Jim B

She looks great. Well done.

I was unaware that Autocar had white engines. I've used Tamiya Deck Tan XF-55 for Cummins Beige. It's pretty close.

Less coffee? How are you riding out Hurricane Florence?

Really nice job on the hulls. Try here for other decals & P/E parts: https://starshipmodeler.biz/shop/index.cfm/category/51/trek-decals.html

Nice job on your Stuka.

Great start so far. Looks really nice.

From the year, and if the brochure is for a W900, I'd say it's for the wide nose.

Spectacular!

Chrome seats?

I don't believe that it had a different model number like the W900L of today. This is similar to the W900/T900 the Revell of Germany makes; just a different year.

Good looking Mack. Never did understand the chrome spokes in this kit.

Nicely done. Sort of has a UJM/Café Racer look to it. I like it.

I don't know how accurate these are (nuclear submarines being classified, and all), but aren't the USS Thomas Jefferson (SSBN-618) and the USS George Washington (SSBN-598) different classes of submarines? Isn't the USS Thomas Jefferson an Ethan Allen class submarine? Not that something like that would stop a model company!

Nice looking sub. I remember building one like that a long time ago, but I don't remember it having a clear hull. I think it was gray. Maybe it was a different issue. Did the cut-away U-boat, too.

Interesting build, Brian. The last resin F-8 that I saw was by DENCON Resin. He offered the fenders, frame, engine, tanks, etc.; but he's been gone for quite some time now.

You might consider making your replacement parts with basswood instead of balsa as the grain is smaller, and the wood is a lot stronger. Some other popular model ship building woods are apple & pear as they are quite strong with a very small grain.

Have also considered picking up this kit. Will be watching your progress with interest.

You might find something here: https://modelexpo-online.com/Wooden-Ship-Modeling as they specialize in wooden ship kits. I don't know how much money you want to spend on your Constitution, but here is a replacement wood deck: https://scaledecks.com/ It's not cheap!

Nicely done. Got some holes in your floats. This is in Swiss colors?

What terms do you need clarification on?

The USS Constitution is 207ft from billet head to taffrail. This works out to 2484in. Now depending on where you are actually measuring from and to for your 25in, I'd say you have the 1/96 scale USS Constitution be Revell. Here are some dimensions that might be helpful: Length: 304ft (bowsprit to spanker); 207ft (billet head to taffrail); 175ft (waterline) Beam: 43ft 6in Draft: 21ft (forward); 23ft (aft) Good luck with your project.

Very nicely done.

I think you missed the deadline to enter the contest! Jerry's decals are pretty good. The print is nice & crisp, and the edges are clean. The decal film is thicker than the stuff used by JBot, so they don't "self-destruct" when you try to apply them to the model. The on thing I noticed on a set that I used was that the white was a little translucent, so it let the primary color of the model show through. Not a deal breaker by any means, but something to be aware of.

Great job on the '37, Brian. I don't think that road tractor has seen the open road in a long time. Very convincing weathering.

Very nice job on the old Dodge.