Recent content by Heavens Eagle

@Rhino Hey Chris! Decals can be printed out. Laser printers printing will usually work quite well. Ink jet printing will need to be coated with something as the ink will do weird dissolve things with decal softeners.

Problem with the kit is there is no way to actually adjust the tension with the idlers. I guess the adjusters could be modified, but what a chore.

Yeah it is quite hard to compare items with photos. The various lens and perspective issues can make it a bit of an issue when comparing things like this. Best way is to get as far back as possible to take the photo. This reduces the angle of the lens point as much as possible. I did...

As for the sag on the tracks, I would check references. IF I remember correctly on the panzer III's they don't have much sag if any. Remember these are considered medium tanks at best and they didn't have the track problems that the larger and heavier tanks had.

In the photo you posted, it looks like the #3s were painted over and are darker. Not sure of the actual size of your model from the photos as there isn't any scale reference. It looks like the white dashed lines are fairly straight. I would try masking it off with a straight line stern to...

Yeah this is the kind of mess I ran into on the Trumpter Ju87A. The basic plane shape was right. After that it was a nightmare which is why it has been built on in steps over a VERY long time. Their Arizona kit is another one that was done for looking good out on a pond, but is horrid on so...

I think the Tiger is about 40% bigger than the Panzer III

Yeah the Panzer III is a big Beastie Tim. I think the 251 halftrack is a bit longer but not as wide. I picked up a Panzer 1 variant with a BIG gun a while back and it should be interesting.

I just can't get myself fired up about ordering any kits. The new Das Werk plane kit that James got in has a little interest and there is a recent ICM German biplane kit but Sprue Bros only has the Spanish Civil War markings available. Am really enjoying the 1/16th experience though am half...

Turned out really nice Paddy!

What's with the green wheel? Just curious as it looks to be the same pattern as the others. Yeah, I know they mix and match patterns.

Got to keep the War Dept happy. At least she wanted something that let you do an upgrade on your hobby.

Umm, maybe. I at least have a number of armor builds done or near done.

@paddy , it took me 13 hours of driving at approximately 70 miles an hour (113Kph) to get from Memphis TN to Secaucus NJ. It takes about 6 1/2 hours (442mi / 711Km) to go visit my daughter just south of Tulsa OK. To visit my brother in Kansas City is about a 10 hour drive again at 70ish...

Good to have you back Bruce! Missed seeing your posts.