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  1. If you are in the US, Academy is distributed by MRC. I called them because I was missing a few parts that fell off the sprue. I was told that they don’t sell replacement sprue and the only thing I could do was return the kit to the retailer I purchased it from. They may be more helpful since you have a manufacturing defect. Outside of SAC, I’m not aware of any aftermarket landing gear. It would be nice if someone did 3D printed that offered a little more detail.
  2. Looks great, nice work.
  3. You might check eBay. There are several clear sprue listed for sale. Do a search for “1/48 B 25 parts”.
  4. Jeezum crow, that’s a nice display there. Something to be proud of, ah-yup.
  5. No pictures for me, just blue boxes with question marks inside. Hope you can fix this. I would really like to see your build after reading all the superlative comments.
  6. That’s quite the bomb load. Solo do you know the time frame of that picture?
  7. Just finished reading one of the Osprey books on USN F-4’s in Vietnam. The book stated load was two AIM 7’s in the rear wells for W&B purposes during the war. Others may know more.
  8. My son is currently a crew chief on the A-10. What questions do you have? I can pass them along and see if he can answer them.
  9. Res-kit makes a set of TER’s for the F-16. They are very nice. https://reskit-models.com/scale-plastic-model-kits?product_id=3555
  10. Some of the Guard units especially those flying block 50/52 jets are replacing their analog flight instruments on the lower center console with a glass center display unit.
  11. As a pilot for a major airline, four hours at an airport may seem like a long time but it is not. I’ve been to SAN many times. Visited the Midway often. If I had a four hour layover in SAN I wouldn’t imagine leaving the airport. Even with my ability to go through KCM and expedited security screening I wouldn’t do it. If you want to see the Pacific Ocean and the Midway plan a trip to San Diego. It’s a nice thought to try to see the Midway/ocean but not doable.
  12. Hi Curt, sorry to not reply sooner life has been a little busy for me lately. Thank you very much for taking the time to post about your experience with the Kustom Service metallics. From your write up it appears that they perform very well. One thing Matt McDougell commented on was that the application of the paint is not “linear” but more “exponential”, ie the finish is barely perceptible at first but as you apply more and more of the paint the depth of the finish will build up rapidly. In your experience, did you find that to be the case also? Overall from what you wrote the finishes s
  13. Big restock of Quinta sets at SprueBrothers. Get them while you can. https://spruebrothers.com/qtsqd48048-1-48-quinta-studio-interior-3d-decal-f-14a-tomcat-tam-kit/
  14. Curt thanks for the reply. I will look for your impressions of the Kustom Service once you use them. I became interested in Kustom Service after watching Doog’s Midels F-4 build. He used them on his F-4 and really likes them but I was looking for more opinions. I’m not convinced they are as great as Matt says they are and wanted other’s impressions. I have been a long time user of Alclad and really like them but one shade that is missing from their range of finishes is titanium. I noticed Kustom Service had a titanium in their line so that’s why I considered giving them a try.
  15. Does anyone have experience with Kustom Service metallic paints? I was thinking of giving them a try. My biggest question is are they as durable as Alclad and can they be masked over without lifting? I understand they are alcohol based. Can they be cleaned up with water?
  16. In addition to the engine intakes, this kit needs an aftermarket HUD. Something 3D printed along the lines of what Flying Leathernecks made for the Harrier and Hornet.
  17. About the same price as the Phase Hangar stuff. https://phasehangarresin.com/collections/48001-1-48/products/48160-a-10-warthog-engine-inlet-and-exhaust-combo-set-academy
  18. I can speak with authority that IN ANG seats have the fixed pitots. FWIW they all have sheep skin cushions.
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