joeltc

Wasn't there already an aftermarket fix for that along with a whole lot of other fixes for the GWH kit? Or is that now OOP?

No unfortunately, Apparently the aftermarket ones designed for the Academy kit will fit it though. TBH Id rather add more detail to the Academy kit than fix all the shape problems with the Hobby Boss one. The Reskit canopy correction does add a lot of cost and still doesn't fully address that problem either. The Academy one isn't perfectly accurate either though.

I Built a model of red 77 few years ago. Most of the pictures I found were on the websites russianplanes.net and planespotters.net. If you don't have any luck there I can inbox them to you a bit later on the weekend.

I want to get a set of these, but I really don't want to pay for international shipping to Australia. Have you considered BNA as a potential seller?

Same here.

I usually Put my decals straight on top of the paint without gloss coat. Ive found that as long as the surface you're applying the decals to is smooth it won't silver. And this is after decades of gloss coating first.

I recently completed a VF-31 last deployment build. From all my research I found they only used the front two pallets. Most of the time it was GBU-12 on the left and a GBU-38 on the right. I did see pictures of two of each, but never four bombs. The back two pallets were removed.

Thanks for the reply. I think I'll just wait and see what the aftermarket guys come up with. I really don't want to get another Hobbyboss kit. Plus I'm not in a real hurry to build another A-10 yet.

Dang that answers the question I've been asking. So whats the best path to doing an A-10A from the 2000's?

Theres two basic paint schemes in the Tamiya kit. Follow the newer one that doesn't have as much variation.

If they're willing to produce this in both scales then maybe theres hope they'll produce their Mig-23 in 1/48 also?

If you're looking for something for dipping canopies then theres a product called AK Gauzy. Personally I prefer polishing to dipping, but theres that product. And If you're looking for an acrylic gloss coat theres Alclad Aquagloss. This Is actually a great product that gives very predictable results. Though probably the best gloss coat I've ever used is Mr Hobby GX110 thinned with Mr Levelling thinner. They also do GX114 which is an amazing flat clear. Both when thinned with MLT give the smoothest and toughest finish you can imagine.

I,ve only just noticed this thread. But Im are you've already got some good ideas in the pipeline. But heres my suggestions. 1/144 engine nacelles for the GWH B-52H. And corrected wheel bays for the same kit. 1/48 late lot nose gear doors for all F/A-18E kits. So far no kit has the lattice pattern on the inside of their nose gear doors you see on more recent Superhornets. A shame because theres la lot of aftermarket decal sheets depicting these aircraft. And if your willing to go down the path of 3D printed cockpit decals. The 1/72 Hasegawa F-111 kits don't have a set made for t

Would you consider doing your F-15E upgrades for the 1/48 Revell kit too? Its a much more accurate starting point than the GWH kit.

I saw this announcement on his Facebook. Very sad to see him pass so early. He was a great help with my current Starfighter build. RIP mate.