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What's the correct cockpit color: Black as suggested in the Dynavector instructions or Dark Gull Grey as suggested in the Trumpeter instructions ? Am a bit confused. Lothar

A true little gem, looks just perfect in this scale Compliments !! Lothar And I've found a source for Citadel Mithril Silver in Germany :lol:

This is one fantastic model, I think you got every bit just perfect, the finish is superior Lothar

It's the German equivalent to Future or Kleer, complete name is Erdal Glaenzer. Lothar

I have a started 72nd AMT KC-135 which I've planned to build with extended flaps and spoilers. The kist has been put to rest since I couldn't find any detail pics yet. I have the Aerofax book which isn't really helpful with what I'm looking for. Can someone help ? Thanks. Lothar

This should help: Try here Lothar

what did they carry in their bomb bays and what paint scheme and markings did the carry ? Any help is appreciated. Lothar

This is one of the best overall finish I've ever seen Extremely well done - congratulations !!! Lothar

Wish I were you for that ride What a fantastic gift !! Lothar

I've built the kit some 15 years ago and converted it to a F-18A. The Revell kit represents in fact one of the prototypes. Unfortunately, there's only this one picture left (the model became a write off during a recent move ): No conversion resin parts were available at that time, so everything was scratched (flaps, slats, LERX, refueling probe, ladder, ejection seat, etc., etc.). Paragon once did a resin coversion for this kit, not sure if it's still available these days. Lothar

Jayhawk Decals HTH Lothar

HTH The parts are very well casted, don't know how they fit though. (The white plasticard strips in the front office have been added by me) Lothar

I've started a Hasegawa Spitfire Mk IXc and extended the fuselage, assuming that it is indeed a bit short according to some previews and comments I've read somewhere (I didn't bother to compare to drawings): I'm using the CMK cockpit set and I'm quite confused what seat would be correct for the IXc: A bakelite or a padded metal seat ? My only picture source "WWP Spitfire Mk. IX" clearly shows a bakelite seat, the Hasegawa kit seat looks like a bakelite seat with a back pad and the CMK set seat looks like a completely padded metal bucket What seat is correct ?? Any help is appreciated

Great, thanks a lot for the pics, now I get the idea <_< Lothar

I'm desperate for some information / pictures about the canopy raising mechanism. I have a few pics in my references but none of them is detailed or clear enough to show how the mechanism works. Obviously there is a hydraulic cylinder on either side of the bang seat that might reach up to the canopy frame plus sort of a linked arm between the rear wall of the cockpit and the canopy, but I don't have the faintest idea how that goes together. Can anyone help ? I'm planning on building a 1/48 Mirage IIIB using the Heller kit as basis and would like to display with open canopy. Lothar

Sent you a PM with some pics, Lothar

Stunning, simply stunning - hats off to some excellent builds Lothar

Excellent choice of markings - what decal set are you using ? I like these marking very much myself, but couldn't find any matching decals for it yet. Will be a perfect looking model when finished ! ...and thanks for the detailed informations on the weak spots of the Hase kit ! Lothar

A b s o l u t e l y stunning :lol: , a masterpiece !!! Lothar

According to the Daco book "the initial Hornets were powered by two GE F-404-GE-400 engines, but later models had the newer GE-402 engines coated with white ceramic material". How can I figure out which aircraft had the later engines :) ? Lothar

Bob is a true gentleman and a top notch trader Lothar

I agree, excellent service and extremely fast overseas shipping Lothar

can this set be built into any F-15C ? Thanks a lot. Lothar

Hi Doc, tell me you put that beauty in the UK Nats comp this year and I'll place a bet Superb job Lothar

Here's my solution if you have a Tamyia kit which will never be built: The diameter of the Tamyia fan blade is pretty much the same as the Italeri one. Just remove the outer plastic from the Tamyia part and remove the inner section of the Italeri intake... et voila (the Tamyia blades require only minimal trimming). Just a thought. Lothar