Rodney

From a marketing and sales stand point, I think it makes sense. Release the less popular version first to get as many sales as you can from it, then release the popular version. If the J/L was released first, I bet fewer F/Gs would have sold. Rodney

Yeah, I did the same. Definitely, want to build one if not two of this version. Rodney

With everything going on, I was looking for a quick build. The Trumpeter JF-17 seemed like a good kit and got it down. For some reason, the I find the shape of this aircraft interesting. Also, I got inspiration from Aigore in this thread http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index.php?/topic/254336-jf-17-thunder/ The kit is ok. You have to test fit most pieces and do clean up on the parts. My intent was to do a closed canopy but it'd did fit well enough to go that route. So, last minute change. I used Caracal decals. Thanks, Rodney

Sure. Will do. They were nice decals went down great! Part of the reason I built this kit. Rodney

It is. Maybe more air forces will purchase it and it'll get more visibility.

Overall, it's a good kit. There are a few places that could be improved or I need to be better at.... The exhaust are fitted prior to glueing the fuselage halves together. On the next one I build, I'll try to modify the exhaust to be painted and glued on at the end. The split flaps were a pain to glue on. I saw a suggestion where to glue the top flap to the top half of the wing and bottom flap to the bottom prior to glueing the wings together. Eduard supplies a photo-etch piece that simulates the spring that holds the canopy in the open position. The part was either way too short or I had it too far open. I'm not sure if any of this changed on when Eduard re-engineered the kit. Thanks, Rodney

Will it be sold by the normal retailers or how do we order one? Thanks, Rodney

Thank you all. Rodney

Thanks everybody. Rodney

Great!

With everything going on, I was looking for a quick build. The Trumpeter JF-17 seemed like a good kit and got it down. For some reason, the I find the shape of this aircraft interesting. Also, I got inspiration from Aigore in this thread http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index.php?/topic/254336-jf-17-thunder/ The kit is ok. You have to test fit most pieces and do clean up on the parts. My intent was to do a closed canopy but it'd did fit well enough to go that route. So, last minute change. I used Caracal decals. Thanks, Rodney

Just finished the Eduard Bf 109G-6 in 1/48. This was from the original release that was slightly sized wrong. Most of the marking are painted on using masks I made with the Cameo. The decals for the eyes gave me some trouble and I ended up painting the red around the edge. Weathering was done with oils and pigments. I still need to practice with both. I struggled with some of the photo-etch. Not completely happy with this build but happy to be done! Feedback welcome. Thanks.

Very nice build Jon.

That is awesome. Great build and painting.

Collin, That came out great! I like that green over the original scheme. Looks like your paint skills were up to the task. I just got this kit, what are the areas to watch out for that you mention? Thanks, Rodney