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I had put it off also.. but finally just emailed him to ask a couple of questions and confirm prices for what I wanted, shipping, etc. After he answered (very helpful guy) I sent the paypal and then tried to forget about it for a while.. that was the worst part. I think the estimate is 15 days for production and 10 or so for shipping. My shipping was a little quicker but I believe I just caught the right tail-winds or soimething. Anyway, nice guy, very informative and if I continue with present plans I'm sure I'll be getting more.. especially when all the T.B.A. and 'coming soon' stuff is ava

I just got my first order from Scaledown for a 1/48 'vaark project and I gotta say this is really great looking resin!! Very pleased with the whole transaction.. Jack

Ordered some long wings and other bits from Scaledown for my 1/48 F-111 project.. arrived yesterday!!! Stephen is a top notch guy, with service and quality to match!! VERY nice indeed!!! Jack

THAT would be pretty wild.. video was shot Thursday 9 Feb between 11:00 and 12:00. Jack

I was travelling in northeastern Arizona a few days ago.. We had stopped on Second Mesa for pictures.. I think we were at about 7,200 feet elevation. I heard familiar sounds so I pointed my movie camera up and saw my first refueling (from the ground). I've got about 00:01:15 of video, but after about 30 sec I loose a lot of detail. After that I can see what looks like fuel streaming for a sec or two a couple of times, but with long zoom, a lot of wind and me standing on a rock at the edge of a big overhang, it has a lot of movement. Any idea what the lighter plane is? AWACS? Jack

Got a big box this week from Gordon @ Sprue... some models and some fiddly-bits! All perfectly packed and I still have no idea how he gets it here so faaasssst!! Jack

Got some stuff from Steve last week! Got here quick and in perfect condition! Thanks, Steve! Jack

I'm in.. Driving up from Nashville 8/3! Booked my room this morning and now all I have to do is collect cans for my gas money!! Rock & Roll! ;) Jack Nashville

I used SNJ a couple of times a few years ago and was delighted with results. After I saw this post I checked the website and it says SNJ will be closing up 12/31/05. What's with that? Jack

I'm trying to learn about ALPS printers for making decals. I see several different models listed for sale on ebay and in various forums, but I don't know one model from another. Do they all use the same printing technique, or are some dry and some inkjet, or whatever. Any info or suggestions for specific models would be appreciated. Thanks! Jack UPDATE: After I posted this I had more time to search back through previous posts and found a >>THREAD<< that answered most all of my questions. I'll leave this for anyone else that might want the info! And Thanks! to all of the conti

Jim "Sabre" came through in first-class fashion with some decals I needed! And got 'em to me fast at that!! Thanks, Jim!! Jack

I think Squadron used to have it.. and HERE'S one on ebay from a seller in Canada. There were also a couple other possibilites.. I searched in Military for L-39. Jack

Got several things from Dave Roof in the mail.. excellent stuff. Some Platz decals, a kit and some Orion stencils and resin. All top-notch stuff from a great guy! All items were as described or better, and very well packed. Jack

Hannants may still have a few of the Aeromaster sheets. Jack

The carrier elevators I've seen pictures of always look (to me) like they're the same anti-skid surface as the rest of the deck. Some models I've seen and also some aftermarket products (PE) look like maybe very closely spaced grating.. which doesn't look like what I thought they really were. Can someone help.. were any elevators on any of the modern U.S. carriers ever anything but the non-skid surface like on the deck? Thanks! Jack

The May '05 issue of Finescale Modeler had a good article: "How to cast your own resin parts" HTH Jack

Best place depends on your location. I get it from Sprue Bothers here in U.S. www.spruebrothers.com Jack

"Blocks for Dummies..." Uh, you should have got "F-16 Fighting Falcon for Dummies". I presume you came home with a book dealing with toddler toys; once you unwrapped the wrapping, right? They getcha every time. Right, Animal... that's the one! I was merely using the 'street' name. Maybe the reason you couldn't find it is because it's in the cooking section.. right next to "Block Soup". I'm the toddler here, or at least that's how I feel with a re-kindled interest in vipers. I think the last F-16 I actually built (as opposed to just having the kit) was a 1/32 fsd/'A' in about 1980. An

AB, indeed it was a superb quarter inch DJ.. but I also seem to have become bitten by the viper bug. I went out today and bought a copy of "Blocks for Dummies".. I figure that's my best place to start. I'll work on that while I start that big cat you sent. Thanks guys!! Jack

from Sprue Bros! 1/48 4 RM Super Hornets 4 Hase Eagles various 1 F-2A 1 F-2B 1 RM Warthog 1/32 1 Tamiya F-16CJ and assorted eduard, legend and black box! Amazingly quick and handled with care! Thanks Gordon!! jack ;)

Got my box today.. fast and well packed!! Very pleased! Jack

Got my end of a trade with Habu/Daniel. How did it get here so quickly?? One of the really good guys! Thanks! :P Jack

Same here! Consistently perfect transactions.. right down to the packaging. :D Jack

Just finished up a trade/purchase with Jeff. He shipped my stuff on a rocket and packed it well enough to survive the UPS varsity! Jack

Matt & Hatchet: THANKS for the good advice!! According you what you both say, I should be in good shape! At least being further away from the compressor will be easier on my ears when it decides to replenish the tank! Cheers!! Jack