Rob de Bie

That's way outside my knowledge.. But I'm sure you'll find the information. Like on the IPMS-NL website. Rob

Shops that carry MRP in the Netherlands, that I know, are AMS, Robi now Spotts, and Krikke. Robi skips 110, strange, maybe a database problem! AMS has it in stock: https://www.aviationmegastore.com/nl/modelbouw/dark-green-wwii-raf-30ml-bottle-mr-paint-mrp-110-153307.html In the early days of MRP, Erwin from AMS told me he placed orders that were too big for MRP to handle, such was the popularity already 🙂 Rob

I made a British subset of all MRP lacquers: https://robdebie.home.xs4all.nl/models/mrp-list-uk.htm Looks like you'd need MRP-110 and 113. And here's the full range: https://robdebie.home.xs4all.nl/models/mrp-list-all.htm Rob

Tommy, thanks for the additional details. I must admit that I don't know many details of the B28 as used by RNLAF F-84Fs. I consulted the Wiki page (ahum) and it says the parachute-retarded B28RE was suitable for laydown delivery, that including a (retarded) impact. But I still think the not-retarded B28EX was the weapon of the RNLAF F-84F, as its delivery was simulated with slick Mk76s. I guess a not-retarded impact was out of the question. I hope to interview a few pilots about the subject, but generally they are reluctant to talk about it. Still. Rob

Tommy, many thanks for responding. I had no idea about Navy delivery techniques, I realize now. Here's a graph I made of the information that I found in an old USAF/RNLAF HABS-LABS training document. Does that match the pattern you describe? Dutch F-84Fs used the B28, unretarded as far as I know. LABS was done with unretarded weapons, and the practice bombs were always Mk76 'slicks'. Those wouldn't be suitable to practice 'retarded HABS' with, and most missions had two HABS and two LABS deliveries. That leaves the question what protection HABS offered to the

I'm researching the weapons used by RNLAF F-84Fs (see photos below), and looked into the delivery methods of the nuclear weapon. The USAF trained RNLAF pilots in two techniques: LABS (Low Altitude Bombing System) and HABS (High Altitude Bombing System). Most RNLAF strike F-84F training missions involved two HABS and two LABS deliveries. I guess LABS is well know: make a half loop (Immelmann), and drop the weapon at either ~45 degrees climb angle for a toss delivery, 90 degrees for a 'vertical' delivery, or ~110 degrees for an 'over the shoulder' delivery. All three methods result i

Detail & Scale has drawings of an undetermined version, with each hatch numbered. Can't scan it, it would break the spine. FAOW F-111 has F-111A drawings. Verlinden and Aeroguide have F-111E drawings. Flash Aviation has all of the above in stock. Rob

Yefim Gordon's Yak-25/26/27/28 book has three photos, about 2/3 page of text, no drawings. Can't make scans, you'll have to buy the book - good reading anyway! Rob

Sorry about the mix up - I thought of the decals I drew for 'Pacific Avenger', but this is 'Black Jack' of course. I say again: darned forum names 🙂 Rob

Ah, Drew, it is you 🙂 Those darned forum names, I have enough trouble already remembering real names.. Rob

Did you guys ever consider custom decals? Not cheap, but good quality these days. If interested, I have a webpage on the subject, including one B-24 project: https://robdebie.home.xs4all.nl/models/customdecals.htm Here's a picture of the most recently printed sheet, with 10+ projects. Rob

I was surprised to see that a European museum has a Q-5 on display. It's the AirMuseum in Košice, Slovakia: http://airmuseum.netkosice.sk/lietadlo_q-5_e.html Interesting! Rob

Thanks for the kind comments! I might make a kit of it, and changing the scale isn't much work. But I have to do some more CAD work, and see how things work out commercially. Rob

The model was finished just in time for Euro Scale Modeling 2024 (in the Netherlands). It was part of our IPMS-NL regio Zuid-Holland stand, that revolved around the 'Racing' theme. I'm pretty sure it was the smallest model on the tables 🙂 The 'plank' wing still looks slightly strange to me, and it would be nice to build another Cassutt with a more advanced Wilson, Stockbarger or Owl wing. Rob

I forgot to mention a BM thread with maybe more information: https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235112532-first-time-clear-resin-casting/ Rob