Stephen

I would imagine that the turret would be in the stowed position until airborne to prevent damage to the optics during launch.

Fantastic builds, all.

It looks like Dave is producing more Hornet noses than McDonnell Douglas did.

Excellent choice on the HO aircraft.

It was USA or Canada orders only.

Phase Hangar is a one man operation, Mike does everything but his products are worth the wait.

According to an Isradecal instruction sheet for E-2 decals, the aircraft were FS36320 and 36375 but in their last years they were painted FS36280 overall which may account for the single grey depending on the timeframe of your photos. https://www.scalemates.com/products/img/7/4/5/178745-18-instructions.pdf

I'm sure it's been mentioned before but I'd like to see this one for the 23rd WG Heritage A-10C https://www.twz.com/a-10-warthog-emerges-with-commemorative-flying-tigers-camouflage

Enjoy your well-earned break!

I'm going with SJU-17 seats for my A-12.

https://www.pkproductions.de/shop/decals/48-008-usafe-phantoms-1-48-f-4d-e/ https://www.shopofphantoms.com/product-page/hopd-48003-usafephantoms-part-1

My suggestions FSD#3 Chase plane https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235027624-av-8b-harrier-ii-fsd-3-safety-chase/ AV-8B 161396 SD-623 FSD#1

The KASL T-34C conversion for the Minicraft T-34B is now available https://afvhobby.com/products/kasl-hobby-1-48-r-o-c-a-f-t-34c-cnversion-set-for-academy-t-34b?_pos=1&_sid=40548f33a&_ss=r

It's only just been released, mine arrived last week from direct pre-order with Modelcollect. It is absolutely massive. I ordered the VFA-31 boxing which duly arrived but had the USAF decals inside instead. I'm using alternative decals so not too bothered.