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By Mark I eyeball the mixing ration is aprrox. 1:5 for the thinner. It is a great kit is terms of fit. Obviously, you have to pay attention to the fuselage structure assembly, which is quite comlex due to the size of the parts and number of bulkheads, and at the area where the separate nose meets the hull, but generally I did not use any filler. Details are fine too and definitely all are useable. The cockpit is well detailed and under the closed hood you can't see much (I just added the scratch built seat belts). On my next project (Soviet RBF) I will be using only the brass Pitot which I always simply can't resist. Cheers Libor

Thanks everyone for kind comments! Hobo: actually, I don't use satin varnish on the final finish, but matte. Lately I experiment with new stuff from Mr.Color called Premium Topcat Matte, which comes in a can, so has to be de-canned for the airbrush. But it is the finest matte varnish I came across so far! Cheers Libor

Hi folks, this is latest addition to my collection of Iraqi AF. Built with few goodies like Quickboost air scoops, Master pitot and New Ware Advanced masks, which helped to airbrush the canopy sealing. Panted with Gunze H, Alclad II and Mr.Color SM for metallic areas. This was kinda test built as I plan to follow soon on with another versions with Soviet/Russian markings. Cheers Libor

Hi folks, I finished lately this predecessor of the famous Zero fighter, which flown in 1938 in China. An easy build, although the extras in the kit as resin engine, etched or brass are perhaps redundant as the plastic is simply fabulous. I only added scratch built open canopy hood. Cheers Libor

For me that’s quite big error as the flaps are major focal point for any SBD kit, although it has been stated the overall outlines are mostly ok.

Well, this may sounds too exaggerated as the overall shapes are fine. But I meant poor rendition of dive flaps, non-existent or complety off cockpit details, poorly represented differences between the versions, wheel bays, ... it reminds me their Fw 190A which looks fine and builds well, but when you closely compare it with Eduard kit, you can see differences and its obsolescence. I would be happy even for an Airfix remake:-) Cheers, Libor

Cheers Patrick, looking forward to it! Nous allons voir la semaine prochaine!

To Jackson: this one is just a contribution to a thematic book. Anyway, more modelling-related stuff is under preparation and should became available at Telford show this year. Cheers Libor

Thanks Jackson, the WIP will be included in a book that is going to be announce soon. Maybe, got it in the stash somewhere. But don't want to see any etched flaps for a while:-) Thanks Ed. I saw quite a few colour WWII pictures and haven't noticed that, but I don't say it was not possible:-) Cheers Libor

Hi fellow modellers, this is my recent attempt at the rather old and not very accurate Hasegawa kit, which needed quite some work and aftermarkets to get the best of it; like Part, Eduard or Rob Taurus to name the few. Cheers Libor

Occa: actually, they had, although not a regular kit in the box, but a sort of limited edition in a bag with decals for postwar Czechoslovak AF. It might be issued under Kopro (not KP) label in turbulent early 90's. The kit was based on a horrible russian tooling. This new issue could be based on new fuselage combined with Smer tooling of the single seat version.

They are just converting into money the data they collected for 1/48 scale kits, what is strange on that. Pity the 3D came too late for Swordfish, P-51B, Storch and others ...

Thanks for kind feedback gents! Hobo: well, never say never, but for the time being I don't plan switching to larger scales. Since I'm building larger collections (up to 500-800 kits in the pipeline), the 1/72 suits the best. Cheers Libor

Hobo: yes, I added the rivets in my usual fashion. The SBS decals are excellent, I can recommend them. Procopius: thanks for feedback, my experience is different. Cheers Libor

Salut Patrice, je ne sais pas exactement... Toujours je crois cette année Cheers Libor

The same on my side. First insert the main leg in the slot and then put the smaller brace through the bracket to fit the opening (do remember to re-drilled it a little bit). The plastic is rather soft and flexible, so it should not break. Cheers Libor

Attack Squadron has been sold to Brengun, but the timeline of release is not know yet. I would bet they may put it off due to coming Special Hobby kits. Anyway, the Blackbird Models conversion worked fine for me, here is the result (coupled with Tamiya kit). Even better if they're working on an improvent! Cheers Libor

Basuroy: added by myself. Tony: good for you, then you have to be lucky! Cheers Libor

Thanks chaps! FAAMAN: we say here the hares should be counted just after the hunting. Reading all those inbox previews etc., especially from people which obviously haven’t built anything, does not make sense. The issue is too tight fit for most componets, the most tricky being closing the wing with wheel bay box inside, wing to fuselage assembly, and adjusting almost every part to fit properly. Really not a pleasure to build, but eventually you can get there. Wish Arma will pay more attention to this for future release,as the surface details and some design features are really excellent. Cheers Libor

Hi folks, this is the Arma Hobby kit updated to one of the Finnish machines using SBS Decals. The kit is rather nice, but the fit leaves a lot to be desired for a modern kit, so lot dry-fitting, scraping, beveling etc. was the order of the day. Anyway, pretty good kit overall, but one is enough for me for the time being. Cheers, Libor

Thanks Steve, I'm quite happy with it. Just the number of unfinished and partially-built kits was higher than usually... Cheers Libor

Hi folks, this are my kits built last year, posted as they're coming along... Cheers, Libor 1. D-520 Hasegawa 2. Kittyhawk Mk.III Special Hobby 3. Heinkel He-111H Hasegawa 4. Spitfire Mk.IXE Eduard 5. Zlin Z-226M AZ Model 6. Zlin Z-42 Hobbyboss 7. MiG-21MF Eduard 8. Fiat G.50 SBS 9. Dornier Do-17Z ICM 10+11. Avia B-534. I and II series, Eduard 12. Renard R-31 FRROM 13. KFIC C.7 AMK 14. MiG-21MF Eduard 15. Beaufighter Mk.X Airfix 16. Bf 110 G-4 Eduard 17. Fw 190A-8 Eduard

Nice kit! Reversed-enegineering is pretty decent expression for something what has been stolen:-)

Thanks gents! Duncan: right, the period pictures are sometimes interpreted in this way. But personally, I think this was just fresh RLM76. Cheers Libor

Thanks for kind comments gents, much appreciated! Yes, it is safe to say the Eduard 110's are the best in 1/72 scale. Hobo: sorry sir, majority of them ended up only in my display cabinet. I'm no longer interested doing stuff for mags, the only exception is my cooperation with Valiant Wings. Btw, this year we will bring up some news more related to modelling, so watch out their website. The aerials were kept at the 45deg angle using a template cut from hard paper. Cheers Libor