Brad-M

I think their Ki-84 Frank kit is their best kit in 1/32 scale. Fit is Tamiya quality, and detail is perfect. Just add a new seat and you are good to go.

I suppose. Just looks strange to me.

Wonder why the squadron codes were after the roundel?

Our own Iain the AeroNut worked his magic on the recent Revell kit, using mushroom head rivets where appropriate and it looks very nice indeed. There is enough aftermarket for the kit too, to bring it up to a decent standard. Just my .02 worth

With all do respect, we have enough Fw 190's in our scale to start multiple squadrons. We haven't had a nice 1/32 P-51B/C in plastic ever! Don't even mention the Trumpy kit.

I bought Zotz decals for his aircraft way back when HKM announced their P-51B/C. But if ZM get's theirs out first...:) Brad

Thanks Brad

Hi Gang, I am struggling with using the Aires nicely detail cockpit for the Revell He-162 Salamander. I have removed the interior stuff from both fuselage halves and the side walls fit nicely. When I put the cockpit in, the upper portion fits lovely, but the bottom does not, leaving a gaping gap where the nose gear bay is and further aft. Am I suppose to remove the interior cannon covers on both side of the fuselage as well? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Brad

I'd love for Tamiya to give is a B5N2 Kate with folding wing option. Brad

Thanks Jan Brad

Guys, I am working on the ICM I-16 Type 24 Rata, and I need to source some RS-82 rockets and launchers for my project. Does anyone know if a set of these exists as AM? TIA Brad

Ok, great to know, thanks very much. I will shut the boiling water off now I appreciate your replies! Brad

Guys, Having never built a model of this airplane, I have a question regarding the spine near the base of the fin. My kit appears to show a kink just ahead of the fin. When you look at the left fuselage half, it kinks inward a bit, where as the right fuselage half does not. Is this normal for the aircraft, or do I have a flaw/warpage of some kind? TIA Brad

Looking forward to their P-51B/C for sure. I have a set of Zotz decals for this very project which I almost wasted on the Trumpy kit. Cheers, Brad

Thanks Guys. Brad

Guys, Has anyone used the Aires cockpit for the Ki-84 Frank and can comment on the fit? TIA Brad

Superb!! Well done Piero! The weathering on the underside is fantastic! Cheers, Brad

You did a wonderful job. Congrats!! Brad

The poor soul who started this thread is probably wishing he didn't. Brad-2 palms on his face.

Beautiful!! Brad

I guess one could always build the old Revell kit. Brad

Thanks again guys. Again, it is the only real game in town for plastic until something else comes along... Cheers Brad

Thanks Avenger. I want to do an early Mustang in the markings of Ding Hao! or Shangri-La. I have the Zotz decal sheet. I am not confident we'll see the HK Models P-51B/C, so Trumpeter is the only modern game in town in plastic. Thanks Brad

Hi Sapper, Yes 02283. Thanks for the reply and confirmation. Brad

Guys, does this boxing have both canopy types in the kit? TIA Brad