Hi Bob, No, I haven't seen any more of the gunners-have you tried reaching out to him? I agree the 3D kits are looking nice but are slow to build and expensive in what we would call a normal scale, such as 1/35. I don't know of any lists of 3D artists. It's good; you are able to grab some more model-building time-sounds like you'll need it. Thank you for feeding back much appreciated - take care Jim
Well that certainly was a fully loaded sortie, Jim. Wide range of interesting subjects for sure. Seems like the closer we get to the New Year and all the big Toy Fairs, the more we get announced. Well done covering all you did, and the anecdotes. Keep up the good work ☕🐢
Hello Jim, Mini Art is still very busy. There also seems to be a lot of 3D kits coming out. They have very good detail, it's difficult to imagine they are profitable as manufacturing speed is slower. Plus it seems a lot of them are overseas , I wonder if there is a list of them. You are my best source . I still have not seen our " gunners" , have you ? I did dig into my 2025 budget a little - some of these black Friday sales were just too tempting. . I hope all is well, as you know our political chaos has dominated a lot but the main portion has calmed down. The positive aspect is with winter here I am increasing my build time. Thanks for gathering all the model news. Looking forward to your next video. Cheers Bob
Greetings, fellow scale-modeler. The Norththrop M2 is more famous for being in the opening theme of the Six Million Dollar Man. Da-na-na-na-na-na-na... (that was my attention when the Girlie started dancing) ;)
She does that. You know, thanks for pointing that out. I hadn't made the connection, and now it has taken on a whole new meaning, having been bought up with Steve Austin on my TV, back in the day
Well to be precise it was a M2-F-2 not a M2-F-3 that crashed that day (May 10th, 1967). Ironically the pilot actually lost one eye and this was one of the inspirations for Steve Austin's "bionic" vision 😉
Oh well. I'm excited about tge Guadalcanal version of the M3 Stuart. Have Dragon marine figures that should go well with it. Thank you for the release video. Always look forward to it. Happy Holiday's all.
Yes and no. It is a reissue, but it isn't a rebox. It comes with additional parts, which is what the video was concentrating on. They've basically upgraded the whole kit. Sorry if I implied it was a brand new tooling, but IMO the additional sprue and details pretty much take it into a good upgrade on the 2010 tooling. Appreciate the feedback 100%. Thank you.
Wolfpack models of Korea announced an series of F-5E/F/N "Tiger II" in 1/72nd scale that was due out in the 2nd quarter of 2024. Have you heard from them about this??? I sent emails to their company and never heard back from them. Thanks.
The lack of British aircraft in 1/32 scale is appalling. Hopefully one day we will see a Handley page Hampden or a Bristol Blenheim for example,though I doubt it.
Shame that Meng choose to do a 1/32 Horten when one already exists in the form of the Zoukei Mura tooling. True that Meng's offering does not appear to be in the same complex style but I think the modeling community would have been better served with a good 1/32 Ju87B Stuka as an alternative to the ridiculously flawed Trumpeter kit.
This is the kind of news I am looking forward to on Sunday evening. Keep up the good work!
Hi Bob, No, I haven't seen any more of the gunners-have you tried reaching out to him? I agree the 3D kits are looking nice but are slow to build and expensive in what we would call a normal scale, such as 1/35. I don't know of any lists of 3D artists. It's good; you are able to grab some more model-building time-sounds like you'll need it. Thank you for feeding back much appreciated - take care Jim
I think I saw the new Wingsy Kit 1:48 scale Aichi D3A2 Type 99 ‘Val’ at 17:19 🤔😃
Oops 😅👍
Thanks for these great updates, it is helpful inspirational. It is also highly educational for me as I have not heard of some these model makers.
My pleasure!
Well that certainly was a fully loaded sortie, Jim. Wide range of interesting subjects for sure. Seems like the closer we get to the New Year and all the big Toy Fairs, the more we get announced. Well done covering all you did, and the anecdotes. Keep up the good work ☕🐢
It's the new year when it will go barmy! Thanks for feeding back
I always look forward to seeing your videos, it's like having a virtual stash of wishlist kits.
So true!
Great round up Jim..Those WW1 armored cars look good and the miniart Pacific Stuart has my interest..Thanks for the heads up and all the best
Cheers Paul, I like the WWI stuff as well
Some great looking kits on the way, 1/32 Kotare MESSERSCHMITT looks lovely & the AMP's. Great channel & amazing questions. 😊
Much appreciated feedback; I absolutely cannot wait for the 109 will be a build for me 100%
I appreciate the information on the upcoming releases! As a big fan of the Horten flying wings, I will be looking for the 1/16 scale pilot from Takom!
Brilliant! I hope you manage to get a figure and build that Horten.
Always a joy to watch and much appreciated. 👍
Much appreciated
Hello Jim, Mini Art is still very busy. There also seems to be a lot of 3D kits coming out. They have very good detail, it's difficult to imagine they are profitable as manufacturing speed is slower. Plus it seems a lot of them are overseas , I wonder if there is a list of them. You are my best source . I still have not seen our " gunners" , have you ? I did dig into my 2025 budget a little - some of these black Friday sales were just too tempting. . I hope all is well, as you know our political chaos has dominated a lot but the main portion has calmed down. The positive aspect is with winter here I am increasing my build time. Thanks for gathering all the model news. Looking forward to your next video. Cheers Bob
Thanks for the video again - a few on my wish list there.
You and me both!
Love this makes my Sunday
That means a lot. Thank you.
Many thanks for the news. The Kotare 109K is a definite purchase.
It sure is! 👍
Thanks for showing
My pleasure 😊
Greetings, fellow scale-modeler. The Norththrop M2 is more famous for being in the opening theme of the Six Million Dollar Man. Da-na-na-na-na-na-na...
(that was my attention when the Girlie started dancing) ;)
She does that. You know, thanks for pointing that out. I hadn't made the connection, and now it has taken on a whole new meaning, having been bought up with Steve Austin on my TV, back in the day
Well to be precise it was a M2-F-2 not a M2-F-3 that crashed that day (May 10th, 1967). Ironically the pilot actually lost one eye and this was one of the inspirations for Steve Austin's "bionic" vision 😉
An excellent video.😅.I wonder what you will do for Christmas, 😅.Greg in Canada 🇨🇦.. Thanks for the efforts.
Thank you, Greg, I'll probably eat, drink, and fall asleep in front of a Bond film.
Many thanks
You are welcome
What's up with the Val pics at 17:30? Thank you for putting this together!
You’re welcome- well spotted- I mucked up on the editing
Thanks gr8 content
Glad you enjoyed it
Wieder ein Paar Grossartige Modelle ❤
Vielen Dank für Ihre Rückmeldung
My guess would be: D four prototypes
Oh well.
I'm excited about tge Guadalcanal version of the M3 Stuart. Have Dragon marine figures that should go well with it.
Thank you for the release video. Always look forward to it.
Happy Holiday's all.
Cheers, Bob. Happy holidays to you as well. That kit will keep you busy.
Honestly ✌️ , i wish the Bf-109K in 1/35 scale 🙏✌️
That would make for good dioramas. Border models do 1/35 bf109 -G I think
Border models do a BF109 in 1/35
@@TheScaleModeler they had made the G-6 and no one had made K-4 in 1/35 scale
The 1/350 Dragon USS Independence is a re-issue of their 2010 offering and doesn't appear to be a new tooling.
Yes and no. It is a reissue, but it isn't a rebox. It comes with additional parts, which is what the video was concentrating on. They've basically upgraded the whole kit. Sorry if I implied it was a brand new tooling, but IMO the additional sprue and details pretty much take it into a good upgrade on the 2010 tooling. Appreciate the feedback 100%. Thank you.
Beware of that KP X-3 - I found it to be a dog of a build in its earlier incarnation.
Good to know thanks for the warning
Those chindits look good.
Agreed especially when you know the background 👍
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thank you
Wolfpack models of Korea announced an series of F-5E/F/N "Tiger II" in 1/72nd scale that was due out in the 2nd quarter of 2024.
Have you heard from them about this???
I sent emails to their company and never heard back from them.
Thanks.
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The lack of British aircraft in 1/32 scale is appalling. Hopefully one day we will see a Handley page Hampden or a Bristol Blenheim for example,though I doubt it.
Being a Brit I can only agree with you 👍
Here's hoping that Takom Wings instructions are better than the Takom Apache instructions.
I get what you’re saying there 👍😂
Shame that Meng choose to do a 1/32 Horten when one already exists in the form of the Zoukei Mura tooling. True that Meng's offering does not appear to be in the same complex style but I think the modeling community would have been better served with a good 1/32 Ju87B Stuka as an alternative to the ridiculously flawed Trumpeter kit.
Meng do tend to go off main stream. But I was surprised by their choice as well . I’d go for a new 1/24 Ju87B as the Airfix is an appalling tooling
Takom Wings will crash and burn if this is the first subject. You need the Spitfires and 109's as moneymakers
Well they’re a big company so I guess they could swallow this one. We’ll have to just wait and see 👍
Thanks for the kind comments on my builds on Facebook 😊
No problem 👍