ReccePhreak

Nigel, is that on the inside "walls" of the cockpit? If so, does it affect the fit of the ejection seats, including Quickboost aftermarket seats? Larry

I'm a BIT late to this thread, just noticed it. I started on my kit awhile back, converting it to a Seahawk FGA/RR.101, with the 3 underside camera ports, and scratch-building the Ecko RADAR Reconnaissance(?) pod. I haven't taken any in-progress photos, plus I don't have a photo hosting site. The kit goes together nicely (So far), but has been bumped out of my "Build Queue" by other projects. I will try to take some digital pics of what I have done so far, and get back to working on it soon. Larry

I have one of these kits in my stash, acquiring it about 20+ years ago in a trade. Since then, my "build themes" have changed, and this kit doesn't fit in either of of my 2 aircraft themes. I have been unable to sell or trade it, so I have decided to go ahead and add it to my build queue, with a suitable backstory to fit the Royal Thai Air Force markings I plan to do it in. That way, I only have to please myself, and just HAVE FUN with the build. Of course I will be sure all seams are filled, it's painted in a "proper" RTAF or RTN paint scheme, and add some "cool" weapons on it. No stress, just a fun What If build. Larry

GREAT job on your Recce P--40EF!!! I had seen the info on that modified plane awhile back, but never got around to starting on one. Your build convinces me I need to get started on one myself. Larry

Thanks, modelldoc, I just found a source for SiamScale decals with the same markings on them, so I will try to get those. I am more familiar with using SiamScale. Larry

I need some different decals for my Zvezda 1/144 Sukhoi Superjet 100, and saw these Revaro decals for a Royal Thai AF bird. Has anybody used Revaro Decals? Are they regular decals or inkjet? What decal setting solutions work best for them? TIA for any & all comments. Larry

I have been slowly ordering canopy mask sets for all my aircraft model kits. When I looked up the 1/72 O-1 Bird Dog (Of which I have at least 4 kits), the only mask sets listed at Hannants were for the AVI Models series of OV-1 Bird Dogs. Looking at the instruction scans on Scalemates, I am assuming that the canopies are completely different between the old Airfix kit and the newer AVI kit. Is that a correct assumption? If that is the case, I guess I will just have to go with the older method of taping the canopy parts & cutting off the excess with a sharp scalpel (Xacto) blade. Larry

Nothing yet for the Royal Thai Air Force T-6TH. https://militaryleak.com/2022/11/16/royal-thai-air-force-receives-first-two-beechcraft-t-6th-trainer-aircrafts/ https://www.turdef.com/Article/rtaf-received-two-t-6th-texan-ii-trainer-aircraft/2468 Larry

The KB-18 is a panoramic Strike Camera, which is not what was carried in that camera "pod". http://www.chancefac.net/FAC_Book/0-2_Dash_One/kb18_s4.gif According to the below site, "a pod-mounted strike Camera System could also be carried with F.95 or G.90 cameras." https://www.nationalcoldwarexhibition.org/research/collections/mcdonnell-douglas-phantom-fg1-nose-section-only/equipment-fit/ Larry

Thanks for the call-out Andre. I hadn't looked at my F-84F & RF-84F kits in awhile. I have 1 Italeri 1/72 F-84F, 2 1/72 Italeri RF-84Fs and my Tanmodel 1/48 RF-84F. The Tanmodel kit was the last one I had started on (A few years ago), while the Italeri kits are all unstarted bagged kits (No kit boxes). Not looking forward to rescribing them, may just sand down the raised panel lines & brush the kit with Testors Liquid Cement. I haven't decided on how to mark the 1/72 RF-84Fs, but the Tanmodel kit will probably be done in Greek markings. Seeing as what's not included in the Sword kits, I won't be buying any of them. Thanks all for the heads-up. What's interesting (To me) is that I have 4 of the Promodeler 1/48 F-84G kits, most of which will be converted to recce versions from different countries. Cheers, Larry

Great job on the kit! I thought I still had that kit, and checked my database. I have 2 bagged kits, 1973 issue, Kit 02026-8. Since the kits' boxes long since deteriorated, I bagged them and put them in an excess Revell/ESCI 1/48 McDonnell-Douglas F/A-18 box. That kit was started & abandoned years ago. Also in my kit box was a bagged Minicraft/Hasegawa 1/72 MiG-25 Foxbat and a bagged Aurora 1/200 Ragnarok Orbital Interceptor. Seeing your build has piqued my interest in the Angel Interceptor, as well as the Ragnarok. I think I will build one Angel Interceptor "box Stock", as long as the kit decals are still usable, and one in total What-If markings. Larry

Thanks for the quick replies. It's kinda what I expected. I guess I will stick with my new computer, and use the old one to play my ancient games on. Until it finally kicks the bucket. Larry

My "primary" computer (WIN7) died, and I got a new WIN 11 computer. I can get on just fine, but my old WIN XP computer doesn't let me login. It doesn't show anything above the Reviews/Browse/~Our Picks & Search box, so I don't see the login entry. Is this normal for an old WIN XP computer? If so, I guess I'll have to be content to use the old computer for other stuff. I'm sure I will get suggestions to just "toss" the WIN XP computer, but I'm keeping it for a "backup". Larry

I thought I knew, but I did a Google search for "USAF aircraft stencil markings" and this is what I found: https://aviation.stackexchange.com/questions/89757/what-is-the-meaning-of-these-stencils-usually-found-on-military-planes "The sine wave sign indicates an access panel for electronics." This is also quite useful: https://scottbouch.com/English-Electric-Lightning-technical-resource.html Go down to here: General Cold War RAF aircraft servicing and safety symbols Larry

If they are designed for the new Airfix 1/48 Buccaneer, then my original concern is still valid - Will they fit the old tool Buccaneer? Larry

Thank you for your User "Review". I will definitely not be buying them. I agree with Selwyn, if they are marketed as DECALS, then that is just false advertising. Larry

WOW!! Definitely not a very "quality" product! Thanks for that info! Larry

Hi Curt, ONLY 20X the number of kits you could ever finish? I've been retired (medically) for a number of years, and at my snail's pace of building, I would need to live another 100 years to complete my stash. But I still "resemble" your comments. I "try" to not buy anymore kits, but the kit manufacturers keep tempting me with neat new products. Larry

Thanks for your suggestion Curt. I think I will stick with the kit's instrument panel decals, even though they're not super detailed. I am definitely not going to spend ~$100 for the new kit, as nice as it is. With my age, and the number of kits in my stash, I just can't justify the expense. Larry

Thanks, Selwyn. It's always preferred to have the opinion of an actual customer/user of a product. Can you elaborate why they will be the last you buy? The only Kits World 3D stuff I currently have (But haven't tried yet), are some 3D printed seatbelts. Larry

I know these decals were designed for the new tool Airfix Buccaneer, but does anybody know if they will fit/work in the old Airfix Buccaneer kit? The new tool kit is really nice, but on my retirement income, I just can't justify tossing the old one in the bin and buying the new kit. Larry

Very LATE to this thread, but I just bought this kit because it comes with Thai (What-If) markings. Will DEFINITELY be coming back for references, once I finally get around to starting on mine. Larry

I just hope they also come out with the AJ-2P photo-reconnaissance version.

@tempestfan Why is preferring a kit to be made in 1/48 scale so selfish? I don't criticize other modelers that like to work in 1/72 or 1/32 or whatever. Larry

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