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CDW

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  1. If this hull is multi-sectional, I sure couldn't see it in the photos. Shimakaze, 3D-Wild CY512 (2022) (scalemates.com)
  2. Thanks OC Need to install landing gear and doors before finishing the decals.
  3. Ready for the invasion now that the stripes are painted on. Ready for the decals, too.
  4. Besides a beautiful model (1:200 Shimakaze), I like the fact the company is out of Pennsylvania. Makes it feel a little less of a gamble sending them our hard-earned money. Did you see they are also offering a 1:200 Zao cruiser? Wow!
  5. Before the end of WW2, the B-26 Marauder gave way to its replacement, the A-26 Invader. The A-26 went on to serve with distinction through the North Korean conflict, the Vietnam conflict, and beyond. The A-26 Served with other military units throughout the world as well as civilian use. Quite a capable aircraft the A-26 turned out to be. I am fortunate to have no less than three versions of it in 1:72 scale. These kits have become hard to come by.
  6. Will try to knock out the invasion stripes tomorrow then the decals after that.
  7. Thanks for the nice comments, I want to get this one finished. Hopefully in another day or two.
  8. So far, I am very happy with the black primer which will give the foundation for the silver paint to come. Mr Surfacer 1500 diluted with 60% leveling thinner. A very smooth surface.
  9. It’s just the plane/rocket in 1:32 scale
  10. I wanted to do a colorful jet and this seemed to be a good candidate. Not often modeled. This one is small at 1:72 scale but has nice detail and decals.
  11. Obscure doesn’t seem to be an issue for model companies. Wait until you see my Natter kit build. Talk about obscure…
  12. I agree on the bomb bay doors. The closed door option is not a good fit. Too much filler required. The glass is not fixable. The clear has imperfections inside. Will just live with it as is. Thanks for your comments and for dropping in.
  13. What a beauty! Excellent build thread, enjoyed it so much. Thanks!
  14. I wonder why the B-26 Marauder is so under represented by model companies? The 1:48 B-26 from Monogram was the last, best version in 1:48 scale. There was the old AMT 1:48 version and it was a dog. You had an ancient Revell kit in 1:72 scale, the equally ancient Frog kit, and of course this Airfix kit. Only other and most recent 1:72 kit that comes to mind is the Hasegawa kit that appears to be out of production. Copies of it are selling for upwards of $100 on Ebay.
  15. So very true. Every modeling project need not be a Picasso. Need some relaxing fun and good memories too.
  16. I changed my mind. While technically it’s not putty, Mr Surfacer 500 does an excellent job of sealing fine seam lines. Easy to apply with a paint brush and it dries more quickly than putty, Sands very well and fine. It’s a product I can’t do without. 😵‍💫
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