Whiffs found on Facebook

Dizzyfugu · August 02, 2020, 11:46:50 PM

I like the "Vaksam". But probably ANYTHING looks good in "Fields & Meadows" livery...

PR19_Kit · August 03, 2020, 01:37:54 AM

Even a Blackburn Blackburn? $:-\$

scooter · August 03, 2020, 05:12:49 AM

Quote from: PR19_Kit on August 03, 2020, 01:37:54 AM
Even a Blackburn Blackburn? $:-\$

Sure. Just park them at the edge of the field and you'll never know they're there.

NARSES2 · August 03, 2020, 06:06:05 AM

Quote from: scooter on August 03, 2020, 05:12:49 AM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on August 03, 2020, 01:37:54 AM
Even a Blackburn Blackburn? $:-\$

Sure. Just park them at the edge of the field and you'll never know they're there.

Dizzyfugu · August 03, 2020, 06:38:52 AM

Quote from: PR19_Kit on August 03, 2020, 01:37:54 AM
Even a Blackburn Blackburn? $:-\$

Certainly "better".

TheChronicOne · August 03, 2020, 08:28:00 PM

LOVE the Vaksam... I spotted it, too, and lost it... you're my hero!!!

TheChronicOne · August 03, 2020, 08:35:50 PM

By Don Williams‎ found on the "DesTROYer's Models" page.

"Trans Am Van almost done and dusted just debating whether or not to put Pontiac badge shape side windows on the sides or not .........."

He says he ain't done yet so I waited around for an update but this was 25 July and nothing since so I figured I'd go ahead and post what he has now.

TheChronicOne · August 03, 2020, 08:38:14 PM

Found on the "The Mediocre Modelers group" page.

TheChronicOne · August 03, 2020, 08:47:03 PM

By Kyaw Swar found on the "Tamiya Model Magazine" page.

"Bronco 1/72 from Academy. It's an old kit. I stuck whatever decals that I can save. So if you are looking for accuracy you won't find any here. If you guys are looking to build one, I'd recommend going for kitty hawk 1/32 kit."

Public, link here for more pictures: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tamiyamodelmagazine/permalink/10158114653934821/?__tn__=-R

jcf · August 04, 2020, 01:37:51 AM

The 'U-Boat' is great.

Here's a slew of'em.

Dizzyfugu · August 04, 2020, 02:16:53 AM

A German "U-Boot" variant, the BR 219:

zenrat · August 04, 2020, 03:05:12 AM

Panel van is excellent.

Why are the locomotives called U-Boats?

PR19_Kit · August 04, 2020, 04:00:24 AM

Quote from: zenrat on August 04, 2020, 03:05:12 AM

Panel van is excellent.

Why are the locomotives called U-Boats?

That van IS good, yes.

General Electric's road switcher locos were entitled their 'Universal Series', the first one being the U25B produced in 1959. Since then the railfans have always called GE road switchers 'U Boats'.

They're universal because they can be built to suit a number of different track gauges, and even loading gauges, and still use the same underframes and prime movers etc.

zenrat · August 04, 2020, 04:22:14 AM

Uh-huh.

Thanks Kit.

Dizzyfugu · August 04, 2020, 06:28:48 AM

The BR 219 (even though operated by GDR and later FRG railroad, these were designed and manufactured in Bulgaria) received their "U-Boot" nickname because of the round side windows, adding a certain maritime flavor, and the fact that it "frequently dived away from service into maintenance". In its early days, 50% of the locomotives were in the workshops at any one time!