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Haha, yeah.......I tried both June 5th and June 6th for a 50% and 40% off respectively, and didn't get in either time. Finally, on the 14th I got my K2+ combo with 30% off! Can't wait

Indeed. A "bunch" can realistically be different for everyone and run the gambit from under 10, to thousands. It all depends on what you consider a bunch

If its a "sooner than later" thing, then finding the right buyer for the whole collection would be far be the fastest way, however you would certainly be taking a hit on the value of all the kits. The only real issue there is finding that guy who A. has the money to spend on an entire collection, and B. has the space and or time to house and go through the whole thing.

Six!!!

Lovely!

Well that's a big bummer! Thanks for the effort here Tim.

Would you ever consider selling the .stl files for this?

Yep, I've got the full FM&P set including flaperons, + engines both cockpits with ejection setup. Im not 100% sure, but I may even have some wheels for it around somewhere, but cant be sure.

Very cool!!

Just LOVELY work! The paint really does pop.

Considering is the size of a small R/C plane, I'd guess there is some building fun and frustration to be had from that kit. Here is also hoping they have progressed a bit on their kits format. It's still a nearly unjustifiable amount of money.

It IS a 33" model and highly detailed. My issue is space................or any place to put the bloody thing when done.

Hrmmmmm. It's always been one of my favorites among favorites......I've always had a thing for sea planes and float planes. Still on the cusp of weather or not I'll fork out that kind of cash.

Generally, you will need to post the http link that contains the actual .jpg Once you do that, the forum software will automatically turn that link into a picture

Very cool! What all does the conversion entail?

Looks great! I still have the one I built in 1983, then survived a fire in 2004, still heavy with smoke damage.

It is. The color penetrates only a few microns down, and doesn't change the color of the foil to its core. What I did forget to mention however, is that the solution of the bleach and pennies is actually a very corrosive process. This means the time allowed to soak in the solution, and the thickness of the foil sections can mean the difference between getting a cool piece of colored foil in the end and getting a useless piece of nothing that looks like moths took to a bit of lace. This is what happens when you leave a section of thinner/cheaper foil set in the bleach/penny mix for too long: How long is too long you say? That is the million dollar question, and can honestly best only be answered by experimentation since the kind of foil, thickness, type and amount of bleach can all combine to change the results.

Having lost my pop back in 2017, it's never an easy thing to come to terms with, no matter how far out you see it coming. Condolences to you and your family.

Looks great so far! The coloring of the foil chemically can be dependent........ The sweet spot is usually a glass jar filled with bleach & pennies (need copper for the reaction) and the ratio can be tricky...... Boiling the foil sections in egg shells usually works by the type of eggs used can vary the reaction type. The bleach, cooper and aluminum reaction will bring on the chemically reactive colors like the reds, greens and golds....... The ratios can lead to a wide variety of looks. Boiling eggs, then removing the shells and letting the foil sit in that same water, can lead to a variety of dark and light grays..... The amount, type of eggs and time in the water will all differ the outcomes. The end results can be very cool, dependant on time, ratios and type and thickness of the foil..........

Sounds right from the very few pre-order adds I've seen which did mention June, but didn't get any actual get it in hand date from them. Might be worth the wait........

Indeed! Great guy.

Any idea when the K2+ is supposed to come out?

Hope it was a grand birthday Iain!

Yeah, that looks pretty nice Karl!

I think it looks great! And it's Eddie so...........