I've been asked through PM about some extra parts I use to build my models so maybe it will be a good idea to answer in the open as this might be usefull for the others as well.
Pre-formed canopies
I'm a big fan of those as they simply look much better than trying to glue bubble canopy from smaller pieces and I have no inclination to try heat forming. Well, maybe one day, but not anytime soon.
Every card model shop sells them now -GPM, Model-Hobby, Halinski, WAK - you name it. Usually they are marketed for a specific kit, but with some adjustments they might be used in other models of the same aircraft.
Resin wheels
Personally I use TrueDetails brand, but I will buy any other if they make them for the plane I want and the price is right, but you have to watch for shipping costs as I just learned looking at MasterCasters website - 50 punds worth of wheels, 80 punds worth of shipping???!!! of course didn't place an order....
Pilot and mechanic figures
If you can paint them, you are in luck as right now there are plenty of those available. Standing, sitting, kneeling, you name it.
If, like me, you don't want to/ cannot paint then choices are very limited.
back in a day you could buy planes made by 21st Century Toys, remove the pilot and sell the rest of the model on eBay sign1. Unfortunatelly company went out of business, those models became expensive. Sometims you can score a good deal on eBay, but not often.
I have a good stack of those little guys from the time when 21st Century planes were available at Walmart, but I'm not selling -so don't ask :twisted:
Pre-formed canopies
I'm a big fan of those as they simply look much better than trying to glue bubble canopy from smaller pieces and I have no inclination to try heat forming. Well, maybe one day, but not anytime soon.
Every card model shop sells them now -GPM, Model-Hobby, Halinski, WAK - you name it. Usually they are marketed for a specific kit, but with some adjustments they might be used in other models of the same aircraft.
Resin wheels
Personally I use TrueDetails brand, but I will buy any other if they make them for the plane I want and the price is right, but you have to watch for shipping costs as I just learned looking at MasterCasters website - 50 punds worth of wheels, 80 punds worth of shipping???!!! of course didn't place an order....
Pilot and mechanic figures
If you can paint them, you are in luck as right now there are plenty of those available. Standing, sitting, kneeling, you name it.
If, like me, you don't want to/ cannot paint then choices are very limited.
back in a day you could buy planes made by 21st Century Toys, remove the pilot and sell the rest of the model on eBay sign1. Unfortunatelly company went out of business, those models became expensive. Sometims you can score a good deal on eBay, but not often.
I have a good stack of those little guys from the time when 21st Century planes were available at Walmart, but I'm not selling -so don't ask :twisted: