gingerbob

Wow, missed this the first time around. I was having a little trouble relating to the Spitfire size comparison- "well yes, of course it quite a bit bigger..."- and then I scrolled down more to see it next to the KC-10. Goodness, it IS a big airframe! Having just a wee bit of experience with vacs (and an unrealistic number of potential future experiences in my stash) I found myself thinking, "Heck, just the flap-fairing "canoes" looks like enough of a pain in the neck (and eyes)!" Well done, and I shall studiously avoid hunting up information about Titan Models, lest I be tempted by something hardly justifiable. Well, maybe one quick look wouldn't be too dangerous...

Why? Did it fail to start the aircraft?

Ha, I'm in the front row!

N3113 on 17th- AND 18th (twice) K9997 on 15th (twice). The Summary says that the three Americans left on 26 September.

Don't try it at home!

The Dog looks so '50s to me, where the day-fighters seem to have one foot still in the WW2 era, or something. I think partly the longer, "pointier" nose, and maybe the bulkier back end, too. Just a thought I keep having while looking at people's projects.

Just to point out that Spit wings were right and left panels, not one-piece.

and before Yugoslav, RAF Sabre 4s, unless I've gotten things muddled. Glad to see this one- I'm planning an RAF one, but was also tempted by a "next user" delivery scheme with US Air Force plastered on the camouflaged Sabre.

Ooh!

Probably old news to some, but per e-mail this morning, Airfix is doing a new boxing for the F-86F (presumably 6-3 wing). Edit: sounds like it might contain both wing sprues? That would be the sort of thing I'd be happy for, except I already bought one of each. (well down page 14, if my link doesn't take you straight to it)

That backdrop looks like perfect camo for dropped parts!

Finally had a chance to (remembered to) check these: Mod 185 first suggested 24 Jan 40, "cleared" 1 July "To delete one parachute flare tube". Applies to Mk.I/II, but what else would it have at that time? Mod 584 first suggested 10 Mar 42 (I think) "cleared" 25 Sept 42 "To delete flare, control and to reposition the oxygen economiser" applies to Mks V, VI, PR.IV. Both are "Class 4B" if that helps anyone- I think I once knew what the classes were, but...

Surely not! (I know, just a slip of the fingers.)

Wow Tony, surprised that this is your first Group Build! Welcome, and be aware that they can be addictive. bob

I had a similar thought... then I realized that I still needed to GET appropriate paint, just in case I got so far as to be ready to put it on. Welcome aboard, bob