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Yeewwww!!! So excited!
| Modeling Discuss Yeewwww!!! So excited! in the Modeling Section forums; A while back, I picked up a 1/72 Airfix SM-79. I was really pumped about it, because I've always loved ... |
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Yeewwww!!! So excited!
A while back, I picked up a 1/72 Airfix SM-79. I was really pumped about it, because I've always loved the three-engined ugly beauty.
When I opened it, I was first disappointed with the lack of detail in the interior. But not to be deterred, I pushed on and had a go at scratchbuilding a few bits. Turned out OK.
Then I started to get into it, and found out the wings weren't moulded properly. They were missing a whole bit at the end. So I took it back to my model shop, and they replaced it. Same deal. So we opened the other one that was there, and they were all the same.
So I swapped it for another kit and scrapped that build.
I did some asking around, and the Airfix was the only SM79 anyone knew of. 
Today I happened to be at my local toy shop, I needed some clear gloss and the model shop was too far away. And you wouldn't believe it.... There was an Italeri 1/79 SM-79!!!! 
I say was, because I think I dove across the front of the shelves, in front of the fat kid looking at starwars snap-together kits faster than a hilbilly reaches for his cousins exposed boob! And it is now mine.
I opened the box, and I think I nearly wet myself. There's so much detail and everything looks more than perfect!
I can't wait! (But I have 3 underway and only have a small desk 
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In the build;
1/72 Hurricane IIc -DONE!- Click here!
1/72 Do28 Skyservant - Decal stage
1/72 Do17 - Underway
1/72 Sarvioa Marchetti SM 79 - In the box still
1/72 RAAF DHC4 Caribou - In the box still
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Maj. Dietrich Puttfarken II./KG 51
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So...I guess you are a bit on the happy side then.....
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As happy as a kid in a candy shop I presume....right?
Jan "Felicis Tredecim"
"I´m going back to the front to relax"
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lol that's awesome!
I just picture you diving in slow mation while the fat kid goes "Noooooooooooooooooooooooo"
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Benevolens Magister
A happy bunny then! Glad you found what you want, and I've heard it really is a great kit. Well done.
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The Pop-Tart Whisperer
Bugger!! I think I have the Airfix kit!!!
(runs away screaming to his stash)
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Senior Member
Nice buy mate!
Its a beaut of a kit!
RIP Wigram AFB 1916-1995-2009
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I still can't wait to start it.. I'm wrapping up all the other ones that are half done so i can start clean.
I got it for $30 (au) too, (which is probably about 78c US at the moment), and for an italeri, I'm pretty impressed.
In the build;
1/72 Hurricane IIc -DONE!- Click here!
1/72 Do28 Skyservant - Decal stage
1/72 Do17 - Underway
1/72 Sarvioa Marchetti SM 79 - In the box still
1/72 RAAF DHC4 Caribou - In the box still
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Put those other kits off to the side and work on this one. We want pics too.
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Nice score Crunch. I too laughed my As* off reading your story. Especially "in front of the fat kid looking at starwars snap-together kits".
Did he say "grow up man" when you snatched the kit nearly crying in tears of joy?
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Glock Perfection
How about some pics of the kit?
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Master of Duplicate Posts
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Can you get a copy of the store's video of you diving over the fat kid? It would make a good avatar.
DBII
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Tell us how you really feel, Crunch. I'm the same way with models. Waiting for my P-39 Eduard duals combo to come in.
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