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This is G-14/U4 and has a spinner barrel? (WNr 511500)

Wonder how it'll compare to already existing HGW product? I have the HGW and will be interested to hear from Eduard set users.

Think Ian Black was one of the last through the LTF. The Lightning manual is the one Haynes never got to publish; excellent resource as well.

New Japo book, looks like a really nice volume and will order when it becomes avaible. Colour chart, Eagle Editions sold a stand alone RLM colour chart with paint chips. Again out of print, but does come up occasionaly and maybe a worthwhile option. I have all the list colour charts inc the errata for Merrick and Kiroff. Not sure there's anyway I can picture them as comparisons, but will drag them all out and see if there are any startling difference.

It's out in the UK now

What a beast, beautiful build and tribute.

Built this when it came out; really nice kit. Will get it again when it comes out and give it another go 50 years later

Judy has posted on Facebook that Jerry died of Covid at home after a short illness. Anyone who has an Eagle Editions, Eagle Cal or Eagle parts know what a loss this is to our hobby. Jerry was one if a kind and will be missed. Happy trails Jerry, Ken

Really nice build. Watched the real one being built long it's Argentinian sister ships. Of interest a section of Sheffield's hull was replaced with one from the ARA Hercules during construction whilst she was still on the stocks.

Well reading this (below) and looking at the sprues, there's a whole host of goodies on sprues. Choice of tails, canopies, cowls, trop filter, wheels, armament.... And of course in this series, ‘‘G-2’’ ‘‘G-4’’ ‘‘G-6 Early Type’’ ‘‘G-6 Late Type’’ ‘‘G-14’’ and ‘‘G-6/U4’’ will be released followingly, please keep an eye out for our updates~~~~!! Besides, there are some parts and runners in this Hartmann kit will not be used, but will be needed as part of the assembly for the following types, so why not save them while you enjoy waiting for the following releases?

Thing about this finish, it's not blotches. it squiggles. See the photo of the NASM's 219. The example you have posted is completed using the same process.

A real masterclass, thank you

Believe Proper Plane are also Ukraine based. I only hope all these good people get through to the other side of this safely. My thoughts are with them tonight and in the coming days. Ken

Hobby elements make pretty useful small/micro files; I have a few sets and can attest to there quality. Well worth checking out their website. Hobby Elements

Anybody have a good way of creating the surface of modern carrier decks. I think even in 48th this will be a visible feature and a smooth surface wont quite do it? TIA for you input Ken