Looks like those two Victorians midway up the block are still around!
Mud. Lots of mud. Despite my diorama base, WWI battlefields were a pretty mucky.
Here’s a thought for James Comer.
There IS a First Lady who has had a relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. And it’s not Hillary Clinton.
It might be worthwhile for Comer to subpoena the First Lady who actually knows Epstein.
You know, just to see what she knows.
#scalemodels #histscalemodels. Any guidance on placing individual aircraft windows? So hard to apply the Micro glue, then place windows without smearing or finger prints. Ruined four panes and had to order a complete new kit to get replacement windows. $$$
$1.5T military budget
$170B on ICE & Border Patrol
$100B on tax cuts for the 1%
$20B from Treasury for Argentina
$1B to refurbish Trump's Qatar jet
$500M sending National Guard into cities
$250M on Kristi Noem's jets
$100M+ on Trump's golf outings
$75k for Kash Patel's Olympic trip
Priorities.
Apologies. I earlier posted photos of a Rolls Royce armored car made by Meng, and incorrectly credited it to Copper State. My apologies. Now THIS is a CSM model: a Gruson Fahrpanzer. Essentially a portable pillbox. Comes with a transport trailer. Very nice interior details.
By golly you're right! Totally forgot the manufacturer. My apologies and I'll post an actual CSM model!
This was my first Copper State Model: a 1914 Rolls Royce armored car. Really enjoyed the build -- except for the wheels. The kit provided both wire spokes and solid versions, and I really wanted the early WWI style. Totally mangled the delicate PE spokes, though. Pretty happy with the later ones.
Sounds like something a therapist would say.
“Bullit” (1968). Low attendance matinee at El Rey Theater. Tried to take photos of the screen during the car chase. Didn’t capture the magic.
The stats are in…
So many panes in the canopy. Does it include precut masks?
Looking forward to see how it works. (Love that crusty anchor.) Go easy though. We armor enthusiasts tend to over-corrode tanks.
#SanFrancisco San Francisco then & now. I've been photographing the city since my high school years and am always looking to recreate historic views. Here's one of my favorite sites: Sutro Heights in the 1910s and today. (Only the replica lions remain of this once impressive entrance gate.)
Nice work. How do you weather the interior panels? Sludge wash?
I was living in Sausalito the day it snowed. My drive across the GG Bridge was surreal, with snow on the sidewalks and on the cables. As I drove under the south tower, a large "plop" of snow landed on my windshield. That sure got my attention.
Great hint!
Happy to share this AI generated dino.
I'll give the Vallejo metals a try. Downside to AK Xtreme paints is their fumes. I have to use a respirator and spray booth when using them, even when spraying small quantities. Acrylics are much friendlier!
"The 49ers kept scoring touchdowns in the second half of the game despite originally not having the lead. Seems fraudulent."
#scalemodels #histscalemodels
Here's a side-by-side comparison of AK Xtreme Metal's aluminum and Tamiya's XF-16 flat aluminum. Both applied over bare plastic.
(Taken in natural indirect window light.)
I'm a die-hard Tamiya fan but their metal finishes (like most acrylics) are too "grainy."
Here's a comparison of AK Xtreme Metal's aluminum and Tamiya's XF-16 flat aluminum. Both applied over bare plastic.
(Taken in natural indirect window light.)
Thanks. The paint job has been the best part. In addition to "flattening" the aluminum/aluminium, I added a slight gloss to the red cowling and fuselage stripe. Just for contrast.
Thanks. One saving grace: the wing surfaces were fabric, painted with glossy aluminum dope instead of the dull metal aluminum fuselage. At least those will sparkle. And of course, the upper wings on pre-war Navy aircraft were bright glossy yellow — in case they ditched.
Even if the landing gear doors are a nightmare fit!
I used to perseverate over correct colors, especially the U.S. Army Olive Drab of WWII. Then I got involved in restoring a 1940s American gun battery and found four different shades of OD inside, all applied during the four years (for us yanks) of WWII. Didn't feel so constrained after that.
I love Copper State Models mostly because of their unique WWI offerings. I mean, nothing wrong with Tigers and Spitfires and B-17s, but how many do we need. I recently built a CSM portable armored pillbox on transport wagon. Now THAT’S different.
