Welcome to Geoff’s D-Day 80th Anniversary tribute chat thread.

[Lee Drennen]

Thank you VERY much Geoff! I did some looking around and almost bought the Thunderbolt but then I saw the Eduard Tempest on ebay, bid and won!

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There you go now your set. We’re all glad to have you Steve thanks for not giving up.

 

[A_J_Rimmer]

Thank you VERY much Geoff! I did some looking around and almost bought the Thunderbolt but then I saw the Eduard Tempest on ebay, bid and won!

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Awesome - my 2nd favourite aircraft!

 

[Steve-the-Duck]

Okay, so, while I'm waiting for some silver paint and varnishes to dry, I think I will jump in on this. Just see how quick I can get this done

 

[Geoffers]

Thank you VERY much Geoff! I did some looking around and almost bought the Thunderbolt but then I saw the Eduard Tempest on ebay, bid and won!

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Perfect, well done it looks a great kit

Geoff

 

[Tworrs]

Excellent Steve.

 

[Lee Drennen]

Sorry guys but I’m opting out on the 1/48 Tamiya Sherman and going to something in 1/72 scale where my Mojo is currently staying at this time. I figure I can maybe build two 1/72 scale kits in the time frame instead of grinding on the 1/48 Sherman and not enjoying it. I’ll post my 1/72 Subject later today.

 

[A_J_Rimmer]

Sorry guys but I’m opting out on the 1/48 Tamiya Sherman and going to something in 1/72 scale where my Mojo is currently staying at this time. I figure I can maybe build two 1/72 scale kits in the time frame instead of grinding on the 1/48 Sherman and not enjoying it. I’ll post my 1/72 Subject later today.

That's cool Lee, you've got to go with what you feel like doing!

 

[Lee Drennen]

you've got to go with what you feel like doing!

Yes Arnold if not it would probably never get started and the mojo would die. So I’m going with my gut feelings on this.

 

[Lee Drennen]

This will be my new Choice for the GB. Yes I’m replacing those hideous wheels and tires.

 

[Geoffers]

This will be my new Choice for the GB. Yes I’m replacing those hideous wheels and tires. View attachment 509974

Nice one Lee, good choice

I build primarily 1/72 for the same reason, I’ve found if a build takes me too long I lose interest and struggle to finish it

Geoff.

 

[Lee Drennen]

I build primarily 1/72 for the same reason, I’ve found if a build takes me too long I lose interest and struggle to finish it

Thanks I’ve had this kit for years and I don’t have any on the shelf.

Yes I’m finding out that bigger kits are taking me longer and I get burned out on them quicker these days. I have more patience now with 1/72 scale than several years ago I’ve learned how to build these with my arthritis in my hands and deal with my eye site. I would like to start building small Diorama’s for them.

 

[Tim Marlow]

This will be my new Choice for the GB. Yes I’m replacing those hideous wheels and tires. View attachment 509974

Nice choice Lee, but shouldn’t there be six wheels in that AM set?

 

[minitnkr]

Would think seven actually.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Would think seven actually.

LOL, I forgot the spare

 

[Lee Drennen]

Nice choice Lee, but shouldn’t there be six wheels in that AM set?

Your right Jim. The package has been opened on the side it’s been many years since I’ve had this kit opened. Guess I’ll start looking. Lol.

 

[Lee Drennen]

Would think seven actually.

Yes you are right. Ones a spare

 

[Lee Drennen]

Ok I found the other two wheels all is good.

 

[Jakko]

If you hadn’t, you could probably have sawed one in half and used it for the front wheels, with the plates over them it would be (just about?) impossible to tell.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Your right Jim. The package has been opened on the side it’s been many years since I’ve had this kit opened. Guess I’ll start looking. Lol.

Mum, mum….he’s calling me Jim again….

Don't worry about it, I won’t

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Mum, mum….he’s calling me Jim again….

Don't worry about it, I won’t

Don't worry Dave, it's an easy mistake to make