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Note that the top row of insignia, 4th from left, where it says "equal" for the height of the bar, is incorrect. The bottom drawing, where it says 1/2 Rad, is correct. To some, this may seem overly picky, but it is a common error that to my eye, really throws the proportions off. Just look at them upside down, and you'll notice the difference.

That's OK, you can just claim that it's that famous Dauntless in all the documentaries. You know, the one they always show bombing Pearl Harbor . By the way, the model and the base are looking really good. Regards, Tom

As far as I know in Canadian IPMS chapters it's supposed to be fit and finish, but as judges are human, subjectivity tends to creep in.

Watch for the opening on the engine cowlings, they're a dead giveaway on Academy B-17's, as the opening is too small, with a sharp edge. Easy to correct with a little (ok, maybe a bit more than a little) sanding. I often wonder why I never seem to hear anyone mention it, but it always jumps out at me when it's not corrected. Regards, Tom

We know that some were; We don't know that all were.

You mean pedantic? 😉

Aaah, English... I'm so glad I didn't have to learn it as a second language, there are probably more exceptions to the rules than there are rules. how about this one: How many ways to pronounce "ough"? Rough--RUFF Through--THROO Thought--THAWT Though--THO Cough--KAWF Drought--DROWT Lough--LOCK Hiccough--HICCUP That's all I can think of for now

Sorry, I just can't help myself, but that should read "the transfers are a bit translucent". Transfers are meant to be opaque. Please forgive me being pedantic but I've seen this mistake being made on product reviews and it could be confusing to someone. That's all, as you were.

I don't know if "Blacken It" is still available, I think I used AK Interactive Photo Etch Burnishing fluid. Either will work. The brass should be well cleaned and make sure you don't leave it in the solution too long or it will ruin the part. Regards, Tom

Master gun barrels are much stronger and probably better looking than the resin ones. Use a blackening solution instead of painting to preserve the fine details. Regards, Tom

The problem is that the Quickboost wing is just a modified Hasegawa copy. They did not change all of the different panel lines or the shell ejection openings, which are not in the correct locations.

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I think it is intended to be Medium Sea Grey, but I built Picadilly Princess with red codes. I'm afraid that I can't recall exactly how I came to that conclusion, though.

Why is the triple pack $2 more than buying the single pack and the twin pack?

Cue @dogsbody