Jim S
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You’re welcome. One can never have too many Spitfires!
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Hello. I believe the original tool Tamiya Spitfire Mk I fuselage tree is identical to the successively released Mk Vb. There is a review of the Tamiya Mk Vb on Modelingmadness and SVA confirms this in text. There is a pic of the trees related to the kit review. Check it out. Maybe someone can spare their non-tropical chin from their Mk Vb or alternately use it as an excuse to pick up the Mk Vb. If all else fails I can dig up my Mk Vb this weekend and send the surplus chin your way.Hope this helps. Jim S 61035 is the Spitfire Mk Vb Tropical kit number reviewed on MM
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Awesome pics. Thank you for sharing!
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1/48 Classic Airframes Fairey Gannet for sale.
Jim S replied to Gman21041's topic in Buy and sell - add scale to your title
Hello, Interested if still available. Thank you, Jim S -
Just a bump from another satisfied customer. Super fast service, kits were safely packed, received exactly what I expected. Thank you Rod D!
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Academy 1/48 Phantoms
Jim S replied to BuckeyePhantomPhan's topic in Buy and sell - add scale to your title
Hello. Interested in one Academy 1/48 scale F-4B if still available. I can pay with PayPal. Thank you. -
KursadA, Received the FJ-2 sheets the other day and finally had time to check them out today and they’re perfect! Including markings for pre production airframes goes above and beyond what anyone else would do. Thank you! Also, thank you for your time, effort, and willingness (when feasible) to listen to your customers. Best regards, Jim S
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Is it a good investment to buy a 3D printer for model needs?
Jim S replied to dai phan's topic in General Discussion
I am intrigued by the possibilities 3D printing brings to our hobby. The draw (pardon the pun) to me would be for improving kit parts, possibly in place of resin parts, or possibly conversions that could be adapted to kits. I recently started following an Instagram member who is cranking out nicely detailed 1/72 aircraft. He claims to be using Autodesk Fusion 360 to design his projects.The only thing I find disappointing is all of the time creating and printing to produce a model with a vacuform canopy. -
Yes I understand. You have to draw the line somewhere. Safe travels!
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Think Testors also makes a decal bonding spray but your best bet is to locate some aftermarket decals. I believe the Grand Phoenix kit had Eagle Strike decals but I’m not sure....I would offer my kit decals but because the kit is the same age as yours, the decals are probably in a similar state. I know Print Scale has a 1/48 Firefly I sheet (48-058) but can’t vouch for the quality. Found these also but can’t vouch for quality. 1001 modelkits link
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Sorry the hear of you continue struggles. Microscale makes a decal “Saver”, basically airbrush it over the old decal sheet. Microscale MI-12 I used to use this on laser printed decals. Hope this helps, Jim S
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Hello, For what it's worth you might be able to open the canopy to lessen the step like this photo- Agapemodels build Barracuda Studios offers a vacuform canopy (and other accessories) for the Firefly- Barracudacals search Need to fill the search box for Firefly... Hope this helps. Jim S
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Hello, The models are imaginative and distinctive, the profiles are eye catching and plausible. Really like the JASDF Crusader, USMC Hunter (weakness for gloss sea blue I guess) and the Mudhens. Thank you for taking the time to share. Jim S
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A few Aircraft for Sale- Assorted Scales
Jim S replied to fasteagle12's topic in Buy and sell - add scale to your title
You’re welcome Gary. -
A few Aircraft for Sale- Assorted Scales
Jim S replied to fasteagle12's topic in Buy and sell - add scale to your title
Bump from a satisfied customer. Deal with confidence. 👍 Thank you Gary! -
Simply stated... Thank you very much Sir!
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The canvas alone is awesome. The lightning takes it over the top.Hope you enjoy your project for years to come!
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New IRST for the F-18E/F in the fleet already
Jim S replied to Darren Roberts's topic in Jet Modeling
Article with independent images-The/Drive Doesn't make much sense to integrate the IRST with a jettison-able fuel tank but on a plane that costs $18,000 an hour to fly maybe I'm just being a cheap old bastard. -
Covid-19 and how to help each other...no politics
Jim S replied to SBARC's topic in General Discussion
The mineral Zinc helps keep the immune system strong. -
Hello, Purchased the new AEW Skyraider mail order from Hannants, prop was broken and the missing blade wasn’t in the bag. Sent an email to Sword with a pic, fast response to the email, had a replacement propeller within 12-13 days of my email. Czech Republic to California. Awesome. I like the snail mail thank you card idea too. Jim S