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    By the way, concerning F-15 color schemes of the future, here is a ‘’pixel’’ Israeli desert scheme proposed by Boeing for the future F-15EX order from Israel ! SharkOwl
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    Update : Finally, Turkmenistan is confirmed as the launch customer of the Leonardo M-346 FA combat version. 4 x M-346 FA + 2 M-346 Master. Interesting color scheme that looks like the one of the Russian Yak-130. Russian style white ‘’Bot’’ numbers ‘’01’’ and ‘’02’’ and Turkmenistan ‘’eight pointed star’’ national markings on tail plus on four positions over and under wings. SharkOwl Reference : https://www.blogbeforeflight.net/2021/08/turkmenistan-launch-customer-leonardo-m-346fa.html
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    The AlphaJet illustrated here is owned by the paramilitary company ''Top Aces'' of Canada. Top Aces is a private contractor for the RCAF, the USAF and the German Luftwaffe with 28 ex-Luftwaffe AlphaJet A and they also just aquired 25 AlphaJet B1+ ex-Belgian Air Force. In Canada, the Top Aces AlphaJet are located at RCAF air bases of Bagotville QC, Cold Lake AL, Shearwater NS and Comox BC. SharkOwl
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    OMG ! It seems that Kitty Hawk facebook page and website are no longer online ! SharkOwl
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    And here is the first of six Leonardo M-346FT ordered by Turkmenistan ! Flight test at Venegono Italy. Interesting three tones of blue color scheme ! It the the same color scheme of the current fleet of 24 x Mig-29 Fulcrum of the Turkmen Air Force. These 6 x M-346FT will complement the 6 x Embraer Super Tucano currently on order and delivery. SharkOwl Reference : https://www.scramble.nl/military-news/m-346-master-for-turkmenistan?fbclid=IwAR1cW3WrVJiDZW0wj3-YyiIO498BqH4vwI4Bu3CmOPFsFz6Epph4T9VSTPk Update : Other medias like italian Matteo Sanzani’s ‘’Blog Before Flight.Net’’ is mentioning these 6 x Leonardo M-346FT are not ordered by Turkmenistan but by Azerbaijan ! Confirmation to come soon. Reference : https://www.blogbeforeflight.net/2021/06/m346fa-exotic-color-scheme.html Photo Credit : Oscar Bernardi / Scramble Magazine
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    Update of my February 25 th 2020 open Question : Do we need a 1/48 Pilatus PC-21 kit ? My personal answer is : Yes ! Air Arms Options to date : ⚬ Australia (49) / 3 different color schemes ⚬ France (17+13 confirmed to come) ⚬ Jordan (12) ⚬ Qatar (24) / 2 different color schemes ⚬ Saudi Arabia (55) ⚬ Singapore (19) ⚬ Spain (24) / Most recent customer order ⚬ Switzerland (8) / Plus a serious option for the Patrouille Suisse ⚬ United Arab Emirates (25) ⚬ United Kingdom (2) / Empire Test Pilot School Your comments are welcome. SharkOwl
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    Superb 1/72 kit. Outstanding ! But concerning the decal sheet, apart to the too dark orange shade of the Indian roundel and fin flash, the French, Indian and Greek national roundels must be all six of them at the same exact size as correctly proposed on the Kinetic 1/48 scale Mirage 2000, and on many aftermarket decal sheets of all scales like Berna decals, FFSMC Productions, Syh@rt decals, etc... I really do not know why Modelsvit have miss this quite basic information. This kit is superb but will absolutely need an aftermarket decal sheet. SharkOwl
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    1/48 A-10C Warthog by Italeri Here is an illustration of the Italeri 1/48 scale model presented this week at the Shizuoka Hobby Show 2021 in Japan. Is this a brand new kit ? (new molds?) Or a reissue? Thanks for any info about it ! SharkOwl Reference : https://www.themodellingnews.com/2021/05/the-no-show-show-preview-of-new-items.html
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    The demo pilot of this ‘’Tiger’’ Rafale Marine is now retired from the French Navy but now have a major Blog on You Tube available on both french and english language. Pierre-Henri ‘’Até’’ Chuet have both Canadian and French citizenship. The address of his You Tube Blog is here : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChjVBecXyrnluLxmbV-wswQ SharkOwl
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    Egyptian, Qatari and Indian Rafale are single seaters ''C'' and twin seaters ''B'' versions. The current sole owner of Rafale ''M'' Marine version are the French Aeronavale Flottilles (11F, 12F, 17F) of the french navy ''Marine Nationale''. Dassault Aviation is currently proposing the Rafale Marine for the Indian Navy and they are in competition with the Boeing F-18 E/F Block III Super Hornet. SharkOwl
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    Cool ! Am I right or wrong or the upperwing + wing tip parts separate sprue could suggest a more than probable ''slated wing'' Canadair Sabre Mk.5 and Mk.6 versions from Airfix for the future ? SharkOwl
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    Here is 1/48 Revell ‘’Flottille 11F / No.31’’ Rafale Marine with Syh@rt decals. ''Still Way Too Dark'' roundels ? Really ?!? It seems ok with me. SharkOwl Reference : http://www.funtastikmodels.fr/avions/rafale-m-n31-flottille-11f/
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    Flash News: Rafale decals by Syh@rt! Hello from Québec! You may already be aware of it, otherwise know that our friend Sylvain Hautier ‘’Syh@rt’’ from France has revisited and reprinted a V2 version of his magnificent set of decal sheets for Rafale kits in 1/48 and 1/72 scales. Rafale B / C / M "Air Force & Navy" standard markings Note: The 16 x new features of this V2 version are identified on the detailed presentation page (in French) with the mention ''Nouveau'' (new) in red. http://syhartdecal.fr/references.php?lang=FR&page=galerie&ref=Syhart 915v2&numero_ref=915v2&nom_fichier=plan01&extension=jpg Sylvain Hautier is also currently working on a set of decals which will soon offer us the complete decorations with all the codes, for the current exports Rafale : Egypt, Qatar and India, at 1/48 and 1/72 scales. Rafale "export versions" (part 1) - Egypt, Qatar, India http://syhartdecal.fr/references.php?lang=FR&page=galerie&ref=Syhart 918&numero_ref=918&nom_fichier=real&extension=jpg These decals are of incredible quality and the descriptive booklets are extremely precise in terms of informational and historical content. SharkOwl
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    Any news about this Wolfpack Design project ? SharkOwl
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    Draken International Mirage F-1 fleet !
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    Concerning this comment from Kinetic : Thanks. Emergency button is already build in our new product release workflow. We will put another new item to replace the G91 schedule in 2021 I bet the first of a Kinetic 1/48 Mirage F-1 family of many kits is on approach before the end of 2021. SharkOwl
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    Most probable delay to market the new Kinetic Fiat G-91 Gina. Naca leading edge wing root profiles will need to be reworked. SharkOwl Kinetic Model reference : https://www.facebook.com/Kineticmodel/posts/1843505629149873
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    I bet Kinetic will relase 3 boxes. Operational German LufWaffe ; Operational Italy and Portugal ; Italian Frecce Tricolori PAN ; SharkOwl
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    Excellent news ! A 1/48 Fiat G-91 Gina was "P02" in my Top 3 1/48 scale models to absolutely produce to Kinetic 2021 "Gold" technology standard. I am very very happy ! Hopefully the ‘’ P01 ’’ of my Top 3, a full family of 1/48 Mirage F-1 Kinetic ‘’Gold'' will be next for Christmas 2021 or summer of 2022. SharkOwl
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    Interesting box opener from Xanatahos. Regarding the decal sheet and from my documentation, the Mirage 2000 Kinetic 1/48 decal sheet and other Mirage 2000 aftermarket decals, should the six French, six Greek and six Indian national roundels be all six of the same dimensions ? This does not seem to be the case with the Modelsvit 1/72 decals. SharkOwl
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    Yes and No. Kinetic have presented some 3D project photos a few years ago but have never formally announced it. Lets wait and see (and hope) for the March 31st announcement. This being said, a Kinetic ''Gold'' 1/48 A-10C Warthog would also be fine for me ! SharkOwl
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    My money is on a family of Mirage F-1 with many boxes to cover all versions and all Air Arms that have operate the ''Fléchette'' (Dart) plus the current private paramilitary organisations operating some in the USA. SharkOwl
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    Kinetic will announce its next brand new ''Gold'' 1/48 kit next March 31st. Lets hope it will be the Mirage F-1. SharkOwl Reference : https://www.facebook.com/Kineticmodel/posts/1835593903274379
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    I have a friendly question for Tbolt ! What are the exact dimensions of a rivet at 1/72 scale ? SharkOwl
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    I think Filler that the 1/48 Kinetic Mirage F-1 family will be a ''surprised'' release with no previous announcement just like Kinetic have done with its F-104G / TF-104G family of kits. There will certainly be many ''smart reboxing'' covering all versions of the Mirage F-1 and all airforces that have operate the ''fléchette'' (dart) plus the current private paramilitary oragisations operating it now in USA. One thing sure : This 1/48 scale Kinetic Mirage F-1 family will be a huge best seller for Kinetic. SharkOwl
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