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Yep....Nice looking plane

Here is the cockpit of the A-1H from the AF Museum....

Hello, I'm looking for the kit decals from the 1/48 61086 Tamiya P-47D kit (https://www.scalemates.com/kits/tamiya-61086-republic-p-47d-thunderbolt-razorback--121538. I managed to get the nose art on, but most of the rest of decals split when trying to apply them. If you have the decals to spare, please let me know and we can work out some type of deal. Thanks, Gary

Maybe it's already been mentioned, but another one I'd like to see would be the AH-54A Cheyenne. The only options that I know of are the Atlantis (a re-pop of the old Aurora kit) and Anigrand (Resin) kits in 1/72. I think either an accurate 1/72 or 1/48 kit would be a seller. I know I'd be interested in it.

I second you there...I have a Fujimi N and have been hoping for an upgrade set...I thought Flying Leathernecks might do a set, but it's been awhile since that was mentioned.

I lived about 3 miles from Blytheville/ Eaker in the late 70s. I sure wish I would have taken shots back then. I used to sit at the end of the runway and watch the touch and go's.

Here's a photo of the 97th emblem.

Thanks for the correction. I went ahead and pulled out the tanks and they are the same size as the F-15 tanks from the Academy kit so I guess they were the center tanks.

Where are you located (it isn't in your profile)? I may have either F-15 or F-4 wing tanks (I think they are the same). If you're in the US. I'll look. It's a pain to fill out the custom forms if you're not in the US.

I don't think that they are strictly electric, at least not totally. I know that the horizonal tail uses a self contained hydraulic system, that is, all of the hydraulic fluid used in the actuator is recycled within the actuator assembly via a motor attached to it. I am pretty confident that the flap system uses the same type of setup. Each actuator assembly does have it own electrical control unit. It would make sense that the units wouldn't bleed down with this system.

Great prices though..lol

Great..thanks for the update! Looking forward to it's release.

I was just going through your site and noticed 72138 was already assigned to one of your F-22 sheets. Any idea what number this sheet will be and a possible date of release?

You can always go this route: https://www.modelimex.com/172-vacu-canopy-f-14-tomcat-has-rbt-72075

I went ahead and bought the Academy CHP kit and have the CMK set inbound as well. Thanks for the suggestions.

Great, thanks! I knew that it existed somewhere but just couldn't locate it.

Once again, great shots! Thanks for posting!

Is the only visual difference between the 2 models the nose? I have a C kit and were thinking of getting a B nose for conversion. I looked online and didn't find any definitive information. I appreciate any input.. Thanks, Gary

Thanks for the response, Don. I guess the CHP is the way to go for the update. I haven't decided to pull the trigger yet but if I do, I'll know what to use.

Just to make sure, which kit should be used as a basis for the CMK conversion? The MH-6 'Stealth' kit?

Just ordered this kit....

I was wondering that myself. I haven't seen anything on it. The first planes to have new engines installed was planned to be still over a year away.

Thanks for the run-down. I saw the kit and was wondering what was in the box. I may have to spring for one.

I think the last B-52 rolled off the line in 1962, not the 70's.. https://www.thisdayinaviation.com/26-october-1962-2/