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I have the Special Hobby X-15 in 1/48 that I started to assemble the resin pit on. Very fiddly kit. At what level of build would it not qualify? In other words, how far along can it be?
Don
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NO, I DID NOT say I didn't want the Mephisto, and, didn't get any replies from you! Why do you think I kept sending notes to you on this forum?
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Sorry Ole Hoss but the impression you gave me was you had enough of them. Bottom line, it's gone. Sorry.
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The problem, I suppose, is that I'm just showing my age; in the 60s/70s, if something looked oversized, thick, or "chunky," we simply pulled out the sanding board, or sheet of sandpaper, and put it right, without saying anything.
Try the 1/32 Matchbox/Revell Spitfire 24, whose propeller blades are so thick, and lacking any aerofoil section, they could apparently turn either way. It's the same with "over-thick" wing trailing edges; sand, or scrape, them down (it's been normal behaviour on vacforms for years.)
Model kits used to be viewed as a canvas, on which a modeller could, if he wished, show his abilities to modify, improve, call it what you will; now a fuselage 1mm "too fat" makes a kit unbuildable, and, from my perspective, that's a little sad.
Well said Edgar. :salute:/>
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Looking to see if anyone has a spare windshield from the Revell 737-800 in 1/144. Have requested one from Revell but not sure if they have any in stock. It was awhile back. Can be used since I decal my windows in this scale.
Don
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Bump. Would really love to clear this stuff out. Make an offer.
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This is a pretty airplane!
Might we see this particular example on a Fundekals sheet of the T-Bird? Still praying to the modeling Gods for a T-Bird in markings of the 5021st TOS from the 'Dorf in the '84 timeframe.
Don
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Would like to find a source for windshield decals that fit the Minicraft 1/144 B-52H kit. Scans will do as well. Thanks.
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Which kit and what scale?
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Does anyone know of a source for any of the below listed Kriegsmarine light cruisers in 1/350 or 1/400. Would prefer 1/350 but beggars can't be choosers I guess. Barring actual kits, any sources of plans in 1/350?
Emden 1925 class - DKM Emden
Konigsberg class - DKM's Konigsberg, Karlsruhe, and Koln.
Leipzig class - DKM's Leipzig and Nurnberg
Thanks,
Don
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I've been using the Ultracast props for my Spits and they look pretty darn close to what I see in photos. I'm replacing all my props and exhausts with their products. No, I don't work for them but they have some of the best Spitfire upgrades I've seen. Here's a link to their Rotol wood prop and long spinner. Looks better in person than in the photo. http://www.ultracast.ca/products/48/115/default.htm
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Withstanding this kind of criticism with a contest model is one thing, but let's leave some space for the 99% of builders who don't want to live up to contest-level criteria.
Or gave up on contests because of this very reason.
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Prices lowered and updated.
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I can't imagine having to work in that environment doing all that clean-up. From what my son tells me, it's way colder than when I was stationed in Alaska back in 84-86.
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Was this sheet ever released? Don't see anything for it on your website.
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The Thule Monitoring Mission was also a chrome dome route that flew a figure 8 pattern over Baffin Bay. In January 1968, a B-52G was lost just west of Thule as a result of a fire onboard the aircraft. The ensuing crash and fire incinerated the 4 bombs that were on the bomber. A very large cleanup effort that lasted until September of that year and cost over $9 million in 1968 dollars. It was this crash that ended Operation Chrome Dome.
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Tried to PM but your inbox appears full. PM me your snail mail address and I'll drop several in the mail for you.
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Those are the same markings I'm using on mine. The conversion was by hand using laminated styrene and carving to shape. It took forever but turned out nice. I've had it on the shelf of doom for years waiting to finish tho. The Wolf Pack decals should help energize me to finish it.
BTW - Thanks again Jennings for the scan of the windshield markings.
Don
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Prayers out for your Norah. I hope all turns out well and they find whatever it is that is causing this. And it is something very minor.
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* Prayers out Pierre for your Dad.
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Thanks Don! That's what I did. I just played around with different scales to get it close. I'm close to having my EP-3 ready for paint so this is perfect timing.
If you can, post a pic of where you are at or at least a pic after you get it painted. What markings are you using? Don
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Jim, wondering if your stupid people are the same as my stupid people. Totally concur on need for this website! Don
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