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@RedDog: How do the Revell kits build? Any major fit problems you recall? I have a few of their kits and the M version is on top of my to do list. Thanks. Lothar

Very, very impressive. I don't know too much about Tomcats but this model looks like a showstopper to me - congratulations on a superb build Lothar

That's a true beauty, your hard work did indeed pay off - hats off Lothar

Stunning, simply stunning Lothar

Apart from being a perfect build, the paint job is outstanding . Do you still recall what paints you used for this Beauty? Lothar

I love what I see so far - great paint job Lothar

Superb modelling, absolutely top shelf (however, I miss your "keem 'em coming" elswhere ) Lothar

Beutiful, simply beautiful - fantastic finish

Top notch modelling in every aspect - hats off Lothar

A masterpiece - the finish and attention to detail is simply superb - hats off Lothar

Stunning build, the weathering is stellar

Sexy knees and the correct cockpit color - it can't get any better Lothar

Thanks a bunch for your help. I'm glad to know which paint to look for. Lothar

I've got this kit just the other day and had a look at the instructions. They want you indeed to paint the cockpit BLACK. Black? I realize it's an "early" Version, but black for the cockpit just seems wrong to me. Wouldn't bluegrey make more sense? Any comment appreciated. Lothar

Fantastic build, everything looks just right, the finish is beautiful Lothar

What are the weak points with the Academy offerings? Lothar

That's correct, unfortunately I've noticed this only after the model was finished,. The HB nose is correct here. BTW: The AOA decals for my A-6A were some of the best I've ever used. Lothar

It's the Hobby Boss one hands down. The top one is the Kinetic kit and a LOT - and i mean a LOT - of patience, filler and corrections is needed, the lower one is the HB kit which, compared to the Kinetic kit, is a pleasure to build and requires only a bit of rework. HTH Lothar

VMFA-533 Hawks: Unlimited possiblities, starting with Hellcats, Tigercats, Banshees, A-6s, F/A-18Ds (some ATARS) and all of them in the best markings ever Lothar

Excellent decision Lothar

I have VF-101 Grim Reapers in my mind, so yes from me !! Lothar

Exceptional photography, some of the best I've ever seen Lothar

Stunning build, stunning finish Lothar

Excellent model, no doubt Lothar