Ed Russell

Currently out of stock but the whip is being cracked on me to organise another batch!

There are multiple reviews of our conversion kit on modelling sites some of which point out the multiple minor glitches in the Minicraft kit. That said, a completely OOB build looks like Mariner more than anything else. If I were to change the minimum I would look at the rear fuselage, the props, the large cartoonish radome and, if you are building a boat not an amphibian, re-align the beaching gear so all the wheels are on the ground!

The painting, by Sonny Schug, was informed by Litvyak's machanic, Katerina Polunina, who also debunked the painting of anything but the 02 bort number. It seems she did fly White 44 on some occasion but not regularly. Why? I would believe the mechanic...!!!

All that interior detail is marvellous - enjoy it now because it will be invisible soon! 😀 I presume you have looked at the engines, cowlings, rear fuelage shape, radome etc as areas needing attention. It looks like a great build so far. Are we still doing a Uruguayan one?

It's an excellent resin kit. I have one but I can't decide between civil (aluminium dope) civil (camouflage) or military and I don't plan to build more than one. https://www.redroomodels.com/product/red-roo-raaf-c-class-empire-flying-boat-conv-1-72-scale/

which may have been a better purchase! I am sure a good modeller will be able to turn those old Matchbox kits into something decent. Before there was anything else available I saw a couple made to a pretty high standard.

I think there was one guy claiming it was actually his work. An undignified bunfight.

I hope you didn'y pay more than $2 each! 😀

There is an article in a journal where her mechanic describes painting the 02 on the fuselage of her Yak. This was the reference for a model in our club Aviatrix display in 2012. PM me your email and I will see if I can find the article.

The Eduard CEO is not quite correct. This was an nstruction to be followed, not a suggestion.

That is a really nice vignette. The weathering and scenery are just right for the plane. A great build that looks as though it was quite enjoyable. Others have covered Buffalo history but I imagine you knew all that.

That's very nice - good construction and finish. A nice clean 109 and good decal choice. There are a few posts banging on about 1/48 and 1/32 - it may be meant as a compliment or maybe not?

You may neeed to stock up on your favourite panel line filler according to Eduard's posts on Hyperscale.

Easily fixed https://www.redroomodels.com/product/p-51d-f-51d-fiddly-bits-1-72/

The site is a bit overloaded, just like a DK Decals sheet, but you should be able to see everything except 72138 and 72141. For instance 72140 is 341st Bomb Group. Even on a fast connection, it takes a very long time to load up fully. If you right click on one and choose Open image in new tab, you can see that one a bit quicker.