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Looking good so far. For the AN/ALQ-131 pod, you’ll need to mount it to the jet using the short centre line pylon, part F2. It is labelled as unused. Mark

Final build of 2021 is this 1/72 Tomcat from Hasegawa. Built OOB with Mr Color paints and enamels for weathering. Mark

Words here read: TRUMPETER NEW PRODUCT 1/48 AMERICAN F-22 STEALTH FIGHTER JET 2022 FIRST HALF OF THE YEAR RELEASE Mark

CMV-22B Osprey from VRM-30 Det 1 operating off the USS Carl Vinson popped by yesterday. Mark

Here you go. https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10234924 Not sure if you can find stand-alone decals though. Mark

You might wanna switch to a gloss from a spray can. It goes on more evenly and won't "eat" into your acrylic paint unless you spray it too thick. Mark

Out of curiosity, did you brush the flat clear on? Mark

No. The twin tubs have a different canopy shape vis a single seater. Mark

Thanks for the positive feedback! Mark

Pretty sure it is because the F-4EJ Kai is still a "hard wing" Phantom. The OP wants a late E with slatted wings. Mark

Thanks for the kind words everyone! Mark

I'm all ready for an SG conversion (or 6) in 1/72! Mark

I’d say the best starting point would be the Academy F-15K. Most of the required parts are already in the box. Just need to provide the cheek fairings, tailbooms and antennae on the upper fuselage. You can view the kit instructions here to get an idea of what is included: https://www.scalemates.com/products/img/7/9/4/930794-56-instructions.pdf Mark

I don’t think block 30s have the bulged main gear doors like the 50s so you’ll still need to find a donor from a Thunderbird kit. Also, the main wheel hubs are different. Mark

There’s also the Academy kit. https://www.scalemates.com/kits/academy-12418-kf-16c-fighting-falcon-rok-air-force--107307 Mark