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MonteBB @montebb.bsky.social · Sep 9

P-40E Warhawk in American parlance. Not sure how that translates to the British names.

MonteBB @montebb.bsky.social · Sep 9

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My contribution to the local club meeting tonight. Building pace has slowed quite a bit but the quality is getting a bit higher.

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MonteBB @montebb.bsky.social · Sep 9

This took allot longer than I thought it would. As someone said, it’s a complex build. A rewarding build though. A beautiful kit if you put the effort in. In no hurry to start the other one in the box.

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MonteBB @montebb.bsky.social · Aug 26

two men are standing next to each other with the caption these are people of the land

ALT: two men are standing next to each other with the caption these are people of the land

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MonteBB @montebb.bsky.social · Aug 25

While “Flossie” is awaiting parts delivery, thought it would be a good time to start on her nemesis.

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MonteBB @montebb.bsky.social · Aug 20

Well, Flossie is almost done. I realized that the kit, good as it is, does not include the correct cold weather exhaust🤦‍♂️. Another opportunity to support my favorite model company, Eduard😂

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MonteBB @montebb.bsky.social · Aug 16

Thanks!

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MonteBB @montebb.bsky.social · Aug 16

Was pretty stressed out about the major markings on this scheme. Pleased so far. Still have stenciling to go.

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MonteBB @montebb.bsky.social · Aug 13

Never been a big fan of USAAF schemes that were all over OD. Stole a technique from another modeler on YouTube to spice it up a bit. The varnish makes it look more dramatic than it actually is. I kinda like it!

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MonteBB @montebb.bsky.social · Aug 12

OD modulation check, wing root chipping and scuffing, check. All go for decals. Soon, this will look like a real warbird🤞

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MonteBB @montebb.bsky.social · Aug 6

#HistScaleModels #HeaviesGB Would like to participate. The stash is light on heavies 🤔. Going to have to take a look around to see if I can find anything interesting. Would love to do the Airfix B-24D but it’s not available yet.

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MonteBB @montebb.bsky.social · Aug 6

It’s taken a long time to get to this point. The kit is awesome, I have just become a slow easily distracted builder.

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MonteBB @montebb.bsky.social · Jul 16

His JFF approach really helped me get back into modeling. Thanks for the update.

MonteBB @montebb.bsky.social · Jul 16

Strong A here. Model building for me is about the joy of completion. I occasionally have multiple projects at the same time but it makes me unhappy.

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MonteBB @montebb.bsky.social · Jul 12

Was lucky to have visited that Tamiya store back in April. Made me feel like I had completed a life long pilgrimage. The shopping experience was amazing.

MonteBB @montebb.bsky.social · Jun 8

Couldn’t agree more. They just keep getting better and better. The zero series is amazing. The P-51 and especially the B’s are as well. This looks to be completely next level.

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MonteBB @montebb.bsky.social · Jun 7

That’s brilliant looking. Not an armor guy at all but, I have been tempted by that kit more than once.

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MonteBB @montebb.bsky.social · Jun 7

I’m going in… wish me luck!

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MonteBB @montebb.bsky.social · Jun 6

Stepped away from the bench back in March. Sat down earlier this week to wrap up a couple projects. The first was this little 109. A bit heavy handed with the weathering but I still like it.

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MonteBB @montebb.bsky.social · May 12

Ah. The Vallejo color looks correct-ish to every Pzkw I I’ve ever seen. Not sure I have seen a true flat brown used on an early war tank, they always appear some shade of grey.

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MonteBB @montebb.bsky.social · May 12

Love the exhaust heat coloring.

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MonteBB @montebb.bsky.social · May 12

Did a Quick Look and it appears that Vallejo 71.248 Brown Grey is the cross ref for RAL 7017 Dunkelbraun.

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MonteBB @montebb.bsky.social · May 10

How many of the drill bits died in the process😀 I break those darn things regularly.

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MonteBB @montebb.bsky.social · Apr 21

Herons are incredible birds. I have a white one that regularly hunts lizards in the yard. I’m glad for the help as the lizards are a nuisance.

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MonteBB @montebb.bsky.social · Apr 11

The decks look way less cluttered up than the Iowa’s. Guess the switch to the 3” AA batteries freed up that deck space.

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