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#1

Modelling and Miniatures / Re: He-162 A-2 Salamander

Last post by JudgeDredd - Today at 01:30:14 PM

Unfortunately, I can't find the images. I know I sold it on eBay, but they don't have my previous listings on there so I can't find the images.

I did find this image - but it's only really of the top of the model. I was taking a photo of my collection before I went on a selling binge.

20200830_085533 by Billy Riley, on Flickr

I did also find my Jagdpanther, Chieftain and Leopard 1 - thought I'd post them before I lost the images forever.




This was my aircraft colelction.
20200830_084253

#2

Current Events / Re: Israel

Last post by GDS_Starfury - Today at 01:10:13 PM

I don't underestimate them but I also don't think highly of them either and I will mock them at every chance.

#3

Current Events / Re: Russia's War Against Ukrai...

Last post by Skoop - Today at 01:05:48 PM

I've heard many pro Russians cite that Clark incident in Serbia.  They tout that as nato aggression and the sentiment is probably what lead to Putin's rise. 

I don't buy all the nato expansion bad and caused Ukraine war that's being put out there.  Something has to keep the Russians in check from gobbling up the Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania.  Eastern Europe is thriving living free from Russian rule, no way that would happen with out nato. 

We wouldn't need to move nato East if Russia would let Eastern Europe live in peace.

I think really, the failure is letting the Russians become enemies 22 years ago.  Nato moving East could have been a friendly alliance with Russia moving closer, some how diplomacy dropped the ball 20+ years ago.

#4

Current Events / Re: Israel

Last post by W8taminute - Today at 12:55:23 PM

I think even the ayatollahs are thinking we are a bunch of posers.  I bet they realize that all the years of their bragging and tough talk came back to bite them.  Still don't underestimate these losers. 

#5

Current Events / Re: Israel

Last post by W8taminute - Today at 12:52:08 PM

I agree, what is about to happen is, for lack of a better term, a "Red Sea" moment for Israel.  A serious moment for the world as well.   

Between Iran bragging that if Israel strikes they (Iran) will use a weapon they have never used before and chatter about Israel's "Sampson" option means this is a big moment. 

What happened on Saturday night was absolutely stunning.  A defense system that is guaranteed (by the men who operate it) a 90% success rate at the very best just stopped pretty much 99.9% of Iran's incoming projectiles.  It should not be taken for granted.   

#6

Modelling and Miniatures / Re: He-162 A-2 Salamander

Last post by JudgeDredd - Today at 12:47:35 PM

I'll see if I can dig them out...not sure I've got them now as I cleared out my Flickr account

I'll check

#7

Modelling and Miniatures / Re: He-162 A-2 Salamander

Last post by Gusington - Today at 12:23:29 PM

Any pics of the USS Ronald Reagan?

#8

Modelling and Miniatures / Re: He-162 A-2 Salamander

Last post by JudgeDredd - Today at 11:49:56 AM

Thanks guys. I love it...I genuinely love making them but I do get stressed when it comes to painting them.

The correct paint/thinner mix. Too runny, you get spidering. Too thick you get a blocked airbrush.

Then masking. And what bits to paint first "logically". I find it all quite stressful...but also really enjoy it.

I finally opened the box of my USS Kittyhawk and will order the paint and other pieces of kit I need in order to build the model.

Good news. I did make one carrier before. It was the U.S.S Ronald Reagan I think. Turned out really nice I thought. I enjoyed making that.

I also have the Bismark in my stash. But that's a big bugger so I'm leaving it as a retirement job.

#9

Current Events / Re: Russia's War Against Ukrai...

Last post by Jarhead0331 - Today at 11:36:51 AM

CNN had, I believe, General W. Clark on talking about how Ukraine had much more area to cover with AD, compared to Israel.

General Clark, had his orders been followed by the British, nearly started World War III in 1999. Thankfully, he's no longer issuing commands, but hopefully those who do think twice about his advice. 

#10

Computer Gaming / Re: Master of Command: Prussia...

Last post by rss334 - Today at 11:19:44 AM

^^ This is why I find this forum so useful, I thought I know of and or have played every game available, even searching through civil war games recently never found the one above mentioned anywhere.  While I'm not a fan of the art style (looks like a mobile port) I will most likely still add this to my collection of un-played games when it has a sale. Although on the otherhand as you pointed out above it may be something to avoid, appear people on steam are complaining about problems with the current games and getting no response - I tend to avoid (if I can) supporting bad developers.