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by Epap
Tue Jun 08, 2010 12:43 pm
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: F4U Corsair colors
Replies: 5
Views: 2101

If you go on the TwinPlane ( Triactus ) website and get to the 1:72nd scale Corgi section, you will find very good pictures of a FAA F4U ( AA33003 ) ) that may be of help.
by Epap
Sat Jun 05, 2010 7:46 am
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: An IXO MC-202 Repaint
Replies: 2
Views: 1009

An IXO MC-202 Repaint

As many members are aware, the IXO 1;72nd scale WWII fighter line was a mass produced affair, marred by many clumsy errors and short cuts designed to speed production and cut costs. One of the better models in this line is the MC-202, though it, too, suffers from problems like faint panel lines, bad...
by Epap
Fri Jun 04, 2010 3:13 am
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: My Desert Tank and AFV Collection:
Replies: 5
Views: 1609

By the way, I incorrectly labeled one of the Schuco models as a Striker. actually, it's a LAV-25. :oops:
by Epap
Thu Jun 03, 2010 8:47 pm
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: My Desert Tank and AFV Collection:
Replies: 5
Views: 1609

Thanks, tparkhere. In picture three we have a Gaso.Line Panzer MK.III and a Matilda in 1:50th, plus three from Solido in 1:50th ( German AC, Panhard AC and Grant tank ) , two Corgis in 1:48th ( Sherman and Churchill ) and two Schuco's in 1:50th ( Striker and Autoblinda ). Picture four features a 1:3...
by Epap
Thu Jun 03, 2010 9:10 am
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: My Desert Tank and AFV Collection:
Replies: 5
Views: 1609

My Desert Tank and AFV Collection:

I'm a big fan of desert armor and warbird schemes and make a point of collecting and redoing models that wear such liveries. Here are pictures of most of my tank and AFV models:[img][img]http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu75/Epapazian/P6020001-1.jpg[/img][/img][img][img]http://i635.photobucket.com...
by Epap
Sat May 29, 2010 3:20 pm
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: F4U Corsair colors
Replies: 5
Views: 2101

Take a look at the Hyperscale website's gallery. It contains a large number of descriptions of kit-makes, including many pictures plus commentaries by the builders. These include many references on color schemes. Also, the Wings Palette website, while slow and not terribly easy to navigate, has a gi...
by Epap
Fri May 21, 2010 6:29 am
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: Diecast Redos
Replies: 4
Views: 1307

Diecast Redos

I don't know if anyone is interested, but I like to modify ----or sometimes, totally redo-----my diecast warbirds. Sometimes this is done to correct obvious flaws in the way the models are rendered but I'm also into weathering and staining and frequently buy "extras" of certain models so I can do th...
by Epap
Tue May 18, 2010 2:03 pm
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: Do the early HM Ju87s have the correct tail marking?
Replies: 7
Views: 1827

yea I have tons of them for various 1/72. I was trying to think how to blend the white-wash over the marking for the Russian Front D-3 and keep it looking natural. I would go with small amounts of white paint, diluted about 30% with thinner and applied randomly near the markings using a small. bush...
by Epap
Tue May 18, 2010 6:34 am
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: New to the hobby!
Replies: 14
Views: 3639

The online seller, Aikens Airplanes, has a pretty long listing of FOV armor products, including many that are marked as "sold out". You might check there.
by Epap
Tue May 18, 2010 6:30 am
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: Do the early HM Ju87s have the correct tail marking?
Replies: 7
Views: 1827

As I recall, the only Luftwaffe JU-87 that HM released with a swastika on its tail was the desert tan one ( HA0131 ). That is what is indicated on HM's website and pictures posted on various sellers' websites. It's an easy mod, however. A decal sheet of swastikas in various sizes can be bought from ...
by Epap
Thu May 13, 2010 2:23 pm
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: Hachette Japanese Warbird Models
Replies: 4
Views: 1087

I just received the latest Hachette model---a Mitsubishi F1M2 or "Pete" to the Allies---and it's a neat little replica with a wingspan of five inches. Here's a picture:[img][img]http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu75 ... 130005.jpg[/img][/img]
by Epap
Thu May 13, 2010 2:17 pm
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: New blood 1/48,1/32 Series airplane
Replies: 34
Views: 8176

I'm still confused about the purpose of this thread. On the one hand we are told that the factory will not create its own line of diecast models and sell them direct or, I assume, via distributors. On the other hand, we are told that a 1:72nd scale line might be considered in the future. If the latt...
by Epap
Wed May 12, 2010 10:32 pm
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: Hachette Japanese Warbird Models
Replies: 4
Views: 1087

Thanks Snake. Now, let's see if I can post pictures of my Hachette collection, so far:[img][img]http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu75 ... 0004-1.jpg[/img][/img][img][img]http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu75 ... 0002-2.jpg[/img][/img]
by Epap
Wed May 12, 2010 10:30 pm
Forum: Forum Threads
Topic: posting pics on the web (a How to guide)
Replies: 60
Views: 57842

I'm testing also:[img][img]http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu75 ... 0004-1.jpg[/img][/img]
by Epap
Wed May 12, 2010 11:59 am
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: Hachette Japanese Warbird Models
Replies: 4
Views: 1087

Hachette Japanese Warbird Models

As some may be aware, Hachette Collections Japan has been offering a new line of Japanese warbirds diecasts, via Japanese bookstores since last fall. All told, 60 models----including multiple schemes for most planes---are planned and 20 have, so far, been released. Their scales range from 1:87th for...
by Epap
Wed May 12, 2010 5:07 am
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: New blood 1/48,1/32 Series airplane
Replies: 34
Views: 8176

An earlier poster asked whether Dunshinmodel is a manufacturer or a distributor. If it wishes to entice diecast marketers to use its facilities and expertise to produce diecast models, that has already been done by posting threads on this and other forums, plus other promotional approaches. If, on ...
by Epap
Tue May 11, 2010 4:22 pm
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: New blood 1/48,1/32 Series airplane
Replies: 34
Views: 8176

Sorry about the double post, above. I tried to edit the original and didn't know that it would also show up.
by Epap
Tue May 11, 2010 4:16 pm
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: New blood 1/48,1/32 Series airplane
Replies: 34
Views: 8176

An earlier poster asked whether Dunshinmodel is a manufacturer or a distributor. If it wishes to entice diecast marketers to use its facilities and expertise to produce diecast models, that has already been done by posting threads on this and other forums, plus other promotional approaches. If, on t...
by Epap
Tue May 11, 2010 4:13 pm
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: New blood 1/48,1/32 Series airplane
Replies: 34
Views: 8176

An earlier poster asked whether Dunshinmodel is a manufacturer or a distributor. If it wishes to entice diecast marketers to use its facilities and expertise to produce diecast models, that has already been done by posting threads on this and other forums, plus other promotional approaches. If, on t...
by Epap
Mon May 10, 2010 2:36 pm
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: New blood 1/48,1/32 Series airplane
Replies: 34
Views: 8176

Hello, everyone. Just thought I'd comment on this new line of high quality Chinese diecasts. I feel that it's very important for the manufacturers to sign up with a reputable distributor who, in turn, will supply the product to trustworthy vendors. A recent unpleasant experience, involving a number ...