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    Possible new topics?

    in Caracal Models

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    On 4/17/2022 at 7:54 PM, KursadA said:

     

    I am also following the relevant thread; obviously I am concerned, both as a looong-time (20+ years?) contributor and a (paying) sponsor who relies on this forum for communications. If the worst happens, I am pretty sure we will figure out a replacement - I can either spin up a Caracal Models forum (something I would rather not do, considering the time and effort involved in policing it) or arrange another manufacturer subforum in another community. At any rate I am not about to give up on our community easily; and will allocate the resources needed to keep the interaction going.

    I think a Facebook page could give us the same interaction and at the very least, a reliable platform. I'm also concerned that the forum will go away, mainly it's competing with multiple Facebook groups and the lack of attention given to the site by Steve. Furball, Bullseye, Twobobs, and others have Facebook pages to discuss things, probably a good time to start one!

     

    Just my 2 cents.

     

    Dan

    Group Build Proposal: F-16 Fighting Falcon Furball

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    1 hour ago, Kurt H. said:

    Awesome. we got 10 votes in less than 24 hours.  Thanks to each and every one of you for voting and commenting on this thread. I believe this means this Idea is capable of sustaining a group build, I will go to the group build forum and formally request it. Be prepared to start immediately!

     

    Started priming parts at the moment. Let's gooooo

    1/48 F/A-18F Meng vs.HobbyBoss

    in Jet Modeling

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    8 hours ago, Spike72 said:

    I’ve built 6-7 Hasegawa Supers and after building a Meng E model, I won’t go back to Hasegawa.  Very similar in their build up but having the ECS easily fitted as an option vice having to cut/sand a resin piece along with a one piece nose cone and an easy wing fold was all I needed to come to that conclusion. I’ve heard some complain about the pit but with Quinta set or a figure in the seat, I didn’t have any issue.

     

    Now if we could just get some updated decals....

     

    My thoughts exactly also. While the kit is not a Tamiya-like one, it still has better engineering and fit than the Hasegawa kit. The molded wings to the upper fuselage is a nice touch as the wings on Hasegawa's are added separate and can have an awkward anhedral or dihedral if you're not careful enough.

     

    The Meng will do for now until Tamiya releases theirs in about 10 years. 😆

    Flying Leathernecks Museum shutting down

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Just learned that the museum here at Miramar is set to close based upon lack of funding. I grew up going to this museum and am saddened a huge part of the San Diego military experience is going away. Linked below is a petition to help possibly reverse the decision as well as a Go Fund Me link. Consider signing and getting your voice heard to the right folks who could keep this around for future generations to enjoy.

     

    https://www.change.org/p/save-the-flying-leatherneck-aviation-museum?recruiter=836730933&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=psf_combo_share_abi&utm_term=signature_receipt&recruited_by_id=d93c8220-cf89-11e7-b83b-dda6381ec16f&utm_content=fht-27474227-en-us%3A6

     

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    New Tool 1/48 F/A-18E Super Hornet Announced

    in Jet Modeling

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    5 hours ago, marcinko said:

    Is Hase really that good ?

    The shape is spot on but the construction leaves much to be desired for an $80 kit. Not being able to make a late block Echo or Foxtrot OOB hinders it even more. I've built six of them so I got a good look at what needs improvement. Just like their F-4, F-14, and F-16 series, there always is improvement from other companies to dethrone Hasegawa as "king".

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