Modelling Plans for 2023

[langy71]

Just remember Chris, as Von Moltke is frequently quoted…no plan survives contact with the enemy…..

beat me to it Tim....

[Dave Ward]

Never any firm plan - just go where my fancy takes me..........
Dave

[peterairfix]

Me I don't have plans I just open the stash cupboard pick up the first thing I put my hands on if I don't fancy it I will pick something else.

[scottie3158]

I only have two kits in my stash so it will be a 50/50 decision.

[Airborne01]

Never any firm plan - just go where my fancy takes me..........
Dave

I tried that but the wife put the mokkers on going where the fancy led me ... !
Steve

[Mini Me]

I tried that but the wife put the mokkers on going where the fancy led me ... !
Steve

They have a way of doing that.... :tears-of-joy:

[Ancientmariner]

Is that the Tamiya or Trumpeter F14? I have built the Trumpy myself and while it has its issues it really builds to a great model.

It's the Tamiya one Barry. It is not a great fit and quite an old (very old) kit but hopefully be able to bodge it in to something passable to look at!

[Mark1]

Well my 2023 plans are almost there although it has been bl@#dy hard work! I still have a bit of junk to get rid of but ive now moved in. A new bench and some shelving units,new spraybooth,new compressor next on the list.no before pictures as that would just be embarrassing lol.
Most of the paints are out the way.
Stash cupboard.

[minitnkr]

"In preparing for battle I have always found plans are useless, but planning is indispensable." Ike quote.

[langy71]

Funny you say that. I also am reconsidering my plans. I should have finished my 1/48 HK Lancaster within a couple of weeks and originally intended to get back to 1/32 builds with the ZM Raiden.

I am still keen to do so but I have these last five 1/48 kits in the stash and I am tempted to get in and finish them first. These are all modern jets, rather than my preferred WW2 subjects and I have no plans to buy any more 1/48’s (though the ICM B26 Marauder and Beaufort are seriously giving me second thoughts - I will resist and hope that HKM bring out a 1/32 Marauder.)

So my schedule is likely to be:
Kinetic Sea Harrier FRS2
AMK MiG 31
Airfix Buccaneer
Tamiya F4b
Tamiya F14A

Then the 1/32 ZM Raiden and it’s all 1/32 from there on in.

Planned purchase list now 1/32 only, all kits expected to be released in 2023 or 2024.

Italari Folgore
HKM Havoc
ZM Fw190
Kotare Spitfire Mk1 (I plan to hold out for the Late version, the mid, early and Mk V being released first - mind you, can I wait?)

Can't wait to see you throw some magic at the Kinetic Sea Harrier, they turn out to be really nice looking builds if you can navigate the slight issues with the moulding..nothing too hard though...despite them I really enjoyed building my FRS.1,

[KarlW]

Can't wait to see you throw some magic at the Kinetic Sea Harrier, they turn out to be really nice looking builds if you can navigate the slight issues with the moulding..nothing too hard though...despite them I really enjoyed building my FRS.1,

Issues?

[langy71]

Issues?

Yeah,
the wings had a step on them where they meet the top of the fuselage, and for some reason the lower wingtips seem to have some extra / heavy mould line detail on them that isn't apparent on the actual aircraft, so a bit of delicate sanding /scraping is needed. The air intakes need a bit of attention to get a seamless gap,and if i remember correctly there's no location markings for the fitting of the aden gun pods.....(not sure the FRS.2 had them ),

[KarlW]

Yeah,
the wings had a step on them where they meet the top of the fuselage, and for some reason the lower wingtips seem to have some extra / heavy mould line detail on them that isn't apparent on the actual aircraft, so a bit of delicate sanding /scraping is needed. The air intakes need a bit of attention to get a seamless gap,and if i remember correctly there's no location markings for the fitting of the aden gun pods.....(not sure the FRS.2 had them ),

Cheers, I have the Kinetic Shar in my stash after binning the Tamiya one.

[langy71]

Cheers, I have the Kinetic Shar in my stash after binning the Tamiya one.

Don't worry too much about the issues, a bit of care and attention will easily sort them out

[Andy T]

After a long time away due to work commitments I'm easing myself back in by finishing a few kits off then I'm going to have a go at the large scale plane I've been promising myself.

After reviewing many of your builds BarryW, I'm very tempted by the Tamiya Corsair.