Whoops, forgot to launch this one (again)!
Welcome to Hot Out of the Molds 2018! This campaign is for those who have a brand new kit (anything with a copyright date of 2017 or 2018) and want to get right to it. Build logs are encouraged so we can all see how the new kit goes together. The campaign is once again being led by our friend Jesper (SGTJKJ).
If you want to see the rules and sign up, go here. Pictures of the finished product go in the campaign gallery.
Looking forward to some brand new plastic on display!
Michael
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Hot Out of the Molds 2018


MichaelSatin


Posted: Tuesday, January 02, 2018 - 03:49 AM UTC
Posted: Tuesday, January 02, 2018 - 05:35 AM UTC
I'm in, but haven't picked a kit yet as I am waiting on some slated for this year to see my options.

TankerTweaker

Posted: Friday, January 05, 2018 - 06:55 AM UTC

BlackWidow

Posted: Tuesday, January 09, 2018 - 01:18 PM UTC
Thanks Michael to fire up this campaign! I've just enlisted and would most likely go for the new Airfix Night Defiant which I've got last month. No photo of the kit yet, as I'm at work right now.
Happy modelling in 2018!
Torsten
Happy modelling in 2018!
Torsten

Posted: Friday, January 12, 2018 - 10:14 PM UTC
Posted: Saturday, January 13, 2018 - 06:00 PM UTC


MichaelSatin


Posted: Sunday, January 14, 2018 - 06:21 AM UTC
OK, I'm in.
My kit:


This will be a companion to the Hasegawa Ki-84 I did for the PTO Campaign:

Whoo hoo!
Michael
My kit:


This will be a companion to the Hasegawa Ki-84 I did for the PTO Campaign:

Whoo hoo!
Michael


Lakota

Posted: Sunday, January 14, 2018 - 07:36 PM UTC
Michael-Nice choice! The LHS keeps trying to talk me into buying one. I'll watch your build with interest.
Alan-Keep us updated on your build, I will definitely buy the kit if all goes well. I love those Tamiya 1/48 armor kits.
Take care,
Don "Lakota"
Alan-Keep us updated on your build, I will definitely buy the kit if all goes well. I love those Tamiya 1/48 armor kits.
Take care,
Don "Lakota"

Posted: Tuesday, January 16, 2018 - 12:28 AM UTC
I have 2x PZL 23 Karas from IBG in stash and awaiting the new release of PZL37 Los, it's cold outside, so I'm definitely in for HOTM2018 

Posted: Tuesday, January 16, 2018 - 03:10 AM UTC

TankerTweaker

Posted: Thursday, January 25, 2018 - 07:42 AM UTC
I've got the turret on my Tamiya 1/48 M1A2. Went together nicely. Word of cation. The railings on the side baskets are really fragile. broke a couple while sanding them.


I don't think the smoke launchers are attached correctly. I think they should be facing more forward. Might do some research on them and see if I can fix them.

Hope you enjoy.
Alan M.


I don't think the smoke launchers are attached correctly. I think they should be facing more forward. Might do some research on them and see if I can fix them.

Hope you enjoy.
Alan M.
Posted: Monday, February 19, 2018 - 02:21 AM UTC
I'll join in with the MiniArt Kolibri, the FL 282 V-6 



Posted: Saturday, February 24, 2018 - 02:14 AM UTC
Great to see work is already started!
Goof, cool choice. I Am Looking forward to see what you from that one. Definitely a kit I never expected to see in plastic. Modelers are spoiled these days
Goof, cool choice. I Am Looking forward to see what you from that one. Definitely a kit I never expected to see in plastic. Modelers are spoiled these days



MichaelSatin


Posted: Saturday, February 24, 2018 - 02:52 AM UTC
Whoops. I've been working away on the Tamiya 1/32 F4U-1D but noticed I haven't actually posted anything. So here goes:

Slight deviation from the painting instructions. Everywhere I look it says that above the side consoles, the -1D cockpit was black. So:

Cockpit ready to install:


One of my least favorite parts. But with that big radial, I feel like I have to TRY to wire it:

Michael

Slight deviation from the painting instructions. Everywhere I look it says that above the side consoles, the -1D cockpit was black. So:

Cockpit ready to install:


One of my least favorite parts. But with that big radial, I feel like I have to TRY to wire it:

Michael

Posted: Sunday, February 25, 2018 - 05:24 PM UTC
Really nice details, Michael. Will the engine covers and cockpit be open on the finished model to show of the details?
Posted: Saturday, April 14, 2018 - 10:42 PM UTC
I have finally decided what to make for this campaign. The fantasy flight games AT-ST from Star Wars Legion.
The kit comes with some parts preassembled. The quality looks good so far. More to follow as I get started.
The kit comes with some parts preassembled. The quality looks good so far. More to follow as I get started.

Posted: Sunday, April 15, 2018 - 08:05 AM UTC
Here is my entry for the campaign, Wave 1/72 VF-4 Lighting III. 



Posted: Sunday, April 15, 2018 - 10:10 PM UTC
Looks like a cool kit, lapman. Looking forward to another of your cool builds!
Posted: Friday, April 20, 2018 - 11:11 PM UTC
Posted: Saturday, April 21, 2018 - 12:32 AM UTC
Great build, Franck!
Remember to load a picture in the gallery for the campaign if you have not already.
Remember to load a picture in the gallery for the campaign if you have not already.


BlackWidow

Posted: Monday, April 30, 2018 - 07:41 PM UTC
Looks great, Franck! Well done!
This will be my campaign build.
Hawker Sea Fury FB 11 in 1/48 from Airfix. It was released last year. Will build the version shown on the box from the Korean War. I will start this build when my PZL 37 for the Bombers 2 Campaign is close to the finish line. But that will still take a while ....
Torsten



This will be my campaign build.
Hawker Sea Fury FB 11 in 1/48 from Airfix. It was released last year. Will build the version shown on the box from the Korean War. I will start this build when my PZL 37 for the Bombers 2 Campaign is close to the finish line. But that will still take a while ....
Torsten




Posted: Thursday, May 24, 2018 - 12:07 AM UTC
Nice choice, Torsten.
Looking forward to see more
Looking forward to see more

Posted: Saturday, June 09, 2018 - 07:35 AM UTC
A couple of hours and the AT-ST is done. A really cool model.
Next some work on the paint scheme.
More to follow
Next some work on the paint scheme.
More to follow



Posted: Thursday, June 28, 2018 - 03:14 AM UTC
Hey folks!
Thinking of entering this campaign.
Weird question though - I'm an armor builder, and I found this campaign thru the armorama campaign page... I just noticed that the thread for this is being hosted in the sister Aeroscale website. There won't be any problem if I enter with Tamiya's M3 stuart late, right?
Thinking of entering this campaign.
Weird question though - I'm an armor builder, and I found this campaign thru the armorama campaign page... I just noticed that the thread for this is being hosted in the sister Aeroscale website. There won't be any problem if I enter with Tamiya's M3 stuart late, right?



MichaelSatin


Posted: Thursday, June 28, 2018 - 03:34 AM UTC
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Hey folks!
Thinking of entering this campaign.
Weird question though - I'm an armor builder, and I found this campaign thru the armorama campaign page... I just noticed that the thread for this is being hosted in the sister Aeroscale website. There won't be any problem if I enter with Tamiya's M3 stuart late, right?
Nigel,
No problem, it's hosted here because it was my idea and I'm the Admin here, but it's open to all kinds of kits that fit the "new" rule.
Michael

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