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I remember seeing this car on the tracks. Wonderful job!
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Reading a book about the Japanese invasion of the Aleutian Islands and started going down a rabbit hole of models built of it. I know this an old subject but it’s too beautiful to not comment on it.
I don’t think I’ve ever considered adding a Ventura to my collection, but this has changed my mind. If you can recall Russ, how did the construction of the kit go? Any useful tips?
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That is a really impressive amount of detail in the cockpit for a manufacturer's kit release. I am even more glad I got one of the Royal Class boxings.
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Sounds like you had a relatively simple and straightforward build Dave. It looks fantastic. Kinda makes me wanna do one now myself!
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Just for clarification, what are you wanting to do exactly?
Build a F-14 Tomcat in markings that depict Maverick's jet from the movie Top Gun? There are plenty of excellent kits in both 1/72 and 1/48 scale to choose from, as well as some aftermarket decal sheets to do this.
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I think I enjoyed reading about your Skyhawk build just as much as looking at the photos! Nice job!
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Thanks for the additional pictures! Very outstanding piece of work you did indeed.
I’m somewhat curious and slightly confused simultaneously. I did a quick search for Lt. Patton, and according to a Facebook page dedicated to him, he was a B-17 crewman. So how does he end up as a KIA whilst flying a P-51?
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I’m not exactly a fan of the F-35 when it comes to models and don’t ever plan on adding one to my collection, but this is actually really cool. Very well done. I think what makes it even more interesting is that the 18th Aggressor Squadron is being reflagged as a Fighter Interceptor Squadron now.
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Any chance of more photos of the model itself? I’m a Patton also (no relation) and this would make an amazing project to do myself.
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This is cool. I like the red. Are those supposed to be 501st markings?
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I've always wanted to add one of these to my collection.
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My favorite version of the Scooter. Great job.
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I ordered 4 sets 😁
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Wow! Just wow! I saw one fly over my house last week and this is super cool! Great job and effort Jon.
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Interesting build. Very nice and great job. Is it supposed to be a whif?
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On 3/6/2024 at 10:46 AM, Porkbits said:
the gentleman helped with research on the subject and was sent a sample kit apparently.-
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Whoa! MORE Eduard WWII goodness this year?! My bank account can’t take that much more plastic heaven.
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I ordered the Royal Class boxing. Figured why not as I’ve never had anything so fancy and complete in one package before. With all the decal options, and the current amount of decal sheets I already have for the B/C airframe, I’ll just buy more Tamiyas and Eduard overtrees after it’s all said and done.
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This conversation got super serious.
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9 hours ago, Narrowdown said:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/215551215532252/permalink/1891539711266719/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/215551215532252/permalink/1891535847933772/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/215551215532252/permalink/1891544714599552/
Some defects of Academy that discussed in this thread earlier.
All of these posts were removed by the admin because someone continuing to bash another manufacturers product whilst seemingly advocating for one from a manufacturer that they have a connection with.
Again I suggest that claims of the GWH being the ‘holy grail’ of A-10 kits in quarter scale are backed with evidence instead of just saying it. Show us comparisons with the actual aircraft, the Academy or other kits, and the GWH kit.
I am almost to the point where I no longer want to buy the GWH kit because of reading the comments from one individual in almost every model forum regarding it.
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1 minute ago, Zacharias said:
To be more specific leading edge of Academy engine pylons are at 45°, while trailing edge is somewhat closer to correct angle.
When I'll get a chance I could take a picture of pylons on my Italeri, Hobby Boss and Academy kits.
In the meantime I suggest you to do your own diligence.
As result, your own "... would be insanely obvious ..." will turn into " ... is insanely obvious ...".
I'm good. You are dowling out the critiques, I suggest you use evidence to back them up.
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3 hours ago, Zacharias said:
I find it odd too, believe me.
With one exception, only on You Tube (on the channel of one South Korean fellow modeler) is that glaring error pointed out.
Engine nacelle pylons on A-10A and A-10C are placed at an angle of 23° in relation to horizontal plain.
On any other 1/48 A-10 kit (and 1/72 A-10 kit, including ancient 1/72 Academy kit) that angle is well depicted (between 20° and 25°, and that is fair enough).
Well, new all shiny A-10C kit display an angle of 45° (instead of actual 23°) between engine nacelle pylons and horizontal plain.
That is looking terribly wrong at the first place, angle is twice as steep as it should be!
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- position of engine nacelles is wrong in two axis
- shape of pylons is terribly wrong
- "entry point" of pylons into engine nacelles is all wrong in shape and position
- width between "roots" of engine pylons (where they are attached to rear fuselage section) is wrong
- pylons "enter" nacelles at wrong angle making all sorts of shape issues of nacelles outline and cross section
- the whole fuselage tail section look is messed up beyond repair ...
... as I do not see how any "correction set" would correct above mentioned issues at any reasonable price.
That 23° angle detail is easy to find and see at first glance on thousands of real A-10 photos.
Also, all photos of finished Academy kit across numerous forums clearly show over the top 45° angle.
So, is there any scientific explanation how such a huge shape/position issue went unnoticed for more then a year on every single modelling forum?
Maybe somebody will say that it does not matter if angle is 45° instead of actual 23° on such a "tiny" detail such as utterly wrong, twisted looking twin engine nacelles and pylons position and shape?
So ... here you have it, once you saw it I know you will not be able to unsee it, sorry.
But it will help someone to avoid trap of being blinded by great looking details of some new kits, and learn to pay more attention to those big, obvious errors that are sometimes screaming at you.
45 degrees on a horizontal plane would be insanely obvious even to the most casual observer. Why has this not been more widely discussed if it is such a glaring issue? I know and understand that this thread is for the new GWH A-10 (which I do plan on spending my hard earned $$ on), but what you are saying needs to be addressed. Could you show us a comparison of the Academy, what you are using as a reference for the GWH as I know its not out yet, and the real aircraft?
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This was actually pretty darn funny, and you did a fantastic job on the 190. Quite a bit long winded, but nevertheless it was amusing. Welcome to the airplane club.
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I suppose I’m going to have to order the ResKit stuff in bulk as I’ve got a lot of Thuds to build. That stuff is gorgeous!
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Calling USAFE F-15E Strike Eagle Experts
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I remember there were a few discussions about these two sheets when they first came out, and if my memory serves me right the TwoBobs was way off the mark.