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That's a top class Phantom you have there congratulations. RR

Arrived today (DHL held it for a couple of days as I didn't return from holiday until yesterday) from Volks Japan So far so good, I just hope it's as good as reported. RR

Received mine from Mr H it had been on back order for sometime, but is has turned up. I'm not blaming Mr H but the kit box does not smell very nice and, the decal sheet was quite badly creased. the empty kit box is sat in my garage trying to freshen up a bit. The decals are at the bottom of a pile of heavy books. It sort of took the shine off receiving the long awaited kit. RR.

Good morning Does anybody make a 1/48 Turkish SOM cruise missile? I'm after a couple. Cheers RR

Cheers Dave Very much appreciated RR

Top notch Dave, great job Can I ask what shade of grey (FS-??) you used please Cheers RR

Good morning Hook and Orso thank you for your replies, they are appreciated. Hook thanks for the info on back-dating the SKE to SK standard, easier than I thought. Cheers RR (Chris)

Hi Hook Thanks for the info, I've slightly edited my question to reflect the answer(s) I'm after, poor wording in the first place sorry. Thanks again. RR (Chris)

I know the SK-37E was developed from the standard SK-37 trainer, my question and sorry if it's a bit dumb-*ss, are there any visual differences between the SK and SKE. I thinking of back dating the Special Hobby 1/48 release SK-37E Stör-Viggen Electronic Warfare Aggressor (SH48150) to a standard SK. I've downloaded Mike's excellent review (December 2018) and several pieces from the internet, to be going on with. Any help would be gratefully received. Cheers RR (Chris)

Sorry for the delayed reply, thanks for the info Dads203 much appreciated. RR Chris.

Good morning Stephen Ideally one for Sniper but, both would be great. Cheers RR Chris. Thanks for the link Steve McArthur

Hello all I hope all of our UK residence are enjoying the extended bank holiday. My question, doe's anybody make a 1/48 F-16 intake pylon for use with Sniper or LANTIRN pods on stations 5L and 5R. Thanks in anticipation. RR Chris.

Hi Southero72 Here's one that slipped through the net, it shows Pic.1 and 2 from the previous post in colour, taken from the Wing and Wheels series of books. RR (Chris).

Hi Southero72 Here are a series of pictures taken from various sources over the years, some are better quality than others but, I hope they will be of help. I've collected them with the same intention as you to fit-out the rear cabin of a HAS.2 but, in 1/48 scale, still on the to-do list I'm afraid. Pic.1 Pic.2 Pic.3 Pic.4 Pic.5 Pic.6 Pic.7 Pic.8 Pic.9 Pic.10 Pic.1. 2 and 3 show the workstation (taken from a recruitment pamphlet) Pic.4 and 5 show the winch gear safety cover (at the back of the workstation) Pic.6 shows the proximity of the receiver and modulator units to the port side entry steps (steps bottom right of picture) Pic.7 and 8 show the dipping sonar Pic.9 shows antenna fit for a HAS.2 Pic.10 shows the workstation BUT on a latter mark of Sea King. I hope this will be of help. Cheers RR (Chris).

ar now corrected and hangar added to my computers dictionary (auto-correct), thank you. RR

Further to the above: I made enquires with DMM customer services, I received a reply overnight, seems they only sale to the domestic (Japanese) market:- Hi Christopher. Thank you for your inquiry. We are sorry, but this service is only available in Japan and does not support delivery outside of Japan. Kind regards. Shinsuke Customer Services Oh well I'll just have to keep looking. Chris.

Hi Blimpyboy Thanks for the information, it's just what I'm after. Not sure if it's my computer set-up or the DMM system has problems with English text (understandable) but I don't get far without the system freezing. I'll keep trying. Thank you and thanks to Andy for replying. Cheers Chris.

Hello all Does anybody make a 1/48 scale JASDF ASM-3 missile (possibly 3D printed) I'm after a minimum of 2. I am aware of the Hasegawa F-2A kit with the missiles but, I only require the missiles. Any help is gratefully appreciated. Cheers Chris.

Hello Orion This might help with your diorama for sizing. HMS Ark Royal R09 Forward lift 25 ton working capacity 54ft 1.5 inch x 43ft 1.5 inch (16.5 x 13.4m) Aft lift 16.5 ton working capacity 54ft 1.5 inch x 32ft 9.75 inch (16.5 x 10.0m). All the best RR (Chris).

Hello Orion Bootneck is correct the Gannets were allocated storage/work-space at the aft end of the upper hangar. This area was accessed by the aft lift, only going as far as the upper hangar level, the forward lift accessed both upper and lower hangar levels. You are correct as the Gannet would quite easily fit on the forward lift ( we used to run exercises where the aft lift was out of action and all hangar movements were carried out using only the forward lift, what a pain!!). But, all of the Gannet maintenance kit was located at the aft end of the upper hangar, so a Gannet on the forward lift would be expectable but, very rarely seen. Hope this has been of help Orion Cheers RR (Chris).

Hello Ant Thanks for the info, I'll give them a shout. Cheers Chris.

Hello all Do any of you good folk know the contact details of the official Zoukei Mura UK importer please. I picked-up a ZM F-4E early at a boot-sale whilst down in Devon recently only to find out when I returned home about 2 or 3 major parts missing, including the nose cone. Any help will be gratefully appreciated. Cheers RR (Chris).

Hello all Thank you as always for your replies, exdraken and Jabba I know were your coming from, HAL/IAF make quite a big thing about the upgraded Jag IMs now having inflight refuelling and the ability to extend range/patrol duration. scotthldr explanation regarding an interception light is also very plausible, the one thing all are agreed on it's some form of light. Thank you RR (Chris) Further to the above found this some 2 hours latter: Sorry it's not very good quality RR

Hello all Can anybody identify what this is on an Indian AF Jaguar (IM?) please. Thank you RR (Chris)

Good morning all Thank you for your responses, I'm very surprised from reading yours and others experience's with Hermes they lasted as long as they did, doesn't look to bright for Evri either judging from the report on the BBC news yesterday. DPD or UPS for me from now on. Thank you all again. RR (Chris)