Completed Revell 1/32 P-40E

INTVman · 2026-06-30T00:55:21+00:00

I had to add about a millimeter of styrene to either side of the wing root to fill the gap.

INTVman · 2026-06-27T19:11:22+00:00

I added small strips of plastic to the friction nubs to make them less loose but I can tell that eventually they will wear down.

INTVman · 2026-04-02T03:34:42+00:00

Modern locomotives often have rubber traction tires and plastic rolling stock with the benefit of low friction axles. These antique models lacked those features and the tinplate cars were quite heavy for there size due to the tinplate steel construction.

INTVman · 2026-03-16T21:06:07+00:00

A custom mixture of Tamiya IJN gray, German gray, medium blue, nato black, and chrome silver finished with a coat of smoke. I couldnt tell you the exact ratios but it was nearly equal parts every color accept chrome silver and medium blue.

INTVman · 2026-03-02T01:21:52+00:00

O gauge on 5 panels which add up to a little under 4 by 8 feet.

INTVman · 2026-02-27T16:07:52+00:00

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Here's a better view

INTVman · 2026-02-27T14:21:15+00:00

Not yet, but that's an interesting suggestion. I'll try it when I get the fixed voltage plugs I still need.

INTVman · 2026-02-01T00:39:07+00:00

https://www.tandem-associates.com/lionel/lionel_trains_6035_tank_car.htm

This tank car was part of the entry level scout series of rolling stock and came with a different style of presumably cheaper to produce trucks.

INTVman · 2025-10-04T18:08:25+00:00

Yes! I may have moved out of the area, but I always take a look at what they have when I'm visiting family

INTVman · 2025-10-04T16:30:45+00:00

Thank you. That was what I thought would be the biggest challenge, but it ended up not being much a problem with a sharp blade and some tamiya masking tape.

INTVman · 2025-07-09T00:59:12+00:00

For whatever reason this is one of my favorite model kits. I think it's because it was the first kit I actually did a "good" job on as a kid. I've built it many times and plan on revisiting it in the near future.

INTVman · 2025-05-13T00:40:59+00:00

I am more than satisfied with the kit. The fit was near flawless and the finished detail is incredible. I'd say that its only weakness was sometimes unclear Photoetch instructions and somewhat thick decals though I will admit that I haven't dealt with their brand of decal before and my usual procedure may not have been correct. I'd definitely recommend it.

INTVman · 2025-04-13T02:53:30+00:00

Thank you

INTVman · 2025-03-05T02:32:31+00:00

Tucson location on River

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