mustang1989

You're bringing back memories of when I built something similar to this when I was a kid. I think it was the U.S.S. Constitution. What's the rigging gonna be like for this great build Paul? Good save on the display case glass!! That acrylic stuff aint cheap!

Well in that case Eduard puts out a decent 1/48 boxing of the P-39. I don't know if it's a re box of another kit but I'll tell ya this:Eduard makes a slew of AM goodies for it to include masks........... Ultimately, of course, it's your decision as to what kit you get. I'm merely offering my

I read about that yesterday. That sucks....a lot.

I have only built one P-39 and it was the old 1/48th Monogram one from way back. I can point you in a direction and you can do some research and there are others here that may know more about these small kits in the way of kit quality. Here are some available from Squadron. In addition to these I know that Academy issues one as well. Hope this helps buddy! http://www.squadron.com/1-72-Scale-Model-Prop-Plane-Kits-s/2392.htm?searching=Y&sort=3&cat=2392&show=18&page=1&search=%20airacobra

What kind of floatplane? A Rufe? An Arado 196??? Kingfisher???

Tease!

Needin' some wheels Kevin?

Do it! Do it!!

Holeee shmokes!!!! That interior would give me headaches for days trying to replicate that!!

Awesome. Simply Awesome!

I've got three words for you here Ira--Go....for.....it!!!!!

I'm a big Barracuda fan man and this looks good! I like those Cragar mags dude!

Those wheels look great on there JC!!!

I don't know why not. That looks great Ray!!!! The way you were talking earlier sounded like you thought the build was turning out terrible. This looks like your best turned out a good build to me bud. I like the display base as well.

Will be watching for the pics.....................

Dan: Thanks bud! Pat: That's a good question. Now you have got my curiosity going. JC: Thank you sir. I've test fitted this thing numerous times to make sure but it fits. That's the one good thing about these trucks: The engine bays being as big as they are lend themselves to putting pretty much anything short of a turbine engine in there. lol . I've gotta say here that this build has been nothing but planning and research. It's not as intense as say, Blair's 55 Chevy in this section, but it's planning, test fit, planning, research, and more planning nonetheless.

This build is off the charts Blair! I'm really enjoying watching all the planning going into this thing.

That color is wicked Darrell. That Hemi looks great sittin' between those fenders!!

Ok folks we're back in the swing of things now. My camera was acting weird this morning and not at all like the low battery that it was. Here's with the engine block pretty much done. I still have some weathering to do to the exhausts and I have the intake and rocker covers just resting on the engine. I also have some touch up to do to the rocker covers and the intake but I've gotta show some progress to show that I'm still active in this WIP. The funny thing is that this pic does not show the weathering that I've done. I didn't go overboard with that but wanted to at least make the truck look like it had been driven. Still a long ways to go but I'm gonna get there:

Thanks Dan. I might get more luck tonight in that department as well as in the camera department. Dogs were up all night long. If one wasn't puking the other one was using the facilities where she wasn't supposed to. On top of that my camera was dead this morning!!! Dunno if it was the battery or what but I'll find out late this evening when I get home. I actually made some progress and had everything set up for the photo shoot! When it rains it pours I'll tell ya.......... On the bright side of things I do have a back up camera that I can use should the worst happen.

Make no mistake buddy Ray, what you're doin' looks good! I wasn't tryin' to make you feel bad, just trying to help out for next time.

Canopy masks! They do a model good. I wouldn't even dream of doing things the old fashioned way any more. http://www.bnamodelworld.com/montex/mon-k48149

Turnin' out good Ray! Man these Accurate Miniatures kits are da bomb for detail aint they?

I like this..................a lot!!!

I here to tell you that my pace has been a little slow since my return Dan. I should have something worth posting tomorrow morning. We'll see.