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This is quite possibly one of the most unusual inquiries we've ever fielded here.

I subscribe to multiple FB groups operated by card model publishers, and that is often how I find out about the latest sales. WAK recently ran a 20% off promotion, so I picked up the following goodies: Pfalz's version of an Eindecker. This kit is the work of a designer I've not run into before, but the kit bears many striking similarities to the work of Kartonowa Kolekcja's Pawel Mistewicz. I wonder if he collaborated? The first floatplane fighter in my collection. A beautiful kit by Lukasz Fuczek. The ugliest front-line fighter fielded in large numbers by any of WW2's major combatants. The M.S. 406 is so ugly that I long resisted purchasing one, but I figured I should go ahead and complete the set since I already have an MB.152, a D.520, and a Hawk 75 in the stash. This kit is part of a series of intermediate-level kits designed by Lech Kolodziejski of CardPlane, who designed the PWS-10 kits I built a few years back. Features fabulous artwork by Marcin Dworzecki. A Lavochkin La-11 in North Korean livery -- for the sheer novelty of having something in KPAAF colors. This is another of Lech's and Marcin's offerings. And finally (drum roll) -- the first two jets in my collection. If I'm going to do a jet, it should at least be visually striking, and I think these two pass muster. The Hunter is by Lukasz, and the SBLim (Polish license-built MiG-15 reconnaissance variant) is from Lech & Marcin. So many models, so little time!

Just catching up on your log, Dan. I have to say that you do exceptional finish work!

Working on the aft cockpit bulkhead. I got roped into binge-watching a new series on Apple+, so my modeling time has been curtailed. I have carefully removed the 3D-printed seat from its supports, which took about a half-hour to do -- managed not to damage anything in the process this time. The seat fits the locator marks on the bulkhead perfectly.

Very nice work, Bryan!

Welcome aboard, Mark!

Nice work!

She's a beauty!

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Thanks, Mike. I found these photos over at kartonbau.de. I'd completely forgotten I had shared them there. A couple of the models had build logs posted on the old paper modeling forum that was taken over by Zealot years ago (you probably remember those sad events) -- I was so irked by Zealot's heavy-handed tactics that I took down all my content there. Some of the photos I have posted today are stored on CDs that I can no longer access easily, seeing as I don't own any CD drives. Cheers!

I came across some old photos of some of my early card models. This one is a Polish PZL-50 Jastrzab (Hawk) from a digital download offered through eCardmodels. As the title suggests, the model is designed by Marek Paczynski. Only two PZL-50 prototypes were completed before the onset of WW2. Apologies for the poor photo quality -- these were made with our first digital camera, and the technology wasn't what it is today. Enjoy!

I came across some old photos of some of my early card models. This one is a Polish PWS Z-17 published by Cardplane. The PWS-17 was a project designed to replace the PZL-7 fighter then in service. The PWS-17 was unusual in having a swept-forward wing design. With the high-mounted wings and wing roots behind the cockpit, the pilot would have had exceptional forward visibility. Apologies for the poor photo quality -- these were made with our first digital camera, and the technology wasn't what it is today. Enjoy!

I came across some old photos of some of my early card models. This one is a Polish Bartel BM-6a published by Cardplane. The BM-6a was a sesquiplane trainer. The unusual wing configuration was due to the upper and lower wings being interchangeable while keeping the wingspan the same. Apologies for the poor photo quality -- these were made with our first digital camera, and the technology wasn't what it is today. Enjoy!

I came across some old photos of some of my early card models. This one is a Polish WZ-X (as in 'WZ Ten') published by Cardplane. This was the first 'real' card airplane I ever built, as opposed to some earlier efforts that were simpler free models in assorted scales. Apologies for the poor photo quality -- these were made with our first digital camera, and the technology wasn't what it is today. Enjoy!

Hi, Bruce. I have merged your topics here. It is not necessary to post updates as new topics -- just add them to this one. Cheers!

Welcome aboard, Doug! If you are big into research, then the Sergal SoS kit should keep you very busy. Don Dressel, a well-known member of the Ship Modelers Association ( a club in Southern California) spent ten years researching and building his own SoS build, beginning with the Sergal kit, of which he kept the false keel and transverse bulkheads and not much else. Over the course of his research he discovered that the kit departed significantly from the original in terms of armament, rigging, and hull ornamentation. I don't know whether he chronicled his findings in any publicly available medium. Best of luck!

Got the machine guns in, along with their ammo chutes. This took most of the afternoon. 😑

There's actually a lot more to add! I think it will look pretty cramped in the end. And then of course it will all end up hidden. 🙄

Many "special words" may have been used in completing this next phase. I had to scratch-build a new rudder pedal strap twice because the Carpet Monster ate the first one -- stupid Carpet Monster!! The tiny T-handles on the box on the right side of the cockpit were supposed to be made from styrene rod or wire (snort!!) -- I chose to cut them from paper. Onward!

Don't get your hopes too high. I have many, many options in my stash now -- a downside of collecting!

I have hit a small snag while working on the 3D-printed rudder pedals. They are quite delicate, which means of course that a couple of bits have broken off and disappeared into the Carpet Monster, despite my best efforts to be careful in freeing the part from its forest of sprues. In the meantime, look what arrived in the mail today! You may dimly recall my disastrous attempt at building a Curtiss H75 (Hawk) in RAF colors a while back. The kit shown here is designed by the same gentleman who designed that kit. I have since found a great two-for-one build log by a Polish builder who built both models and did a fantastic job on both (as the Poles always seem to do); should I ever get around to building this kit I will definitely be looking in on that build log again. The P-47D-25 is a Halinski kit, so it is absurdly detailed, as is typical with their kits. The Kingfisher is by a designer I am not familiar with, but the kit looks very good. Something I learned about the OS2U -- when I first looked at the kit, I thought perhaps it was not actually in 1/33 scale because I expected the wings to be much larger on a two-seat aircraft. Turns out the Kingfisher's wingspan was slightly less than 36 feet, so it was indeed on the smallish side -- less than that of an F4F Wildcat.

Welcome aboard! The importance of this cannot be overstated. Congratulations on persevering!

Moin, Wolle! I had a chance to visit Hamburg back in 1979 and drink an Alsterwasser or two. Your restoration of Oceanic turned out very nice! And I'm sure our members would enjoy watching your progress with Britannia. Cheers!

Folks, we already have a recently updated thread here on the SS United States. If you wish to join in on the conversation, please do so there. Thanks!

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