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Yes. I find the whole thing offensive. If we don't challenge fake narratives like this, then eventually they beome accepted as truth. The historical inaccuarcies about the performance of the P-47 are one thing and may be trivial. However the implication that the USAAF purposely targeted civilians is slanderous and needs to be challenged to the highest degree.

The build is wonderful and the "astro turf" is dam nice too!

The Academy E-3G AWACS kit has 3 different types of engines, so you can make engines for some early 707s. I compared the Academy E-3G kit to the Minicraft 707-331 TWA kit and they are the EXACT sprues, BUT only this Academy kit has AWACS dish and ECM parts. So I am thinking of doing a 707-331 or 707-320B by buying another Academy AWACS kit as a donor.

Outstanding in every way! It’s a stunning build, showing exemplary skills! 👏👏👏👍

Utterly amazing! I’ve never seen one of these built before. Moreover, the additional work with the fuselage bulges, fairings and tail is astonishing. The quality & scope of it all is beyond my comprehension! Congratulations on accomplishing a large project so superbly! 👏👏👏👏

Very nice indeed! To me, it looks like a two-seat Corsair should. While I have seen this kit rather brutally criticized, to my eye it is not bad at all, the shape issues do not scream at me, and I personally find it acceptable. You have done a nice job of adding the brake parachute housing that most of the two-seaters had. In HobbyBoss' defense, I have seen a few TA-7Cs that had the tail fairing as depicted in the kit, and no "blanking plate" around the exhaust pipe.

Well now, my Nephew had a look at the progress of this one last night and asked what I still had to do. When I told him he said he wanted a totally paint job on it and as he was the one who chose the scheme I said why not. Less work for me. RFI Here. Next up. WIP Here. As always, thanks to everyone who took the time to look, react and comment. Hope to see some of you for the new build. Thanks for looking, Cheers, Alistair

Ever since I built the ICM Sea Gladiator I've fancied building one of it's adversaries. If the kit is as good as it looks and as good as the Sea Glad then this should be a blast even with the tricky camouflage. Back at work tomorrow but will get started as soon as possible. Thanks for looking, Cheers, Alistair

Another superbly fitting kit from Airfix. My Nephew chose the scheme for this and advised me last night that he wanted it to be a clean build. So, clean it is. WIP Here. Primed with Mr. Finishing Surfacer 1500 Black. Painted With Colourcoats Interior Grey Green, Dark Earth and Dark Green. Tamiya Rubber Black, Flat White, Nato Brown, Khaki, Clear Red and Clear Green. Humbrol Duck Egg Blue. Xtreme Metals Aluminium. Finished with Windsor & Newton Galeria Matt and Satin varnishes. Thanks for looking, Cheers, Alistair

Thank you very much, gentlemen! I don't know how the RIAT team managed to attract them, but I am delighted that they did! I never expected to see one Thunder, let alone two Thunders (does that make it a thunder storm?🤣)

I used to holiday in the Cotswolds as a kid. Drove past Brize going down there & had family at Wootton Bassett. Always a Herc about.

Now that is some impressive work! All looks good to my slightly dodgy mk1 eyeball! Keith ☺️

Some real photos of the aircraft I want to represent. As far as I understand, this aircraft began as the prototype of the Junkers Ju 188 S-1 registered DW-YY with superchargerless BMW engines, later becoming the Ju 388 V-1. Shortly afterward, Junkers Jumo 213 E engines with those enormous wooden propellers were installed and re registered DW-ZB . If I'm mistaken, I'd appreciate more information.

Well, you got further than I did.

There is a resin kit of Farman 190 by SBS in 1/72. I 've made one converted to Farman 192.. However, this type has many derivatives (see a teen part series of articles in Archive) . Among them there are Farman 290 and 390. Looking at photos at least th3 390 has different wings with rouded wing tips. Are there any drawings available for wings? I did not found it googling...

Thanks very much Keith. I cannot recommend Roger's kit highly enough if you decide to go for it. Cheers, Alistair

Absolutely superb! I've a 1/72 shelf of doom Airfix model still waiting inspiration. You've definitely helped 😁

Cheers, Keith. I might manage another post later, I'm looking forward to getting her up on her feet. Murray

Thanks Simon, very pleased with it. You will lovevthe pastes, they are very easy to use and polish up really well. Just dug out the Airfix 72nd Spitfire Vc to do an RAAF natural metal finish too. Chris

There are a lot to visit in Malta about WWII I spend a week in may. It was very nice. Not to hot Alain https://www.google.com/search?q=war+museum+malta&oq=military+museum+malta&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqCggCEAAYExgWGB4yCwgAEEUYExg5GIAEMgoIARAAGBMYFhgeMgoIAhAAGBMYFhgeMgoIAxAAGBMYFhgeMgoIBBAAGBMYFhgeMgoIBRAAGBMYFhgeMgoIBhAAGBMYFhgeMgoIBxAAGBMYFhgeMgoICBAAGBMYFhgeMgoICRAAGBMYFhge0gEJMjQ0MjVqMGo3qAIAsAIA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

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Thanks very much Chris. No next up on this one Chris as it was a one off that i couldn't wait to get on with. But keep your eyes peeled there may be some breaking news in a wee while. Cheers, Alistair

Oh my word , great cat stories. That Seat is tiny, typical Trumpyboss fayre. Nice replacement CC. Chris

I have it tagged as a 416th bird, may I ask how you come to your conclusion ?

Looking good John 👍.