Bryan H.

Yes exactly, I accidentally broke the main gear. So, I’ve been scouring my spare parts for something that I could use for a replacement. No luck… I’ve even thought about bending a paper clip to make something that might work (and be more durable). I was hoping there’s be some sort of aftermarket metal landing gear. Good news, there are aftermarket metal landing gear. Bad news, they are as scarce as hens teeth. Cheers & happy modeling, Bryan

Thank you! Now I at least know there’s a needle in the haystack — just gotta find it now. Cheers & happy modeling, Bryan

Just like the title asks. Are there any aftermarket landing gear for the ICM 1/48 Beech C-45?

Or at least the decals for the F-8 flown by Dick Schaefer of VF-111. My son is in Key West & is trying to build each of the aircraft flown by the VF-111. Cheers & happy modeling, Bryan

Since ICM is coming out with a new 1/48 OV-10D kit soon, is there any chance that Caracal will give us some additional marking options? Also, any chance for some non-American options for their OV-10A kit? and happy modeling, Bryan

You are correct, it is "Tempelhof." My German is non-existent - I don't sprechen! Here's a close up of the nose. I've got more photos, if needed. & happy modeling, Bryan

Went to the Florida Air Museum yesterday & saw this C-47. The little white triangle on the nose has "Templehof" in cursive under it. and happy modeling, Bryan IMG_6742.HEIC

Since Kinetic has announced a new 1/48 Fiat G.91... We can see what’s in the kit but I bet they don’t have markings for a US Army evaluation G.91. I’m sure there’s plenty of other G.91 schemes to fill out a decal sheet. & happy modeling, Bryan

PM sent. Thanks!

Just like the title. Looking for Caracal Models #48076 “C-45 Expeditor part 1” for the ICM/Revell 1/48 C-45 Expeditor kit. A partial sheet might work; I’m want to do the “MATS” markings. I’ve searched without success. Please let me know, if you have a good lead on where to get them or are willing to part with them. Thanks in advance! & happy modeling, Bryan

When you do your 1/48 FJ-3 Fury sheet, please include the markings for VF-51. They're already on your sheet #72076, so hopefully it is not too difficult to include them on your 1/48 sheet. & happy modeling, Bryan

There's an old thread for postwar C-47's with loads of good ideas. Postwar C-47 ideas Even NASA had them until 1984, there's very attractive scheme from 1984 with a light blue undersurface & the NASA "worm" logo. Above pics from NASA website & happy modeling, Bryan

You're not the only one who thought this kit would be a no-show... Good to know you're ready when Kitty Hawk is! & happy modeling, Bryan

I'm thinking that the FJ-3 shouldn't be far behind. Maybe, you can enlarge your FJ-3 Fury sheets. I know I'll be buying! & happy modeling, Bryan

Also, can't resist a wishlist... So, all of the following in Tamiya/Hasegawa quality, injection molded plastic. Preferably, with Steven's conditions met - maybe even the F-111 part! 😉 1/48 Lockheed P2V/P-2 Neptune 1/48 OV-10A/D 1/48 Northrop Gamma, “Polar Star” or “Sky Chief” 1/48 Ford Trimotor 1/48 Attack Super Tomcat 21 / ASF-14 Can think of so many more but these five are a good start. and Happy Modeling, Bryan