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Hi Julien, just happened to be here and saw your post. The squadron codes were replaced by "aircraft" codes (Q- in this case) as of the 1st of October 1959. Dutch Decal did a 1/72 sheet under number 72039 which although rare should still be obtainable. http://www.misterkit.com/catalog/images/DD72039.jpg Some Dutch F-86K were fitted with the F-40 wing so you might want to check what's in the kit vs. the aircraft you want to build. Some more info you might find interesting: http://1000aircraftphotos.com/HistoryBrief...F86KRNethAF.htm http://aircraftwalkaround.hobbyvista.com/f86d/f86d.htm http://www.willemsessink.nl/vlkluf86_000.html Not finished yet but quite promising: http://kw.jonker.co/index.php?option=com_c...l&showall=1

Hi there, Not really. Had a look but they don't do a set for the "D" model as far as I can see. I also posted this question on ARCforums where I got some good info: http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index....howtopic=229339

Hello all, last weekend I picked up a Hasegawa RF-4E cheap. It's probably going to be a Greek one (have nice decals for it) and I would like do drop the slats. If I remember correctly the RF-4E uses a F-4D wing and the slats don't seem to extend but rather flip down. Does anybody have any clear illustration as to how this works ? I just can't work this out looking at the panel lines compared to photographs. If it's too much hassle I'll just leave it but would still like to have a stab at it. Many thanks in advance.

Oh sorry Daz and Mike Reading is an artform as well I guess ....

NO YOU CAN NOT HAVE MY BLOODY CARGOLUX DECALS !! I AM GOING TO USE MY OWN CARGOLUX DECALS ON MY OWN B744F !! YOU GET YOUR OWN BLOODY CARGOLUX DECALS !! They are still available where I got mine: http://www.aviationmegastore.com/boeing-74...0&art=56615 Erwin at the shop there is a very nice man, I'm sure he doesn't mind selling you a set. BECAUSE YOU ARE NOT GETTING MINE !! Take care man, keep up the good work.

That is brilliant Daz ! Original and very well done.

Another stunner Chris

White Ensign Models do the colours Western Approaches white, blue and green. A good homebrew is Humbrol 34 for the white, Humbrol 34 + a touch of 89 OR 109 for the blue and Humbrol 34 + a touch of 101 AND 99 for the green. Hope this helps.

Up to the Mi-8T (transport) and TB (assault) the tail rotor was facing to starboard in the direction of flight. No idea why really, can't think of any practical reason why they should do this. The engine compartment is totally different though between the T and MT. Among other differences it has proportionally longer intake tunnels at the front and lacks the IR suppressor at the rear. The colours seem to be another typical Eastern trait. Looks like after deep maintenance they take whatever colour is available or preferred. Same thing seems to apply for the cockpit and, for instance, wheelbay colours of jets. Mi-17 Is just the export classification for the Mi-8 by the way. Up to the very latest model the Mi-8 is still Mi-8 in Russian parlance, only the export versions (starting with Mi-8MT) are classified as Mi-17. Please don't think I was making comments about the accuracy of your model ! God knows I'm the opposite of a rivet counter (those who have seen my models can vouch for that). I just meant it might have been cheaper to cut the Revell (really Zvezda) to bits. The tanks are no issue, the Mi-8T was delivered standard with the smaller fuel tanks but they were very probably retro-fitted with the larger MT tanks later in their career. I very much like this conversion !

If you're backdating a Mi-8MT (Mi-17) to a Mi-8T or TB remember that the tail rotor points the other way. The fuselage mounted fuel tanks might be different as well, depending on model. The Revell kit 04477 represents a fairly accurate Mi-8T, might have been cheaper to cannibalize that one rather than buy the Pavla set.

Authentic Decals give the following colours on their decal sheet for the AN-12: Light Ghost Grey - FS36375 Humbrol 127 / MM 1728 Aircraft Grey - FS16473 Humbrol 145 / MM 1731 Haven't tried them yet but they look close enough. Hope this helps.

SO THAT'S WHERE THEY ALL WENT !!

Here are the results of the Dutch jury: 1: Kev1n's MD - Stunning detail work in that scale, nice aircraft in an interesting colour scheme. 2: Andy Young, Guppy - Interesting subject, flawless finish. Peter's Guppy looks absolutely stunning but I prefer this scheme and look. 3: Tom's 777 - The 777 is not really a favorite of mine but I love the conversion work. All of them are winners in my opinion though

Didn't spot this one earlier .... Revell 1/144 A340-300 in Austrian Airlines O/C (F-Decal). Used to test camera functionality so the pictures are "moody" let's say. Don't have time to take some proper ones. Sturdy little fellow, survived 2 moves without breaking so much as an aerial !

Not a drawing but some good quality pictures of a DH-82: http://ipmsnl.netfirms.com/walkarounds/CH-...germoth-CH.html Hope this helps.

Was at the stand of quite a well known purveyor of plastic (over here anyway) at an airshow in Belgium last year. I was looking for a Hasegawa F-18C in 1/48. Going over the merchandise I noticed they had a "B" model for €25,-, a "C" model for €40,- and another "C" for €62,-. We chatted a bit and I got the €40,- one with a discount but they told me that they buy these things in batches. They just pay the importer, add a mark-up and sell it on. I've no reason to doubt them but they were in effect selling an identical kit but with different decals with a €22,- price difference. Doesn't explain the price tag on yours though

The PDLCT and pylon with bombs are available from Skyraider Model designs: http://www.smds.ws/proddetail.php?prod=SMDS48016 http://www.smds.ws/proddetail.php?prod=SMDS48019 I can see them doing brisk business if this conflict goes for a while

Hello colleagues. Just my two (Euro) cents worth. I also have the Revell Rafale kit and it's a beauty. IMHO The Wolfpack sets are not really necessary. The Revell release 04610 already has the fuselage chaff/flare dispensers and the nose and pylons don't really look any different from what's included in the kit. The transparent MICA IR seeker heads are included in the Revell kit as well but they are wrong. Revell seems to have simply included the same RF heads for the IR variant but cast in clear plastic. The IR MICA has a different head entirely: http://www.army-technology.com/projects/vl...es/VLMica_2.jpg Anthony, please be careful if you want to model yours like the photo you posted. The markings of the depicted aircraft are for a CEAM aircraft based at Mont de Marsan. CEAM Is the FAF test and evaluation group which does not act operationally as far as I know (unless they are using pooled aircraft). The French Air Force website congratulates "St. Dizier and Nancy" for their successful first strikes. Saint Dizier houses the Escadron de chasse 1/7 "Provence" and Escadron de chasse 1/91 "Gascogne". Up until the end of 2008 "Provence" used the 7-HA to 7-HZ codes (as included in the Revell kit) but as of 2009 that has changed to 113-HA to 113-HZ. 1/91 Now uses the Rafale as well, the previously flew the Mirage IV. "Gascogne" Use the 113-IA to 113-IZ codes. Please beware that the decals included in SMDS48001D are stunningly printed but virtually unusable as far as the squadron markings go. Both the codes as well as the squadron tail markings are printed in a very dark grey, almost black, whereas the real thing is only slightly darker than the camouflage grey on the aircraft. It does mean that for an up-to-date Rafale B you can use the decals included in Revell kit 04610 but have to change the code from 7-Hx to 113-Hx. I haven't been following the proceedings in the Mediterranean closely I must admit but so far I have only seen Rafale C with a mixed load of RF/IR MICA and the AREOS Reco NG pod. Looks like the Rafale is tasked with tactical reconnaissance while the Nancy based Mirage 2000Ds do the bombing. Hope this helps.

Ooooh, I like that ! Nice one Chris

Hello Ralph, Don't know about the UK but here on the continent you can get almost any quantity you want at the chemists. Basically it's the same alcohol used to clean small wounds. You might get some funny looks when you ask for more than a standard bottle though, in Germany I had to give the chemist a detailed explanation as to what I was going to use it for. Also had to give my name and address

I'm happy getting a coat like that with an airbrush ! Looking very good, can't wait to see the finished aircraft

Sorry, please delete.

Sorry, might be considered political: http://www.despair.com/government.html

Just announced by Syhart, If you don't like the decals in the new Kinetic Mirage 2000, take your pick. Would also look nice on all those Alphajets, Rafales and there's the re-release of the Italeri F1. First sheets: http://www.syhartdecal.fr/ENG_index.htm

Just found this link: http://www.internetmodeler.com/awn/97-december/draken.htm "If you want to build Drakens, this is the kit to get. (the Heller one). While the Hasegawa kit has nicer details, this kit gives you the choice of doing the single seat fighter, the two-seat trainer, or the single seat reconnaissance plane. With this kit and a Hasegawa kit, you could bash together just about any late mark Draken out there. Straight from the box, the Heller kit builds up into a very nice model. It is very accurate in shape. The details are finely molded in typical Heller fashion, with raised panel lines throughout." Brain's not as worn out as I feared then ....