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We had a long and detailed discussion a few years back on the Mk V, and it did show a larger radiator inlet; and deeper housing; it was reported that the Mk V';s with the boosted Merlin had problems with overheating, so that made sense; ,there were a lot of period photos, and you could do an internet search for Hurricane Mk V, Brtimodeller to find it quicker. @Troy Smith could probably tell you more about it! Mike That being said, the three Mk V's built were converted back to Mk IV configuration.

I guess the appropriate Eduard Fw-190A variant kit would be the best way to get an Fw-190G, but it depends upon which G you wish to model. The G-1 was based on the Fw-190A-4, and the G-2 was based on the Fw-190A-5, so the overall length would be different between the two, as the A-5 had a five inch fuselage extension forward of the wing root. Eliminating the fuselage mounted machine guns would be necessary on either one, and I haven't looked at my Eduard kits for a while, so I can't tell you if there are alternate upper nose parts to cater to the machine gun fit. IIRC, Eduard released an Fw-190A-5 kit that had a wing without the outer 20mm cannon, so that would be correct for any of the G's. IIRC, the G-1's used a different drop tank pylon form the G-2's, but the article linked below should be helpful, If you have a Ju-87R with the external tanks and plyons, you could use them on a G-1. I'm no Luftwaffe expert, but I'm sure one of our BM 'experten' will be along to help you. You can get the Eduard Fw-190A overtrees for a very reasonable pirce, sop snag either an A-4 or A-5 overtrees kit. Mike http://www.historyofwar.org/articles/weapons_focke-wulf_Fw_190G.html#google_vignette

I agree, Tony- if you wanted the speed brakes out, you could cut the conversion kit fuselage at the correct break point for the Avon Sabre, and then attach the rear fuselage from the Heller kit, having cut it at the correct locations- then you could use the Heller speed brakes and stabilizers; I don't recall if the tailpipes would be the same, but easly checked. As stated above, they stopped just short of providing a complete kit, but perhaps they didn't have the capability to mold those parts. In their defense, the reply I got after I pointed out the error sounded like they were unaware of the issue, but the molds had already been finalized. To be perfectly honest, it's fairly easy to correct the speed brake well and speed brake, and for many who were unaware of the Tasman conversion and can not find one, can have a very good start on building the best of the Sabre family! Mike @Space Ranger and @Admiral Puff- looks like we are all God's older brothers!

I stand corrected- my bad! Mike

Yes, it is a new conversion Julien, and unlike the Tasman kit, which I also have, it doesn't just have the fuselage and intake ring, but all the parts except for the landing gear. Mike

@Julien The BM font is so small and pale that these old eyes have a problem seeing what I have typed, and as I thought others in my age group might have the same issue, (old Mk 1a eyeballs) I have been putting my posts in bold face. is there a reason why this is problem? Mike

I was trying to be kind- you try to be nice,and you get bit on the butt every time! Mike

I cannot add to, but can totally agree with all the above comments! Mike

Lovely! Loved all the small details added to the kit! My favorite helo, too! Mike

Absolutely beautiful models, each and every one, and the diorama really makes the models come alive! I am also impressed that you got the paint chipping and scuffing correct, as Martin dispensed with using zinc chromate primer on the exterior of the Marauder, so they weathered and chipped heavily, and you would not see any YZC primer showing underneath, Well done! Mike

Eric- Where am I going to put all this? Mike- In my display case! An incredible model! Flawless and realistic finish, and a beautiful diorama- now you need to do the Heller C-118 to go with it! Mike

You had me with the oil blow-by behind the cowling! Looks just like the photo in the old Replica magazine! Mike

Yowzah! That is a beautiful little Scooter! Mike

John, This is the very best Tempest II build I have seen- in any scale! Added to which your bare metal finish is incredibly realistic and the compass platform is outstanding, you have set the bar pretty high! Well done and beautifully photographed-, I bet @Chris Thomas is smiling! Mike

Mark, I'm still looking for documentation on the props used on Cobra I and II, and I found the modeling article that stated that Bell donated experimental props that had been used in testing to fit on both P-39's. Scroll down to Final Construction for the text, but the builder did not state the source for his comments. My guess is that since many written sources have stated that these were P-63 props, and since they look identical to the ones used on the RP-63G's, that these were the same props that Bell tested for use on that variant. Close as I can come until I can dig up something more definite. BTW, you do know that Draw Decals makes decal sheets for both airplanes in 1/72 and 1/48 scales? Is this a great hobby or what? Mike https://modelingmadness.com/review/civil/cumcobra.htm