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Gotcha!!! Thanks for the clarification. You may well be correct, but it's amazing how many manufacturers, in particular over the last few years, have jumped on creating new mold kits of subjects that other manufacturers have just done. In armor, I'm thinking of the huge number of M1A1/2 Abrams kits that multiple manufacturers jumped on producing, plus at least 3 (Tamiya, RFM, Border) doing Leopard 2A7 variants. How about the 1/35 scale Apache, and the 1/48 and 1/35 AH-1Z? And while I can't think of other specifics right now, I know there have been others. We can certainly h

My experience with MCC seats has been great! I can VERY highly recommend them! Frankly, they are the best aftermarket seats I’ve used, with the possible exception of Sparkit Model seats, of which I’ve only seen photos, and which have a limited selection of 1/48 seats for the subjects that interest me. I’m thinking that the Sparkit seats are at the very pinnacle of accuracy and detail, though!!

Hey Ben, I’ve been thinking about your comment regarding Trumpeter poisoning the F-100 well. What exactly you mean by that??

Thanks for the info, Ben!

This is a great thread, albeit older and similar to other such threads. I haven’t looked at all the posts, but I’ll give you my thoughts even if they may be repeats of other’s desires… 1. An ultra-detailed, new mold, 1/48 F-86F, thoroughly researched and absolutely accurate, with all control surfaces pose-able. Preferably by Tamiya, GWH, or Meng. I have the newish 1/48 Airfix F-86F, and it’s a good start, but it needs more. 2. A new mold 1/48 F-105 Thunderchief, whatever variant was most used in Vietnam, with every possible weapon load. 3. Like 2., a new mold 1/48 F-1

I agree!! I have the Meng kit (not yet built), but glad to hear that the fit is, for the most part, great. Yes, I understand the difference in variant, but I would need to hear about outstanding fit to consider a Trumpeter version.

Hey all, I am going to be working on my AMK MiG –31 soon, and I’m wondering if there is any special weathering I should consider for this type of aircraft. Is there more of a tendency to see rust on these planes as opposed to US aircraft? I am planning on doing appreciating and then painting with MRP Traffic Gray, which seems to be a common color that folks use for this plane. Just looking to see if anybody has anything unusual that I might consider. Thanks for any thoughts.

Thank you, guys!

Beautiful Phantom! My only comment is that the landing gear and associated wheel wells could use a touch of weathering.

Moderators, please lock this thread. I was foolish to think, when I started it, that it could/would remain focused. My apologies to anyone who is/was offended by the ensuing discussion…

Well, you’ve stated the obvious, but that’s fine. The point I was trying to make when I started this thread was more specific on which products might be most affected. With the government oscillations as they are, that may be an impossible task.

Thanks! I think those stripes enhance any aircraft they are on, but clearly, some more than others.

Great airplane! I love the 727, and you did a wonderful job on yours! The wing details are fantastic!

Thank you, sir! Yes, combat pictures are great and useful, for sure! In addition, I’d like a book that focuses on details of the plane, from a modeler’s perspective, showing details that a modeler could duplicate during model builds.

Hi All, This may have been asked previously, but I couldn’t find anything…. What is the best book about the F-86, preferably focusing on the later variants like the F-86F? What I really want is a book that has the best detail photographs.