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Welcome to Episode 49 Sponsored by Goodman Models.

Hosts
Stuart Clark
Anthony Goodman

Thanks to our wonderful Patreon Supporters!

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LATEST NEWS

SMP Super Model Contest 2020!
Presenting SMP’s Super Model Contest 2020 sponsored by Moscato Hobby Models

Rules:
Any subject / Any scale / Anything goes / Must be your own work
3-month duration starting July 1st, Ending September 30th.
You must not start until July 1st.
Max. 3 pics and a brief (no more than 100 words) description
You must Include: Scale / Manufacturer / Subject Name

Prize: Baby Space Crab 1/48 Scale Resin Kit from Moscato Hobby Models

 

Our Judge is Terry Miesle of Terry’s Trade Secrets!
Send your photos and description to smpcontest2020@gmail.com

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MAILBAG
David Waples writes:

Enjoyed the show and especially the interview.  I shared this with the other two podcasts as they were talking about egg/distorted/cute subjects.  I do these every Easter just for a break and for fun.  I love these Chibi-Maru kits from Fujimi because they include or can be purchased with photo etch, wood decks, and fit together beautifully.  Great way to dip your toes into multimedia shipbuilding.  This is the IJN Ise kit with photo etch and wood deck.  Thanks again for putting on a great show.

Ray Davis writes:
G’day Stuart and Anthony,

I hope that you are both doing well at this crazy time!
I know that it is well and truly overdue, but I’m sure that you can appreciate how flat out things have been. Especially with recently qualifying as a Volunteer Bush Fire Fighter with the RFS, here in Sydney.
I thought that I would kill two birds with one stone and show you my workspace that I use. (When I get the time). As well as letting you know, Anthony, that these Super Sanding Blocks work like a treat. As I am currently using them on a 1/72 Super Constellation that I am refurbishing slowly.
Anyway, I hope that both you and your families take care and stay safe and healthy.

Kindest Regards,
Ray

Allan Gillis writes: 

Hi Stuart, I was just listening to the latest episode and you mentioned your “what if” Canadian A-4 project. Something you might not know is that you could actually do a historically accurate Canadian A-4 Skyhawk! Yes, the RCN trialled the Skyhawk as a replacement for the Banshee’s on the HMCS Bonaventure, so we actually did operate them a little.
In the end, the A-4 was just too heavy and landed at too high a speed for the deck structure of the Bonnie.
I got that info from a guy who flew as part of a Tracker crew on the Bonnie, but there is also a brief reference to it on the Bonaventure’s Wikipedia page.

Cheers,
– Allan

 

Ricardo Salame sends in some of his Ma. K photos:

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LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Meng is coming out with a 1/32 Fokker Triplane and the web is wondering if it’s WNW
http://www.meng-model.com/en/contents/59/290.html
https://www.themodellingnews.com/2020/06/preview-meng-takes-mantle-with-new.html#more

Some ex WNW staff are saying it is the WNW mold.

From Hannants
“As you probably know Wingnut Wings have sadly recently ceased trading.
We have just been told that Meng Models will be releasing the Wingnut Wings Fokker Dr.I Triplane in their own range. Meng Models were going to be producing the Fokker Dr.I Triplane plastic parts for Wingnut Wings so quality will be exactly the same. We do not have any more information such as price or release date yet.”

Eduard new tool 1/48 Mk1 Spitfire:
https://www.scalemates.com/kits/eduard-11143-spitfire-story–1291107
https://www.hlj.com/1-48-scale-the-spitfire-story-edu11143?utm_source=HobbyLink+Japan+Newsletter&utm_campaign=0c1df915d0-EDM_RANKING_SCALE_2020_06_18&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_baa74bea0a-0c1df915d0-226491189&mc_cid=0c1df915d0&mc_eid=605bcdaaa8

Also from Hannants:This new Eduard Spitfire looks set to become one of the best selling kits we have ever had. Not just best selling Eduard kit but bestseller from any range! We strongly advise you to put it on Backorder which will reserve your kit.

June & July new items from Trumpeter:
https://www.themodellingnews.com/2020/06/trumpeters-four-new-kits-of-july-in.html

A new British Centurion Mk.5 in 35th scale from Amusing Hobby:
https://www.themodellingnews.com/2020/06/the-british-centurion-mk5-in-35th-scale.html

New items from Finemolds:
http://www.finemolds.co.jp/202006-08NEW.html
https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235071125-172-mcdd-f-4ej-phantom-ii-by-finemolds-schemesarmement-set-mouldsclear-sprue-release-august-2020/

Miniart June Releases:
https://hobbylinkinternational.com/2020/06/05/miniart-june-2020-releases/

HobbyBoss July Releases:
https://hobbylinkinternational.com/2020/06/07/hobbyboss-july-2020-releases/

Defmodel has announced a number of new things:
http://www.defmodel.com/

P-Bandai MG 1/100 Testament Gundam
https://www.gundamkitscollection.com/2020/06/p-bandai-mg-1100-testament-gundam.html

P-Bandai RG 1/144 Nu Gundam HWS – June Release:
https://www.gundamkitscollection.com/2020/06/p-bandai-rg-1144-nu-gundam-hws-release.html

P-Bandai: MG 1/100 Gundam F90 Mission Pack O and U Expansion Set
https://www.gundamkitscollection.com/2020/06/p-bandai-mg-1100-gundam-f90-mission.html

What’s hot at Scalemates.com
https://www.scalemates.com/kits/hot.php

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Goodman Models

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TOPIC
Lincoln Wright – Made in Japan, Part Deux
PaintonPlastic.com

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TALKIN’ TOOLS
Polishing Compounds

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WHAT’S ON THE BENCH

Stuart
Italeri A4 Skyhawk 1/48 – Decals going on.

Anthony
MHM 1/72 Quincy Rowe – Final weathering exhaust staining!
MHM 1/48 M-72 Gabriel – Construction/priming continues.

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THINGS WE’VE SEEN

Play Station Model Kit:
https://www.hlj.com/best-hit-chronicle-2-5-playstation-scph-1000-bans58915

Gunpla’s hometown! A visit to Bandai Hobby Center!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIec9tSze3E&t

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