The crazy thing about books…

[themongoose]

So I’ve had a 1/32 Hog in the stash since Vegas NATS. Got a great deal on it, so good that i was thinking of just doing a what-if Coast Guard theme…and then this arrives




Books get you excited and psyched up about things you weren’t planning to do and ALL OF A SUDDEN plams change. I find myself thinking about doing all the crazy work it would take to make the horrible Trumpeter A-10 into a good looking representation of a Warthog! Crazy i know. How did it happen? I can only blame the BOOK! 

[406 Silverado]

I’ve had that very same thing happen multiple times. If it ain’t a book then I’ll see something in real like that makes me think…….”Hey……I can do that!!”. Lololol

[Tobi]

Is the Trumpeter A10 really that bad? I'm no aircraft expert, so I would like to hear more about?

[armornutii]

   Happens all the time to me...I call it " Squirrel" probably why my stash is so big. I have heard horror stories of the Trumpeter A-10, mostly fit issues and soft detail. If anybody can wrestle that kit into a tamed pig it will be you Chris.

[Medicman71]

Jun 26, 2023 18:31:29 GMT -5 themongoose said:

So I’ve had a 1/32 Hog in the stash since Vegas NATS. Got a great deal on it, so good that i was thinking of just doing a what-if Coast Guard theme…and then this arrives




Books get you excited and psyched up about things you weren’t planning to do and ALL OF A SUDDEN plams change. I find myself thinking about doing all the crazy work it would take to make the horrible Trumpeter A-10 into a good looking representation of a Warthog! Crazy i know. How did it happen? I can only blame the BOOK! 

I have all of Jake's books. They're a must have reference.

[themongoose]

Jun 27, 2023 8:24:16 GMT -5 Tobi said:

Is the Trumpeter A10 really that bad? I'm no aircraft expert, so I would like to hear more about?

Yeah, unfortunately it’s THAT bad! The tweak list for it is pages long and some things can only be fixed by buying completely new parts, like an entirely new nose  

[themongoose]

Jun 27, 2023 8:50:49 GMT -5 armornutii said:

   Happens all the time to me...I call it " Squirrel" probably why my stash is so big. I have heard horror stories of the Trumpeter A-10, mostly fit issues and soft detail. If anybody can wrestle that kit into a tamed pig it will be you Chris.

You’re trying to goad me into doing it aren’t you? 

[406 Silverado]

Get the new Academy A-10. It’s supposed to be a real winner.

[armornutii]

  Who mee

[Tobi]

Jun 30, 2023 18:24:23 GMT -5 themongoose said:

Jun 27, 2023 8:24:16 GMT -5 Tobi said:

Is the Trumpeter A10 really that bad? I'm no aircraft expert, so I would like to hear more about?

Yeah, unfortunately it’s THAT bad! The tweak list for it is pages long and some things can only be fixed by buying completely new parts, like an entirely new nose  

That's bad news on my end, for I have sitting one in the stash.

[406 Silverado]

Jul 1, 2023 7:20:35 GMT -5 Tobi said:

Jun 30, 2023 18:24:23 GMT -5 themongoose said:

Yeah, unfortunately it’s THAT bad! The tweak list for it is pages long and some things can only be fixed by buying completely new parts, like an entirely new nose  

That's bad news on my end, for I have sitting one in the stash.

That's too bad. Trumpeter, despite their reputation for over engineering, still manages to put some good kits together. And for the money that they charge for their kits you'd think you'd get a better product.

I'll say it again though.....the new Academy 1/48 A-10 is supposed to be all that. I've talked to a couple of guys that said that they are HIGHLY impressed with what they've seen so far.

[themongoose]

Jul 1, 2023 7:25:53 GMT -5 406 Silverado said:

Jul 1, 2023 7:20:35 GMT -5 Tobi said:

That's bad news on my end, for I have sitting one in the stash.

That's too bad. Trumpeter, despite their reputation for over engineering, still manages to put some good kits together. And for the money that they charge for their kits you'd think you'd get a better product.

I'll say it again though.....the new Academy 1/48 A-10 is supposed to be all that. I've talked to a couple of guys that said that they are HIGHLY impressed with what they've seen so far.

Now that could be worth the purchase! Oooh, wonder if they may upscale it? Regardless, their AH-1Z was great and their f/a-18 as well. Could be good…hmmm, sounds lke another purchase in the wings. You guys may see a few things from me for sale shortly 

[armornutii]

   Trumpeter has come A LONG WAY with their products. Past kits were hit or miss for quality, and being close to accurate. Over the years they've step up their game, however they have yet to re-tool any of those really sought after disasters...in any scale.
     Stop talking about the Acadamy A-10 dannit...gots my mouth all watering for one of them beasts....have 2 tamiyas in the stash.

[adt70hk]

It's funny, that I have exactly the same problem with books turning up....especially during the Covid lockdowns here in the UK.....

Then just over a year ago my wife decided that the book case was overcrowded and so suggested I buy a new one.....

Personally I thought it was very well organised and strategically balanced......but who was I to argue. 



So it went from this (sorry it's a bit blurry)..........









To this....albeit it does now a few more books on it now......not to mention several boxes worth in the loft from years ago!