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Nice Skyhawk and looks interesting in the Argentinian scheme CJP

Any clear photos or drawings out there showing the rear of the opening canopy hinges and how they attach to the rear cockpit bulkhead - its a pretty dark area in photos I have seen so I haven't been able to make out the hinge details - from what I can make out there is also quite a large nitrogen charged cylinder and ram behind the seat area that attaches to the rear of the canopy for opening - interesting to see the contrast in the above photo between the clean airframe and the grimy underwing fuel tank CJP

Simply magnificent - also nice to see those photos of it Telford too

Nice! - inspiring work CJP

Very nice finish - a good looking Phantom CJP

Nicely done Pat C - I like it a lot CJP

Another super build from you as usual Navy Bird CJP

Very nice & convincing Panther - impressed with your modelling skills CJP

Thanks again Steve for helping with information on the RAN A4G - also for another close up photo with plenty subtle detail to absorb - hopefully will get back to my A4G in a week or so CJP

That is some seriously good painting of the cockpit & ejection seat - good job cjp

yeah i've read something somewhere stating the fuel/intake injestion was the reason for the cranked probe - your date in early 70's sounds ok to me CJP

I finally managed to find a couple photos of the interior of the rear of the Skyhawk canopy on A4 Walk Around on the following IPMS Nederland website - https://www.ipms.nl/walkarounds/walkaround-vliegtuigen-jets/561-walkaround-a4-skyhawk.html CJP

HI Martian, I just tried to have a look at your Tracker construction photos and Photobucket seems to have done its thing again prior to page 41- any chance of posting some Tracker photos again to keep your fans happy? CJP

A really well done Lightning - the open engine bay adds a nice touch and your model is very nicely painted too. CJP

Really like your painting of the cockpit & ejection seats - very nice CJP

Does anyone have information on the canopy opening mechanism/hinge on the A4 Skyhawk ? - I've been searching online & in books I have but have not been able to come up with any clear photos or drawings of that area of the rear of the cockpit showing the linkage/mechanism. CJP

Very nice build - like the weathered finish and photos

I really like your Phantom build and photos - also your straight forward comparison of two Phantom kits above! CJP

Very nice work and looks great in the EDSG/Sky colours - the SH34 & Tracker will make a splendid pair CJP

Looking good Bill - I remember when I did my S1 the VG's were dismissed as being too hard to even consider so I really admire your keen eyesight, steady hand and patience in getting these VG's lined up neatly. CJP

Talk about last minute dramas - something we all dread but have probably have had happen - I can recall my rather heavy resin Fisher Sea Fury slipping from my hands and my vain attempts to catch it before it hit the floor - I picked up the tailplanes, under carriage & fuselage and after I recovered the next day started to reassemble it - unbelievably I dropped again later so I now make cradles to hold models under construction to reduce the risk! The SH34 looks the bees knees now in the Dutch Navy markings and the canopy masking looks very crisp - looking forward to some nice RFI photos CJP

Fabulous & compulsive viewing - I personally like the blue background for the photos - seems to make the parts stand out a bit more CJP

I've never ventured into WW2 FAA aircraft mainly because of limited display space although I do have a Tamiya Swordfish in my stash - this build of the Airfix Walrus could sway me to buy one though and I notice there is a parallel build of this kit by Harvs73 CJP

Nice job! - those 806 Squadron markings look really smart CJP