junglejim

Ooo, nice. Got to see it this summer at the Edmonton Airshow, Alberta, Canada.

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Hey, is that ASMP missile file still available? Doesn't seem to be on WeTransfer any more? Thanks, Jim

Not sure if they got LAV-III's. They seem to have LAV-II's (like LAV-25/Coyote) and the newer ones are called LAV-700 (based on the LAV-6 hull, which no one makes yet in scale...) -Jim

If you are really stuck I could try casting the one from my (unbuilt) kit. I have to break out the moldmaking stuff anyhow one of these days. I do have experience and use pressure casting and vacuum for molds. Cheers, Jim [email protected]

Pretty slick. I've never heard of Creo Parametric...looks expensive...would you make the .stl available for those who have printers? Jim

If you use Fusion 360, rectangular pattern should take care of most of the holes. I just whipped this up to try it out. Need better reference though.... :-0

I was there on the 17th and noticed the Sherman Grizzly is not on display any more. Does anyone know where it went to? Maybe just in the workshop...was hoping to see it again. The Shilka is in pretty sorry shape, it's been outside for years!

How would these be secured? Epoxy perhaps? Would have to be strong enough so that the magnets wouldn't just pull each other out I would think...Want to try this on my 1:48th Fencer and ordered those Ebay ones. TIA, Jim

Korea, before CROWS, with mine plow... Jim

I've been lucky enough to see the real thing a couple times at least (being married to a Finn we go back there every couple of years). Haven't had a chance to catch the Leo 2 Marksman yet, maybe next visit! marksman-25s by James Carswell, on Flickr Jim

There's plenty of photos out there that show the tow bar is used quite often, even on recent M1A2 SEP v.2's in Korea. The exhaust deflector is also in use, although more commonly seen attached to the turret stowage rails. Check Prime Portal for pics. This is a USMC Abrams using the exhaust deflector. I understand it is common to use them by a towing vehicle so their exhaust doesn't interfere with the tank/crew being towed. 6_zps4febad02 by James Carswell, on Flickr us-tanks-m1a2-001 by James Carswell, on Flickr m1a1_details_131_of_435 by James Carswell, on Flickr Jim

Actually they were Polish built hulls, and yes, the correct Polish engine deck is there. Jim

https://www.scalemates.com/kits/1025652-tiger-model-4629-revolution-i-leopard-ii Not necessarily called Leo 3 yet, just super upgraded Leo 2. Jim

Obviously the Meng kit would be the best 2A4 kit now, but being the OP is from 2013... Jim

Missed this, you're probably done by now! The problem with T-55's is that they were built by Russia, Czechoslovakia, Poland and China (might be missing others?...), each with there own little changes. 'Marina' for example is a Polish built T-55 and should have a Polish engine deck, which I believe is not in the kit (?). Here is a good walk-around of a Polish built T-55: http://www.hrcappuccino.org/articles/okohodac/T-55.htm If you're on Facebook the T-54 and T-55 Research Group is a good place to check out. Jim

If this is still a thread about your model it looks like the spine antenna is on backwards...should be swept back...Working on the 48th scale version but still want to get the 72nd version of the M and MR. Cheers, Jim

Hello Romain, The Trumpeter nozzles are spaced way too far apart (seen here on top - I installed an 'open' and 'closed' optional part just to see the difference) vs the KZ correction. Compare with the real one. Also took a photo of the front fuselage difference; due to the camera angle I think the effect is a little exaggerated but there is a definite difference. I think Trumpeter copied an 'MR' nose. Thanks for the interest! Jim

Some progress! I decided to fix the spine after some deliberation, originally I was going to let it go, but after checking it with a straight-edge, I knew I had to fix it!: I just used a basic A+B epoxy putty to build it up (Milliput would work too, something that sands nicely). I impressed the edge of a metal ruler into it so I would know how far to sand down to. A little excess putty but it worked out OK: Here's the Aires cockpit with KZ center column and Eduard prepainted parts in some areas: Now getting the front end together and re-scribing the spine area as well as the back end. Jim

Started a WIP thread: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235011607-trumpeter-148-su-24m-fencer-komplekt-zip-aires/ The Famous Russian Aircraft book is great reference, thanks for the suggestion! Jim

Greetings! My first 'in-progress' thread, after lurking and posting the odd question here and there. I finally bit the bullet and started one of my grail projects, the Trumpeter 1:48 Fencer. I've always admired the look of the Fencer, for it's size it looks like a very graceful aircraft; but loaded up with ordinance it's very purposeful! I'll be adding the Komplekt Zip (KZ) forward fuselage and rear fuselage/burner cans (I'm still debating about the intakes - are they really that much of an improvement?) and the Aires cockpit and wheel wells. First off with the rear end (!). I split the mount for the burner cans as they didn't sit quite parallel to each other; they were canted in slightly: Here's the cans in place: Nozzles weren't glued in place until the last moment as they need to be centered precisely, here the right side is a bit off still: Once the back end is completed, time to chop the kit parts to fit. There are no real instructions with the KZ parts (just photos) so I used Mk.1 eyeball to approximate where to cut. I left myself a few mm extra just in case - which was a good idea. In the end if I would have cut where I thought, there would have been too much difference in the mating surfaces. Much more filling would have been needed. I think the molds were expanding (getting old) causing undersized casts. As it was, I had to build up the edges with strip and add filler strips The bottom was a little better, less filler: The Aires cockpit test fit in the KZ fuse; no issues. I replaced some of the toggle switches that didn't make the casting removal process: Here's the wheel wells in place, no issues once they're cleaned up (thankfully I have a hobby bandsaw and belt sander!): It's going to be a big beast!: Now to paint and finish the cockpit, glue the front end together and start re-scribing lost panel lines! Cheers, Jim

Really? I have the twin boxing, wonder what that would go for? Jim

Thanks All, lots of good photos on the russianplanes.net site (once I found/translated the aircraft type section!). I've ordered the Famous Russian Aircraft book too. I've got all the goodies - Komplekt Zip sets, Aires cockpit/wheel bays, Eduard goodies, Bergmot decals; so want to do this one up right! Nice job on yours Antti - luckily my Wife is Finnish so I have a nearby translator! (the Google translation of Finnish leaves a lot to be desired...). Cheers, Jim

Are there any good sites/books that show the differences between all the Su-24 versions (M, M2, MP, MR)? I'm starting the Trumpeter 1:48 beast - I know I shouldn't add the wing fences on top for the M, but I did see a photo captioned as an M which had them, just want to make sure. Wiki doesn't seem to help; sure it mentions them but doesn't really show the differences. Thanks, Jim

Got to see one of these at the Hohenfels Volksfest in 2015. I really wish I had taken interior pics! I rushed right out and tracked down the decals, bought the DRF EC-145 kit, and then Revell goes and does that version...typical. Jim