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Thanks a lot Ray and sure feel free to post it, I will be honored

Thanks a lot Alain Max, thanks a lot, I really appreciate it Thanks Andy, team at Kotare deserve the praise, it’s obvious that they put lot of effort to secure great builder experience Thanks a lot Tom Thank you Andy for your kind words

Thanks Martin, based on what I have seen so far yours Spit will be far better than mine

great work Miloslav! with so many finished Bf 109s in past what do you think about this ZM offering compared to others? thanks a lot jan

color schemes for polish version posted on Lukgraph FB page https://www.facebook.com/LukGraph/

Hello guys, this is my recently finished Kotare Spitfire. While I have no special interest in Spitfires and I have very limited knowledge of the subject I have to say that this is the best kit I have ever build so far! Especially from buildability point of view, with logical build steps, great fit, almost no cleaning required, extensive decals and best in class instructions with detailed color callouts and great profiles, the kit has the highest probability to get finished once started. I did not used any other references except the instructions. Truly OOB build except HGW seatbelts and Artscale double sided masks, which btw fit perfectly. I hope that Kotare will raise enough cash to become major player on 1/32 market. I have no doubts that I will buy anything they will release (and I don't mind that it will be small collection of Spitfires ) Jan

I got mine today as well after the first quick inspection I am positively surprised, especially with the surface of the main parts and quite detailed cockpit 2 last pages of the instructions are dedicated to upcoming release of Kate so hopefully it will materialized

wow! superb finish!

Received mine today and is really great kit. Especially superb surface and included interior details. Now I need some decals for 3rd BG A/C However, included decals and instructions could be better. But that is just me. With Kotare Spit almost finished it will be hard for me not to compare every new release with what I consider as best kit I have ever built.

I got reply from Infinity today that they will ship the orders this week.

Artscale will shorty release early seat with HGW seatbelts https://www.facebook.com/artscale.eu

Did any of you who has ordered directly from Infinity get a shipping notification already pls? I have ordered almost 3 weeks ago and still nothing. Meanwhile, even Artscale has it in stock for a better price than Infinity. thanks a lot

I have received the set yesterday Andy and there are only 2 options for RAAF included (DU-P & DU-R), so that was wrong initial info on their website

DK Decals have released decals for A-20G of RAF / RAAF http://www.dkdecals.cz/

I hope that Val will sell good enough to justify the decision to continue with Infinity brand However with imminent release of Border Kate in 1/35, this will be difficult decision. Sure not for me, because 1/35 is different scale and I'm personally in 1/32 only scale camp

HGW has released seatbelts and masks for Val https://hgwmodels.cz/en/

Artscale.eu has received the A-20s and they are processing the preorders. https://m.facebook.com/artscale.eu

I did not find the dedicated topic for this, so appology if it was posted already based on post on britmodeller, Trumpeter will release F-35B version in summer http://www.trumpeter-china.com/index.php?g=home&m=article&a=show&id=256&l=en

based on post by Homebee over on britmodeller Devastator was released https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234993134-132-douglas-tbd-1-devastator-by-trumpeter-released/ http://www.trumpeter-china.com/index.php?g=home&m=product&a=show&id=3907

I have ordered directly Kev from Andrey by email And he provided me the tracking number once the package was sent I have send you his email addresses via PM, hope it will help, but Andrey replies fast Jan

there are 5 profiles of Toryu in Pacific Profiles vol. 1 from Mr. Claringbould with some reference pics https://avonmorebooks.com.au/?page=3&id=112 some masks are available in Dead design website but no dedicated masks for Ki 45 tail codes http://www.deaddesignmodels.com/kategorie/high-precision-pre-cut-masks-cz/1-32-masky-na-kabiny/#page=4 http://www.deaddesignmodels.com/kategorie/high-precision-pre-cut-masks-cz/1-32-masky-na-kabiny/ki-45-kai-toryu-markings/

more info about the release posted on ZM website https://www.zoukeimura.co.jp/en/products/sws21_fw190_a-4.html price for preorder 12k JPN before tax via Volks Japan, which turns into 13 200 JPN with tax, so roughly 90-95€ delivery summer-fall 2023 Decal No.1 Fw 190 A-4, 9./JG2, “Yellow4”, W.Nr.140746, flown by Hptm. Siegfried Schnell, France, Jan. 1943 Decal No.2 Fw 190 A-4, Stab.I /JG54, “Chevron - Double Bar”, Russia, Feb.1943

ZM will start to take preorders on Fw 190 A-4 Paul, starting April 29th https://www.zoukeimura.co.jp/en/sentiment/oyajiblog_126.html

Wow superb build Miloslav!

for those in EU Italy based Steel Models has it on preorder for 198€ (with free shipping within EU) https://www.steelmodels.com/en/home/pre-order/hong-kong-model-1-32-a-20-havoc-over-europe-full-interior-detail-kit-special-edition-with-free-nose-weight.2.119.838.gp.59861.uw