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Excellent info thanks a lot guys!

Thanks Jennings, I appreciate the quick reply! Best regards, Guillaume

Hi Everybody, I would like to know which letter type is used in 'US AIR FORCE', like on the F-101 and F-106 for example, in the ADC grey... Thanks in advance and best regards, Guillaume

Hi, The aircraft in Empire Test Pilot School colors is not a Jaguar E, its a Jaguar T2. The T2 was built for the UK, the E for France. With regards to the ETPS paint scheme, there were several airframes painted that way, but there were subtle differences from one airframe to another. Comparing the Kitty Hawk model and pictures of the real aircraft, and using paint demarcation to judge is IMHO not the best idea. Kit wise, the new Kitty Hawk is a mixed bag. They include both types of seat (UK and French), and both types of probes at the tip of the nose (pitot on UK airframes, refuelling pro

Thanks for the input guys. A fellow member is willing to sell me a Cutting Edge sheet covering the -235 markings.... So that's sorted. The markings for -321 look more difficult to find. I guess its because you can't build one of their aircraft 'out of the box'?.... I'm gonna have to wait patiently in that case... G

Hi All, I'm planning to build a couple of Crusaders in 1/48. On my 'to do list' I have VMF-321 and VMF(AW)-235, but I can't find decals... Are there any (modern) aftermarket sheets available for those? Thanks and regards, Guillaume

Thanks for the link TIm. That Cutting Edge conversion certainly looks good... but where to find?? Its more than 10 years old...

Thats very sad news.... :(((( I really hope another manufacturer will jump in to fill the gap! I need an F-8C conversion or 2 for my Furball sheet...

Ben, Thanks for the link to the Muroc Models products... I note there is a 'max' and 'basic' conversion set available for the F-8C. Any idea what the differences (apart from the price) are? Best regards, Guillaume

Hi, I just logged in to ask what I would need to make a 1/48 F-8C, and I find your topic you just started 10 minutes before me. What a coincidence... :) I'm waiting for the experts to answer the question... Regards, Guillaume

Thanks for the replies guys!!! Well... that means I'm off to look for alternatives... maybe find a cheap second hand Academy E to use as a donor...

Hi Everybody, I would like to model a 1/48 F-111E based at Upper Heyford. I'm leaning towards the Academy kit. I am aware Academy updated their F-111C kit with new, more detailed parts in some areas. I would like to take advantage of this, but the wings on the C and the E are different... I need the shorter wings. My question is: Is is possible to shorten the wings? I mean, were the long wings basically the same with a small extention, or were they completely different design?? And if the conversion is possible, how far back do I need to cut? I guess this could be an easy conversion

Thanks for all the replies! G

Thank You very much for this reply Skull Leader!

Hi all F-14 experts, I have a question with regards to this color scheme: F-14 What would be the correct color for the underside of this particular airframe? I can see a bit of white in several areas, like on the air intakes under 'USS', under the nose or even the pylons, but not sure if its not just a trick of the light. The reason I ask: if it is white, why where the flaps and the upper part of the stabs not white as well? By the way, does anybody know the serial of this particular aircraft so I can try to find more pictures? Many thanks, Guillaume

I bought the 'new' Soesterberg sheet from DACO more than a year ago at a model show in Belgium.... It came without instructions however. I guess they will only by 'for sale' on his website once the instructions are done and ready...

Thanks a lot for the quick reply!!

Hi All, Could anybody please advise which Hasegawa boxing includes the early beaver tail? I would love to make one of those 'retro' jets!! Best regards, Guillaume

Hi, There is no windows on row 10 because that is where an air-conditioning duct is passing. Air from the packs (in the lower fuselage, just in front of the main gear bay) is directed to the upper part of the fuselage (fresh air outlets are found above every seat). I hope You found my explanation useful! ;) Best regards, Guillaume

Hi guys, On the 737NG, nose wheel tiller on the First Officer side is optional. KLM took the option as shown in the following picture: My link The company I fly for does not have this option.... Ciao Guillaume

I think he is talking about the model having lost a couple of wheels.... Anyway very beautiful 777!!! Regards, Guillaume

Hello everybody, Somebody over on Britmodeller posted a list of Zvezda's 2011 releases. The list includes, besides an Su-100 and a Tu-134, a 747-8 in 1/144!! Anybody has more info on this? Best regards, Guillaume http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=61588

Somebody posted the CFM-56/7 is rated at 52,000lb. This is not the case... The ones fitted on Ryanair's 737-800 are rated at 26,000lb each (some operaters go in excess of 27K)....so it's easy to see where the confusion comes from (26x2). The most powerfull CFM-56 is the -5C, as fitted to the A340-300. It's basically the same engine as the -5A and -5B as found on the A320 family with a longer nacelle. The -7 is the most recent verion, but the fan diameter is smaller, as it was designed for the B737NG with it's lower ground clearance. Being more recent, it also uses fewer wide cord fan blades

I more or less followed the whole debate considering the Kinetic F-16 nose... Could anybody confirm if there are shape issues with the Hasegawa nose? If not I would be surprised because the oulines are also quite different compared to the Tamiya version. To me, the modified Kinetic nose is certainly not worse than Hasegawa. I built a Hasegawa F-16 some ten years ago, and I was never really satisfied with the look (although it's better than the original Kinetic one). Best regards, Guillaume

Hello guys, I received my 1/72 A320 from Welsh recently. Im very impressed by the quality and to me the kit captures the look of the aircraft very well. OK not cheap compared to what you pay nowadays for lets say Revell's Atlantic or C160, but at least it's a 1/72 A320 and I'm happy with it. It also comes with seamless engines, so no aftermarket required. Compare that to Revell's recent C-17 engines... I'm looking forward to start and to finish it in Air Malta markings. The problem I have at the moment is it's my first vacuformed kit, so I just bought Aeroclub's Canberra B6 and Venom NF