Works in progress...

[Herr Dr. Professor]

Hm... Harder and Steenbeck Ultra, eh? Looks like a fine airbrush to me, and it's price range is close to the Paasche Talon. The only complaint I see is that the paint cup is not threaded in, but press fits and so can leak on backwashing.

[43rdRecceReg]

Hm... Harder and Steenbeck Ultra, eh? Looks like a fine airbrush to me, and it's price range is close to the Paasche Talon. The only complaint I see is that the paint cup is not threaded in, but press fits and so can leak on backwashing.

Yes, I can see why a threaded cup would inspire greater confidence; but in reality, it's really not an issue. Generally, I paint and load quickly- without a cap on as well (the brush, not my head ). That way I can quickly switch to another cup (smaller or larger), if needed- or just reload the cup quickly. Thus far, I've not had a problem with brush incontinence, nor with unwanted spillages on the model
I truly pity anyone with Parkinson's, as airbrushing would be an impossibility; or, a meaningful challenge
but might assist someone imitating Jackson Pollock ( 'Jack the Dripper'... ).

[EAO]

Hello Roy,

Ah, the whole collection! Gotta say I really love the JP, Panther, and the 3 Brit rumblers (especially the Firefly)!

If my dogs are out of their crates, no tanks can be anywhere around! They love to destroy! They do have lots of fun chasing after it when I run it on the opposite side of the chain link fence they're behind! In fact, when I start my Tiger up in the basement if the volume is set too high Freya starts to bark wildly! Being GSD's, if it moves it gets chased, caught, and then dissected! Your pal is obviously too well bred for any of that foolishness!

Cheers,
Eric.

[Timbo68]

Luckily for me, there's not been much evidence of it in Wester Ross- and the air's sweet enough to drink.

Can’t let a mention of your wonderful region go by… my first trip north of the border was a 1960’s school ‘science’ trip. We camped in the grounds of the Loch Maree hotel. Handy. The rest is history, or would be if I could remember much of it. I did climb Sgurr Dubh, walk around Slioch, and fall in the loch, though. Been back a few times since - marvellous.

[Exhibitedbrute]

Yeah I know the feeling, you have in that photo almost as many un-finnished tanks as I do

[quitcherbitchen]

The quad on top of the Panzer IV looks a little rude to say the least. Alien body scans. Don't open the hatch. It is amazing how all the UFO sightings went away with the invention of the Internet or did they. Westies are probably more tolerant then my Scottish Terriers. They would have been quite upset at a tank thinking it was a vacuum cleaner if fired up. All their bravado would cause them to flee out the dog door once the Vacuum tank makes its appearance. The roomba forces them outside the entire time it is on.

[Exhibitedbrute]

Yeah I know the feeling, you have in that photo almost as many un-finnished tanks as I do

[43rdRecceReg]

Hello Roy,

Ah, the whole collection! Gotta say I really love the JP, Panther, and the 3 Brit rumblers (especially the Firefly)!

If my dogs are out of their crates, no tanks can be anywhere around! They love to destroy! They do have lots of fun chasing after it when I run it on the opposite side of the chain link fence they're behind! In fact, when I start my Tiger up in the basement if the volume is set too high Freya starts to bark wildly! Being GSD's, if it moves it gets chased, caught, and then dissected! Your pal is obviously too well bred for any of that foolishness!

Cheers,
Eric.

Westies are naturally curious, Eric. My other one's not in the pics, though, but likes to push things with his nose- just to see what will happen. He managed to terrify himself (and bolted) the other day, by pushing a rubbish basket over. He's always had a nervous (but lovable) disposition and spooks easily. As a pup, he was actually scared of the (free-range) chickens in the neighbouring field. ... and the lambs too.
Now he's grown some suitable appendages, he's plucked up the nerve lately to bark at sparrows.
I had another male westie for over fifteen years. Like Finn, he liked pushing things; even buttons on my old 'ghetto blaster' radio. Several times he managed to switch it on, and then to settled down to some classical music (it was set on Classic FM). Dogs- mine anyway, seem to like music (but not rap).

[43rdRecceReg]

The quad on top of the Panzer IV looks a little rude to say the least. Alien body scans. Don't open the hatch. It is amazing how all the UFO sightings went away with the invention of the Internet or did they. Westies are probably more tolerant then my Scottish Terriers. They would have been quite upset at a tank thinking it was a vacuum cleaner if fired up. All their bravado would cause them to flee out the dog door once the Vacuum tank makes its appearance. The roomba forces them outside the entire time it is on.

Yes- like something from 'Invasion of the Tank-snatchers'. Actually, the Asiatam hull underneath the PZ top is meant to be underneath this Asiatam StuG IV hull, which is sulking behind the truck on the lower shelves.
I got fed up with the build as the hull has a natural warp in it I couldn't correct.


Here's the build thread to that one; but it reeks of irritation and disillusionment.
viewtopic.php?f=23&t=24453&hilit=Asiatam+StuG+IV
Yes, Scotties are a wee bit more feisty (or grumpy even) than Westies. My neighbour has one.

[43rdRecceReg]

Luckily for me, there's not been much evidence of it in Wester Ross- and the air's sweet enough to drink.

Can’t let a mention of your wonderful region go by… my first trip north of the border was a 1960’s school ‘science’ trip. We camped in the grounds of the Loch Maree hotel. Handy. The rest is history, or would be if I could remember much of it. I did climb Sgurr Dubh, walk around Slioch, and fall in the loch, though. Been back a few times since - marvellous.

Thanks, Timbo. Yes, well, one of these days I intend to kiss the Blarney Stone. My paternal Grandma's family came originally from Tipperary (Ballyneale)- not a million miles away from County Cork. So far, I've only been as far as Dublin- and a pub by the Liffey . The Loch Maree Hotel's about 18 miles from where I live. Loch Maree itself is pretty stunning, and reportedly made a lasting impression on Queen Victoria when she visited the area. Slioch makes an appearance in the 'Highlander' movie, as does
Eilean Donan Castle-one the most photographed and recognisable castles in Scotland. It's only a shortish drive ( an hour or so) from my place.