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Post by lyle on Feb 7, 2024 13:09:08 GMT -5
Since I only have forty-twelve things started, why not? I believe I need something new to keep me busy while othe things dry. That’s my story, and I’m sticking to it.  |
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Post by tcoat on Feb 7, 2024 13:13:18 GMT -5
Have my interest. This is one on my "Someday" list but I have never seen a build thread on it.  |
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Post by lyle on Feb 7, 2024 13:21:40 GMT -5
Have my interest. This is one on my "Someday" list but I have never seen a build thread on it. I’m sure it will become the stuff of legends…. I think Duke Maddog did one in 1/72, maybe. Looking forward to I. |
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Post by stikpusher on Feb 7, 2024 15:08:50 GMT -5
I did one of those about 12 years ago... replaced the kit guns with some Verlinden .50's, but otherwise OOB. It's a nice old fun simple kit, but its' age sure shows...  |
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Post by lyle on Feb 7, 2024 19:18:03 GMT -5
I did one of those about 12 years ago... replaced the kit guns with some Verlinden .50's, but otherwise OOB. It's a nice old fun simple kit, but its' age sure shows... I hope mine comes out that nice! |
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Post by stikpusher on Feb 7, 2024 20:23:13 GMT -5
Lyle, seeing your latest work I have no doubt that yours will turn out nicely!
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Post by lyle on Feb 7, 2024 20:49:01 GMT -5
Lyle, seeing your latest work I have no doubt that yours will turn out nicely! Thanks! |
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Post by kyledehart5 on Feb 7, 2024 21:12:58 GMT -5
I have the newer 1/72 little brother in my stash so I’ll be looking forward to this.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Feb 7, 2024 21:31:19 GMT -5
Looking forward to this one Lyle. I don't believe I've ever seen one of these built up either. Matter of fact, I don't recall ever even seeing this kit before. Cool subject and looking forward to this.
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Post by handiabled on Feb 8, 2024 2:15:27 GMT -5
Sweet I'm onboard for this! Bookmarked!
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Post by lyle on Feb 8, 2024 7:41:19 GMT -5
I have the newer 1/72 little brother in my stash so I’ll be looking forward to this. Thanks, Kyle. |
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Post by lyle on Feb 8, 2024 7:44:04 GMT -5
Looking forward to this one Lyle. I don't believe I've ever seen one of these built up either. Matter of fact, I don't recall ever even seeing this kit before. Cool subject and looking forward to this. I saw it somewhere. Probably on one of the FB pages. I’ve started using this method for most kit purchases these days. The “that looks cool” method. |
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Post by lyle on Feb 8, 2024 7:44:33 GMT -5
Sweet I'm onboard for this! Bookmarked! Thanks |
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Post by tcoat on Feb 8, 2024 7:54:02 GMT -5
I have the newer 1/72 little brother in my stash so I’ll be looking forward to this. Newer is an under statement! The 1/48 is ancient 1967 molds and the 1/72 are brand new 2021. I would do the 1/72 but like the scale of the old one better. My plan (when I get to this project at the age of 112) is to use the instructions from the 1/72 to build up a full interior in the 1/48. Looks to be a straight forward scratch build since there is absolutely nothing inside the old one. |
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Post by kyledehart5 on Feb 8, 2024 11:20:49 GMT -5
I have the newer 1/72 little brother in my stash so I’ll be looking forward to this. Newer is an under statement! The 1/48 is ancient 1967 molds and the 1/72 are brand new 2021. I would do the 1/72 but like the scale of the old one better. My plan (when I get to this project at the age of 112) is to use the instructions from the 1/72 to build up a full interior in the 1/48. Looks to be a straight forward scratch build since there is absolutely nothing inside the old one. www.scalemates.com/products/img/0/9/8/1324098-37-instructions.pdf 112. 😂. I didn’t look up to see the age of the 1/48. Just knew the 1/72 was fairly new. I do agree the bigger size is much cooler. |
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Post by tcoat on Feb 8, 2024 11:33:46 GMT -5
Newer is an under statement! The 1/48 is ancient 1967 molds and the 1/72 are brand new 2021. I would do the 1/72 but like the scale of the old one better. My plan (when I get to this project at the age of 112) is to use the instructions from the 1/72 to build up a full interior in the 1/48. Looks to be a straight forward scratch build since there is absolutely nothing inside the old one. www.scalemates.com/products/img/0/9/8/1324098-37-instructions.pdf 112. 😂. I didn’t look up to see the age of the 1/48. Just knew the 1/72 was fairly new. I do agree the bigger size is much cooler. One of those oldies but goodies though. As long as you don't want an interior. Should build up fine OOB but gives a really good base for extra detailing. |
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Post by lyle on Feb 8, 2024 11:53:00 GMT -5
I have the newer 1/72 little brother in my stash so I’ll be looking forward to this. Newer is an under statement! The 1/48 is ancient 1967 molds and the 1/72 are brand new 2021. I would do the 1/72 but like the scale of the old one better. My plan (when I get to this project at the age of 112) is to use the instructions from the 1/72 to build up a full interior in the 1/48. Looks to be a straight forward scratch build since there is absolutely nothing inside the old one. I went and looked at loose destructions and for a brief moment, very brief, thought, “cool. I could do that.”. It doesn’t look I,possible, though. My problem is cutting square/straight pieces.  |
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Post by kyledehart5 on Feb 8, 2024 14:01:44 GMT -5
112. 😂. I didn’t look up to see the age of the 1/48. Just knew the 1/72 was fairly new. I do agree the bigger size is much cooler. One of those oldies but goodies though. As long as you don't want an interior. Should build up fine OOB but gives a really good base for extra detailing. I do like my old kits. And as you say, would no doubt look really cool up on the shelf even without the interior. |
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Post by lyle on Feb 8, 2024 14:03:14 GMT -5
One of those oldies but goodies though. As long as you don't want an interior. Should build up fine OOB but gives a really good base for extra detailing. I do like my old kits. And as you say, would no doubt look really cool up on the shelf even without the interior. Maybe some curtains? |
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Post by tcoat on Feb 8, 2024 14:05:22 GMT -5
One of those oldies but goodies though. As long as you don't want an interior. Should build up fine OOB but gives a really good base for extra detailing. I do like my old kits. And as you say, would no doubt look really cool up on the shelf even without the interior. And as you said in another thread nobody but me is ever going to look at it again anyway but just knowing that all that stuff inside is there will make me do it. |
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Post by kyledehart5 on Feb 8, 2024 14:05:56 GMT -5
I do like my old kits. And as you say, would no doubt look really cool up on the shelf even without the interior. Maybe some curtains? oh yeah! Curtains. I like it. |
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Post by kyledehart5 on Feb 8, 2024 14:06:18 GMT -5
I do like my old kits. And as you say, would no doubt look really cool up on the shelf even without the interior. And as you said in another thread nobody but me is ever going to look at it again anyway but just knowing that all that stuff inside is there will make me do it. yes indeed. I totally understand that. Lol |
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Post by tcoat on Feb 8, 2024 14:07:43 GMT -5
I do like my old kits. And as you say, would no doubt look really cool up on the shelf even without the interior. Maybe some curtains? Well it was the '60s  ![]() |
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Post by dukemaddog on Feb 8, 2024 16:17:44 GMT -5
This looks cool. I will follow this one!
I built the 1/72 scale Revell one a couple years back, complete with interior:    Lyle, this is probably the one you saw since I had posted it on SPAM, among other places. Like I said, I built this is either 2022 or 2023. |
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Post by kyledehart5 on Feb 8, 2024 17:01:36 GMT -5
Awesome. Makes me want to drag mine out.
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Post by lyle on Feb 8, 2024 19:03:47 GMT -5
That’s the one, Mark! You are the reason I have this one…
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Post by jmarc on Feb 9, 2024 11:17:23 GMT -5
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCool !. Im looking forward to follow your build !.. GO,GO,GOOOOOOOOOOOOOO !
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Post by lyle on Feb 10, 2024 14:49:24 GMT -5
This thing goes together pretty fast. Swiftly, one might say and I did just that.  Odd thing, though. The railings did not fit properly. I actually did several dry fits. The holes for mounting were a tiny, tiny bit to small and the one forward with the angled piece was too far forward. So, I added a small piece of plastic.  |
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Post by aaronw on Feb 10, 2024 16:14:26 GMT -5
I can't even count the number of times I've picked that kit up off the shelf, but leave the store without it. It is something I'd like to build but it has always annoyed me that it isn't 1/72 or 1/35 to match the PT and E boat kits (1/72) or the PBR (1/35). I have the newer 1/72 little brother in my stash so I’ll be looking forward to this. Who makes that? As above the scale has always been an annoyance to me. 1/48 makes it something of an orphan for floaty things. |
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