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I've got my elf on the shelf scene all built and ready for Xmas .................

Sharkmouth submitted a new resource: Photo Preview: Italeri's 1/35th Scale PT-596 - Italeri Kit No. 5602 Click to expand... Read more about this resource...

A very early AH-1G 67-15475, Diane , before she became Judy in the Sky , with the TAT-102A turret housing a single minigun, no ECS (Environmental Control System) but it did receive the newer position lights on the tail boom with the name change. The second is AH-1G 68-17108 VT-26 of HMA-367, USMC . Early tail and classic Cobra head of the Scarface squadron. The third is a hard choice as there are many worthy options! At... Read more

The ICM kits I own have the decals to produce this moment in time: Yet, I wanted the Centaur and this sheet will allow me a spare pair to add: I can now proceed with this one:

AH-1G 66-15273 AH-1G D Troop, 1st Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment is an early bird with the later M28 turret. Another thing making it unique is the camouflage and sharkmouth. There was another one in Vietnam but I have more photos of this one before and after the tail swap and ECS (Environmental Control System) installation. Kit changes involve removing the ECS vent on the port side... Read more

Probably one of my all time great war movies was the Cruel sea. It was a prescribed book in English classes at school and the film was just so atmospheric and of the Era. Being in black and white helped and they managed to find authentic British weather and north Atlantic seas. Revel do a RN Corvette 1/144 scale. I dont know it its accurate or any good but its cheap. I have looked a t a few builds and they seem to turn out OK and i dont see anything that might be a problem for a 1st time... Read more

Hello all. Thanks for the opportunity to join your group. Look forward to meeting and getting to know you all.

We won't know if Saul @Sharkmouth wins the lottery but there will be signs.

I have a special treat for my Modeler's Alliance brethren! My "source" in Canada has taken the time and trouble to send me pictures! Some commentary as well!

The US Coast Guard 52' steel-hulled Motor Lifeboat SPC-HWX (Special Purpose Craft-Heavy Weather) entered service in 1956 and served the Cape Disappointment area of the Columbia river bar until 2021. Only 4 boats were ordered and delivered, but since they have such a storied, long history of service I chose this vessel as my next 1/350 U.S. Coast Guard project in January of this year. One other reason this... Read more

I have a special treat for my Modeler's Alliance brethren! My "source" in Canada has taken the time and trouble to send me pictures! Some commentary as well!

Any idea what this colour is on the engine cases. I come across it a lot on bikes and cars, it looks like a king of graphite maybe ?? Often see it on raw dark alloy castings like gearboxes.