Jens

I fully respect the brave decision of kitbashing two kits, but I can't help to think that it would have been easier and less noticeable to either correct og ignore the inner main wheel bay sides than to cut up two kits and get a rather visible and uneven seam across the fuselage. Jens

If I may ask, how was the cabin configured during the Gulf War? TIA, Jens

Yes, Steve. The LP thinner is my go-to thinner for all my Tamiya paints (X, XF, LP and AS decanted). I have even had success mixing X-2 with AS-12 and thinned the lot with LP thinner. Try the LP thinner and spray on the white in nice thin coats. X-2 is my preferred white - even on top of a black base. Jens

Well, I have encounted no problems with the gloss Tamiya paints whatsoever. I usually thin them with the LP thinner, but now and then I use their acrylic thinner. With the LP thinner it dries pretty quickly (as in I can touch the painted areas at least a few minutes after spraying). Jens

Take a look at the two pictures again and tell me you can see what's wrong. It has nothing to do with the kit or the 3D decals, that much I can reveal. Jens

You beat me to it. @janneman36, here it is.

Others (on the B-26 facebook group) have measured the nose to be of correct length (within 10th of millimeters), and they were judging from the real deal, not just kits and resin parts. I think it goes to show that you cannot be certain unless some kind of proof is posted (it was posted in the fb group). Jens

While the subjects are often interesting I find that Mr. Lucas tends to jump to conclusions and, in general, provides poor analytical work. Added to that are the use of Vallejo paints as references. Vallejo is probably the manufacturer with least well-matched paints in their line. I do read some of the articles though, usually right up to the point where they become a bit too imaginative. Jens

That step or shape change on the rear fuselage is also present on the real Draken, so no need to fill that. Jens

Some have think black outlines, some don't. Another aircraft with these markings does not have a think black outline to the yellow fin tip. Jens

Chris, I have no release date unfortunately. Btw, I hadn't noticed the scale initially, and my reference to the Hasegawa kit with Danish decals was in 1/48th scale. Best option would be to try to source a Stoppel Decals sheet for the codes and perhaps the squadron badge and then use LN Decals Danish national markings. Jens

I wouldn't call the font difference bearable, but each to his own. As I mentioned the dimensions (and proportions) are way off. Way off as in they got absolutely nothing right! LN Decals have made Danish national markings in the correct sizes and dimensions/proportions. The codes *might* be sources from the Hasegawa F-104 kit with Danish decals (I believe it's a two-seater, but my stash is stored elsewhere now, so I can't check it). I happen to know that somebody is working on decals for Danish aircraft including the F-104. From what I can tell it will be a very well-researched sheet, so unless OP, or anyone else for that matter, is in a hurry I would wait for the new decals to arrive. Jens

I am sorry to say but those Xtradecal decals are way off when it comes to the Danish markings (in fact, so are all other Danish decals from Xtradecal). Incorrect dimensions on the national markings, incorrect fonts (shape and sizes), lack of squadron markings etc. Jens

I agree with you that he probably would not have said it if he didn't believe it to be correct. That just doesn't necessarily make it correct though. Anyway, as for a black-bellied Iranian RF-4E, I'd say go ahead. I would make for an interesting - and possible - scheme. Jens

I am curious as to how anyone can claim it is 100% correct without a photo. The ARC thread appears to be somewhat 'phantastic' to me, claiming that the Iranians received RF-4Cs (permantly) and even used RF-4B parts. Also, the claim that the true identity of 2-6504 is unknown is simply incorrect. 2-6504 is 72-0269, the last of the first batch of Iranian RF-4Es. All airframes from that batch have the square nose profile btw. While Mr. Cooper might be quite knowledgeable on Middle East affairs I would not take his words for gospel. I have yet to see him present any proof of many of his claims, and I have found conflicting information in several passages in his books. That said, the Iranians probably received some of the FY78 RF-4E airframes despite the order being cancelled. However, it is far more probable that they were used as spares and not as complete airworthy airframes. As for RF-4Cs in the IIAF/IRIAF I believe they often get mixed up with the well-known two RF-4Cs loaned to the IDF/AF in 1970-71 (69-0369 and 69-0370, both were returned to the 10 TRW). Jens

Remember not to fit the small bulges on top of the wings on this early B model. Jens

You will also need to change the tail fin tip and aft cockpit. Jens

Only AFV Club F-5s and the Academy reissues of the AFV Club F-5s. You get what you pay for. Jens

The Top Hat antenna was fitted on at least once to an RF-4B. Jens

It should read FS34079, not FS34097. Jens

Nice looking Hunter. I think the biggest problem with the wing leading edge inserts are the instructions. I glued the inserts as seperate parts on the respective wings before glueing the leading edges. That way I got an early straight wing leading edge with minimal filling and sanding. Jens

That zap, to me, looks like an island with palm trees - sort of like the Italian 150 Gruppo badge, not it's not quite the same. Jens

I didn't put words in your mouth! I merely stated in general that decal instructions are not to be trusted. Is there a reason for this slightly hostile tone, or am I missing something in translation here? Jens

Yes, the Xtradecal instructions show orange leading edges. However, has anyone ever seen a colour photo of that? I have never seen an A-4 with leading edges in other colours than the Corroguard, which does look a bit dark in some pictures. Never blindly trust decal instructions, especially not those from Xtradecals. Jens

How can you tell the leading edges are orange? Jens