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  2. That's a very interesting take on the demographics[age wise]. My club has a bunch of "grey beards' but we also have an increasing number of teens and 20 somethings too which is a good thing. When I went to Japan in 2014 , I got to attend a contest there, a real eye opener. There were just guessing about 4,000 entries [ across all categories] and a huge percentage[~45%] of the participants were in their early 20s with a sizable group of females to boot, there were a lot in their teens [and younger ],and they do/did very nice work. A lot of military type entries in the mix. I got to talk to a lot of people there [ thankfully their English was very good] The hobby is booming there in Japan at least. Oh and this was a "local contest" I might add, not a regional or national.
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  4. This would be a brilliant choice to release.
  5. PF — I got my bird back home! 1982 Nanchang CJ-6A. 100% made in China!
  6. Mmmmmm, Beaufighter, mmmmmm! Alfonso
  7. Such a gorgeous aircraft. One of my favorites since a youth. LOVE me a Clog! Waiting on their injection molded kit coming out next year! Alfonso
  8. Awww maaaaan! My wallet will hurt! That IS a very interesting looking airframe indeed and….wow!: 33” wingspan…that is only 5” short of a Lancaster! Kind regards, Paul
  9. “Two engines being chased by an aeroplane” Kind regards, Paul
  10. Would love to know what happened to it? Short of knowing, I’m with TankBuster, tape off the grey, lightly wet sand the tan, then respray.
  11. Man... I want it. but not sure what I would do with it once done.
  12. If Eduard did the entire early MiG family I’d cry non stop. However, in all seriousness, it’s a bit silly that there aren’t newer copies of MiG-15, 17, 19, 21, etc. with so many real examples and documentation around the world. I really hope to see this.
  13. Hiya Chuck. I haven't visited these parts much lately but here I am now. I'm sorry to hear that you and Mrs. Chuck had to put the brakes on your retirement trip. Bummer. Having said that, I'm thankful to hear that the intestinal blockage has cleared and it wasn't something more serious as happened to a late friend. Long story short, abdominal issues led him to a colonoscopy too late to be of any benefit. Colon cancer metastasized to liver cancer and he passed in December at age 60. I wish you good health as this issue goes forward and that there are no recurrences. I've reviewed your progress since you returned from your hiatus. I can't say much that doesn't parrot everyone else. Great work and attention to detail. I've also noticed your few 'work smarter, not harder' moments as you narrate your build. Nice! Keep up the great work. Mike
  14. Got some more markings on, Serial on tail is a stencil, others are Alps printed. Some ugly silvering , waiting for something in the mail. These pix look more green than IRL.. This one has better color ... Thanks for lookin' . p.s. the squadron badge (rooster) and the numeral 5 are from an Eaglecals decal (excellent decals)
  15. A bit closer to completion! I still need to add a few details, some general grime (mainly around the engine) and exhaust residues. Cheers
  16. Interesting aircraft, to be sure, but I suspect one that I will not be buying.
  17. Fabulous acolades Pete, and all, including mine, are all well deserved. If you enter this model in the Nats and the Model Engineers Contests you WILL win, and so you should. Your skills have ( and continue to do so) shown us lesser mortals how replica's should be made. We all thank you for showing us in detail how to achieve such results. As the model sits right now ( well, as I write this, lol, it may have progressed by now) I feel that the finish you have achieved is superb. To paint it might be, ... well, I don't know, not detrimental, far from, but.......lesser. .... Maybe a diorama with the 'plane in the paint shop about to be painted. But then your paint/artist skills....... Sorry for the ramble, it just looks so suberb in NMF. Regards, Pete in RI
  18. wow looks amazing great work. We dont see this kit built often
  19. Quite agree, a MiG-21 would be a homerun, as would the -51B/C. I've built both Eduard's and Tamiya's 48 th -109Gs, and to be honest, the Eduard -109 just doesn't look quite right [ I put 'em side by side] and the Eduard looks kind of "toothy" .That's the only way I can describe it. Nice kit, very good fit and detail but the end result is well.... I know a lot of people like 'em, but I won't be getting another.
  20. IF they do a Beau[ and I really hope they do] , hopefully they'll get the exhaust system right. I built both Tamiya beaus and they didn't do it right , I don't know about Revell's kit. The exhaust IS pretty visible through the front of the cowling.
  21. Yep, I need it done by June, so I intend to keep cranking on it.
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  23. I know the feeling! Good to see this one being worked on. Kev
  24. I’ll take the Beau thank you very much. P
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