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Well that's embarrassing for me! Thanks for the pointers - I've found them 🙂 Jon

Can you post a link? I've looked at your site and can't find them... Jon

Indeed, I did not get the Trumpeter one! Jon

This (and the lack of rivets) is precisely why I went for a non-AMK option and purchased a competing product. IMO, since the trio of MiG-31, Magister and Kfir kits, AMK have significantly dropped the ball in terms of moulding quality. I notice at least one builder of a pre-release of the AMK Mil Mi-8 on Facebook is having real issues with the kit. Jon

🤣🤣 Jon

Thank you chaps 🙂 Jon

Just finished the Tanmodel 1/48 RF-84F with Caracal Decals. Cheers Jon

Excellent news - thanks. Jon

With the HK Models 1/48 B-25J now out and about, any plans to release this one soon? Thanks Jon

Was the camouflage scheme on this webpage ever published? https://www.caracalmodels.com/references/cd48094/ Thanks Jon

I too appreciate these efforts. Hannants had the Zvezda kit in stock last week. It sold out within a day. The biggest issue I have with the AMK kit is the lack of rivets and rough plastic, so I've bought one of the other options... Jon

Thanks. And thanks for the excellent decals - I look forward to using those for the CH-53 later this year. Jon

In 2023 I shall complete: Tan Model 1/48 RF-84F Thunderflash Hasegawa 1/48 Phantom FG.1 Academy 1/48 F-4B Phantom converted to an F-4G Tamiya 1/48 F-4B Phantom Eduard 1/48 Fw190A-5 as an SNCA NC900 Academy 1/48 CH-53E Super Stallion Jon

Thanks chaps 🙂 Jon

Thanks for all the help with this one. I finished mine a couple of days ago. There's lots wrong with it (especially the over-drooped blades), but I'm pretty happy overall. I'll be using the same AOA set next year on the CH-53. The AOA decals were amazing; the Academy ones sadly not... Jon

I have one of the sets, but I haven't used it so I can't comment on the quality of the decals. I also can't comment on accuracy, but they do include a photo or two of the actual machine. Jon

Art Scale do quite a few sheets: https://www.hannants.co.uk/search/index.php?product_category_id=&product_division_id=&manufacturer_id=363071&code=&product_type_id=all_decals&scale_id=955&keyword_search=AH-1&setPerPage=25&currency_id= Jon

The thread that just keeps giving. Thank you Jon

These images are super-helpful (in addition to the fantastic walkaround from Dave Roof) - especially as the first one gives a slightly better view of the underside. Quick question: What is the cross section of the thing circled in red? Is it circular, oval, flat or something else? Thanks for the help - much appreciated. Jon

Here's a quick and easy method I used last week: Clamp blade to steel rule using a clamp and magnets. Dunk in near-boiling water for 30-60 seconds. Result: This is for 1/48 CH-46 blades. Jon

Dan, This is great - thank you for such a thorough reply. Does that mean the eroded leading edge should be a metallic colour (the nickel strip)? Cheers Jon

That's good info - thanks. Jon

Here are some photos I've found of 157667 which would indicate a very light brownish grey would be correct:

Well, surely you agree the highlighted sections aren't black, weathered, faded or otherwise? Unless I'm missing something really obvious?

I have to confess to being a bit confused. 157664 was originally an F, but should have had fibreglass blades by 2006? Here's some better images from the instructions. I think you can see why I'm tempted to go with a very dull metallic colour: Jon