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[Duke Maddog]

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This photo is what interested me, a drone firing an MA-31 missile... so what? SO WHAT? That is the American copy of the KH-31 soviet missile! That's what!

Regards,

Hmmm, I believe there are pilots in that plane. Unless my eyes deceive me, it looks like there are helmets in those cockpit seats. Maybe they are just observers watching from the pilots view to see how the missile performs from the pilot's perspective.

Still, it is a cool shot! Do you plan on adding that Soviet missile to the rack when you build this?

 

[Sharkmouth]

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Hmmm, I believe there are pilots in that plane. Unless my eyes deceive me, it looks like there are helmets in those cockpit seats. Maybe they are just observers watching from the pilots view to see how the missile performs from the pilot's perspective.

Still, it is a cool shot! Do you plan on adding that Soviet missile to the rack when you build this?

Mark, there are pilots in this aircraft. It was used for testing. The rear cockpit has a full set of controls too. when the time comes, they ship out the aircraft to wherever it was needed (I saw one in Puerto Rico) and flown remotely to its demise.

Well, I have a problem, the Bureau Number 153030 was built as an F-4B with the thin wings, shorter engines, and so on. The kit I have is of the F-4J with thicker bulged area wings, longer exhausts (not a problem as I have resin replacements) different nose, and so on.

Oh well! Must get an F-4B

Regards,

 

[Duke Maddog]

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Hmmm, I believe there are pilots in that plane. Unless my eyes deceive me, it looks like there are helmets in those cockpit seats. Maybe they are just observers watching from the pilots view to see how the missile performs from the pilot's perspective.

Still, it is a cool shot! Do you plan on adding that Soviet missile to the rack when you build this?

Mark, there are pilots in this aircraft. It was used for testing. The rear cockpit has a full set of controls too. when the time comes, they ship out the aircraft to wherever it was needed (I saw one in Puerto Rico) and flown remotely to its demise.

Well, I have a problem, the Bureau Number 153030 was built as an F-4B with the thin wings, shorter engines, and so on. The kit I have is of the F-4J with thicker bulged area wings, longer exhausts (not a problem as I have resin replacements) different nose, and so on.

Oh well! Must get an F-4B

Regards,

Excellent Saul. Thanks for the clarification. I was thinking for some reason that it was being flown as a drone in that pic while it was launching the missile.

 

[Duke Maddog]

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Well, the final Christmas presents finally arrived and here they are.

I had some Christmas money to spend so I went to Harbor Freight and picked up the following. I gotta go back for more:

I had received an Amazon Gift Card so I ordered these which arrived a couple days ago:

One of three versions of M-109's I wanted:

I'd been looking for one of these for a couple years; there are two in this box:

I've already started one of the Mitsubishis.

 

[Sharkmouth]

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A Facebook purchase came in:

Resin cockpit, exhausts, wheels, and seamless intakes included along with a spare closed canopy (kit only comes with open).

Regards,

 

[SA Dave]

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Oh wow awesome Saul

Except where is the Toothy smile?

 

[Sharkmouth]

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Except where is the Toothy smile?

Aftermarket once I ensure I have the parts for the variants I find decals. Messed myself up with the 72nd scale sheet which needs the F-4B/N yet Academy doesn't make that kit yet.

Would love to find the sheet for one of these though:

Regards,

 

[Duke Maddog]

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This just came in. Believe it or not, I ordered this from Publisher's Clearinghouse:

This looks like it'll be a fun one!

 

[centaur567]

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After being inspired by Randy Ditton's GT40, I had to get one close to my scale. I had one years ago and gave it to my son. ..Now, I have another. Gary S.

 

[jknaus]

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That Ford Delivery Truck looks neat
James

 

[Sharkmouth]

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Thank to Alex, this is his part of the trade for me to use on Hubert's Fireflies:

This I finally got at a great price from an FB Auction:

Regards,

 

[jknaus]

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Some more stuff for the recce shelf. I hope these Spade Ace tracks are good. They look good in pictures. Unfortunately they are one of only 2 choices for BMP-3.

 

[ij001]

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Arrived this morning from the 'old country'.

Don't often post in this thread unless it's something I'm really enthused about, and I'm VERY enthused about this. Won't be able to touch it for a while because of the impending house-move, but when it does hit the bench, it will be alongside the Hasegawa B-26 Marauder - a double twins build !!



Ian.

 

[Heavens Eagle]

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Cool Ian! Looking forward to seeing them built!

Also

Hope the move goes nice smooth and easy (Have lots of moves under my belt and usually something messes up).

 

[SA Dave]

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Arrived this morning from the 'old country'.

Don't often post in this thread unless it's something I'm really enthused about, and I'm VERY enthused about this. Won't be able to touch it for a while because of the impending house-move, but when it does hit the bench, it will be alongside the Hasegawa B-26 Marauder - a double twins build !!



Ian.

I am looking forward to getting one for muyself but will have to wait till they have a decal set of an plane from pacific or desert I just prefer one with some kill marks or so on it and dont have any aftermarket for one

 

[Duke Maddog]

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Looking great Ian! Nice score. I hope and pray your move goes smooth.

 

[ij001]

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I am looking forward to getting one for muyself but will have to wait till they have a decal set of an plane from pacific or desert I just prefer one with some kill marks or so on it and dont have any aftermarket for one

I had a similar thought, Dave, so bought this a couple of months ago in preparation. All I need now is a Montex or Eduard mask set...

https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/X72273




Ian.

 

[Duke Maddog]

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Last night at my IPMS club meeting, I picked up this little jewel in the raffle:

There's a lot more P/E in this tiny model that I expected! It's gonna be a bit of a challenge...

 

[razordws]

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Last night at my IPMS club meeting, I picked up this little jewel in the raffle:

There's a lot more P/E in this tiny model that I expected! It's gonna be a bit of a challenge...

I'll be interested to see how this builds up Mark. I've picked up a couple of IBG kits but haven't built them. Are you going to start it soon

 

[Sharkmouth]

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New reference book:

I bought this only for the decals to use on my Great Wall Hobby F-15C. There is a release with these decals but, at $94USD, I thought this was more prudent.

If anyone wants the kit, with the Great Wall Hobby decals, for $10USD (plus shipping), let me know.

Regards,