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Ron, Where did you find a description of the contents of Topcolours 24? I couldn't find it listed yet on the Kagero website. Richard

Thanks for the list, I didn't know the Lifelike Decals were available in 1/32 as well! The one I want to do is on their Sheet #2. Now to find it in Canada...I guess I could order it! Thank again! Richard

Pre-ordered three; one for 303 Squadron Polish Air Force, one RCAF post-war (likely 424 Tiger Squadron from Hamilton (Mount Hope), Ontario), and one RAAF, or RNZAF,not sure of post-war or wartime. I do like that Southern Cross rudder however! I have sets of Aeroproducts prop blades for P-51Ks. I'll probably buy one more from our LHS for 8th Air Force, likely 20th FG or 356th. And if they do eventually release a Mustang III (P-51B/C) it will be even more painful for my wallet... Cheers, Richard

A Mustang III (P-51B/C) would be SO welcome, but I think the changes in tooling would be a bit more involved than the Spit IX to XVI change. Wings, wheel wells, wheel covers, fuselage, complete cockpit, some panel changes. But it's certainly possible and something a lot of us would love to see. People are already asking about Allison-engined Mustangs on other forums, but that would mean a new mould. Too many differences between Merlin and Allison versions. Funny, we just get something we want and we're already looking for something more! Cheers, Richard

Jennings...you get to say "told you so!!" I don't mind!!! Wow, just wow!!...I felt some relief too now that it's confirmed. Some of those last threads were casting some doubts in my mind that maybe it was something else like a Corsair. Maybe the Corsair deserves some Tamiya love, but it's not on my list of "like to see" right away. This is going to hurt my hobby account balance!! I'll start with three. And I'll probably have to order from HLJ early, I'm guessing Canada is not on the "first dibs" list this time! Sorry, gotta go follow that HLJ link... Cheers, Richard

If I had to narrow it down to one: 1/32 Hawker Tempest V I know everyone has their favourites but I honestly can't understand how this aircraft continues to be ignored, even in 1/48. A beautiful, powerful and sleek aircraft that contributed significantly at the end of the war...it just looks so right. (It's older sister the Typhoon could use a new tooled injection kit too.) If we could have three choices I would expand the list to: PZL P.11c Saab J.29 Tunnan Cheers, Richard

This should get things revved up again as we head to the wire! But just looking at the algebra Bob used, it looks like maybe now it won't be a P-51D? Which would be a disappointment for me, but not my wallet I suppose. Or am I wrong...I was never any good with math. Cheers Richard

I agree completely. But I would also bet it's not going to happen. Not from Tamiya anyway. I think it's the P-51D/K finally, or the start of the Griffon-engined Spitfires...a XIV maybe. And the only thing we know for sure...is we'll have to wait to find out. Cheers, Richard

So many good suggestions, I agree with most of them. But if I had to narrow it down to five: 1) SAAB Tunnan (agree with Kevin, don't know why this aircraft appeals so much!) 2) SAAB Gripen 3) Fairey Firefly IV/V 4) SU-22M-4 5) Meteor NF.12/14 next five if I could be greedy: 6) deHavilland Vampire 7) Blackburn Buccaneer 8) deHavilland Hornet/Sea Hornet 9) Canadair CF-5 10) Fairy Gannet Then, these are just "crazy talk": Avro Canada CF-100 deHavilland Canada Buffalo PZL 130 Orlik PZL 104 Wilga Cheers, Richard

Did the Ta-152C actually fly in combat? From what I can find online only two made it into limited service. Do any of the Luftwaffe experts have more information? Looks like another very nice kit from PCM. Cheers, Richard

You're welcome Keith, I'm nothing if not stubborn! I don't mind if it goes into the database in the meantime, but I will try to get you a better photo for you later. Richard

Hello Keith, Been trying to post this image not very successfully. Here is another attempt from my point-and-shoot digital, late in the evening. Brad, I thought that was the aircraft you were planning to do. Cheers, Richard

Hi Brad, Not to rub it in, but I picked one up at our local shop here in Kingston almost two weeks ago. He usually gets four or five at a time, and it was his last one. Beautiful kit as you can imagine, just waiting for more decal options from the aftermarket guys. Waiting for some Polish aircraft. Shouldn't be too much longer for you out there I hope. Richard

How about producing a 1/32 PZL P.11c kit on floats? I know it never existed, but if you made one I could sell the floats to the guys who wanted ones for their CR-42s. Then I could just put regular landing gear on the P.11c. That would make me happy anyway. I guess a Karas would be asking too much... Cheers, Richard

That is beautiful!!! Excellent finish and great scheme! Richard

This is wonderful news! The Hart is unexpected and will make a lot of people happy! So many options for markings. Great to see your great work is being recognized too. Sorry to distract from this thread, but would you ever consider the PZL P.11c in 1/32? I doubt that we will ever see Mirage Hobby do one, and they wouldn't do it to your standard. Richard.

Congratulations Ron, that's great news!! Hmmm...another Canadian, the plot to wrestle control away from the Aussies and Americans is working.

Sounds very impressive! I'm sure the price will be too, but for those who love the subject that is never a barrier. I think in most cases if you have an interest in the aircraft you find a way to afford it. It should raise the 1/32 kit bar a little higher and that's great. Another company producing kits is a promising thing too. Not my cup of tea, can't see putting that much energy into a Me 410. Thrilled for those who will though. The time will arrive, a 1/32 Tempest V will come from somewhere. Cheers, Richard

Well, it would make a nasty enema.

Yes...that's right, I'm sure that's what won. I wish.

Here is a link to the patterns and colours: Polish AIr Force F-16 Camouflage For added interest here are two Polish Jastrzabs discussed on F-16 Net that had special tail markings to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. Aircraft 4050 had the 303 Squadron badge on the tail, while 4043 had 302 Squadron's badge. The titles were English on one side, Polish on the other. Now if someone could do a decal sheet I might actually build an F-16... Polish F-16s with special Battle of Britain markings Hope I have presented these within the copyright guidelines. Cheers, Richard

Typhoon for sure, but Tempest would be better! Cheers, Richard

Good point Erwin!

No offence taken. For me it's the connection to the Polish Air Force, and the Caudron epitomizes their desperation to get at the Germans despite being given inferior (or more precisely defective) aircraft. Also on the face of it, they are very racy looking, so long as you didn't have to actually fly them in combat. Besides, they fit on a shelf more easily than a P-47... Cheers, Richard

Would you consider Mustangs from air forces other than the US? Perhaps some of the colourful RCAF post-war Ds; 424 Squadron with tiger emblem and yellow and black spiral spinner, or 442 City of Vancouver with broad stripes down the sides. I can provide photos, drawings and stencilling data. Some of the Latin American Mustangs are spectacular too. Or, not so spectacular but historically interesting, a 303 Kosciuszko Squadron Mustang with kill markings belonging to S/Ldr Witold Lokuciewski. If you might consider them I could provide info. Thank you for actually asking modellers what they'd like to see. Cheers, Richard