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Tnarg last won the day on August 8 2013

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  1. I miss the Breguet 14 most of all. They probably would not have released it in Polish or Middle Lithuanian colors, but the French and US options would fill several releases. Then consider the post war mail plane options or so many other smaller air force colors. It is large enough that it would be difficult to imagine other companies going after it, compared to the smaller fighter aircraft. Tnarg
  2. Just saw a few more of the 737-200 ebay offerings under the company name. Just an FYI. I know there will be some that want their pre-order now, and will be upset he didn't ship it yet, but sold kits to someone else on ebay. However, back to the real world, this may be the only path to get there, since he may bring in enough cash to fabricate those earlier orders with these sales. He probably already spent the earlier funds developing the kit. Business is a lot harder than it appears from the outside and he is not the only one I have given money to without receiving a kit. Best of luck to someone who it at least trying to create something of quality. Tnarg
  3. Have you decided which one are you doing? I love the crossed swords Bulgarian insignia... so much more interesting versus the simple black X. Tnarg
  4. I haven't emailed with him for a few months. Note that the ebay kit did not include decals, while the pre-orders mentioned several options. I obtained the kit and had too many distractions. Yes, I could say my dog at it, but actually, I went on a trip to South America, returned for Christmas, but got sick, and more shiny objects appeared. My name is Tnarg and I am a model collector.... or I could just say the Model Collector's Pledge: "I'm a collector, but I can change, if I have to, I guess". (Apologies to Red/Green Show.... and to my wife). Anyway, here are some photos of the BPK and aeromodl kits, plus a few other bits of possible interest. This first one shows the fuselage comparison. aeromodl on top, BPK fuselage injected plastic. BPK splits down the length of the fuselage, uses clear injected plastic strips with the windows molded in. The aeromodl version did not have windows, but offered windows as an option. It splits fore and aft. Note that the wings, tail and tail cone have index pins for location, and the fuselage has a ring insert to align the two halves. Both have really fine detail that will be easy to make invisible with too much paint. The next two photos show the wings. The two on the left are aeromodl, BPK is on the right. The left most wings are the later versions, the center ones are the earlier versions. I realized that my desired machine was an early one operated by Western, and was one of my first trips on a plane, back in 1975, so I asked him to sell me the earlier version. The next photo shows the vertical tail/rudder for three versions: BPK on the left, aeromodl in the center and an aftermarket resin part. I can't recall the source right now, but could find it with some searching. Finally, the last photo shows landing gear alternatives. The plastic injection parts are BPK as are the gray metal parts (both are supplied, along with rubber tires). The 3D printed parts are aeromodl's and the brass parts come from G Factor... sort of unobtainium even when I bought them, but maybe he will sell them again. Hope this helps. BPK is a bit fiddly with the long clear window strips, but it ends up with windows, as also on the cockpit, which is a clear part. Being injected plastic, many people will like working with the BPK over the printed and resin parts. Aeromodl does have very nice detail and some different early options, but you have to be able to buy one somewhere. BPK offers some of the later versions, and they seem to be available most of the time. I do like the idea of those wild and crazy Southwest flag planes. There are so many interesting and beautiful possibilities with colorful 737's. Tnarg
  5. I pre-ordered earlier, and paid for another kit through the ebay sale. I have to say it is a beautiful kit. However, excellence alone may not make this happen, if the business and communication side doesn't work. I would greatly prefer this kit over the BPK kit, which I also own, but you can purchase the BPK kit in a variety of locations. I would pay for another ebay offer, should he make one available. I wish him success, Tnarg
  6. What exactly changed from the original release of the Avia B-534 to the latest release? I have an unbuilt kit from the first release and wondered if I might need or want to update it? or if you sell the modified parts.... Thanks, Tnarg
  7. I was really hoping for a Karas... PZL P-23, but only see the siblings on that list. Even so, a Bulgarian P-43 would be very welcome. Tnarg
  8. Tnarg

    '57 Chevy

    The color matches my son's four door work in process and looks great. He is hopefully nearing the end of making it mobile again, and it actually sat on all four wheels last week, having been up on jacks for months. He decided to keep as much of the original paint as possible, stabilizing the rust underneath, but clear coating the body. Great to see a miniature form of the car with the same color. I am tempted to build a small version as a "what if?" flying car like so many of us fantasized about back in the day. What better choice than the '57 to fly? Tnarg
  9. Thanks for letting us watch your techniques. I like the mottle you put down first. The Spanish splinter colors look impressive. Tnarg
  10. You might possibly use crossed strips of red decal paper if the mask doesn't work. You probably need custom decal for the lettering, assuming you create that as well. Good luck. Thanks for letting us watch a great idea in "What If". Tnarg
  11. Now all we need is a trapeze to hang it on. Seriously this is one of my grail kits. Can't wait! Tnarg
  12. Can't recall the link to WNW, but they were showing off the creators of the kits and one guy happened to have the Breguet XIV Datafile open on his desk. That was too long ago, back when they were still designing and creating new kits. Maybe Lukgraph will favor us with one of these in 1/32? They are quite prolific lately. Or maybe Fly could see fit to upscale this nice kit? I know I'd want at least a US and a Polish version and I wouldn't complain about missing detail that I can't see. Tnarg
  13. Who else recalls the photo of the WNW workshop with one of the Datafiles open... showing the Breguet XIV? Sure wish they had made that one in 1/32, but this one has the decals I would have wanted. That Polish girl with the flowers looks like some great fuselage art, but so is the skeleton violinist. Crazy squadron emblems. Tnarg
  14. If AI learns from the internet... then everything it knows will be correct... because everything ever written on the internet is absolutely true.... NOT. Tnarg
  15. He indicated that he is still working on the first kit of the Laird Solution. More info will be available once he starts printing things. Tnarg
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