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Thanks for the rundown,. I always appreciate your insights. Gene K

Thanks, Gabor. So which 1/72 MiG-17 kit should I buy ... at this time? Gene K

As habu2 said, "Good grief". Reminds me of Joe Btfsplk. Hope your luck improves so you can better enjoy this wonderful hobby. Gene K

But then, the Bashing Caucus is not that large - just repetitively vocal and overbearing. Good entertainment. Gene K

A Modeling Masterpiece. Gene K

If anyone has skipped this video, there is a great tip (pun intended) on precisely applying minute amounts of CA at 3:24. Gene K

Oh man, you just stole my joy. Gene K

Thank goodness I can read your posts to level the playing field ... somewhat. Gene K

Now there''s a statistical conclusion I didn't know existed. That buttresses the "fact" that 1/48 decals outsell 1/72, I suppose. Well, since I'm a 1/72 guy myself, I don't buy your premise, but all that's has been hashed to death for a long time on these boards. Long live Zvezda's outstanding 1/72 lines. Amen. Gene K

Quite an eye opener! I've always enjoyed your bare metal builds/tutorials, the Hasegawa F-86 being a particular favorite. Gene K

Sage. Gene K

Wow .... does that look great -- excellent modeling! Gene K

Man oh man ... tough crowd here!! Gene K

Yes, BUT not to be argumentative and with due respect, Dave, the slats were cycled out and flaps down during Before Takeoff Checks, and the slats were out/flaps down for both landing and takeoff ... so there are three (short) instances where the slats/flaps could be modeled out/down on the ground ... during every sortie. I'll be putting the slats and flaps out/down ... just because. Gene K

Why do/would you say that?????? Gene K

That's a 3D print of a long nose Phantom - representing a series that ZM will begin to release "in 2020". Very rough print and only intended to be a preview of the series ... with accompanying sign in large letters that the final product will be different. The series, according to the ZM rep, will include the F-4E, EJ, F and G. I assume they will include un-slatted as well as slatted wings as appropriate (3D print has slats). Gene K

A.C.Acikgoz is doing a nice job of getting some of us over to the Hobbytime web site by being somewhat cryptic. Maybe he can tell us where Hobbytime kits are available outside of Turkey. Would be nice if the new boxing included these markings (separate decals are listed on the site as available for 1/48 and 1/72 ... as well as that teeny 1/144): Gene K P.S. Long time, Dave. Hope you are doing well.

I can't find the HobbyTime 1/48 F-4E boxing - can you give a more direct link, please? Thanks, Gene K

Just "alright"? Your Hog is absolutely beautiful!! A stunner, for sure. Gene K

Craig Baldwin directed me to this thread, and I thank him for introducing me to your fabulous work, Giovanni. I will now enjoy reading your build report, and then look for some of your other projects!! Gene K

Hopefully they'll learn after being outed by such a respected and admired modeler and businessman as yourself! Gene K

Sorry, I just got tired of all the unsubstantiated negativity, especially yours. Gene K

Here's the other. Gene K

Three VF-2 schemes as shown below and in next post. Gene K