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  1. Hello Tony

     

    In the recent Phantom threads here at ARC, I realized, that you are very knowledgeable about the F-4E and -G details in the context of the new forthcoming kits. This and the fact, that you are coming from Bristol leads me to the conclusion, that you may be the Tony Th., who has produced some nice books of USAF(E) subjects in the 90s. If so,  we had a bit of correspondencece about 30 years ago.

     

    My name is Christian Gerard and I have shifted my interest from aviation photography in the 80s and 90s subsequently towards scale aircraft modelling today. 
     

    From 2024 I intend to build some USAFE Phantoms from the new kits in 1:48 and hopefully a new 1:32 kit, too. From next year, I will having more time, which is quite limited nowadays after I was struck by several occasions which almost kept me away from modelling. Then, I will show here some photos and memories from the good old times.

     

    Take care and until later.

     

    Greetings

    Christian

     

    1. tony.t

      tony.t

      Hi Christian,

       

      Hope all is well. I passed all F-4 and F-111  material to Andreas Klein at AirDoc/Double Ugly publications, and no longer write. They do such great books! 

      Back to just modelling for me: easier and more fun! 

      I'm interested in doing USAFE Phantoms too soon, starting with a 1/48 RF-4C Pave Drag and then seeing what Red Pills Models do with the new 1/32 creations.

       

      Take care, and happy holidays,

       

      Tony in Bristol 

    2. falcon91352

      falcon91352

      Hello Tony

       

      Thank you very much for your reply.

       

      My contact to Andreas Klein were a bit rare in the last months due to my limited time. Yes, he is doing great stuff! 
       

      Yesterday I have visited my friend Pascal Klasen, who is a very talented 30yr young guy. In his first 25 years, he lived near former Bitburg AB, now a few km from Spangdahlem AB. A couple of months ago, he founded his own enterprise, PK Productions. First release were two 36.TFW and 52. FW F-15 Eagle sheets, meticulously researched and produced. A 1:32 version is in the work. Some of my photographs from the 80s and 90s were used as references.

       

      Next year, a 50. TFW F-16A/B Hahn Falcons sheet is scheduled. I shot some of those in the early 80s, but missed to do a close up shot of the 496. TFS squadron badge on the intake. I did this well with the 10. and 313. TFS aircraft. Since 50. TFW F-16A often visited airshows in the UK, I would like to ask you, if you have a detail photograph of the 496. TFS badge on the airplane, which considerably differs from the badges worn by the pilots on their flying suits.

       

      Have a nice Sunday and happy modelling!

       

      Greetings

      Christian

    3. tony.t

      tony.t

      Hi Christian, sorry I don't. 

      I don't have very much left at all.

      Decal sheets sound great and I'll look out for them. 

      All the best for 2023!

      Tony 

  2. Hello

     

    On your webpage I discovered that you offer parts for the Kittyhawk 1:32 Mirage kits, but they seem to be sold out.

     

    Are those going to be restocked and available again? I would like to get one full set for both, the M2000D and M2000-5F.

     

    Thanks for your answer and all the best for you in the future!

     

     

    Kind regards

    Christian Gerard

     

     

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    2. falcon91352

      falcon91352

      Hello Arnaud

       

      Thank you very much for your quick reply. I keep an eye on your webpage every day now. 😉

       

      Greetings

      Christian

    3. falcon91352

      falcon91352

      Hello Arnaud

       

      Order placed a few minutes ago.
       

      I am such a Mirage 2000 fan and those parts are eagerly awaited. Hope to get a corrected M2000C windshield sometimes … .

       

      Greetings

      Christian

       

       

    4. arnobiz

      arnobiz

      Thanks! Your order will ship by end of week.

       

      The problem seems to be as much with the windshield as with the fuselage length, Romain corrected it in his build but it seems rather tricky 😕

  3. Hello David

     

     

    I regret that I did´t foundtime to answer your last email, because I was so busy recently.

     

    Today I did a small private workshop here at home and I should having more time soon.

     

    You will here from me then again!

     

     

    Greetings

     

    Christian

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