Ozz,
No I did not motorize the prop, but that P-51 had more "missions" than any other of my models. Loved that tail gear operating. Also the interior details were incredible. Too bad most of it was hidden.
I agree on the laxy part but I also have trouble working on models and anything else with glasses!!!
I seem o need four different pair, depending on the distance!
I painted military miniatures for over 20 years and now it would be VERY tough to paint those eyes!
One of my last major modeling projects was maybe 5 years ago and it was building a 1/16 scale PzII. I must have spent 3-4 hours researching the markings and details of the particular model I wanted to build. i also wanted to place a suitable commander and finally kitbashed a figure with appropiate head dress for the period. Every link of track was a separate piece! and I wonder where my eyesight went!
I wanted the tank in the "Barbarossa" look. Gray, dirty, big turret numbers and lots of equipment on the back. I veguely remember that it has appropiate markings for the 7th Pz Div. It was a Verlinden kit and its BIG eventhough the tank is VERY small in real life. I also loved painting the HUGE 200mm Verlinden pictures. The German fighter pilot is a beauty (Galland I think) and I also painted a German Infantryman 1941 and a Roman Standart bearer. These figures stand about 8" !! Dwarf everything else!
I agree completely with you guys in terms of these finished models replacing the urge to built. As soon as I have some time my airplane models will go to ebay 'en masse'. My armor kits I will hold on to ...for now...
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