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I used all kit-provided decals riffraff. I was amazed they worked so well considering their age. I believe the roundels may be wrong for this paint scheme, they are accurate for a bare metal aircraft but all my photo research suggests the outer gold/yellow ring went away when they adapted the camouflage scheme. I decided to go ahead and finish mine with what I had rather than let it sit in the box another year. So far no one has complained about it yet so I'm happy with my choice. Ha!

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This one has been halfway built for about a decade, I finally got around to finishing it up. It's a pretty good kit considering how long ago it was released. Lots more pictures and comments at: https://www.kgwings.com/mirage_iv/mirage_iv.html Hope you enjoy, Keith

I apologize if this is the wrong forum, it seemed like the closest option to me. I finally posted all the photos I took at the IMPS North Central Texas Scalefest 2014 show in Grapevine, Texas, USA. Lots and lots of finished kits: www.kgwings.com/fieldtrips/scalefest14/scalefest14_1.html Hope you enjoy, Keith

I lost the decal sheet for this kit last year, but Revell was kind enough to send me a new sheet saving it from certain shelf-doom. It's a very nice kit overall if you can find replacement tires. More photos at: www.kgwings.com/hmmwv_m997/hmmwv_m997.html

Very nicely weathered Mike! You really made the best out of that solid mesh by adding the tarp and using excellent painting technique, it's difficult to tell in these photos that they're solid. Keith

I just finished posting my LS model Pitts Special S2A in Rod Ellis' Canadian Reds Display Team markings. It's a pretty nice kit, easy to build and fun to fly around the room. Keith Lots more photos and information about the kit at www.kgwings.com

Here's my 1:72 scale ZV Models East German Fuel Tank Truck. A very enjoyable little build. Cheers, Keith You can find lots more photos and text here: www.kgwings.com/ural_375d_tanker/ural_375d_tanker.html

Thanks Tony! Coming from an expert chopper builder as yourself that IS a TRUE compliment!

It's a deal! If you take your time maybe I'll have an AH-6 to add to the fun. Keith

Thanks and here's a size reference for you: I was also struck by how quick and agile this little bird appears to be in this movie! Keith

It was always out of my budget too but I completely lucked into this set! At Scalefest this year I picked up a Pucara kit for a mere $10.00 and this Airwaves set was tucked away inside the box as a surprise bonus! So keep your eyes open for a bargain. Keith

Looks like a great kit and you've done a fine job with it! I'm going to have to pick one of these up for myself. Thanks for sharing, Keith

Well it's no show stopper but I'm calling this project finished. This is the ancient Airfix kit with Airwaves white metal parts and a bit of scratch building. Despite a poor fitting canopy and some overly simplified parts I still managed to have fun with it. Lots more photos and details about the build are posted here: http://www.kgwings.com/scout_ah1/scout_ah1.html Thanks for looking, Keith

Thanks! I downloaded that movie from Youtube a few days ago and watched it for the first time. The Scout scenes are pretty good! Keith

Well it's no show stopper but I'm calling this project finished. This is the ancient Airfix kit with Airwaves white metal parts and a bit of scratch building. Despite a poor fitting canopy and some overly simplified parts I still managed to have fun with it. Lots more photos and details about the build are posted here: http://www.kgwings.com/scout_ah1/scout_ah1.html Thanks for looking, Keith

I just finished the 1:72 scale Cromwell Models Israeli Nakpadon (Hebrew for "Porcupine") Heavy Armored Personnel Carrier. A very fun build. Hope you enjoy, Keith Lots more pictures and information here www.kgwings.com/nakpadon/nakpadon.html

Is this all? I'm never going to finish all these kits!!! Must build faster next year! Lo Model AIDC AT-3 Tzu Chiang Matchbox Percival Provost T.Mk.1 ICM BTR-152v Italeri F-117A Nighthawk Heller VAB VTT 4 x 4 My link Hobby Craft UC-45J Expediter Revell Yak-38 "Forger"

Ha! If you ever want to be the Guest Star Giant Hand... come on over! Thanks JackMan, Keith

For the blue, I sprayed a base coat of Testors Model Master enamel French Blue 2715. I added a couple drops of white to the French Blue and sprayed "sun faded" areas. For the underside anti-corrosion green, I mixed a custom color made mostly from Model Master Medium Field Green FS34095 but I added an unremembered amount of other greens and browns until it appeared about right to me. After studying as many Forger photos as I could find I came to the conclusion that you can get away with just about any shade of blue you like! Early Yaks were very dark glossy navy blue but weather and tim

I just finished posting my Revell 1:72 scale Yakovlev Yak-38 "Forger". The Soviet Naval Air Force's less than spectacular VTOL strike fighter. Lots more pictures and commentary here if you're so inclined: www.kgwings.com/yak38/yak38.html Thanks for looking, Keith

I just finished my Beech UC-45J Expediter in 1/72 scale. I used the Hobbycraft C-45F kit and Super Scale decals. There's a few problems with the kit, but it builds into to a nice looking kit regardless. Lots more photos and commentary here: http://www.kgwings.com/c45j/c45j.html Keith

Squadron is still in attendance at the show but it's not "their" event anymore. The event is officially "IPMS/NCT Scalefest" (IMPS North Central Texas). Squadron still has "open house" on the same weekend and is attendance at the show. It may be because Squadron hosts their own event called Eaglequest on June 21st which costs $50.00 US to get in? Keith

Just sharing some photos taken last month at IPMS/North Central Texas' Scalefest 2012. I wasn't able to capture all of the great kits on display, but here is a sampling of about a hundred of them: http://www.kgwings.com/fieldtrips/scalefest12/scalefest12_1.html Hope you enjoy, Keith

I just finished the Italeri/Testors F-117A Night Hawk (kit #189). A very easy kit to build, it's fairly accurate with the exception of the bomb compartment. A good kit overall. Hope you enjoy, Keith More photos and information here: www.kgwings.com