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by Epap
Fri Jan 08, 2016 12:40 pm
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: My Old Cars SM-79 Code 3
Replies: 12
Views: 7300

Re: My Old Cars SM-79 Code 3

A going away view:Image
by Epap
Fri Jan 08, 2016 12:39 pm
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: My Old Cars SM-79 Code 3
Replies: 12
Views: 7300

Re: My Old Cars SM-79 Code 3

The other side:Image
by Epap
Fri Jan 08, 2016 12:38 pm
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: My Old Cars SM-79 Code 3
Replies: 12
Views: 7300

Re: My Old Cars SM-79 Code 3

From the front:Image
by Epap
Fri Jan 08, 2016 12:37 pm
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: My Old Cars SM-79 Code 3
Replies: 12
Views: 7300

Re: My Old Cars SM-79 Code 3

Another angle:Image
by Epap
Fri Jan 08, 2016 12:36 pm
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: My Old Cars SM-79 Code 3
Replies: 12
Views: 7300

Re: My Old Cars SM-79 Code 3

Of course, that apple green had to go and various flaws---mainly gaps----as well as omissions like the loop range finder, missing pitot heads, etc. needed to be added. I also opted to replace the more obvious machine guns. Since some of the panel lines were painted on, I simply sanded those areas as...
by Epap
Fri Jan 08, 2016 12:24 pm
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: My Old Cars SM-79 Code 3
Replies: 12
Views: 7300

Re: My Old Cars SM-79 Code 3

And the underside:Image
by Epap
Fri Jan 08, 2016 12:23 pm
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: My Old Cars SM-79 Code 3
Replies: 12
Views: 7300

My Old Cars SM-79 Code 3

As noted on the thread about an "interesting" diecast SM-79, I went and bought the 1:72nd scale "diecast" but really resin SM-79s that were being sold and found them flawed but certainly workable platforms for code 3 s. As a reminder, here's what the first SM-79 looked like: http://i635.photobucket....
by Epap
Wed Jan 06, 2016 5:03 pm
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: Interesting diecast 1/72 SM 79
Replies: 15
Views: 9113

Re: Interesting diecast 1/72 SM 79

The code 3 process is already underway on this model. It's upper surface is now a faded olive green with most of the painted panel lines and the upper wing insignias gone. I've added pitot heads as well as a loop direction finder and a short antenna. I also redid the white fuselage band, which now w...
by Epap
Wed Jan 06, 2016 12:49 pm
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: Interesting diecast 1/72 SM 79
Replies: 15
Views: 9113

Re: Interesting diecast 1/72 SM 79

Finally, the underside:Image
by Epap
Wed Jan 06, 2016 12:48 pm
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: Interesting diecast 1/72 SM 79
Replies: 15
Views: 9113

Re: Interesting diecast 1/72 SM 79

A closeup shot of the main cockpit canopy and side gun positions:Image
by Epap
Wed Jan 06, 2016 12:47 pm
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: Interesting diecast 1/72 SM 79
Replies: 15
Views: 9113

Re: Interesting diecast 1/72 SM 79

A side view:Image
by Epap
Wed Jan 06, 2016 12:46 pm
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: Interesting diecast 1/72 SM 79
Replies: 15
Views: 9113

Re: Interesting diecast 1/72 SM 79

The other side:Image
by Epap
Wed Jan 06, 2016 12:46 pm
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: Interesting diecast 1/72 SM 79
Replies: 15
Views: 9113

Re: Interesting diecast 1/72 SM 79

So, thanks to AF's initial post, I went and bought two of these models and the first one just arrived. The model is resin, not diecast metal and it has a mostly hollow fuselage, with a weight somewhat heavier than a kit but lighter than a metal replica of the same size. It looks as if parts of the m...
by Epap
Wed Jan 06, 2016 5:34 am
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: Finished: Revell 1/32 Arado 196
Replies: 12
Views: 7295

Re: Finished: Revell 1/32 Arado 196

Once again, fine work, cnq.
by Epap
Sat Jan 02, 2016 3:08 pm
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: Finished: Arado 234
Replies: 10
Views: 5896

Re: Finished: Arado 234

Good job, cnq. I like the colors on this model, they look quite realistic.
by Epap
Fri Dec 18, 2015 2:33 pm
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: Interesting diecast 1/72 SM 79
Replies: 15
Views: 9113

Re: Interesting diecast 1/72 SM 79

Yep, I couldn't resist, AF. As far as I can tell, this does not represent a new line but is probably a one shot effort---I could be wrong, of course. Ill provide a full review when the models arrive and later, when I finish my code 3 work on them. Stay tuned.....
by Epap
Wed Dec 16, 2015 1:35 pm
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: Interesting diecast 1/72 SM 79
Replies: 15
Views: 9113

Re: Interesting diecast 1/72 SM 79

I contacted the fist seller who confirms that this is a "diecast" but "built up in resin" model. He was not clear about its basis---like if it was kit-based---but looking at the pictures, I tend to doubt it.
by Epap
Mon Dec 14, 2015 10:33 am
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: Two WW2 Hungarian Birds Join My Collection
Replies: 5
Views: 3815

Re: Two WW2 Hungarian Birds Join My Collection

Thanks, PH. This one has been on my bucket list for a long time.
by Epap
Sun Dec 13, 2015 7:33 am
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: Two WW2 Hungarian Birds Join My Collection
Replies: 5
Views: 3815

Re: Two WW2 Hungarian Birds Join My Collection

Once again, a view from the rear:Image
by Epap
Sun Dec 13, 2015 7:32 am
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: Two WW2 Hungarian Birds Join My Collection
Replies: 5
Views: 3815

Re: Two WW2 Hungarian Birds Join My Collection

Next up is a 1:72nd scale redo of an IXO/Altaya ME-210. Like all of the IXOs, this cheapie model was missing key parts---forward armament, pitot head, direction finders under the fuselage, etc and it has the usual droopy and ill-shaped spinners and props, plus a lousy paint job which gave the appear...
by Epap
Sun Dec 13, 2015 7:24 am
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: Two WW2 Hungarian Birds Join My Collection
Replies: 5
Views: 3815

Re: Two WW2 Hungarian Birds Join My Collection

Another angle:Image
by Epap
Sun Dec 13, 2015 7:23 am
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: Two WW2 Hungarian Birds Join My Collection
Replies: 5
Views: 3815

Two WW2 Hungarian Birds Join My Collection

Both are code 3s, of course. The first one is a redo of a 1:72nd scale GE Fabbri Fiat CR.32 in pre-war Hungarian markings. The chevrons were later changed to white crosses on black squares to coincide with the German markings when Hungary joined the Axis powers on the Russian Front. Here's how it ca...
by Epap
Mon Dec 07, 2015 5:10 pm
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: Any decent Pearl Harbor pre built Zeroes? 1/72
Replies: 6
Views: 4428

Re: Any decent Pearl Harbor pre built Zeroes? 1/72

I have one of the Hasegawa Zeros---not bad but very hard to find. Also, Corgi put out a Pearl Harbor zero from the carrier Hiryu ( blue fuselage bands ) which is, at best, fair but can be found on eBay from time to time. As for the Dragon Zeros, the toolings are quite good but the panel lines are da...
by Epap
Mon Dec 07, 2015 3:01 am
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: Any decent Pearl Harbor pre built Zeroes? 1/72
Replies: 6
Views: 4428

Re: Any decent Pearl Harbor pre built Zeroes? 1/72

Witty has made several Pearl Harbor Zeros, AF. They are very good, though the panel lines are to scale, hence very hard to see. I believe that all are "wheels-down" - only birds, however.
by Epap
Sun Oct 25, 2015 1:13 pm
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: Opinions Please 1/50 vs. 1/43
Replies: 6
Views: 4596

Re: Opinions Please 1/50 vs. 1/43

There are quite a few armor and other models coming out in 1:43rd these days and even though I might like all of my models to be exactly the same scale, I am flexible when it comes to whether it's 1:43rd, 1:48th or 1:50th. Some of the recent Eaglemoss stuff in 1:43rd, while needing code 3 work---in ...