re: Vader’s Model Desk: Semovente M42 da 75/18

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1) you seem to have a keener interest in Axis powers replicas, as most of what I see are Nazi or Italian… is this accurate?

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My favorite subject to build is German armor. It has nothing to do with politics or sympathies. I like doing German armor simply because of the myriad of different interesting camouflage patterns they used from 1943 to the end of the war.

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2) what is the largest scale you’ve built?

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I’ve built a couple 1/32 scale aircraft. But it’s been close to 20 years since I did. I usually stick to 1/35 scale armor and 1/48 or 1/72 aircraft.

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3) most of what you post is mechanized artillery or air power. Do you do field artillery sets, naval pieces (subs, aircraft carriers, etc.)?

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I’ve built a few warships over the years. I have a WWI era German dreadnaught in the stash I’ll eventually build.

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4) I liked the Japanese model brands the most. You?

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Tamiya is the walking dog. I also like Hasegawa. Airfix is also putting out good kits now as well. I also build Italeri a good bit. I tend to avoid Revell as most of their stuff is problematic at best from a fit standpoint. Right now I’m working on an AFV Club 1/35 scale Sd.kfz 251/22 Ausf. D. I’m on day four of construction…

… I have to say it’s been very challenging due to parts fit. I doubt I’ll buy another AFV kit. That’s disappointing because they have a number of kits I’d really love to build.