I was at UGA in 85-87 so I guess we missed each other there. That’s cool that you got to Japan that way and liked it so much. I think if I didn’t live here in GA I’d move to Germany. I think Bavaria is some of the prettiest country in the world and I could just sit outside and look at it!
Eric
Tried to get a Hold ‘n’ Fold today, but they were out of stock today!
Next week, I’ll try again.
But temptation threatened, as they did have the Trumpeter’s 1/32 F-105 kits on the shelves!
Soooo many cool kits I NEED to build…
Brian,
There’s another brand of those photo etch folders out there that’s supposed to be better than the Hold-n-fold. I’ll see if I can find the name for you. (about the same price! 
Easier than I thought. It’s called the Etch Mate by MissionModels.com (I think). Check it out at greatmodels.com (hard to read the makers name). A comparative review I read somewhere said the Hold-n-Fold has some issues that the Etch Mate doesn’t. As I remember, Hold-n-Fold got a part wrong and came out with another part to fix it that’s an extra cost item. But maybe the newer ones are okay.
That 1/32 Thud’s got to be huge!!
Good modeling.
Bill
I ordered the “Etch Mate” on Thursday and will hopefully get here sometime next week.
Well, now everything is falling into place EXCEPT…
I saw these and really wanted to get them. I saw quite a few different 1/16 sets at Squadron to choose from also. I really liked this set because, of all the commander figures I have seen, this one most closely resembles Wittman (to me anyway)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3141718387&category=16511&rd=1
I like those figures Erock!! You should go with them I think.
Eric
Zoiks! 1/16 figures aren’t cheap, either!
As for the PE folders, I read a review that said the HnF was just a tad better than the Etch-Mate, as far as usability and practicality goes. One reviewer’s opinion, eh? Actually, no big diff, it said.
I’ll get whichever crosses my path first!
Well,
I peered out the window today to see my USPS carrier lumbering up to the house with “THE BOX”
Yes, it’s finally here and I didn’t even get a chance to open it up [:(!] I was just getting ready to head to work. So, I will be racing home at 11:30pm Let me say that, this has been one long work day! [:(]
I will be getting the pre-assembly pictures posted at my site in a few days. I will post the link for everyone.
What box, the Aber? Make sure you sit down before you open it!!![:D] I’m trying to finish up my Marder, I was hoping to get it done before starting on the Tiger…[:p] I guess I better get with it! [:D]
Eric
PICTURES PEOPLE!!!..LOL
PLEASE!!!
God i envy all of you lucky enough to work on such a large and awesome model!
Yeah, the lurkers want pictures! PLEEEEEEEEEEEEASE!
WHAT … No pics yet … what is going on … the lights still out where you live or what ?
Hey guys,
I’ve been away for a couple of weeks and when I got back I noticed this thread. (sniff, sniff) it brings a tear to my eye. This gentlemen, in my opinion is the epitome of the comraderie and communicative value of this forum. Though I won’t be participating, I am following this with enthusiasm and am tickled to see the information sharing and the troubleshooting going on that I’m sure will lead to a successful result for all those participating.
Please continue as this is a fine example of the power, informative, and unlike other forums (that have shown their bad side) the personable and user friendly attitude that I have come to respect and look forward to and participate in this forum.
Keep up the progress reports and good luck. Its threads like this that peak peoples interests as they see and hear about your progress, pitfalls and accomplishments. T.V.? Ha! I have this thread to look forward to.
Oh yeah, and don’t forget…PICTURES!!!
Good Luck and I wish you guys the best.
Mike
OK, OK!
Here, I finally finished it, all in one go, from box to shelf, in a single exhaustive all-nighter!!
JUST KIDDING!![:D]
Ya’ll know this is just my little ol’ 1/25 Tigger!
Yeah Mike, FSM is a great place to be. Everybody’s so willing to share, and it’s so comfortable to post and ask questions and compare ideas.
I’m just glad I could be a part of the whole deal!
And what’s stopping ya from joining this group build? Go snatch up a 1/16 Tiger, and let’s get going![:)]
Well, after all that bravado, I gotta remind ya’ll that I can’t even cut my first piece off the sprue till Halloween![:(]
Gotta get this Bovington Tiger II finished…
No, not the Aber
Finally…the Tiger is here [:D] :
Aber PE, metal tracks and Futaba Radio equiptment should be here soon.
Good deal, Eric!
Kinda wishing I got the RC Tiger now…
And next to a 1/35 Tiger 1:
I thought you already had the Tiger Erock [:p] Oh well shows you how much 'tention I pays!! [:D] And the full option no less! [:D]
Hulk, you’re such a kidder [:(!] [;)] [:D] Just for that YOU are required to finish first!! (And tell us if you had trouble with anything [:p] [:D] )
Eric
Here is the beginning page of the Tiger build website. If you have pictures you want posted, send them to me. I’ll be glad to get them uploaded to the site:
http://www.erock68.com/index.html
Add to your favorites [}:)]
Brian…you should be tied to a fence and beat with a piece of spaghetti! (Or something like that.) You had me going. I was thinking, “Man how could he get that thing finished so fast. And, does it ever look good. I could never get a tank done that fast, all night or not!”) I owe you big time! lolol
Eric, great job on the build site. It looks terrific!
Bill