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Paul, I agree with "I just like it!" Is a cool looking Jet for sure, and your VF-111 livery is stunning! Now along the same lines for better engines how about a better coupling clutch system for the A2D-1 Skyshark. That would have been the Spad everyone would want! Brutal in looks and likely would have been a PHANTASTIC close air support weapon! We can only wish at the time.

Oh yeah, I bought the Hobby Boss TA-7C plus an intake upgrade for the China Lake double FLIR bird! The only thing I need is an upgraded Windscreen and Canopy. Would anyone happen to know one available? Great sheet yes indeed, but we need the A-7E sheet with VX-9 and the China Lake single FLIR bird! Cheers from CHINA LAKE! Larry

Mind sharing why China Lake and Edwards are special for you?

If accepted, this will be the sheet I've been waiting a while now for! Can't wait! I have plenty to build for people here at China Lake! Kudos Captain Tyler! And kudos to Kursad if you plan to push this into printing! I have many sheets to purchase! Cheers Larry

Many other differences besides sensors and the "Barn Door". And, it is not at Fort Worth now... Cheers Larry

AA-1 and XE100 Absolutely! Phantastic list! Cheers from China Lake! Larry

Early Years, Early Years YEAS including AA-1 in 1/72 and 1.48 I hope!!! 10 sheets called for from me! Cheers Larry

Yes, I propose what Captain Tyler said! F-35 Early Years sheet! AA-1 to start it off! Cheers! Larry

PLEASE include AA-1 with a new release plus one in 1/48th

The hard way indeed, take a look here for some inspiration! http://soyuyo.main.jp/f4c/f4c-1.html Great Start!

YES, although I've done this YF-104A as I'm doing as many China Lake birds as I can, this would be a GREAT addition! 358029498_Copyof_MG_0670.TIF _MG_0676.TIF

Looks like pretty good progress, and you are underestimating your skills with paint. Yes you are! Are you folding the wings or will they be animated so to speak? As has been said, looking mighty fine! It's remarkable in your photos, I can't wait to see this in person! Cheers Larry

About time for an update Elmo, Where ya at? STILL want to be the one to take the photo's! Cheers Larry

I'm well aware of the differences and I have altered the Meng kit to represent that nose gear door. Lots of things are different but no one so far has done a sheet with the markings for it. I've been around it for years were I work, and completing a model of it with said markings is what I'm after. Many more for people where I work since the Tamiya kit is announced may be on my plate.

With the announcement of the Tamiya F-35A I would think a new sheet from you would be forthcoming, YES? If you do a new sheet would it be possible to put all the markings that were on A/A-1 when it landed at China Lake for testing? You have some very nice decals of VX-5 from China Lake and since I work there, it would be a great sheet! Thanks for at least considering it! Larry

I've been using a similar design for a while now. My design has the fan directly underneath the filters (automotive HEPA filters) and there really isn't as much suction as I believe there should be, so I'm gonna look into a similar pattern as well. Thanks for the explanation habu2! On another note for the actual inside where the painting will take place. Think about painting the inside a medium gray (or even dark gray) instead of leaving it white. It is tough to see the paint coming out of an airbrush with that white background. Seems like the correct color for light all around but

Giovanni, that really looks sharp, can't wait to see it finished!

I have no idea what you said in this post but I got to go to the flight line and see this right after it was painted. Shortly after though it suffered an accident and may never return to China Lake. What a great scheme and what a very nice model! The Italeri kit may not be easy, but it sure looks the part to me! Cheers and Happy New Year! Larry

Gotta be close to an update eh Elmo? If any build needs one it's to see where you are at these days! Cheers my good Man, and hope the new year has you and yours doing well! Larry

Gorgeous! Planned this from the first day I saw it at China Lake! Cheers Larry

That Second picture looks like it was taken at China Lake and I was there and have pictures. I don't know if they will scan with enough clarity, but it looks as though it did. The Pilots name is; Lt Daill Kraut. Picture is pretty small but here is a crop of the name and font. Cheers Larry

A CMV-22B conversio for the sponsons will be needed right away. And then an F-135 Engine to be inserted in the cargo hold! Yep that is what will be needed.