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I built this plated U-2 kit way back when it first came out, in 1962, or so. Hawk also had a plated P-51D, and a plated P-47D, too, which was cutting-edge then...great stuff. I bought my U-2 at Woolworth's and still recall the ration of crap that the store manager gave me when I returned the kit because there was a blemish (bubble) in the plating. I exchanged the kit for another, and had a great time building that memorable kit. You have done a marvelous job with this very old kit...it looks spectacular. Congratulations!

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While I really like the look of Fisher's flap set, I think it is incorrect to claim that "Connies almost always have their flaps deployed when at rest". From all of the pix that I have reviewed showing parked Constellations, it seems rare to find one that has it's flaps extended while it is parked. So, in spite of the fact that Paul Fisher is currently out-of-business, one of his flap sets is not really necessary to build a Constellation.

The B-2 at RIAT was as much for Lil Kim's benefit as it was your's; a display of "global reach" is what the appearance was all about.

The pending F-35 purchase will certainly bolster the ranks of the RAF and RN; imagine how many pilots, maintenance, supply, and admin personnel are going to be needed to put this aircraft in the air, There's going to be some hiring and training to do for sure. I suppose that there may be some holdover personnel, left over from defunct programs, but I suspect new personnel will be required. So, if one is keen on flying, or being associated in some way with the Lightning II, now may be the time to consider joining up. Making Britain's air services great again....

In Iraq, everything is coated with dust. We used to have these days when the entire sky was like an orange fog...it was really orange dust! You have done a superb job with the Messerschmidt...Congratulations on your fine work.

Good work on the Beaufighter tailplanes. This is a subject that has needed some sunshine, especially regarding the control rods for the servo balance tabs. A lot of models (and museum aircraft) have the control rods on top of the tailplanes; the drawings that you are using show, and describe, the control rods as being fitted on the underside of the tailplane, which I believe to be the correct location. Thanks for the great posting; I appreciate it.

Not one dime shown for any construction in my home state of California...thanks to loser Senators Harris and Feinstein.

Congratulations on an excellent build. The paint work is superb, and the added little touches really make this model a work-of-art...outstanding!

Masterful...Congratulations on a very fine build. Also, thanks for the tutorials on using the Silhouette; I recently pruchased a Silhouette Portrait to be used for modelmaking;.your tips, and the excellent screen shots are really appreciated.

California calling. Gorgeous work...congratulations!

Excellent...good job. This is modelling at its best. Congratulations.

I, too, am following this WIP, since I have this kit in the build pile. Looks like you are off to a great start. One issue that I have with this kit is the grossly-overdone ribs on the fabric-covered portions on the wings, and empennage. Do you have any plans to address this?

That's why the Israeli's were given the F-35 so soon...to get the bugs worked out. Over the years, the Israeli's have shown that they can develop, operate, and, sometimes, improve, the weapons systems that they acquire. If any country can bring the F-35 into the fight, without protracted (and artificial) development, the Israeli's can.

Fantastic model, and excellent back story. Way to go, Steve!

Your finish is flawless...simply gorgeous! Congratulations!

Outstanding work on a rough kit. I really like the looks of this aircraft, and your work made a mediocre kit turn into something special....congratulations!

A US Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey crashed on the Okinawa coast, destroying the aircraft, and injuring five crew. From video, the Osprey is in pieces, and should be considered a total write-off. According to news sources, the Osprey was conducting refueling operations when it went down. https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/articles/crew-safe-after-osprey-crash

Excellent saves...these units are so prominent, that airframes do not look right if the LRMT is missing...great job!!!

Great job on the Special Hooby Tempest V.Your paint and weathering are spectacular. I am especially impressed because I am doing this kit right now, and find that it is one of the most ill-fitting kits that I've ever done. You are to be congratulated on getting things to fit so well. This kit is fighting me at every turn, but it is together now and is almost ready for paint. for me, the part that fought me the most is the completed cockpit that has to fit precisely between the main landing gear wells; if the cockpit is assembled just a tad bit wide, it will not fit. Also, I had a lot of trouble getting the wing to line up at the wing roots...the fuselage seemed a bit wide and imparted a dihedral on the wing, which, of course, is incorrect. It took a lot of sanding and super glue to get the wing mounted...what a chore. Perhaps all of my troubles were self-induced, and the kit is fine...I do not know. Seeing your magnificent effort tells me that the kit is spectacular whn completed (so I'll carry on with mine). Congratulations on a super job.

Congratulations on a magnificent build, and tribute to your relative. I have this kit, and I must say it is one of the most ill-fitting kits, especially the wing, and the fuselage/nose joint is a real challenge. I am thankful that you posted so many excellent pix because they will help me crack on with building my Tempest V. Congratulations again.

Very nice job on the Sea Fury (I want one!). As an aside, we held our IPMS Region 9 contest last weekend (Fresno CA), and one of the vendors was Mr. Paul Fisher himself. Had had all of his product, as well as several built-up models that featured Fisher resin...all spectacular stuff. We chatted for some time, and I was very pleased with what a gentleman Paul Fisher is. Also at the contest were other giants of the hobby, including Mr. Roy Sutherland (Barracuda Productions), and Mr. Mike Valdez (Sierra Hotel). I think our chapter (IPMS Fresno) did good).

Great job with the descriptions and build...looks like another nice Modelsvit kit. I have built the company's Be-12 ans Tu-22KD, both build up into very nice models, once construction is done. My observations about Modelsvit kits are that they can be a bit fiddly, but, when care is taken, the kits build up nicely. I especially like the vinyl canopy masks that are included; bithe the Be-12 and the Tu-22KD have many small windows that would have been difficult to mask, without the vinyl masks. I may have pickup this Myasishchev kit. Thanks for the review/build.

You did a fabulous job putting together a so-so kit. As you mentioned, this kit evolved from old Heller molds, as updated by Italeri (with another boxing by Revell of Germany). To confess, I tried to do this kit, but finally trashed it, after discovering how many rivets I would lose (and have to replace) at the various seams and glue joints (the real CL-415 is covered with exposed rivets). I considered using Fisher's raised resin rivets, but eventually lost interest in the kit, and into the trash it went. I commend you for the excellent job...congratulations.