Gene K

Me too!! Along those same lines (but seriously), I was bemused and amused at last year's IPMS Nationals watching a couple of brash modellers obsequiously fawning The Old Man trying to get free kits in return for "reviews". He graciously took their names. The ZM "crew" and their displays at IPMS shows are always a highlight for me! Gene K

GOOD GRIEF!! Someone at ZM/Volks should really (!) ask an English speaking person who has some knowledge of airplanes to proof product descriptions ... . For example, on the page linked above (that has the descriptions of the differences between a C and J&S models) there are errors such as: calling the Air Refueling Receptacle an "Oil Receptacle"; the location pointed to for "Cartridge Starter" is not even close to where it should be; etc; etc; etc. Makes an absolutely thoroughly researched product appear not so. Gene K

Ed, Magnificently crafted threads ... I really appreciate how much time and effort you put into them (as well as the models, of course). Thanks so very much! Gene K

Craig, Check out this thread for some more on reflectors and pods. Gene K

From the paint guide, looks like GWH may have included chaff dispensers!! Would be even nicer if they also included the centerline baggage pod radar reflector since the late birds were used extensively as targets for interceptors. Gene K

Guess no one knows of AMK's plans regarding producing more of the Mirage line. Added to that, I haven't heard anything more about Kinetic's exploration into a 1/72 Mirage line (other than Raymond fishing a long time ago), and I've not seen any progress on the Modelvit Mirage IIIE. Further, Special Hobby hasn't said anything about following up their excellent F.1, as far as I know. So ... since other current Mirage kits have "features" I don't like, such as the over-riveted R.V. kits or the expensive deep-trench High Planes kits (yes, new new remastered kits are coming,

Yes, it is excellent -- thanks from me too. Gene K

I thought maybe "egg plant paint" was a new formulation using egg plants as a base. Gene K

Heck, I don't even know what "egg plant paint" means!! Gene K

Well, yes ... but I honestly didn't know there was a problem with the 1/72 Hasegawa noses, so I'm really curious as to what it is!! Gene K

Gee whiz ... what's wrong with the Hasegawa noses? Gene K

Excellent analysis, Larry! Thanks. Gene K

Well, Rex, using irrational in-your-face language as he did ("here's a giant crappy mistake that you can see plain as day on the outside.") certainly is trolling for retorts. Gene K

Sorry to disappoint you, but NO. Gene K

Is that an oxymoron? So Uwe, what kind of digital measuring did you do, and which ton of real planes and good models did you look at? OK, OK, I'm just pulling your chain ... it's just that I have trouble "detecting this major flaw" as you call it. Gene K

Yes, thanks. Gene K

Craig, What work do you envision the resin intakes saving? Gene K

Thanks, Gary. What is wrong with the ZM intakes? Gene K

The Su-27 may be a bit too ambitious for a first aircraft model, considering the large number of parts (i have no idea of what "Gunpla" is or how it relates to modeling). Again not 5th generation (but then, is the Su-27?), but you may want to look into recent Academy 1/72 kits like the F-16 and F-18 (and then the F-4). These kits are very accurate and detailed, and the fit is excellent, having many "press-fit" parts, They would be fine mules to become familiar with what may be new materials and techniques, and you'd have a great looking model ... as well as a frustration free exp

That's sad, Rex. I think I have as many . Gene K

A rather condescending "analysis". Gene K

yes, but Inkscape was a little easier for me ... and it's free. There are many good video tutorials available on line. Gene K.

I knew your crusade would pay off ... eventually. Gene K

That's an absolute masterwork that greatly helped me get started with my Alps any moons ago. Thanks very much. There's also a great site here, and Yahoo discussion groups here and here. Gene K

A little sanding of the front of the windscreen yielded a great fit with no step. Overall, my trial fit tape job was very enjoyable, with no problems. Has anyone heard of future AMK plans for more models in the Mirage series? I sure hope it is so!!! Gene K