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Hasegawa did their homework when they made these kits. It isn't just the splitter plate on the intakes. The lower fuselages are different. On the real acft. the non splitter, or triple plow II acft. had the intakes literally moved out away from the fuselage by, I believe, four inches, making the lower fuselage wider. You can use an A, C or EF lower fuselage to get it correct. If you have a C you can use the lower fuselage on your E to make an A, and use the lower E fuselage on the C and make an "almost" FB. The fairing between the exhaust nozzles is different on the FB, but its not all that no

Well done and a great theme! Looks like a nice kit as well. But, I have to question the stealthiness of it with all those antennae! Even the OLD SR-71 had antennae that folded into the fuselage for less radar detection. Maybe I'm missing something... But, nice build and presentation. DET1460

Yes they're spoilers on the 14 as well. But when the flaps are deployed they lower to streamline the air over the flaps. Compare the two kits upper wings and you'll see what I mean. As I said, in 72 it's not that noticeable. DET1460

Very nice MiGs! Always liked the 21. especially when it's so well done! Bravo! DET1460

WOW!!! I don't know what I can add to what's already been said! Oh ya... Perfect, comes to mind! Well done! DET1460

Hey Guys... This info is just for the rivet counters, and I'm not one of them. The upper wings on the Fujimi and Hasy 72 Tomcats are molded specifically with extended or retracted flaps and slats in mind. Not too noticeable in 72 (But we ARE talking rivet counters, aren't we!)There are panels on the upper wing in front of the flap hinge that lower into the wing to streamline the extended flaps. The Fujimi kit has these panels flat, for normal flight, retracted flaps and slats. The Hasy kit molded these down for extended flaps. So, if you're a 'counter', you'll need the Hasy kit to model extend

Thanks for this thread. I have the kit and a few sets of Mass Air Guard markings from Bare Metal. I got the same markings for the Trump 48th B. Again, thanks. Great idea and appreciate it very much! Looking forward to more... DET1460

I'd like in on this. Though my expectations may be too optimistic, I'd like to add a 48th RB-57E, RF-4C and a 72nd RC-135S. Sounds like a fun build! DET1460

I built this a few years ago. If I remember correctly it has some fit issues, but I found that using sanding sticks carefully I managed to get a good fit. You DO have to bring the bucket to very thin, translucent standards. Hey... Its modeling! Sometimes you have to work a little, but you'll find it will work out, and it looks great. Don't sweat it. It's not that bad, and the results are worth it. Just remember. Sand/Fit, repeat... Hope this helps you out. DET1460

You mean, besides the completely wrong shape and dimensions? Sorry to have to tell you, but the Trump T 38 is one of their worst at an accurate miniature of a REAL aircraft. Relegate it to the 'could have been' pile and get the Wolfpack kit. Your friend will thank you. (And I was a crewchief on T 38's in '69. It's one of my favorite planes...) DET1460

As far as The lone Ranger goes, Clayton Moore was the most popular of the "screen" rangers, and in the very first episode he'd been jumped by villains and left for dead. The great Jay Siverheels (AKA Tonto) found him and nursed him back to health, where a disguise was suggested so (I guess) the villains couldn't identify him. But, Clayton was "maskless" in the first episode. Yup. I didn't waste my childhood. I was glued to the TV on Saturday mornings in the early-mid fifties. The Lone Ranger Fury Tales of Texas Rangers Rin Tin Tin Sky King Sheriff of Cochise County (They cheated and use

Getting back on topic, and this should come as NO surprise, but I'd go anywhere, anytime and in any weather in an F-111. 4,049 Vietnam missions with 6 losses, with no tankers, early warning, MiGCap, defense suppression or ECM support. And they were 'A' models! At the SALT talks, year after year, the Russians DEMANDED the removal of ALL 111's from the European theater. They knew what they were capable of, and that says it ALL to me! Shall we talk about Desert Storm?..... DET1460

I always thought, and still do, that the 111's looked so good in the air. But the Flanker family, especially the 34, are beautifully designed. The Fullback in that vid is just amazing! DET1460

Absafreakinlutely! Preferably Hasy...

Just remember,,, If you plan on rescribing and riveting the kit, no rivets on the wings!

I may be wrong, but I saw the translation as, "Noli Non Legitime Carbor Undum Est". And, for the record, I stand behind Israel 100 percent as well!

Thanks Reccephreak and SouthViper. Good stuff. I will e-mail you, Recce-Ph. Looking forward to the drawings! Thanks guys. DET1460

Ain't that perty!

It is definitely going to be a whif. (Even the Jay Miller book states that there is absolutely no proof of a camou'd Hustler.) But the idea of a black and multi-green Hustler would be very interesting! The boarding stand will be quite a challenge, though. But some of the pictures I've been guided to have been invaluable in what research I've been able to find. I'll try the videos you mentioned so I can come up with a workable drawing of the beast! I'll try to post some pics, but it depends on getting the pc back to accepting my camera card... Not much of a pc guy! Thank you, again, to all

Thank you, all. Great information and pictures, especially Andre and Scott. Actually, I'm building two. One on the ground, all opened up with the Lonestar cockpits and Fisher intakes, with Aires nozzles. Natural metal. The second will be flying in the mythical SAC camou. The boarding stand... wish me luck! (I'm gonna need all I can get!) Thanks, again, to everyone! DET1460

It's worth it, Jennings! I really love the looks of that machine!

Thank you, Andre. The B-58 site had some very nice pics. Might be exactly what I need! Thanks again DET1460

I'm building the Mono 48th B-58. Got lots of extras and I'm rescribing and riveting (Not the wings!)and I'd really like to scratch the huge crew boarding stand. I've searched around and I'm not having any luck finding specifics on this thing. Does anyone have any ideas on where I might ask or look... Google was no help. I'd appreciate any information you could share with me in helping find these things. Thanks in advance. DET1460

Revell, really? Nice job. I like the weathering. Good looking '71. Thanks for the pictures. DET1460

No pitot tubes....? DET1460