can't be solved with the proper application of a high explosive projectile .

Rick Lowe

#971
Yesterday at 10:20:02 PM
Didn't think I'd see a Flapjack in 1/48... there again, it's added to the long list of such things that are now available...

Phill, haven't you just converted one of those? There again, a 'big-donkey' German chassis is always of use...  ;D  :thumbsup:

Wardukw

#972
Today at 02:40:04 AM
Quote from: Rick Lowe on Yesterday at 10:20:02 PMDidn't think I'd see a Flapjack in 1/48... there again, it's added to the long list of such things that are now available...

Phill, haven't you just converted one of those? There again, a 'big-donkey' German chassis is always of use...  ;D  :thumbsup:
When i saw the flapjack in 48th and its the one i like too it was only a matter of time before i would convince myself i wanted that ...as you might have guessed ,,that didnt take to long at all ,,,and yep ,,i'm going to modify it too  ;)
As for the monster ,,,not this one matey ,,i took a standard King Tiger and played with that ...this thing has a few more road wheels pur side and much longer tracks ,,it was a stupid idea all in all ,,take a 170mm gun ,,take it to its firing position,,drop it off ,,and drive away so it can do that bang bang thing and then pick it up ,,,not a single thought about counter battery fire or  Allied air power crossed their minds i think  :banghead:  :wacko:
If it aint broke ,,fix it until it is .
Over kill is often very understated .
I know the voices in my head ain't real but they do come up with some great ideas.
Theres few of lifes problems that can't be solved with the proper application of a high explosive projectile .

PR19_Kit

#973
Today at 06:24:29 AM
Quote from: Weaver on Yesterday at 05:39:30 PMAccording to Fantastic Plastic's build, it's supposed to be a sort of French blue:

More pics: https://fantastic-plastic.com/convair-space-shuttle-by-revell.html




That looks a lot better blue than the one it's moulded in for sure!

It's quite a clever kit, and it all comes apart into various sections, all of which are 'stand alones' in their own right.  :thumbsup:
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

Gondor

#974
Today at 10:01:45 AM
Received from the BIG yellow H

1 x 1/72 Airfix A06024 Boeing Chinook HC.1(LATE)

1 x 1/?? CMK/Czech Master Kits CMK010 Clear Navigation Lights

1 x 1/?? CMK/Czech Master Kits CMK011 Red Navigation Lights

1 x 1/72 Transport Wings TWC72060 AN/ASQ-236 Dragon's Eye Radar Pod. Two in the packet.

1 x 1/72 & 1/144 Mark1 Decals DMS01 RAF/FAA Stencils Pt.1

1 x 1/72 Mark1 Decals DMK7213 Indian AF insignia dia. 18", 24", 36" & 54" 2 Sets. Ashoka Chakra, post-1947 and post-1950s roundel.

Gondor
My Ability to Imagine is only exceeded by my Imagined Abilities

Gondor's Modelling Rule Number Three: Everything will fit perfectly untill you apply glue...

I know it's in a book I have around here somewhere....
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