53 Marine

Never saw skies in the NATOPS... also, flying with gear down happened.... not as a rule of thumb in cross countries, but doing external lifts you had them down

The D had “bat wings” with Large Auxiliary Fuel Tanks. The A model never did. As noted above, the EAPS barrels were added on very early in the program, especially all 53’s deployed to Vietnam. Most notable airframe difference was the rear half of each engine cowling. A model (had the -6 engines) were not flush with the exhaust and had a curved elliptical look which exposed more of the exhaust.

Hey Nicolas, great work! Been a while since we chatted last but this seemed like a great time to at least say hi. Really loved your build. You hit it out of the park again.

Very creative, well thought out and your modeling skills are outstanding! Job well done.

I have a few 1/144 jets I am looking to part with. I will get a list together tomorrow. What do you have to trade in 1/48?

I might have one or both. I will swing by and check my stash tomorrow and get back to you. Are you looking to trade or buy?

I wish you the best on your hunt :)

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I have one for sale on my list

Selling part of my stash to make a little extra cash for the best of reasons... My youngest daughter is getting married! The wife and I are doing everything we can to give her the best wedding we can. Any help is greatly appreciated. All kits are sealed in original shrink wrap. Price does not include shipping from 95993 SCALE/KIT#/Manufacturer/Kit/Price 1/72 1665 Academy OV-10A 6.00 1/72 7279 Trumpeter M1A2 10.00 1/48 48022 Kinetic EA-6B 45.00 1/48 1168 Hasegawa Cessna Citation 10.

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What era jet pilots? Sitting or standing?

I appreciate you looking out for me, and while they may have some of those decals, they don't actually have Shomo's F-6D (or any F-6D) on their sheets. Still looking everyone. Also, looking for quickboost 48-115 F-6D conversion if anyone has one laying about.

Thanks for looking

Tried to send you pm several times. Your box must be full. Are you wanting to trade or sell?

Looking to buy or trade for the 1/48 Kagero Mustangs over the Pacific sheet part 1. Would love the whole thing but will settle for partial of Shomo's F-6D markings. Also looking for the QUICKBOOST F-6D conversion 48-115

I will try and get some pics for you guys. Spent many years on the A/D's.

The aircraft were essentially identical. The designation change was done in order to get more funding so that more could be built as I recall. Btw- nice work! I built that kit a couple years back, it's really nice. I still have another in the stash.

Thanks everyone! Appreciate all of the trade offers in filling out my want list. For everyone else, I have over 1000 kits in my stash and will be willing to trade some of them so don't be afraid to send me a request.

Replied Ken

I have the following kits, and package deals, that I would like to trade. Regular prices are for reference only, just to make approximate trade value. Want list follows trade items. Each person pays their own shipping. Thanks for taking the time to look! CASH OFFERS CONSIDERED KITS AND PACKAGES AVAILABLE FOR TRADE 1/16 Model Airways (kit# 1002), Nieuport 28-1917 structural static with laser cut wood parts (regular price 230.00 USD) 1/35 Billing Boats (kit# 604), HMS Renown wood ship kit (regular price 115.00 USD) 1/35 Tamiya (kit# 50), German 8 ton semi track 20mm Flakvierling Sd.kfz 7/1

Thanks everyone. Yes, he is alive. He came through for me as well. Did the same, added extras to make up for the delay. Now that I am aware of some of his limitations, I would still do business with him. Communication is key. Move him over to good trader side, just be aware that he does have some real life issues that can cause some delays but he is proven to be dependable and generous.

Thanks guys.

First off, thanks for taking the time to read this. I am having a bit of trouble with communications, and with lack of receiving my half of a trade, with Ron Wright a.k.a. Wright2626 I was just curious if anyone knows him personally? He seems like a nice guy, and I don't bear him any ill will, but I am starting to wonder if all is well with him. Negotiating the deal was fine, once it was arranged we exchanged information and I immediately mailed out all of the kits to him (tracking confirmed delivery) and two weeks later I get an email apologizing that he had not sent out the kits yet and t

Pm sent on f-14 kits