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  1. Hello dear friends. I would kindly ask for help with the seat for the Phantom FGR.2 I'm working on a new set of decals that includes one FGR.2. (link) I know that RAF seat had slightly minor differences compared to the American one, so I would have a request for two things, - Assistance in accurately identifying the details of the seats that were used during the late 80s/early 90s on RAF Phantoms... Are they identical to those that were on earlier British Phantoms and since when have they been in use? - Does anyone have any usable photograph - from the time of service, or from the museum - I would like to publish it in the instructions of the set with your permission if possible. So far, this is the best source... The Ejection Site Thank you
  2. There are many stories Even one F-4G was zapped with F-117 zap like the one on Tornado.
  3. Well, it's time for something new... soon... PaulusVictor - Legal Aliens - Royal Air Force visiting Tonopah secret base Many will wonder what on earth this is and what kind of set this is. I often get questions - why and how do I choose subjects? My answer is - I like stories and small events from the history of aviation, and I very rarely look at which model kits are popular on the market. This set includes two very similar stories - so interesting that I've been obsessed with them for years . The Tonopah Test Range (TTR, also designated as Area 52) is a unique historic site and a highly classified, restricted military installation of the United States Department of Defense, and United States Department of Energy, located about 30 miles (48 km) southeast of Tonopah, Nevada and about 70 miles (110 km) northwest of Groom Lake, the home of the Area 51 facility. In the 1980s, Tonopah Airport became a major operating location for the Lockheed F-117A Nighthawk and a home of the Tactical Air Command 4450th Tactical Group. Their mission was to evolve the classified F-117A Stealth Fighter from a test programme into its initial operating capability. Since the F-117 project was highly classified, Tonopah Test Range became a black project facility. As a rule, the landing of airplanes on TTR airport was and is still strictly prohibited without valid permits. Even in an emergency, clearance to land is difficult to obtain. However, if such a case does occur, planes that land in an emergency and with a valid reason are usually carefully inspected, seized for several days, and the crew regularly imprisoned, only to be released after a debrief that can last up to a week. The problem of that airport is only one more - it is located very close to the territory where the exercise RED FLAG takes place. This is where both stories related to this set begin. The RAF is a regular participant in the exercise RED FLAG for decades... However, F-4 FGR.2 1989 and Tornado Gr.1 1990 had to make an emergency landing at TTR during their RED FLAG exercises. The crews of both planes experienced a little adventure, and the planes were marked - they received an F-117 ZAP to commemorate this visit. I have invested a lot of time in researching subjects, talking to people involved in these stories and the result of everything will be ready soon. Sets will include a set of decals with full stencils for both planes, high quality drawings, stories and a small F-117 sticker. You can zap your or other peoples car with small F-117 zap . It will be made from high quality plastic foil. Right now, all I have to do is try to identify a couple of stencils and finish the drawings. If You are Tornado or FGR.2 expert, please let me know, I still have several questions The set will not be available before next year, so you have time to prepare models - a good Tornado GR.1 and F-4 FGR.2. It is intended for everyone who finally wants to make a Tornado that is not in Desert Pink color, and for everyone with semi finished FGR.2. Bring that dusty box back to the table paulusvictor.com
  4. Very nice work. Congrats.
  5. 𝗣-𝟱𝟭𝗗-𝟭𝟱-𝗡𝗔 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗴 ‘𝟰𝟮’, ‘𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗿’𝘀 𝗗𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺’, 𝘀/𝗻 𝟰𝟰-𝟭𝟱𝟰𝟳𝟮, 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷. 𝗡𝗼. 𝟵𝟬𝟵𝟯𝟴𝗥 𝟯𝟬𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗙𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗻, 𝟯𝟯𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽, 𝟯𝟬𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗴 The first subject from the set "Stallions in Italy" that I will present is the relatively well-known P-51D "Creamer's Dream" which was part of the famous "Red tails" flown by African American pilots. This aircraft was accepted at the North American factory in Inglewood on 6th October 1944. On 2nd November 1944, it arrived at 332nd FG in Ramitelli, Italy. It was assigned to pilot, 1st Lieutenant Charles L. White and got the ID number ‘42’. Crew Chief was S/Sgt W. Dickerson Jr. On 1st April 1945 during a mission to escort B-24’s on a raid to the St. Polten marshalling yards, 1st Lt. White shot down two Me-109’s and earned a Distinguished Flying Cross. White received a battlefield promotion to the rank of Captain and was awarded the Air Medal with seven oak clusters and seven Bronze Stars. ‘Creamer’s Dream’ flew until the end of the war and was salvaged on 21st August 1945 in Italy. 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁: 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗲 Marko Jeras, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹-𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗻 "𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗿'𝘀 𝗗𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺"𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝘁. Feel free to share or give more info about this Mustang. Several beautiful photos of this plane can be found in the Library of Congress here>> https://www.loc.gov/search/?in=&q="Creamer's+Dream"&new=true&st= NOTES FOR SCALE MODELLERS: - Tail was painted with red color, but in a translucent layer so that black serial number 415472 was still visible. - Airplane number ‘42’ was initially without a red outline, but later during the operations it got a red outline. Both variants are in the set. - All photos show extremely worn stencils. - Yellow bands around the inner wings - Red gun panels and wing tips - Probably White or Silver trim tabs. Yellow is also possible... - Use ‘curved’ dorsal fin filet. http://paulusvictor.com/
  6. An overview of the options included in the "Stallions in Italy" set. Some subjects are completely new, but some of these subjects already exist in other sets or even inside model boxes, but in cooperation with my colleagues I tried to present them complete or at least supplemented compared to all existing ones. I will try to present each of these in separate texts in the future. Important fact that I can say is that thanks to my colleague Marko Jeras, the serial number of a well-known "Creamers Dream"may have been revealed for the first time here in this set. paulusvictor.com
  7. Sorry for your pain @Chrisj2003. But I always design decals with a very small amount of carrier film. That's why these decals are not for everyone 😛 But nice work
  8. STALLIONS IN ITALY The North American P-51D Mustangs with the 15th AAF (MTO) Italy During March 1944, the 15th USAAF 306th FG was notified, that the 31st Fighter Group (FG), 52nd FG (both operating with British Supermarine Spitfire Mk. IX’s) and the 325th FG (flying early Republic P-47D’s) would receive the new North American P-51 Mustang. Initial deliveries were P-51B’s and P-51C’s, most in NMF (Natural Metal Finish), with a few OD (Olive Drab) aircraft. The supply of new aircraft initially was slow, starting early April 1944, so the transition of the units to combat strength took some time. Finally, the 31st FG flew its first P-51 mission on 16 April 1944, followed by the 52nd FG on 10 May 1944 and the 325th FG on 27th May 1944. Early May 1944, the new, improved P-51D with the teardrop-canopy and a 6-gun-installation began coming off the production line at the North American Aviation, Inglewood, CA, plant, and the new aircraft began arriving in the MTO, in late May 1944. All three Fighter Groups began receiving the D-models from 6 June 1944 and soon started using them alongside the B- and C-models during missions. This is where the story of the subjects from this set begins… I have to say thanks to many good people who helped me with this project: Marko Jeras, Martin Kyburz, Pierpaolo Maglio and my friend Max WHAT IS IN THE ENVELOPE: – Decal sheet for 5 P-51D Mustangs – Full stencils for one included – Bonus decals – Background stories, history and details – Photo quality profiles and instructions – Aircraft detail guide – Colors and painting guide – Personal notes area Stallions in Italy 1/72 PV-006-72 1/48 PV-006-48 paulusvictor.com
  9. Hi Pete. The reason that formation lights were not included in Paulus Victor set is only one - Two Drakens included in that set were early versions - without formation lights. There is a lot of bonus decals included in the set, but yes, formation lights were not. Also, Here is my dedicated topic about RDAF Drakens https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235102541-dirty-danes-royal-danish-air-force-dark-green-cold-warriors/&do=findComment&comment=4433492
  10. Stallions in Italy (PV-006-72/48) test prints are done. I always find something what could be done better, so there will be some modifications in the final layout. There will be two sheets of decals in every envelope (1/48 and 1/72). One with all black stuff, and the other with colorful decals. Thanks to many people who helped me with this project. Enjoy
  11. Hello dear friends, The time has come for a short retrospective. First I would like to thank everyone for their support. I appreciate not only every customer, but also every message or advice. There hasn't been much time to work on new sets lately, but I'm moving forward. I have enjoyed working and researching each of these sets, but the "First responders" is still my favorite set. Working on that set, I met an incredible amount of dear people and interesting stories. "Dirty Danes" is still the best selling set. The second edition is already half sold out. The Syrians and Harriers are also almost sold out and I'm thinking of doing a smaller reprint. Mustangs are coming soon. Work on set number 7 has already begun. I got all the information and photos, it just needs to be drawn and prepared. At the current rate, it would be finished by the end of this year or the beginning of next year. I don't want to reveal what it is about yet, but I chose it because of the many messages and requests. There will be two very interesting planes in that set. This brings us to set number 8. I have a general idea of exactly what it might be, but it's still up for debate. Feel free to comment or advise. I wish everyone a lot of beautiful model builds... paulusvictor.com
  12. Good luck.
  13. Hello this is cover art made for the PaulusVictor "Break of Dawn" decal set. Enjoy and wish You all the best. http://paulusvictor.com/
  14. After some time, here is the announcement of the new set. This time, PaulusVictor deviated a little from the path of somewhat more modern subjects and returned to the time of the Second World War. First of all, I have to thank Marko Jeras and Martin Kyburz who greatly contributed with information and photos without which this set would not have been possible. Thanks also go to Pierpaolo Maglio who also helped with consulting and advice. The set will include 5 P-51D Mustangs with very interesting and unusual stories. Although some subjects from this set are already present in other sets or even model boxes, this set will still bring a lot of new, previously unpublished information and photos and a slightly different approach to the subject. The P-51 is a very complex topic, so it is not possible to include everything useful. The announcement of this set is perhaps a little hasty because there is still a lot of work to do. The project turned out to be very complex. The set will also include stencils, so it could replace any set from the box or complete a model without markings. More info in the future.
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