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Thanks for the info everyone! Regarding the AIM-7F, they are the ones which look similar to the M but with only 2 brown strip antenna along the side of the nose vis the 4 found on the M right? Mark

Maybe because they didn’t come out of the gate promising the Tomcat kit to end all Tomcat kits? Mark

I’m looking to build a F-15C from the mid-1980s. Specifically 78-0531 from the 18th TFW operating out of Kadena AFB in Okinawa in 1983. For the loadout, I’m going for 4 AIM-9s and 4 AIM-7s which would be standard for that time period. So the questions are: 1. Which variant of the AIM-7 and AIM-9 would they have been using during that time? 2. Would these missiles be painted white or light ghost grey? Thanks in advance! Mark

I believe he meant Portuguese Air Force. Mark

That looks absolutely gorgeous! Well done! Mark

No. That kit comes with a C nose and resin bits to do a SU. Mark

Great work so far! Are you going to use the included cockpit decals? They fit a treat and really make the cockpit pop. Mark

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Reid Air Publications’ second edition of the Modern Eagle Guide has photos of those antennae as well. Mark

Vingtor did a sheet with this scheme. Not sure if it is still available though. Mark

Much thanks for the compliments everyone! Mark

They are lacquers plain and simple just like Mr Color aka Gunze paints. Thin with lacquer thinner. Mark

That’s really cool. Will you be using it with the recently-announced DCS F-16 that’s slated to come out later this year? Mark

May I direct you to the appropriate forum to highlight these issues? https://forums.eagle.ru/forumdisplay.php?f=395 Mark

Those GE-engined Mudhens are Republic of Singapore Air Force F-15SGs. Mark

Thanks for the feedback and kind words everyone! Mark

Been working on this one on and off for a while now. It is the much lauded Tamiya rendition of the venerable F-14A Tomcat. The kit was built with the addition of Fine Mold's plastic seat belts and weighted wheels from DEF Model. Painting was done with Mr Color lacquers and weathered with enamels and oils. Decals from the kit but they were a little thick. With superb engineering, this kit was a joy to put together. Feedback welcome and hope you enjoy the photos!

http://www.dstorm.eu is your friend for all things ODS. Mark

I looked at some photos posted on FB. What Martin said was correct. There was indeed plastic from the Tomcat kit at the Alclad booth. However the plastic that was there was merely the weapons from the kit. Mark

Hope they at least ship before the Chinese New Year else it’s gonna be a really long wait. Mark

There’s this... Mark

The Litening pod can be found in Hasegawa’s Weapon Set E. Eduard also does the pod but I don’t think it comes with the cheek station adapter. For the PIDS pylon, I don’t know if there is an aftermarket company which does it but it is included in some of the Kinetic F-16 kits in plastic. Hope this helps! Mark

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Contact Lucky Model directly. Mine was missing the clear parts and they got me squared away rather quickly. Mark