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Aircraft Modeling / Re: Eduard Super44 MiG-21 MF
« on: December 14, 2011, 10:28:43 PM »
I have the bis version by Zvezda, might go for the PFM. Revell should reissue their F-13 though 
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Aircraft Modeling / Re: Eduard Super44 MiG-21 MF
« on: December 14, 2011, 08:47:00 PM »
I'm surprised Eduard don't release a 1:72 MiG-21 series?
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Aircraft Modeling / Re: F6F-5 Hellcat (Eduard 1/72)
« on: December 14, 2011, 12:11:04 AM »
On certain models, weapons are worth adding, i.e. Ju87, Beaufighter, P-47, A-1, A-6, MiG-23 etc. On others, they detract from graceful lines, Yak-1, Spitfire, F-86 amongst many.
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Aircraft Modeling / Re: F6F-5 Hellcat (Eduard 1/72)
« on: December 14, 2011, 12:04:38 AM »
I wonder why so many modellers don't use the ordnance with the models?
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Aircraft Modeling / Re: April Group Build--F4U Corsair
« on: December 13, 2011, 12:48:52 AM »
Fair point 
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Aircraft Modeling / Re: April Group Build--F4U Corsair
« on: December 12, 2011, 11:54:44 PM »
Might be worth trying to see how much it removes, and might work for further restrips?
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Aircraft Modeling / Re: April Group Build--F4U Corsair
« on: December 12, 2011, 11:28:18 PM »
Couldn't you polish it with T-Cut and 8-12,000 grade micromesh?
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Aircraft Modeling / Re: April Group Build--F4U Corsair
« on: December 11, 2011, 12:42:48 AM »
Evidence of repainting on the F4U in the foreground too, behind the fuselage code '7T' -is it possible it had USN roundels before? The amount of staining on the wing is very severe too, nice to see.
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Aircraft Modeling / Re: April Group Build--F4U Corsair
« on: December 09, 2011, 12:55:44 PM »
I don't see why not, it could tie in with the 70th anniversary of Operation 'Torch'
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Aircraft Modeling / Re: April Group Build--F4U Corsair
« on: December 09, 2011, 10:26:51 AM »
Nice work on an old classic. Otaki made some kits that were far ahead of their era, standouts include the Corsair, P-47, Hellcat and Spitfire VIII (actually a IX). Ironically, for a Japanese company, their Japanese aircraft were very poor. Rumours abound to this day that their CEO committed hara-kiri because of this. Could be an urban myth, of course
From a personal point of view, its always great to see more Fleet Air Arm stuff. An interesting anecdote concerns the FAA carriers in operation against Japan during 1945 -when a 'Kamikaze' hit a US Fleet carrier (wooden deck), it resulted in a 6-month refit. When they hit a British one (armour-plated deck), they got out brooms and swept the stuff over the side
From a personal point of view, its always great to see more Fleet Air Arm stuff. An interesting anecdote concerns the FAA carriers in operation against Japan during 1945 -when a 'Kamikaze' hit a US Fleet carrier (wooden deck), it resulted in a 6-month refit. When they hit a British one (armour-plated deck), they got out brooms and swept the stuff over the side
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Aircraft Modeling / Re: 1:48 P-38 'Droopsnoot'/F-5E
« on: December 07, 2011, 04:40:10 PM »
It's sad that the Devastator is mostly remembered for the terrible losses at Midway, but it did well at the Battle of the Coral Sea. The biggest handicap was the dreadfully unreliable Bliss-Leavitt Mk.12 Torpedo. It was a very advanced aircraft upon entering service. Think of the FAA Swordfish, antiquated and a death-trap for it's crew if enemy fighters were about, yet forever lauded as a great naval aircraft. I find it terrible that the FAA couldn't equip these brave aircrew with something better
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Aircraft Modeling / Re: 1:48 P-38 'Droopsnoot'/F-5E
« on: December 07, 2011, 04:23:35 PM »
I have the photo-etch in 1:72, plus vacform canopy. It does make the old Airfix kit look really nice, although the cowling needs a bit of thinning out.
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Aircraft Modeling / Re: 1:48 P-38 'Droopsnoot'/F-5E
« on: December 07, 2011, 04:12:12 PM »
There's a new one coming out in 1:48 by Great Wall Hobbies, and in 1:72 you have the Airfix and Valom examples. White Ensign offer 1:72 etched-brass interior and exterior parts, plus Falcon do clear-vax canopies too.
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Aircraft Modeling / Re: 1:48 P-38 'Droopsnoot'/F-5E
« on: December 07, 2011, 03:18:15 PM »
Some shots showing basic fit and alignment.
http://a.yfrog.com/img815/6213/3kwm.jpg and :
http://a.yfrog.com/img863/122/xznqu.jpg
Not bad for a model from 1964, although this one is the 2005 boxing. My only issue, and its a slight one, is the annoying habit of Monogram embossing their logo on the kit. However, a wee swipe with a sanding stick is all it takes
I wish I still had their Devastator in 1:48, it was a superb kit Mind you, no reason why I can't get one. I have their P-40B in 1:48, which is still a nice model. I'd like their P-47D 'Razorback' if I can find one, although the Otaki one is good as well. Not all Monogram kits were as good, but, in general, they were 'state of the art' when released, and must have made many modellers happy. I think I built their 1:48 Wildcat, which had folding wings? It met with a sad end, involving the family bible which fell on it.
http://a.yfrog.com/img815/6213/3kwm.jpg and :
http://a.yfrog.com/img863/122/xznqu.jpg
Not bad for a model from 1964, although this one is the 2005 boxing. My only issue, and its a slight one, is the annoying habit of Monogram embossing their logo on the kit. However, a wee swipe with a sanding stick is all it takes
I wish I still had their Devastator in 1:48, it was a superb kit
Mind you, no reason why I can't get one. I have their P-40B in 1:48, which is still a nice model. I'd like their P-47D 'Razorback' if I can find one, although the Otaki one is good as well. Not all Monogram kits were as good, but, in general, they were 'state of the art' when released, and must have made many modellers happy. I think I built their 1:48 Wildcat, which had folding wings? It met with a sad end, involving the family bible which fell on it.
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Aircraft Modeling / 1:48 P-38 'Droopsnoot'/F-5E
« on: December 06, 2011, 08:12:29 PM »
Information needed, particularly interior of camera bay/nacelle of Droopsnoot.
Regards,
David
Regards,
David