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Just got finished reading To the Limit by Tom A. Johnson. It's probably one of the best books I've read about being AIRCAV Huey978-0-451-22218-3 pilot in Vietnam.
If anyone's interested, here's the ISBN: 978-0-451-22218-3. One of the best reads I've had in a long time.
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Thanks, MoFo, I figured that might be the case. I do remember early Academy kits being "influenced" by other manufacturers kits.
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I'm thinking of trying to pick up Quick boost's OH-6A conversion. I saw (somewhere) that the Academy kit is recommended. If the Academy and Hasegawa kits are essentially the same plastic then I'll probably pick up whichever is cheaper. For some reason the Minicraft/Hasegawa releases seem to go cheaper.
I remember building both of the earlier Hasegawa releases back when they first came out and I remember them as being pretty basic kits that went together pretty well.
TIA
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I think the first photo shows at least a two-color scheme, so it's possible that it's the standard TPS scheme.
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I posted this on another thread:
This may allow you to compare what's in the kits:
http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/image/10113093
http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/image/10082499
HTH
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This may allow you to compare what's in the kits:
http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/image/10113093
http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/image/10082499
HTH
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That's the only 1/48 CH-53E kit. Revell's is the earlier variant.
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It was in the Modeler enamel range, but Testors discontinued it. I think mose of the major paint lines have it. I like Enamels, so Xtracolour would be my next choice.
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As far as I know, there aren't any in 1/48. I'd love to see one, though.
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This looks interesting. Much nicer than my Heller kit, I'll bet.
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No problem noted here, Cleaver usually isn't shy about calling out issues:
https://modelingmadness.com/review/korean/cleaver/usaf/tmc94.htm
Michael Benolkin did have the same wingroot issues you've had:
https://www.cybermodeler.com/hobby/builds/kh/build_kh_80101.shtml
There are more reviews out there, I'm sure.
HTH
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20 hours ago, stefan schweden said:
Many thanks to both of you. Interesting detail about the leaking of hydraulic oil. Informations like these are "pepper and salt" for our hobby and makes modeling so interesting. Kind regards Stefan
That's why most landing gear legs and bays are painted white.
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Great shots, Tim, thank you.
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I remember seeing a photo somewhere that showed the waist compartment on this particular aircraft was natural metal with Zinc Chromate Yellow stringers.
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On 8/28/2017 at 10:23 AM, Flyboy3394 said:
You didnt find it too dark? I think Ti is a good idea. Hadn't even considered that before.
I don't believe it's too dark, took this photo of an F-15D in Iceland in (IIRC) 1993.
Even allowing for it being on the underside of the aircraft, it still still looks pretty dark.
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I think I used Metalizer Titanium on my F-15C and it looked pretty accurate to me. I think this NMF area IS titanium so it should look close.
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On 7/31/2017 at 11:12 PM, ChesshireCat said:
so now we've been told the only error I the name on the box! Exactly what is this based upon?
gary
A bit of humor is all.
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Good for a nostalgia build, but other than that...
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It's a product well worth having. One tip for a method I use is to test the decals by using an image you don't plan on using on your model. That way, if it doesn't work, you haven't messed up that unique bit of decal you need for the model you're doing. Then apply the Super Decal Film as directed and again, use an image you don't plan on using as a test…
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Lots of great photos there. I was interested to see some of the NATO compliant stencilling.
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This is the link I use:
http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/plamo/
I use this site quite a bit, so to make things a little easier, I bookmark links that I use on a regular basis with search terms like "1/48 Airfix" or "1/48 Hasegawa…"
This site works incredibly slowly (if at all) on my tablet, but works well on my desk top. Your mileage may vary, though.
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Did you have any construction issues? Anything we need to look out for if we decide to build this one?
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20 hours ago, Steven H. McLain said:
Looks great. I would love to see more civil airplanes and helicopters in 1/48 scale.
I agree 100%. I like GA Aircraft, especially in military markings.
CD48132 - 1/48 Brazil AF EMB-312 Tucano
in Caracal Models
Posted · Edited by DonSS3
Found the answer to my question.
That looks really nice! Thanks for the photos and for giving us a look at you decals, Kursad.
Which is exported more, the Embraer or Shorts version?
If they do a Shorts version I may end up getting all three Tucano/Super Tucanos.