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Charlie D I served on board Midway from Jan 88 to June 90. We had S-3's coming in from the beach but none stationed on board. We really didn't have room for an S-3 det on board. Plus the size of the S-3 made it hard to keep on board, just as the F-14's being too tall for hanger bay. Even with the vertical tail folded on the S-3's they were a bit too tall. We loved it when the they came aboard, that meant mail and parts most of the time. I will be visiting my beloved ship in July for a reunion of with some of my buddies from VFA-151. It's been 29 years since I seen them and the ship. I can't wait till then.Hope this helps you out!

Looking good 11Bee! I wish Tamiya would put a little more detail in the 1/48 Corsairs. They are outstanding kits but the wing fold area is a little weak in the detail area.

Thanks guys for the input. This project has been shelved for the time being. My buddy's Monte Carlos transmission crapped out on him yesterday. He will be spending all the money he has and then some to repair it and pay for the rental. But when he is ready for me to build it I will keep your input in mind.

I have a buddy that wants me to build him a P-47D Bubble top. My question is what Alclad color should I order for a bare mettle bird? I have seen pics of them being a shinny color and then there are the dull looking mettle. What say you?

We now declair your glue addiction is over. Welcome back to sobriety! Lol

Ive been watching this thread and reading some of the responses. Finally decided where I want no need to go in 2019. I need to get as many of my previously started builds FINISHED before I start any new builds or buy any more kits. I have already gotten a start on clearing old projects and hope to have it done in a week or so. I might post pics in the completed theread and then I might not.

I sent them an email for my decal issue. Hopefully they can help me out!

Dear: Fellow ARC'rs Does anyone have any experience getting replacement parts for Tamiya kits? Are they easy to work with?

Mega Millions Lottery! I keep telling them I won but they keep asking for my ticket. If I give it to them how do I prove I won! LOL

Thoughts and Prayers go out to the crew, their families and there fellow service members. Hope the rest of the crews are found alive.

In casesome of you missed it. President George H.W. Bush has passed away at 94 years old. We have lost a leader and a WW2 Naval Aviator. RIP Mr. President.

Sad news indeed, Rest In Piece Rex. My condolences go out to his family and friends.

11Bee Have you thought about trying 2K automotive clear? I bought a kit at the local paint shop for my model cars and it is great. Have not tried it on an aircraft kit yet but it will be happening soon I hope! Another clear I have tried and that is Mission Models Gloss clear it is also nice.

I haven't forgotten about my F-16N for the TopGun build. Just haven't had time to work on it.

Very nice start! Can't wait to the this one all finished up.