It is
prop day here at the 72Land modelling dungeon. As usual, I have a number of
prop projects on the go, and it struck me that it would be wise to get some
props painted so that I wouldn't have to hold up the process at the end (which
is when props typically get added).
So,
out came the Insignia Yellow, and props for 2 Spitfires, 3 Hurricanes, a
Blenheim, an XP-56, an A-129 helicopter (just the tail rotor and not the top
one, apparently), and a B-36. I also figured I might as well paint the yellow
chevrons on the upper flying surfaces of the Tucano that I have pretty much
completed except for decalling.
A rare
box arrived here from Sprue Bros, after being sat on by the USPS for a couple
of extra days. I decided to use the Surepost method of shipping in order to
save a few bucks. The tracking was available on the UPS site, but it showed a
target delivery date of 2-16, which turned out to be when they delivered it to
USPS. USPS then sat on it for two days and finally delivered it earlier today.
Now, were there life-supporting items in this shipment? No. Is two extra days a
hardship in terms of receiving modelling supplies? Again, no. But I suspect I
will spend the extra couple of bucks to
stay with only one shipper next time. Sprue Bros was very on the ball and gave
me an additional link to the USPS tracking (I originally only had the UPS
tracking number), so kudos to them for good customer service response. They are
my go-to supplier for US based orders.
On a
tangent to that last thought, I have been considering trying Hobby Terra for a
load of A Model kits. Anyone have experience with them?
I
should be able to move a few items into the completed column in the next few
days, once I spray on some matte sealer coats.
Also,
thanks to Ray Seppala, an Australian modeller who took pity on my lack of a
nuclear option when I went begging for it on the 72nd Scale Aircraft boards. I
have had a number of Academy B-29s (including one that I will probably build as
an RAF Boeing Washington) but none of the Enola Gay boxing that contains
mini-kits of Fat Man and Little Boy bombs. Man, be careful when you do a Google
search on those two phrases; you never know what might come up in the search. I
told Ray that the world would shun him for giving 72 Land a WMD. Tomorrow the
world...
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